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The Believer’s Hope
In Job 19:25-27, Job expresses his confidence and faith in the living Savior that will redeem him. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches a personal hope, a living hope, and an embodied hope.
“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth…. whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold.”
Did God Actually Say?
In Genesis 3:1, we read the first recorded words of Satan in the Bible, “Did God actually say?” Pastor Ben Bessett answers these questions: What does Satan want people to believe about God and His Word? What was Jesus’s view of Scripture? How did Jesus respond to the accusations of Satan? What is the relationship between the Word of God and the believer? What is the…
Job: The Man Whose Eyes Were Opened
With Job 42:5-6, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. The book of Job describes the terrible hardships that Job suffered at the hands of Satan. It’s an unusual book, yet it contains some very important lessons. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches why did the friends give Job the wrong advice? How should we understand Elihu? Why did God allow…
Overcome Evil with Good
In Romans 12:17-21, the apostle Paul teaches us how to respond to evil. Instead of responding with evil, God calls us to overcome evil with real and practical love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the fleshly response to evil, the Christian response to evil, give thought to what is honorable, live peaceably with all (when possible), provide good things for your…
Righteous Speech, Righteous Anger, and the Righteous Word of God
In James 1: 19-21, James forbids unrighteousness of speech and anger and calls us to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches righteous speech, righteous anger, and the righteous Word of God.
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak,…
Life in the Church
In Romans 12:15-16, the apostle Paul instructs us to live lives of compassion and harmony in the fellowship of believers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches living a life of compassion (rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep), living a life of harmony (associate with the lowly and don’t be wise in your own sight), and living in a household of…
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…