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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2001

  1. Faith Required
  2. Faith In Action
  3. Faith Strengthened
  4. Faith Victorious

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2001

  1. My heart is steadfast, o God (Psalm 57)
  2. The true freedom of the heart
  3. Things revealed belong to us
  4. I lift up my eyes to the hills (Psalm 121)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2001

  1. Our Father in Heaven
  2. Hallowed Be Your Name
  3. Your Kingdom Come
  4. Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven
  5. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2001

  1. The gift of Forgiveness
  2. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
  3. Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever, Amen.
  4. The gift of prayer

Titles of the meditations broadcast in May 2001

  1. The Law of Love
  2. Life as a building project
  3. Created to Rule
  4. The Gratitude Attitude

Titles of the meditations broadcast in June 2001

  1. Abraham, God's friend
  2. You, Christ's friend
  3. Loving God and your neighbor
  4. Chosen out of the world

Titles of the meditations broadcast in July 2001

  1. Prayer: Why?
  2. Prayer: What belongs to prayer?
  3. Prayer: How ? (part A)
  4. Prayer: How ? (part B)
  5. Prayer: When the answer is "No"

Titles of the meditations broadcast in August 2001

  1. Humble yourself before God (Luke 18:9-14)
  2. The angry and merciful God (II Corinthians 5:21)
  3. Wearing the Saviour's robe (Romans 4:23-24)
  4. Living as a child of Light (Ephesians 4:8-14)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in September 2001

  1. Jesus seeks the lost (Luke 19:1-10)
  2. True Humility (Luke 18:9-14)
  3. Being a true Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
  4. Salvation in Jesus alone (John 14:6)
  5. The sign of Jonah (Matt 12:38-42, Luke 11:29,30)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in October 2001

  1. All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast - Proverbs 15 : 15
  2. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. - Proverbs 18 : 21
  3. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. - Proverbs 15 : 3
  4. Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? - Proverbs 6 : 27

Titles of the meditations broadcast in November 2001

  1. Fight Satan with the Full Armour of God
  2. Fight Satan with the Truth
  3. Fight Satan with Faith and Holiness
  4. Fight Satan with God's Grace and Word

Titles of the meditations broadcast in December 2001

  1. The constant calling on the Lord God - Psalm 55: 16,17
  2. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd waves of the Holy Spirit? - Galatians 3:2b
  3. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel praising God - Luke 2:13a
  4. We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him - Matthew 2:2b
  5. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but for everyone to come to repentance." - 2 Peter 3:9b

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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2002

  1. Rethinking Your Resolutions
  2. Refocussing Your Resolutions
  3. A Promise of Colossal Change
  4. The Promise of Great Renewal

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2002

  1. Seeing God (Matthew 5:8)
  2. Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
  3. Blessed are the Persecuted (Matthew 5:10-12)
  4. A trustworthy saying: Jesus came to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2002

  1. Obedience (Genesis 3:1 - 15)
  2. Is there a sense to life? (Ephesians 4:1 - 24)
  3. God gives us purpose through His Son (Matthew 5:1 - 16)
  4. The law of God (Matthew 5:17 -26;38-48)
  5. Unfaithfullness (Matthew 5:27-32)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2002

  1. The resurrection of Christ - its truth
  2. The resurrection of Christ - its purpose
  3. The resurrection of Christ - its power
  4. The resurrection of Christ - its glory

Titles of the meditations broadcast in May 2002

  1. Creation: God's good work
  2. Fall: Man's sinful choice
  3. Redemption: God's gracious work
  4. Glorification: God's full restoration

Titles of the meditations broadcast in June 2002

  1. The great Healer
  2. O Lord You are so good to me
  3. I am the resurrection and the Life
  4. Who is the truly rich man?
  5. Against You, o Lord have I sinned

Titles of the meditations broadcast in July 2002 - Revs. J. VanVliet & M. Jagt

  1. A Double Micracle (Acts 3:6) - J. VanVliet.
  2. A Call To Repent (Acts 3:19A) - J. VanVliet.
  3. The Mercy and Justice of God # A - M. Jagt
  4. The Mercy and Justice of God # B - M. Jagt

