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Being Balanced in the Present
In Philippians 3:12-20, the apostle Paul describes how future citizens of heaven should live in the present and also be focused on the future kingdom of Heaven as our goal and motivation for it all. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches correctly handling the past, correctly handling the present, and correctly focused on the future.
“But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind…
“god” over God
In Genesis 3:1–6, we read of humanity’s desire to be like God, elevating our thinking, reasoning, and interpretation over God and His Word. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the desire to place ourselves in the center, pushing God to the side, refusing to concede total allegiance to God, and giving Him our full trust.
“But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely…
Deliver Us from Evil
In Matthew 4:1–11, we witness the types of temptation the Lord’s Prayer has in mind. We will study three ways Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the temptation of the flesh, the temptation of the world, and the temptation of the devil.
“And lead us not into temptation.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 52
The Call to Study, Do, and Teach with All Your Heart
In Ezra 7:10, we see what it means for a servant of God to study, practice and teach God’s Holy Word in a world that is desperately in need of God’s Word. This morning we celebrate the ordination of Ben Bessett as a minister of the Word using the example of Ezra. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven…
What Are You Living For?
In Philippians 3:1–11, the apostle Paul gives us a guide for living that leads to eternal life with Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches Paul’s instruction to guard ourselves, Paul’s past resume (old identity), and Paul’s great exchange (his new identity).
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have…
How Did Sin and Death Enter the World?
In Romans 5:12–21, the apostle Paul compares the roles of Adam and Jesus; Adam was the bringer of sin and death, while Christ was the bringer of eternal life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the identity of Adam, the severity of his sin, and the universality of his punishment.
“Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and…
Jesus Prays for Himself
In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son’s glorifying work, the Son’s gift of eternal life, and the Son’s accomplished task. “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all…
A Three-Fold Assurance of Salvation
In Romans 5:9–11, the apostle gives hope to believers who are anxious about the wrath of God. He teaches them to remember that God has already given us justification, salvation, and reconciliation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches we were guilty, but now we are justified; Jesus died for our sins, but He lives to save us; and we were enemies, but now we are…
The Lost and Younger Son
In Luke 15:11–24, Jesus tells the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son which teaches the amazing grace of our heavenly Father. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches his prodigal life, his true confession, and his loving Father. “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed…
Christ Died for Weak and Sinful People
In Romans 5:6–8, Paul reveals the marvelous love of God for us when we were at our worst. Despite our weakness and sinfulness Jesus died for us, thus revealing the love of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the right time: while we were weak, while we were still sinners, God showed His love for us.
“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for…