By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on August 15th,2011
In 1 Kings 18,Elijah boldly defies the priests of Baal,discrediting them before all the people and King Ahab,and then utterly destroying each of the priests. Elijah prevailed with God and pled for fire and rain from heaven. Crisis looms just around the corner in the form of Jezebel in 1 Kings 19:1-4. Hell’s fury is unleashed against Elijah as King Ahab relays what has happened upon Mt. Carmel to Queen Jezebel. Jezebel immediately sends out a servant to find Elijah and she swears by her gods that what happened to the priests of Baal would happen to …Read More By HNRC,on June 21st,2011
When affliction comes our way,what is God teaching us? What is the value of affliction? In Psalm 119:71 the Psalmist says,“It is good for me that I have been afflicted;that I might learn thy statutes.” Is this our confession when God sends us afflictions or do we murmur and complain that God does not understand what He is doing? So often the latter response is the case. We think we know better than God because we have not learned the important lessons in afflictions. But there are invaluable lessons that we can learn from afflictions. …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on April 21st,2011
This weekend marks the commemoration of Christ’s death and resurrection for the Christian church across the world. The question is whether the crucified and risen Lord causes our hearts to burn within us (Luke 24:13-35)? Some 2,000 years ago,two men were traveling to a town called Emmaus. They were conversing about the events that had happened in Jerusalem concerning Jesus;a prophet well known for his power and mighty acts. They were sorrowing in their hearts as they remembered Jesus. They had pinned their hopes on Him as the redeemer of Israel (Luke 24:21). As …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on February 2nd,2011
Radar maps yesterday showed a huge storm tracking its way across the United States. As I witnessed the snow whipping and the wind whistling around the eaves from the warmth and safety of our home,I was reminded of God’s great power. As I was shoveling this morning,seeing the 15 inches of snow,I was reminded of God’s great power. As I witness the shutting down of entire cities and regions of the country I am reminded of God’s great power. The storm was unstoppable. Man in all his ingenuity and invention is powerless to prevent a …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on January 6th,2011
At the beginning of the New Year we are faced with making resolutions that we are determined to keep. Needless to say,we fail at many of these resolutions before the calendar flips to February. Why do we fail at our resolutions? Is it perhaps because the focus is on us and not on Christ? The Apostle Paul models for us what our New Years’ resolutions should be in 1 Corinthians 2:2,“For I determined not to know anything among you,save Jesus Christ,and him crucified.” This was his resolution when he came to the church at …Read More By Pastor Kuivenhoven,on December 21st,2010
In Luke 2:8-14,we have a wonderful account of the Savior’s birth. The shepherds of Bethlehem were watching their flocks. These were rough-hewn men,on the lowest rung of society. They were viewed as pickpockets and miscreants. Their witness was not accepted in the court of law. But the message of salvation comes to them through the angel. The greatest message comes to the lowest of the low. Is that not grace? Is that not how the gospel comes to sinners today? The first words that the shepherds hear are these two words,“Fear not.” The …Read More |
The Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation is served by three pastors:
Rev. Foppe VanderZwaag,
Dr. Joel Beeke,and
Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven.
540 Crescent St.,NE
Grand Rapids,MI 49503
USA
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