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The Reign of Death on Earth
In Romans 5:12–14, the apostle Paul describes the effects of Adam’s sin on all mankind as death reigns over all people. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the inheritance of Adam’s sin in Scripture, the universality of Adam’s punishment in experience, and the coming of the new Adam fulfilled in history.
“Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose…
A Song of Appointed Judgment
In Psalm 75:1–10, the psalmist writes a psalm of thanksgiving and praise recognizing God will judge the wicked and restore the righteous. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the message of the Psalm: thanksgiving, warning, and judgment.
“But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”
Learning the Secret of Being Content
In Philippians 4:10–28, the apostle Paul reveals the secret to being content. It is a learned behavior that comes through trial and error. We do not attain this on our own, rather Christ is the one who strengthens us in all things that are holy and according to His will. In this message, Pastor Ben Bessett asks why do we struggle with being content in life, and what is…
Barricading Our Anxiety
In Philippians 4:1–8, the apostle Paul provides the remedy for the stress and worry many people experience today. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the Bible’s answer for the anxiety we may be experiencing and the solution found by walking closely with our God.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests…
The Lost Older Son
In Luke 15:25–32, Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son, highlighting the joy of one who was lost entering the kingdom of heaven. In this message, Israel Quaresma preaches on the older son’s complaints, his servant mentality, and his father’s entreaty.
“Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this…
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…