Covenant CRC Appleton - Sermons

Loving the Church

Keith Buist — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Loving the Church

Preacher: Keith Buist

Date: 7th June 2026

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Today we installed our new pastor, Keith Buist. His sermon for today is based upon Psalm 122 in which he compares the Psalmist love for Jerusalem to love for the church.

The Friend God Sends

Rick Britton — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

The Friend God Sends

Preacher: Rick Britton

Date: 31st May 2026

Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-23

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Today is a special day: it is the last week of our extended time of being without a full-time pastor. Guest preacher Rick Britton brings a message based upon the story of Absalom's uprising against David.

Unity through the Spirit

Chuck Adams — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Unity through the Spirit

Preacher: Chuck Adams

Date: 24th May 2026

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Today guest preacher Chuck Adams ties together Psalm 133 and the Pentecost story from Acts 2, which links together the unity of believers (and which does not discount the necessity and resource of diversity) with the power of the Holy Spirit.

At the Foot of the Mountain

Matt Hofman — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

At the Foot of the Mountain

Preacher: Matt Hofman

Date: 17th May 2026

Passage: Exodus 19:1-25

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Today guest preacher Matt Hofman brings a sermon considering the events at Mt Sinai prior to the giving of the Law.

Abide

Anson Veenstra — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Abide

Preacher: Anson Veenstra

Date: 10th May 2026

Passage: John 15:1-11

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Today guest pastor Anson Veenstra brings a sermon about abiding in Christ based upon this I AM statement of Jesus.

The Weight of Unforgiveness

Andrew Fortuine — Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

The Weight of Unforgiveness

Preacher: Andrew Fortuine

Date: 3rd May 2026

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35

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Today guest preacher Andrew Fortuine brings a sermon about how the concept of forgiveness as presented by Jesus in the parable of the unforgiving servant.

Hated for the Gospel

Luke Friemark — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Hated for the Gospel

Preacher: Luke Friemark

Date: 26th April 2026

Passage: Acts 21:27-36

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Today guest preacher Luke Friemark brings a sermon about how the gospel message has been hated since the days of Paul continuing through today, and how that hate arises especially when it challenges status quo and aggravates fear of change, even in Christians.

Song of the Year

Al Venhuizen — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Song of the Year

Preacher: Al Venhuizen

Date: 19th April 2026

Passage: Psalm 8:1-9

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Today guest pastor Al Venhuizen brings a sermon about Psalm 8, which he proposes could be the “song of the year” for the church.

The House that God Builds

Greg Schuringa — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

The House that God Builds

Preacher: Greg Schuringa

Date: 12th April 2026

Passage: Genesis 28:10-22

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Today guest pastor Greg Schuringa brings a sermon about God building his house—his kingdom—as foretold in the story about Jacob and his dream of the stairway leading to heaven.

The Easter Story

Chadd Huizenga — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

The Easter Story

Preacher: Chadd Huizenga

Date: 5th April 2026

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Today guest pastor Chadd Huizenga brings a sermon about the Easter Story and our roles in that story.

Responsibilities TO the Pastor

Terry Katsma — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Responsibilities TO the Pastor

Preacher: Terry Katsma

Date: 29th March 2026

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Today guest preacher Terry Katsma brings a sermon looking at several Scripture passages and guided by the Form for the Ordination/Installation of Ministers of the Word (Psalter Hymnal p. 992 ff.) Consider with us what the responsibilities that congregants have to their pastor.

Lament and Praise

Chuck Adams — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Lament and Praise

Preacher: Chuck Adams

Date: 22nd March 2026

Passage: Psalm 69:1-36

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Today guest preacher Chuck Adams brings a sermon reflecting on Psalm 69 and the role of lament in the lives of Christians and the life of the church.

The Baptism of Jesus

Drew Zylstra — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Baptism of Jesus

Preacher: Drew Zylstra

Date: 8th March 2026

Passage: Luke 3:1-22

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Today guest pastor Drew Zylstra brought a sermon using Luke’s account of Jesus’ baptism to have us consider that Jesus identified with sinners and was baptized, not because he needed it, but because we do.

