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Jeremiah: Weep Before the Lord
With Jeremiah 2:13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on Jeremiah which teaches us that repentance is more than lip service; it is a whole-hearted and heartfelt return to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the call to heartfelt repentance, the judgement of God towards the unrepentant, the broken and the unbroken covenant, and the judgment of…
The Purpose of Jesus’ Condemnation
In Romans 8:4, the Apostle Paul explains the purpose of our great salvation is so the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk according to the Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the purpose of Jesus’ condemnation: so the righteous requirement of the law could be fulfilled, so we might not walk according to the flesh, and so we might…
The Evil of Sexual Abuse: Shame and Healing
In 2 Samuel 13:1-22, we read the story of Amnon, a son of David, who was consumed by the sin of lust for his step-sister. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the plan, the trap, the dismissal and sinful response, and the redemption.
“But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar.”
God’s Sacrifice Who Sets Truly Free from Condemnation
In Romans 8:3, the Apostle Paul explains God has done what the law could not do. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law is unable to separate us from sin, but God succeeded by sending His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, by sacrificing His Son as a sin offering, and by condemning our sin…
Isaiah: Wait for the Lord
With Isaiah 40:31, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the book of Isaiah and seeing a prophet who prophesies at a time in which Judah was failing in almost every way. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the proud will fall, but the humble will rise; do not trust in idols, but trust in God always; and those who wait for the Lord will stand at last.
“But…
Freedom through the Holy Spirit
In Romans 8:2, the Apostle Paul reveals the amazing power of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the limited power of the law of sin and death, the unlimited power of the Spirit of Life, and a plea to trust the power of the Spirit over the law of sin and death.
“For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ…
Have You Deceived Yourself?
In 1 Corinthians 3:18–23, the apostle Paul compares the wisdom of the age to the wisdom of God. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the danger of self-deception, the solution to being self-deceived, God’s response to worldly wisdom, and trusting in God’s wisdom.
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he…
Freedom in Christ
In Romans 7:25b–8:1, a life in Christ leads away from condemnation into a life of freedom, setting us free from the power of the flesh. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches struggling under the law, living in Christ, and freedom from condemnation.
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
2 Kings: Elijah and Elisha
With 1 Kings 19:9–18 and 2 Kings 2:9–12, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophetic voices of Elijah and Elisha. The message of the prophets is especially relevant today as we live in a time very similar to that of the books of 1–2 Kings. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the fall and exile of Israel and Judah and God’s prophets Elijah and…
The Three Laws in the Life of a Believer
In Romans 7:21-25, the Apostle Paul explains that the believer struggles with competing laws in his/her life, but the solution is found in Christ Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of the flesh, the law of God, and the law of the renewed mind.
“Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!”