Titles of the meditations broadcast in August 2002 - Rev C. Bosch

  1. Truth is better than lies
  2. Trust in the Lord
  3. Don't boast about tomorrow
  4. Use God's name, but not in vain

Titles of the meditations broadcast in September 2002 - Rev. J. VanWoudenberg

  1. Rejoicing in the Lord; The proper Christian activity
  2. Rejoicing in the Lord; The true therapy for anxiety
  3. Rejoicing in the Lord; The true therapy for relationship problems
  4. Rejoicing in the Lord; God's way for peace

Titles of the meditations broadcast in October 2002 - Rev. J. Ludwig

  1. The Blessedness of Obeying the Lord (Meditation on Psalm 1)
  2. Guard your Heart (Meditation on Prov.4:23)
  3. The Light of God's Word (Meditation on Psalm 119:105)
  4. Humility (Meditation on Psalm 131)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in November 2002 - Rev. D. VandeBurgt

  1. I am the Bread of Life
  2. I am the Light of the World
  3. I am the Door for the sheep
  4. I am the Good Shepherd

Titles of the meditations broadcast in December 2002 - Rev. J. DeGelder

  1. A King of Justice
  2. A King of Peace
  3. A Failing King
  4. A new King announced
  5. A new King born

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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2003 - Rev. D. VandeBurgt

  1. A past blessing
  2. A present blessing
  3. A future blessing
  4. The scope of God's blessing

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2003 - Rev. J. Ludwig

  1. Discipleship - Selfdenial (Luke 9:57)
  2. Discipleship - Selfdenial (Luke 9:58)
  3. Discipleship - Obedience (Luke 9:59)
  4. Discipleship - Obedience (Luke 9:59, 60)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2003 - W. Geurts

  1. Jesus Christ, the Giver of Rest
  2. Jesus Christ, the Lord of Nature
  3. Jesus Christ, the Great Physician
  4. Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life
  5. Jesus Christ, the Son of God

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2003 - Rev. P. Holtvluwer

  1. Anchor your faith in Jesus Christ
  2. Christ’s compassionate cleansing power
  3. Christ’s forgiveness brings down the house
  4. Christ came to call sinners to repentance

Titles of the meditations broadcast in May 2003 - Rev. J. VanWoudenberg

  1. God created heaven and earth
  2. God’s plan for his creation
  3. God created man
  4. God created man in his image

Titles of the meditations broadcast in June 2003 - Rev. D. Vandeburgt

  1. Responding to the risen Lord # 1
  2. Responding to the risen Lord # 2
  3. Responding to the risen Lord # 3
  4. Responding to the risen Lord # 4
  5. Responding to the risen Lord # 5

Titles of the meditations broadcast in July 2003 - R. Bredenhof

  1. Solomon’s wisdom 
  2. Solomon’s wealth
  3. Solomon’s worship
  4. Solomon’s weakness

Titles of the meditations broadcast in August 2003 - Rev. D. Vandeburgt

  1. Marriage and the Family # 1
  2. Marriage and the Family # 2
  3. Marriage and the Family # 3
  4. Marriage and the Family # 4
  5. Marriage and the Family # 5

Titles of the meditations broadcast in September 2003 - Rev. D. Agema

  1. Psalm 139: 1-6
  2. Psalm 139: 7-12
  3. Psalm 139: 13-18
  4. Psalm 139: 19-24

Titles of the meditations broadcast in October 2003 - Rev. D. VandeBurgt

  1. The sacrifice of Thanksgiving
  2. The song of Thanksgiving
  3. The prayer of Thanksgiving
  4. The life of Thanksgiving

Titles of the meditations broadcast in November 2003 - Rev. J. Van Spronsen

  1. One absolute truth
  2. One life changing work
  3. One non conforming faith..!
  4. One overcoming good
  5. One firm foundation

Titles of the meditations broadcast in December 2003 - Rev. J. Moesker

  1. The genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:3)
  2. The genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:5a)
  3. Christmas God’s style (Luke 2:1-7)
  4. Afraid for the future? (Luke 12:32)

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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2004 - R. Bredenhof

