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Proclaiming the Doctrine of the God's Word: Using the Catechism Well in Worship
In Reformed churches catechism preaching, as it is often called, has been a staple in one of the weekly worship service for centuries. Long-standing practices, though, often need a fresh look. Why do we have this agreement in our church order? What questions have been raised about it, both in the past and the present? This speech explores the practice of preaching the doctrine of God's Word, using the time-honoured Heidelberg Catechism. It looks at the rationale underlying it and makes suggestions about how this kind of preaching can best serve God's people in our day and age.
Analogy or identification and the road to application
Application is the key for (reformed) preaching. But what can we say about responsible application? A case-study of four sermons about the same Biblical text gives us important insights. It’s all about analogy or identification between then and now.
Night Visions, Fasting, and Weary Shepherding: Reflections on Preparing and Preaching
Four horns, flying scrolls, a wicked witch: how does one preach on such night visions without getting night terrors or at least wondering along with the prophet himself “what are these, my lord” (Zech 1:9)? In this presentation, I will reflect on preparing and preaching from Zechariah without dreading it.
Personally speaking: The manner of addressing the congregation in preaching
What can the Book of Hebrews teach us about preaching? Hebrews is a sermon or exhortation which offers ministers wisdom for making well-timed and varied personal applications in preaching
The View from Above: Preaching from the Book of Revelation
Shortly before his retirement, Rev. Jan deGelder felt “confident” enough to start a series of sermons on the book of Revelation. As a kind of byproduct, this resulted in the publication of the book The View from Above: An Exposition of God’s Revelation to John (2020). In his presentation, Rev. deGelder will tell us how the sermon series came into being.
Christ’s Psalms, Our Psalms: Seeing the Saviour in the Psalms
Rev. Peter Holtvüwer describes the Psalms Project, a massive digital library of information and homiletical insights on the psalms, especially focussing on the lines that can be drawn to Christ. He uses Psalm 35 as an example. Recorded during the 2016 January Interim Semester.
Notes or full manuscript?
Rev. Clarence Vandervelde, pastor of the Rehoboth Canadian Reformed Church in Burlington-Waterdown, explores the merits of preaching from notes instead of a full manuscript. Recorded during the 2016 January Interim Semester.
Would Schilder Pass Classis?
At the 2016 CRTS Conference, Dr. Arjan de Visser describes the characteristics of the renowned preaching of the famous preacher and theologian Klaas Schilder—but considers whether some of those characteristics might have jeopardized his chances at passing a Canadian Reformed Classical Exam.
Preaching from Leviticus
At the 2016 CRTS Conference, Dr. James Visscher, Emeritus Pastor of the Canadian Reformed Church in Langley, B.C., explains the importance of preaching from Leviticus, and offers guidance and principles for doing this in relevant ways for our present day.
Imitating the Saints in Hebrews 11: Revisiting the Questions of Christocentricity and Application
Rev. Eric Watkins, pastor and church planter at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, FL, uses the model of Hebrews 11 to illustrate that the saints of the Old Testament played out the drama of redemption which would be fulfilled in Christ, and that the church of today is called to do the same.
Preaching from Song of Songs
Rev. Matthew VanLuik, minister of the Word at Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Brampton, ON, shares some insights and principles for preaching on the Song of Songs.
The Light of Life in the Shadow of Death: Gospel Ministry at Funerals
Rev. Bill deJong, pastor of Blessings Christian Church in Hamilton, ON, shares some insights and principles for leading funeral services and delivering Gospel-centered euologies.
Preaching the Whole Counsel of God
Dr. Lawrence W. Bilkes, Emeritus Pastor of the Free Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI, explains the importance of preaching the whole Gospel of God, and not merely those elements that are popular or pleasing to the culture of our present day.
Spiritual Guidance in Preaching
Dr. Lawrence W. Bilkes, Emeritus Pastor of the Free Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI, explains why true preaching presents the Gospel to the mind, the heart, the soul, and the conscience of the hearers.