Covenant Renewal

Joe DeHaan — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Covenant Renewal

Preacher: Joe DeHaan

Date: 1st March 2026

Passage: Deuteronomy 29:1-29

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Today Joe DeHaan preached on the covenant renewal ceremony of the Israelites in Deuteronomy 29. The people of Israel failed in this covenant, but Jeremiah anticipated a new covenant to be fulfilled in Christ. Lent is a time of repentance and renewal in the new covenant.

The Battle Belongs to the Lord

Andrew Fortuine — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Battle Belongs to the Lord

Preacher: Andrew Fortuine

Date: 22nd February 2026

Passage: Joshua 6:1-20

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Today guest preacher Andrew Fortuine preached on the story of the battle of Jericho in Joshua, encouraging listeners to trust in the Lord when battles seem impossible from a human perspective.

Opened the Scriptures

Ben Verhulst — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Opened the Scriptures

Preacher: Ben Verhulst

Date: 15th February 2026

Passage: Luke 24:13-35

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Today guest preacher Ben Verhulst uses this passage from Luke as a springboard to examine selections from the Old Testament.

Firmly Rooted

Jason Ruis — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Firmly Rooted

Preacher: Jason Ruis

Date: 8th February 2026

Passage: Colossians 2:6-15

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Today guest pastor Jason Ruis presents a sermon from this section of Colossians.

A Call to Deepening Fellowship

Zach Flipse — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A Call to Deepening Fellowship

Preacher: Zach Flipse

Date: 1st February 2026

Passage: Acts 2:41-47

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Today guest preacher Zach Flipse presents a sermon about Christian fellowship as observed in the story of Pentecost and its implications for the Church today and always.

The Crown that Endures

Luke Friemark — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Crown that Endures

Preacher: Luke Friemark

Date: 25th January 2026

Passage: Zechariah 6:9-15

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Today guest preacher Luke Frieman offers a sermon on the king foretold in this passage from Zechariah that is Jesus.

Thrones and Riches

Ben Verhulst — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Thrones and Riches

Preacher: Ben Verhulst

Date: 18th January 2026

Passage: 1 Kings 10:14-29

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Today guest preacher Ben Verhulst offers a sermon on the renown of Solomon’s kingship. Consider with us what was revered by the surrounding nations and Israel juxtaposed against previous warnings against such things as accumulating too many horses, too much wealth, etc.

Hurry and Wait: the Long Road to the Cradle

Rick Boomsma — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hurry and Wait: the Long Road to the Cradle

Preacher: Rick Boomsma

Date: 11th January 2026

Passage: Matthew 2:1-12

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Today guest pastor Rick Boomsma offers a sermon on this text from Matthew along with Israel’s history from captivity to the Promised Land. Consider with us how God’s perfect timing includes moments of immediate action and others for prolonged waiting.

The War behind All Wars (and the Child Born to Stop It)

Keith Buist — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The War behind All Wars (and the Child Born to Stop It)

Preacher: Keith Buist

Date: 4th January 2026

Passage: Revelation 12:1-17

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Today guest pastor and pastoral candidate Keith Buist presents a sermon about Christmas informed by Revelation 12. Consider with us the context (bigger picture) around Christmas provided in this chapter.

Gifts after Christmas

Terry Katsma — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Gifts after Christmas

Preacher: Terry Katsma

Date: 28th December 2025

Passage: James 2:14-26

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Today guest preacher Terry Katsma presents a sermon about the works that accompany saving faith.

The Love that Breaks the Silence

Young-Kwang Kim — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Love that Breaks the Silence

Series: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love

Preacher: Young-Kwang Kim

Date: 21st December 2025

Passage: Malachi 1:1-5

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Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent. Guest pastor Young-Kwang Kim presents a sermon regarding the message of the fourth advent candle, that of love.

Good Tidings of Great Joy

Peter Ver Hulst — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Good Tidings of Great Joy

Series: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love

Preacher: Peter Ver Hulst

Date: 14th December 2025

Passage: Luke 2:8-12

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Today is the third Sunday in Advent. Guest pastor Peter Ver Hulst presents a sermon regarding the message of the third advent candle, that of joy.