  1. A Serious Call (Hosea 14: 1-4)
  2. A Solid Foundation (Matthew 7: 24-27)
  3. A Simple Request (Matthew 7: 7-12)
  4. A Strong Leader (John 1:19-29)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2004 - Rev. D. VandeBurgt

  1. The first announcement of the gospel (Genesis 3:15)
  2. The history of this gospel (Matthew 1:1-17)
  3. The fulfillment of this gospel (2 Samuel 7:14)
  4. The comfort of this gospel (Isaiah 9:6,7)
  5. Come into His presence with singing (Psalm 139:7)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2004 - Rev. D. VandeBurgt

  1. Jesus said: I am who I am (John 6:35)
  2. I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:25)
  3. I am the way the truth and the life (John 14:6)
  4. I am the true vine (John 15:1)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2004 - Rev C. Bosch

  1. That very Good Friday
  2. This blessed first Day
  3. Safe and joyful Days
  4. The great and last Day

Titles of the meditations broadcast in May 2004 - Rev. R. Aasman

  1. Love is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 2:22)
  2. Joy is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 2:22)
  3. Peace is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 2:22)
  4. Patience is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 2:22)
  5. Kindness is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 2:22)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in June 2004 - Rev. W. Bredenhof

  1. Salvation for sinners (Luke 19:1-10)
  2. The waters of salvation (Isaiah 12:1-6)
  3. Praise for salvation (Psalm 117)
  4. Living in salvation (Philippians 2:3-11)
  5. The day of salvation (I Thessalonians 5:1-8)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in July 2004 - Rev. W. Den Hollander

  1. Light in the darkness
  2. Light on our way
  3. Light of the world
  4. God is Light

Titles of the meditations broadcast in August 2004 - Revs. W. Bredenhof & D. VandeBurgt

  1. The day of salvation (I Thess. 5:1-8) August 01 WB
  2. Happy (Psalm 1) August 08 DV
  3. Confident (Psalm 2) August 15 DV
  4. Struggling (Psalm 3) August 22 DV
  5. Sleeping (Psalm 4) August 29 DV

Titles of the meditations broadcast in September 2004 - Rev. M. Jagt

  1. Our Depravity
  2. Our Rebellion
  3. Our Punishment
  4. Our Salvation

Titles of the meditations broadcast in October 2004 - Rev. R. Pot

  1. Meet the devil
  2. Tempted by the devil
  3. Deceived by the devil
  4. Are you afraid of the devil?

Titles of the meditations broadcast in November 2004 - Rev. B. Tiggelaar

  1. Obedience (Genesis 3:1 - 15)
  2. Is there a sense to life? (Ephesians 4:1 - 24)
  3. God gives us purpose through His Son (Matthew 5:1 - 16)
  4. The law of God (Matthew 5:17 -26;38-48)
  5. Unfaithfullness (Matthew 5:27-32)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in December 2004 - Rev. J. Moesker

  1. The genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:3)
  2. The genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:5a)
  3. Christmas God’s style (Luke 2:1-7)
  4. Afraid for the future? (Luke 12:32)

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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2005 - Rev. J. Huijgen

  1. What do you call sin?
  2. Why would one reword the issue of sin?
  3. Who identifies sin properly?
  4. How does one become free from sin..?
  5. Where does one hear about Jesus?

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2005 - Rev. I. Wildeboer

  1. The nature of forgiveness
  2. The God given character for the one who forgives
  3. The spiritual act of forgiving # 1
  4. The spiritual act of forgiving # 2

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2005 - Rev. Rev. P. Holtvluwer

  1. Christ sold out: the traitor
  2. Christ sold out: the treachery
  3. Betrayed by a kiss
  4. Christ triumphant!

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2005 - Rev. W. Bredenhof 

  1. God’s Grace for the Guilty
  2. God’s Grace for the Abused
  3. God’s Grace for the Addicted
  4. God’s Grace for the Depressed and Suicidal

Titles of the meditations broadcast in May 2005 - Rev. D. Agema

  1. Believers are servants under authority (Luke 7)
  2. The word of the Lord is victorious over death..(Luke 7)
  3. Christ teaches us what to expect from him..(Luke 7)
  4. The gospel calls earnestly..(Luke 7)
  5. Much love is the fruit of much forgiveness.(Luke 7)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in June 2005 - Rev. G. Wieske

  1. Creation
  2. The entrance of sin
  3. God’s punishment
  4. God’s Grace

Titles of the meditations broadcast in July 2005 - Rev. D. M. Boersma

  1. The parables; Do you get it?
  2. The discovery of your life
  3. Not now, but later; The Kingdom is coming!
  4. Jesus welcomes sinners; Rejoice with Him!
  5. God’s love is undeserved; Accept it as a gift!

