Help! I Can’t Pray!
Really, now! Have you ever tried it? Is that a way to answer such a serious call for help? It may be a little shocking to some but it is...
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Rev. Tim Bergsma
Nov 1, 20177 min read
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (5)
LESSON 5: THE SECESSION FROM THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH IN 1834 BIBLE READING: Ephesians 2:1-10 (Click to display printable version)...
Rev. Henry VanEssen
Nov 1, 20175 min read
Help! I’m Addicted to Technology
“If Lucy found her teenagers plopped on the couch with some iThing (also bought with their own money) she asked for the hundredth time:...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 26, 20171 min read
Word of the Day: Hojoamobjominahazehazema
Who can guess what this acronym means? Anyone? Hojoamobjominahazehazema Answer: It is a handy way to remember the name and order of the...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 25, 20175 min read
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (4)
LESSON 4: LIBERALISM IN THE NETHERLANDS BIBLE READING: Romans 7 (Click to display printable version) IMMORALITY AND RATIONALISM During...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 25, 20172 min read
Theology: The Five Solas
“Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason — I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have...
Rev. Joel Overduin
Oct 23, 20174 min read
Help, Help, Help!
Help, Help, Help! 2 Chronicles 14:11: And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, “LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 20, 20172 min read
Hollywood: Your Culture is Showing
Perhaps you’ve heard of Harvey Weinstein lately, or perhaps you haven’t. Mr. Weinstein is (or a least was) a big name producer in...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 17, 20176 min read
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (3)
LESSON 3: THE SYNOD OF DORT BIBLE READING: Ephesians 1 (Click to display printable version) In 1571 there was already a Reformed church...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 16, 20171 min read
Sunday Across the FRC (October 15)
Here is where we highlight a few of the sermons that were preached across the FRC this past Sunday, in a way to help us feel more...
Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven
Oct 14, 20173 min read
Pictures of Redemption (3): The Fool
The third picture of redemption in Psalm 107:17–22 is that of the fool. So who is a fool? Let’s look it up. The fool says there is no God...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 14, 20171 min read
Check Out: “Sin is not a Pet”
“With all due respect, you can’t be serious. Do you know what sin is?” “As he continued to talk, it was evident that he did not…” “Sin...
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Oct 12, 20175 min read
Bible Studies: Our Top Picks!
Hello! Below are Plants & Pillars top recommendations for youth group Bible studies (or for individuals if you just want to read them on...
Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven
Oct 10, 20173 min read
Pictures of Redemption (2): The Prisoner
Last time, we saw the first picture of redemption in the wanderer rescued from sin and brought home to God through His grace. The second...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Oct 4, 20172 min read
Where Was God in Las Vegas?
This Sunday (Lord willing) I plan to preach on this, because the mass shooting that happened in Las Vegas is on everybody’s mind, and...
Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven
Sep 28, 20173 min read
Pictures of Redemption (1): The Wanderer
Psalm 107 begins with words of thanksgiving to the LORD, “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.”...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Sep 28, 20172 min read
Ask a Pastor: Should I Pray for A Marriage Partner?
Question “Should I pray for a marriage partner in the future? What traits should I look for?” Answer Suggested Reading: Genesis 24:1–27...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Sep 27, 20175 min read
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (2)
LESSON 2: THE REFORMATION IN THE NETHERLANDS BIBLE READING: 2 Peter 1:15–21 (Click to display printable version) The 95 theses of Luther...
Rev. Tim Bergsma
Sep 27, 20175 min read
Bible Study: Free Reformed Church History (1)
LESSON 1: THE REFORMATION IN GENERAL BIBLE READING: 2 Kings 23:1-25 (Click to display printable version) Since the middle ages all of...
Pastor Scott Dibbet
Sep 27, 20171 min read
Ask a Pastor: Communicating with My Parents?
Question “How can I communicate with my parents?” Answer First, we need to recognize that a lack of communication in any relationship is...
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