His Name Shall be Prince of Peace

Andrew Fortuine — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

His Name Shall be Prince of Peace

Series: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love

Preacher: Andrew Fortuine

Date: 7th December 2025

Passage: Luke 2:8-15

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Today is the second Sunday in Advent. Guest pastor Andrew Fortuine presents a sermon regarding the message of the second advent candle, that of peace.

Let Hope Shine

Andrew Fortuine — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Let Hope Shine

Series: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love

Preacher: Andrew Fortuine

Date: 30th November 2025

Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7

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Today is the first Sunday in Advent. Guest pastor Andrew Fortuine presents a sermon regarding the message of the first advent candle, that of hope.

Praise the Sovereign Lord

Joe DeHaan — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Praise the Sovereign Lord

Preacher: Joe DeHaan

Date: 23rd November 2025

Passage: Psalm 146:1-10

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Today guest preacher Joe DeHaan presents a sermon based upon Psalm 146 focused on praising God.

When God Came Down

Joe DeHaan — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

When God Came Down

Preacher: Joe DeHaan

Date: 16th November 2025

Passage: Genesis 28:10-22

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Today guest preacher Joe DeHaan presents a sermon written by Ed Clowney in 2003 regarding Jacob’s dream of the stairway/ladder to heaven and Jesus filling that role.

Trust in the Strength of the Lord

Tim Kooiman — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Trust in the Strength of the Lord

Preacher: Tim Kooiman

Date: 9th November 2025

Passage: Judges 7:1-25

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Today guest pastor Tim Kooiman brings a sermon about faith and trust in God drawing upon this story about Gideon.

The Road to Emmaus: a Journey of Grace

Rick Britton — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Road to Emmaus: a Journey of Grace

Preacher: Rick Britton

Date: 2nd November 2025

Passage: Luke 24:13-35

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Today guest pastor Rick Brition brings a sermon about how Jesus pursues, opens eyes, and rekindles hearts based upon the Road to Emmaus story.

A Glorious Voice

Evan Tinklengberg — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

A Glorious Voice

Preacher: Evan Tinklengberg

Date: 26th October 2025

Passage: Psalm 29:1-11

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Today guest pastor Evan Tinklenberg brings a sermon about the voices of creation and God’s voice considered in this Psalm.

On Living Prepared

Zach Flipse — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

On Living Prepared

Preacher: Zach Flipse

Date: 19th October 2025

Passage: Matthew 25:1-13

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Today guest pastor Zach Flipse brings a sermon about the requirement for living prepared lives based upon this parable.

Whose Jurisdiction? Whose Table?

Keith Buist — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Whose Jurisdiction? Whose Table?

Preacher: Keith Buist

Date: 12th October 2025

Passage: Daniel 1:1-21

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Today guest pastor Keith Buist brings a sermon about God’s sovereignty as it was demonstrated in the first chapter of Daniel.

The Power of Fear

Andrew Fortuine — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Power of Fear

Preacher: Andrew Fortuine

Date: 5th October 2025

Passage: 1 Samuel 12:24-13:14

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Today guest preacher Andrew Fortuine brings a sermon about fear based upon this portion of 1 Samuel.

The Word-Centered Life

Luke Friemark — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Word-Centered Life

Preacher: Luke Friemark

Date: 28th September 2025

Passage: Psalm 119:1-24

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Today guest preacher Luke Friemark brings a sermon based upon this portion of Psalm 119. Consider with us what it means to seek God with one’s whole heart and how that leads to blessings, purity, and comfort.

The Treasure of Heaven

Ben Verhulst — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Treasure of Heaven

Preacher: Ben Verhulst

Date: 21st September 2025

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Today guest preacher Ben Verhulst brings a sermon based upon this passage in Matthew. Consider with us whether wealth of itself is not bad, but that making it a priority, as well as any other worldly distraction, is at odds with making God’s Kingdom the priority.

The Council at Jerusalem

Josh Van Engen — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Council at Jerusalem

Preacher: Josh Van Engen

Date: 14th September 2025

Passage: Acts 15:1-18

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Today guest Pastor Josh Van Engen brings a sermon about salvation in Christ by faith based upon this passage in Acts.