Titles of the meditations broadcast in August 2005 - Rev. J. Ludwig

  1. Do not judge
  2. Persevere in prayer # 1
  3. Persevere in prayer# 2
  4. Enter by the narrow gate

Titles of the meditations broadcast in September 2005 - Rev. J. deGelder

  1. Trust in the Lord       (Psalm 27: 1 - 3)
  2. Worship the Lord     (Psalm 27: 4 - 6)
  3. Seek the Lord          (Psalm 27: 7 - 10)
  4. Wait for the Lord     (Psalm 27: 11 - 14)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in October 2005 - Rev. J. Moesker

  1. Don’t be filled with spirits, but with the Spirit
  2. Wives, submit to your husbands
  3. Husbands, love your wives
  4. Work as serving the Lord, not men
  5. Where does one hear about Jesus Christ?

Titles of the meditations broadcast in November 2005 - Rev. D. VandeBurgt

  1. The Old Testament and the promised Christ #1
  2. The Old Testament and the promised Christ #2
  3. The Old Testament and the promised Christ #3
  4. The Old Testament and the promised Christ #4

Titles of the meditations broadcast in December 2005 - Rev. J. Huijgen

  1. Magnificat (Praise to the Lord, The Song of Mary) (Luke 1:46-55)
  2. Benedictus (Blessed be the Lord, The Song of Zechariah) (Luke 1:68-79)
  3. Gloria in Excelsis (Glory to God, The Song of the Angels) (Luke 2:13,14)
  4. Nunc Dimitis (Release your servant, The Song of Simeon) (Luke 2:25-32)

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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2006 - Rev. C. Bosch

  1. Following in faith
  2. Lord, help me!
  3. A kind word
  4. Dont' be afraid
  5. Rejoice in the Lord always

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2006 - Rev. R. Aasman

  1. Pilgrims live by faith
  2. The dog pounces on the crumbs
  3. The destitute widow experiences Messianic power
  4. Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is near

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2006 - Rev. Rev. C. Vermeulen

  1. Making sense of a complicated world
  2. The almighty power of God revealed in the creation of Light
  3. God created for His Glory the space in which you live and work
  4. God tells us who we are

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2006 - Rev. W. Bredenhof 

  1. God the Upholder (Genesis 8:15-22)
  2. The Shepherd of God (John 10:1-5)
  3. God the Christ (I John 1:1-4)
  4. The presence of God (Joshua 3:1-17)
  5. The Word of God (I Peter 1:23-25)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in May 2006 - Rev. R. Sikkema

  1. Blessed are the poor (Matthew 5:3)
  2. Blessed are those who mourn (Matthew 5:4)
  3. Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5)
  4. Blessed are those who hunger for righteousness (Matthew 5:6)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in June 2006 - Rev. R. Sikkema

  1. Blessed are the merciful (Matthew 5:7)
  2. Blessed are the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8)
  3. Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
  4. Blessed are the persecuted who are blessed (Matthew 5:10)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in July 2006 - Rev. P. Feenstra

  1. Bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:1,2)
  2. Christ calls His Church to be of one mind (Philippians 2:1-4)
  3. The example given by Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:5-11)
  4. Have the same care for one another (I Corinthians 12:25,27)
  5. Love one another ((I Corinthians 13:1-8a)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in August 2006 - Rev. M. Jagt

