Title: [12/04/2022 PM] - “Warning of Infiltration, #1” - Jude 1-8 Series: Advent Season Sermons Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Jude 1-8; Jude Date: December 4, 2022 We will return to the Canons of Dort in the new year but our evening sermons in December will constitute a three-sermon series on the book of Jude. This book provides clarity to the church militant with Christ as our leader. Please pray that this important series directs your heart and mind as you follow the Lion of the tribe of Judah ------------ Responsive Reading of 3rd John Scripture Reading: Jude Text: Jude 1-8 Message: “Warning of Infiltration, #1” ----------- Theme: The church is regularly called to defend the faith against the infiltration of heresy 1. What do we need to understand about this letter? 2. To whom and about what was it written? 3. The danger illustrated from history 4. And seen is the contemporary situation

Title: [12/04/2022 AM] - "Reading Advent Signs Correctly, #1" - Mark 9:9-13 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 9:9-13; Mark 9 Date: December 4, 2022 We gather to worship on the Lord's day - a preparatory Sunday - to have His Word put into our hearts, our offerings put into His hands, and our praise to reach His ears. In the morning we will come back to Mark at chapter 9.9-13 which will prove to be an excellent transition to our upcoming sermons remembering Christ's advent. May the Lord help us to hear and rejoice in His promises of our salvation. This Sunday is preparatory and you will find the preparatory devotional attached to this sermon. ----------- Scripture Reading: Mark 9:9-13 Text: Mark 9:9-13 Message: “Reading Advent Signs Correctly, #1” ----------- Theme: Knowing what the Messianic signs say allows for sober reflection on Christianity 1. The Three had experienced elation, but now were reminded of the need for resurrection 2. The “church” is confused about humiliation, death, and exaltation 3. Elijah comes and restores through a call to repentance! 4. But then the Son of Man fulfills the Messianic mission

Title: [11/27/2022 PM] - "Earnest Prayer and Satan's Demise" - Romans 16:20 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Ephesians 6:10-18; Romans 16:20 Date: November 27, 2022 Continuing in the evening with the theme of our congregation safety and health we will take up Romans 16.20 along with Catechism Lord's day 48. What do we know about earnest prayer and Satan's demise? After Sunday night we should know much more. Please be in prayer. ----------- Responsive Reading of Ephesians 6:10-18 Scripture Reading: Romans 16 Confession Reading: Catechism Lord's Day 48 Text: Romans 16:20 Sermon: "Earnest Prayer and Satan's Demise" ------------ Theme: This petition for the raising of Christ's Kingdom is also for the destruction of Satan's kingdom 1. This petition pertains to the church and Christians 2. This petition makes clear Satan's opposition kingdom 3. This petition correctly admits our need 4. This petition pleads for what most certainly will help

Title: [11/27/2022 AM] - "Open Heart, Open Home, Growing Church" - Romans 16:23 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Romans 16:23; Romans 16 Date: November 27, 2022 In the morning we consider something important before our congregation meeting. Romans 16.23 and the significant fruit of the gospel of hospitality. Please be open hearted. We will come back to Mark on December 4 before focusing on the preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Savior and Lord. ---------- Scripture Reading: Romans 16 Confessional Reading: Catechism Lord’s Day 48 Text: Romans 16.23 Message: “Open Heart, Open Home, Growing Church” ----------- Theme: The whole church is blessed by every member hospitality 1. The Lord’s reason for Romans 16 2. Who is Gaius? 3. What work was the Spirit accomplishing through him? 4. Notice the spread and impact of that work

Title: [11/24/2022 AM] - Thanksgiving Day - "For The Lord Is Good" - Psalm 100 Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Psalm 48; Psalm 100 Date: November 24, 2022 Thanksgiving worship will be at 10:00 and our text will be Psalm 100.4, 5. May the Lord richly bless us with the encouragement of being together Thursday morning as well as this Lord's day. Please pray for God's glory to be clearly known in our lives. ------------------- Responsive Readings: Psalm 100, Psalm 48 Scripture: Psalm 100 Text: Psalm 100: 4, 5 Sermon: "For The Lord Is Good" ------------ Theme: The goodness and everlasting love of God brings thanksgiving and praise from His people 1. The people who rightly worship know their God 2. Knowing His goodness, we give Him thanks 3. Knowing His goodness, we praise Him 4. And how much more will we know of His goodness? ----------- Happy Thanksgiving! "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever!"

Title: [11/20/2022 PM] - "Stunned at His Plan" - Romans 11:33-36 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Romans 11:33-36 Date: November 20, 2022 For the evening worship we take up Romans 11.33-36 and Article 18 of the first head of doctrine of the Canons of Dort. This glorious conclusion to the teaching on election and reprobation is a blessing for the Christian. There are some texts in Scripture that simply lift our eyes and hearts to praise and glorify our God. This is one such text. Once we figure out that God does not owe us an answer (verses 33-35) we will be freed to be in awe of His perfect divine decree. Let's plan to worship Him under His Word Sunday night. ----------- Scripture Reading: Romans 11:33-36 Confession Reading: Canons of Dort 1.18 Text: Romans 11.33-36 Sermon: "Stunned at His Plan" ---------------- Theme: Stunned by God's plan in salvation we humble ourselves and exalt Him 1. The deep things belong to God, and we can't go there 2. No creature can add to or complain about His perfect plan 3. All that is issues from God 4. Soli Deo Gloria

Title: [11/20/2022 AM] - "Come, Buy, Eat, Live!" - Isaiah 55:1-13 Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Speaker: Rev. Paul Ipema Bible: Isaiah 55 Date: November 20, 2022 We will be gathering the joy of the Lord on Sunday to worship Him. Every week begun in the house of the Lord is a blessed week. Corporate worship is a great reason to set aside everything else - so let's gather together! In the morning Rev. Ipema is leading worship. The Lord will bless us through his preaching for wonderful spiritual food. Pray for our brother! Following worship Rev. Ipema will give us an update of his work at Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary. ---------- Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13 Text: Isaiah 55:1-5 Message: "COME, BUY, EAT, LIVE!" -------------

Title: [11/13/2022 PM] - "Of Miscarriage and Infant Death in the Covenant" - 2 Samuel 12:23 Series: The Canons of Dort Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: 2 Samuel 12:23; 2 Samuel 12:1-25 Date: November 13, 2022 The evening text will be 2 Samuel 12.1-25 and Canons of Dort 1.17. Please know ahead of time that this sermon will bring great comfort to those covenant parents who have lost a baby or child, including by miscarriage. What is our hope for such lost ones? The word of God gives us great hope indeed! Please also read Psalm 103, Psalm 105, Genesis 17 along with Acts 2.39, Acts 16.13-40. Many other passages could be mentioned. Please invite a Christian friend who has lost a child to listen in online or - better yet - gather with us Sunday night for this very helpful and needed comfort from God's Word. ------------- Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12.1-25 Confession Reading: Canons of Dort 1.17 Text: 2 Samuel 12:23 Sermon: "Of Miscarriage and Infant Death in the Covenant" ---------------- Theme: The Lord tells us to not doubt the salvation of deceased covenant babies 1. The problem arises from the truth about election & reprobation 2. The Bible plainly teaches that covenant children are holy 3. The particular case of David's child is exemplary 4. Our solid confidence is in God's covenant of grace mercies