What Is Your Story?

Cheu Thao — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

What Is Your Story?

Preacher: Cheu Thao

Date: 7th September 2025

Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

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Today guest Pastor Cheu Thao brings a sermon based upon this passage from 1 Samuel. Consider with us how the blank diary of our lives is one that we must choose to write ourselves (such as when Israel rejected God’s direct rule and asked for a king) or to allow God to write for us.

Our Resurrection Hope

Joe DeHaan — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Our Resurrection Hope

Preacher: Joe DeHaan

Date: 31st August 2025

Passage: Ezekiel 37:1-14

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Today member Joe DeHaan, licensed to exhort by Classis WI, brings a message from this passage in Ezekiel.

The Way, The Truth, & The Life

Petr Kornilov — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Way, The Truth, & The Life

Preacher: Petr Kornilov

Date: 24th August 2025

Passage: John 14:1-11

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Today pastoral candidate Petr brings a sermon based on this text in John. Consider with us what it means that Jesus is the only way to the Father.

The Church in the Valley

George de Vuyst — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Church in the Valley

Preacher: George de Vuyst

Date: 17th August 2025

Passage: Ezekiel 37:1-14

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Today Pastor George, a missionary that we have supported for many years, brings us a message from Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones, what it meant regarding the people of Israel in exile, and how it ties to the Church and its mission in the world today.

Distractions

David Katsma — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Distractions

Preacher: David Katsma

Date: 16th August 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 6:11-16

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Today Pastor Dave brings a message about how Satan tries to distract us from being a worshipping community, a discipling community, and a witnessing community from this example in Nehemiah.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Josiah Huisman — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Preacher: Josiah Huisman

Date: 3rd August 2025

Passage: Matthew 22:1-14

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Today we welcome Pastoral candidate Josiah Huisman. Pastor Josiah uses this parable to highlight the need for those in God’s family to become love, to put love into action rather than simply having sentiment.

Do Not Forget the Lord

Terry Katsma — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Do Not Forget the Lord

Preacher: Terry Katsma

Date: 27th July 2025

Passage: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

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Today guest preacher Terry Katsma brings a sermon considering wealth and possessions using v. 17 as the key verse.

God’s Promise of Provision

Andrew Fortuine — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

God’s Promise of Provision

Preacher: Andrew Fortuine

Date: 20th July 2025

Passage: John 6:1-15

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Today guest preacher Andrew Fortuine leads us through John’s recording of Jesus’ miraculous feeding of 5000 men plus women and children from what amounted to being a boy’s lunch. Consider with us the compassion Jesus had on the crowd, Jesus ability to work with people who have both faith and doubt, and that there is no scarcity with God.

I Want to Remind You of the Gospel

Roger Sparks — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

I Want to Remind You of the Gospel

Preacher: Roger Sparks

Date: 13th July 2025

Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18

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Today Pastor Roger gives his final sermon as our interim pastor based on this verse from 1 Corinthians. Consider with us what it means to be part of the family of God, being part of the group in union with Christ.

Baptism: Sign of God’s Promise

Roger Sparks — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Baptism: Sign of God’s Promise

Preacher: Roger Sparks

Date: 6th July 2025

Passage: Romans 6:1-14

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Today Pastor Roger uses this text from Paul’s letter to the Romans to bring us a message about baptism, a covenantal sign and seal of belonging to God.

Pray and Press On

Roger Sparks — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Pray and Press On

Series: 2 Thessalonians

Preacher: Roger Sparks

Date: 29th June 2025

Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

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In our continuing limited series on 2 Thessalonians, today Pastor Roger lead us through the third (and last) chapter. Consider with us the concepts of prayer, trust, and obedience.

God Called You to Share in Christ’s Glory

Roger Sparks — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

God Called You to Share in Christ’s Glory

Series: 2 Thessalonians

Preacher: Roger Sparks

Date: 22nd June 2025

Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

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In our continuing limited series on 2 Thessalonians, today Pastor Roger lead us through the second chapter. Consider with us the context within which the early believers were, fearing false reports that Christ had come again, and Paul’s teaching about Christ’s 2nd Coming in response to those fears.