  1. Just how bad is it?
  2. Where is God?
  3. The greatest thing you can do
  4. Where are we going?

Titles of the meditations broadcast in September 2006 - Rev. D. Vandeburgt

  1. Amazing Faith
  2. Saving Faith
  3. Missing Faith
  4. Listening Faith

Titles of the meditations broadcast in October 2006 - various pastors

  1. Gods Glory in Creation and His Law – Ps. 19
  2. The Lord is my Shepherd – Ps. 23
  3. Thirsting for God – Ps. 63
  4. God is the Strength of my heart – Ps. 73
  5. Rooted in Christ’s love  

Titles of the meditations broadcast in November 2006 - various pastors

  1. A Belt and a Breastplate     
  2. Ready feet and a special Shield
  3. A Helmet and a Sword        
  4. Keep on praying    

Titles of the meditations broadcast in December 2006 - Rev. J. VanWoudenberg

  1. The symmetry in the family tree of Jesus Christ
  2. Why celebrate the virgin birth?
  3. The problem solving power of the virgin birth
  4. The birth of Jesus means battle
  5. Facing the new year with quiet confidence

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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2007 - Rev. D. VandeBurgt

  1. Jesus said: I am who I am (John 6:35)
  2. I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:25)
  3. I am the way the truth and the life (John 14:6)
  4. I am the true vine (John 15:1)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2007

  1. God’s purpose and power
  2. Amazing Grace
  3. No longer foreigners
  4. Growing up in Christ

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2007

  1. He Turned the water into wine
  2. You must be born again
  3. The feeding of the 5000
  4. Don’t be afraid

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2007

  1. Jesus shows why He is the resurrection from the dead (John 11)
  2. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to those who love Him (John 14:15-31)
  3. Jesus testifies to the truth (John 18:28-40)
  4. The empty tomb (John 20:1-9)
  5. A foretaste of the day of the Lord (Joel1:1-14)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in May 2007

  1. The great day of the Lord is near (Joel 2:11b, 12)
  2. The Lord’s compassion on His people (Joel 2:18-32)
  3. The Lord will surely judge the nations (Joel 3:1-16)
  4. An everlasting covenant (Gen. 17: 1-14)

Titles of the meditations broadcast in June 2007

  1. Meditations were prepared by the Rev. R. Schouten
  2. Life as a building project
  3. Created to rule
  4. The gratitude attitude
  5. The law of love

Titles of the meditations broadcast in July 2007

  1. A Double Miracle
  2. A call to repent
  3. Jacob’s dream
  4. A kind word
  5. True Freedom

Titles of the meditations broadcast in August 2007 - Rev. C. Bosch

  1. Who is the Greatest?                        
  2. Whats the cause of all this evil?
  3. Aim for the narrow gate
  4. True rest for the weary

Titles of the meditations broadcast in September 2007 - Rev. M. Jagt

  1. Our Father in Heaven
  2. Hallowed be Your Name
  3. Your Kingdom come
  4. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one

Titles of the meditations broadcast in October 2007 - Rev. P. Holtvluwer

  1. Humble yourself before God
  2. The angry and merciful God
  3. Wearing the Saviour’s robe
  4. Live as a child of light

Titles of the meditations broadcast in November 2007 - Rev. R. Schouten

  1. Life as a building project
  2. Created to Rule
  3. The Gratitude Attitude
  4. The Law of Love

Titles of the meditations broadcast in December 2007 - Rev. J. Louwerse

  1. God’s constant calling
  2. The first, second and third waves of the Holy Spirit..??
  3. Suddenly a great company appeared
  4. We saw His star
  5. He is patient with you

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Titles of the meditations broadcast in January 2008 - Rev. D. Vandeburgt

  1. The Lord’s favour
  2. The Lord’s discipline
  3. The Lord’s presence
  4. The Lord’s strength

Titles of the meditations broadcast in February 2008 - Rev. J. Huijgen

  1. Believing with action
  2. Be doers of the Word
  3. Let your light shine
  4. Humility in serving God

Titles of the meditations broadcast in March 2008 - Rev. H. Alkema

  1. The origin of suffering
  2. The solution to suffering
  3. The extent of suffering
  4. The perspective on suffering
  5. The end of suffering

Titles of the meditations broadcast in April 2008 - Rev. E. Kampen

  1. The story of the three trees
  2. The Name is the blessing
  3. The benefit package of the church
  4. Jesus’ ascension into heaven

 

 

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