Sermons by Dan Vellinga (Page 4)

Sermons by Dan Vellinga (Page 4)

Newness of Life

Newness of Life Romans 6:4  Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Resurrection Sunday, April 9, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Life does not always seem “new.” Very soon churches around the world will celebrate Resurrection Sunday, or Easter.  As the highest day of the church calendar,…

Into this Shared Work

Into This Shared Work John 9:4  I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. Ephesians 2:10  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 19, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Introduction You can have a couple of guys in high school…

Into This Shared Grace

Into This Shared Grace Exodus 17:1-7; Romans 5:1-11 The Third Sunday of Lent, March 12, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Romans 5:1-2  Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.   Introduction The first image that came to mind when I read this passage…

A Multi-Generational Journey

A Multi-Generational Journey Romans 4:1-5; Genesis 12:1-4 2nd Sunday of Lent March 5, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Introduction: The Japanese motel that has been in continuous operation since 703 AD, run by the same family for 53 generations. Imagine that you are an employee at a local motel.  It’s not a bad job, but there is no sense of tradition or destiny to it.  The motel is not family owned and it is not…

Every Word

Every Word Matthew 4:1-11 Sunday, February 26, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Matthew 4:44  But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ “   We are dependent on a trustworthy God   Introduction Perhaps one way to look at this passage before us today is to consider the value of authority.  No one should be placed in…

Up on a Mountain

Up On a Mountain Sunday, February 19, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Matthew 17:1-9   Introduction: Climbing the hill beside the high school in Kellogg, Idaho to get a bird’s eye view of the village below. During the years that I lived in Idaho, I made use of a trail by the high school that went up into the foothills of the surrounding mountains.  There was a place at the top of one hill that afforded…

Cherish Relationships

Cherish Relationships Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:23-24 Sunday, February 12, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Matthew 5:23-24  Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way.  First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.   Introduction: relationships The Lord Jesus seemed to place a higher value on relationship than some people. …

The Message of the Cross

The Message of the Cross Sunday, January 29, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Isaiah 29:13-16; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25   1 Corinthians 1:18-19  For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  For it is written:  “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”   Introduction: The Cross is Offensive to…

In the Same Mind and Judgement

In the Same Mind and Judgment Sunday, January 22, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   1 Corinthians 1:10 (NKJV) 10  Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.   Introduction: The scorpion and turtle-it is in my nature to…

Called to be Saints

Called to Be Saints 1 Corinthians 1:2  To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of the Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours. Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Introduction: Hebrew national hot dogs-dedicated to a higher calling. I remember trying a hotdog years ago that had the…

Light

Light Isaiah 52:7-10; John 1:1-14 John 1:4-5  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:9  “That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. Sunday, January 1, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Introduction In our passage in John, we learn about Jesus as the “true light which gives light…

Watchers – Christmas Eve

Watchers Luke 2:8-14; Daniel 4:13 Christmas Eve  Saturday, December 24, 2022 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Introduction: Is it worth buying a baby monitor? Earlier this week I did a Google search on the importance of a baby monitor, and this was the response I found.  “ Baby monitors are considered an essential tool for most parents of little ones. After all, it’s simply not possible to keep an eye on your baby 24/7, and having…