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Proverbs: Living Life Well
With Proverbs 1:7, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. The book of Proverbs is a collection of proverbs that teach God’s people how to live faithfully before God and wisely towards others. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches life as a journey, listening to Lady Wisdom, measuring up to the Virtuous Woman, and living a life of fearing…
Bless Those Who Persecute You
In Romans 12:14, the apostle Paul charges believers to follow the example of Christ by blessing those who persecute or harass them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the life of grace taught, the life of grace exemplified, and the life of grace followed.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”
Psalms: Book 5
With Psalm 107:43, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Five of the Psalms contains Psalms 107-150, with Psalms of Restoration in which the people celebrate God’s salvation, anticipating Yahweh will set His people free. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Lord’s steadfast love will save His people, let us be faithful to Him, and let…
Christ-like Generosity and Hospitality
In Romans 12:13, the apostle Paul calls believers to be Christlike in the way they consider the needs of others and in the way they welcome others. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches consider nothing your own so you can be a cheerful giver and consider your house the house of the Lord so you can show warm hospitality.
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to…
The Heart of Ministry
In 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, the apostle Paul asserts his apostolic mission and stresses the need to respect those who minister to the church. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches empathy for ministers, treating leaders with respect, being faithful to one’s calling, and the reward of sharing the gospel.
“For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity…
Living in Hope, Patience, and Prayer
In Romans 12:12, the apostle Paul explains that Christian hope brings us joy, patience helps us get through tribulation, and prayer helps us through the difficult days of the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches rejoice in hope (as Jesus did), be patient in tribulation (as Jesus did), and be constant in prayer (as Jesus did).
“Rejoice in hope, be patient…
A Resolution of Confidence
In Hebrews 10:19-25, we find our confidence to enter the holy places washed by the blood of Christ and ready to live lives of thankfulness. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the basis of our confidence and the practice of our confidence.
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for…
The Work Brought to Completion on the Day of Christ
In Philippians 1:1-11, the apostle Paul expresses his confidence in the continued growth of the believers in Philippi based on the believers’ expression of faith. Using our new motto text in verse six, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the beginning of the good work seen in believers, the…
Make the Best of 2025
In Ephesians 5:15-21, the apostle Paul reveals how children of light are to live in the light of God’s Will and to make the most of the time. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Christian’s careful walk, wise walk, sober walk, Spirit-filled walk, and grateful walk.
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time,…
Knowledge, Pride, and Sensitivity
In 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, the apostle Paul explains how believers must be considerate of the fellow believers. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches consideration for those unaware of the gospel truth and for those burdened by difficult circumstances, rejecting a self-righteous attitude, and respecting the wisdom from above.