The Relevance of Redemptive-Historical Preaching in a Postmodern Context: An Optimistic Proposal
Rev. Eric Watkins, pastor and church planter at the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine, FL, shows how the objectivity of redemptive-historical preaching and the metanarrative to which it points answers many of the questions that dominate our postmodern context.
How to do Sermon Evaluation at Consistory
Rev. Jack Moesker, Emeritus Pastor of the Canadian Reformed Church in Owen Sound, ON, offers guidance and principles for consistories to do effective sermon evaluations for the benefit of their pastor and congregation.
Keep Your Head
A meditation based on a chapel given at CRTS on survival in the ministry.
Compelled by the Knowledge of His Glory
True Christian ministry is compelled by the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, and true Christian ministers are therefore servants of the Word where that glory is revealed.
Living Waters from Ancient Springs: Essays in Honor of Cornelis Van Dam
Which fountains of wisdom, which never-failing streams, which wells of joy-filled salvation are we missing out on, if we neglect the Old Testament? In this celebratory volume, fifteen scholars collaborate to explain diverse aspects of the Christian life, with a special focus on drawing lines from the Old Testament.
Editor: J. Van Vliet. Publisher: Pickwick Publications, 2011. ISBN 9781608999491
Teaching and Preaching the Word
With this collection, some of the most important studies of Dr. N.H. Gootjes are made available to a wider readership. The topics covered remain as relevant as ever: creation and general revelation, the birth and work of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, the Reformed Confessions, sacraments, and preaching.
Author: N.H. Gootjes. Publisher: Premier Publishing, 2010. ISBN 9780887560989
Fulfil Your Ministry
A series of twenty-two articles for ministers of the Word and for all who have to fulfil their service before God. The diverse selection of topics covered include: the responsibilities of parents, Reformed liturgy, preaching, mission, and church government.
Author: K. Deddens. Publisher: Premier Publishing, 1990. ISBN 0887560482
Unity in Diversity
A collection of essays by ten different contributors presented to Jelle Faber at 20th Anniversary Meeting of the Theological Seminary on September 8, 1989.
Editor: R. Faber. Publisher: Senate of the Theological College, 1989.
Catechism Preaching: Keeping it Fresh and Relevant
The Heidelberg Catechism, as a summary of God's Word, is used regularly in the afternoon worship service of many Reformed churches. How can the preacher keep his catechism sermons vibrant when he comes back to the same Lord's Days year after year?
2 Timothy 1:11 "Preachers as Heralds"
A chapel delivered by Dr. Jason Van Vliet which explores why the Apostle Paul refers to himself as a herald in order to encourage a young preacher named Timothy.
Preaching With Illustrations: Is It Really Necessary?
Rev. T. Lodder, pastor of the Cloverdale Canadian Reformed Church, discusses the necessity of preaching with illustrations. Recorded during the 2012 CRTS Interim Semester.
Preaching Through the Gospels: Avoiding Pitfalls
Dr. G.H. Visscher, professor of New Testament at CRTS, discusses some of the pitfalls that are commonly encountered when preaching through the Gospels, and how to avoid them. Recorded during the 2012 CRTS Interim Semester.
Preaching the Gospel from the Law
This is an article on how to preach on Old Testament laws. It was first presented at the Preaching Seminar held at CRTS in January 2012.
Preaching the Gospel from the Law (Video)
Dr. Jannes Smith, professor of Old Testament at CRTS, explores how to preach the Gospel from the Old Testament Law. Recorded during the 2012 CRTS Interim Semester.
Catechism Preaching
Dr. J. Visscher, associate pastor of the Langley Canadian Reformed Church, discusses how catechism preaching is different from preaching on a Scripture passage.
The Preacher as Priest
There are important priestly aspects to the office of minister of the Word.
Connected Preaching and Seminary Education
What kind of preaching should we strive for?
The Character of the Afternoon Service
Why our afternoon services should have a teaching quality