Sermons Recently Preached at Riverside

The Birth and Preservation of Moses – Exodus 2:1-10

Mr. Jerry Hamstra | Added August 22nd, 2010

A look at the birth and preservation of Moses as an encouragement to the Israelites and the people of God today.
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God’s Promises Fulfilled and Opposed – Exodus 1

Mr. Jerry Hamstra | Added August 22nd, 2010

A look at how God’s promises to Abraham are partially fulfilled in the fruitfulness of the Israelites and how these promises are opposed by the Egyptian Pharaoh.
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Jesus, Us and the Harvest – John 4:27-42

Mr. Jerry Hamstra | Added July 11th, 2010

The subject of this passage is “The Harvest”. It tells us about Jesus’ attitude towards the harvest and his role in bringing it about. Attention is also given here to the role of the followers of Jesus in sowing and reaping the harvest.
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The Comfort of God’s Sovereignty – Ezra 1:1-11

Rev. Brian Murray | Added June 27th, 2010

The glorious truth of the sovereignty of God is a tremendous comfort for us as believers. In a time of unrest, natural disasters, and economic instability, it is easy to lose sight of this fact.
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A Hungry Soul – Isaiah 55:1-13

Rev. Brian Murray | Added June 27th, 2010

A human soul is unique to humans in God’s creation. As an introduction to a number of texts on the theme of our soul, this sermon deals with how we can have our soul fed, nourished, and encouraged through a study of Isaiah 55.
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The Wisdom of the World vs. The Message of the Cross (2) – 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5

Mr. Jerry Hamstra | Added June 20th, 2010

A look at a few practical implications that follow from the message of the cross.
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A New Covenant – Jeremiah 31:23-40

Mr. Jerry Hamstra | Added June 20th, 2010

This sermons deals with the question of whether the new covenant is made with believers only, how it is meant to function in our lives and how it is fulfilled in the New Testament.
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The Good Fight – 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Mr. Doug Bylsma | Added May 30th, 2010

How is Timothy going to be able to fight the good fight of the faith? The same way we can, by the grace of the all-sufficient God.
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Jesus Gives Living Water – John 4:1-26

Mr. Jerry Hamstra | Added May 9th, 2010

This passage gives us rich insights into Jesus, ourselves, salvation and the goal of salvation.
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The Wisdom of the World vs. The Message of the Cross (1) – 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5

Mr. Jerry Hamstra | Added May 9th, 2010

In this passage Paul shows why Christians should not be impressed with the wisdom of the world, but rather focus on the wisdom and the power of the message of the cross.
Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-2:5 | Download

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