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The Ascension of Jesus Christ
In John 14:1–7, Jesus gives the reason why we should not let our hearts be troubled. Although He would be leaving His disciples, He goes to prepare a place for His followers, and He will return so we may be with Him forever! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the reasons for Christ’s ascension, the comforts from Christ’s ascension, and the applications following…
Thy Kingdom Come
In Luke 11:1–12, the Lord’s Prayer contains the petition “Thy Kingdom come.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions “What is the kingdom of God?” “Where is the kingdom of God?” and “How does the kingdom of God come?”
“Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 48
The Life of Faith: In Grace We Stand
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims another gift we can receive through faith in Christ—the Grace of God! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the meaning of grace, the entrance into grace, the perfect standing in grace, and the experience of standing in grace.
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand.”
The Gospel of God
In Mark 1:1–15, Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the gospel message that the kingdom of God is at hand. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the initiation of the gospel of God, the indicative (truth) of the gospel of God, and the imperative of the gospel of God.
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
The Life of Faith: Peace with God
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims the good news that we can escape the wrath of God and instead have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the peaceful conscience, intimacy with God, access to God, life in the new heavens and the new earth, and eternal life.
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we…
Now Get to Work!
In Philippians 2:12–18, the apostle Paul prescribes a life of holiness for those who follow Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches a life of sanctification and service for those who are redeemed with God working through us to accomplish His good pleasure.
“Be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom…
The Only Way to Exaltation
Philippians 2:9–11 explains that following Christ’s earthly life of humiliation and His death on the cross, God the Father exalted Him so every tongue would confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Mr. Ben Bessett presents Christ as the blueprint for our lives, so that following our humility and self-denial, we too can be exalted in glory.
“Therefore God has highly exalted…
Hallowed Be Thy Name
In Jeremiah 9:23–24, we receive directions guiding us to praise the One who is worthy to receive all honor, glory, and praise. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches humanity’s love for boasting in self, Christ’s love for boasting in God, and the Christian’s love for boasting in God.
“Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord…
The Good News of Death and Resurrection
In Romans 4:23–25, the Apostle Paul explains that Jesus was delivered up for our trespasses and He was raised for our justification. This Sunday we will ponder the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the good news of Jesus’ death, the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and the good news to those who believe.
“It…
The Mindset of Humility
Philippians 2:5–8 describes for all believers the humility and obedience of our example Jesus Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches the willingness to go, the willingness to become, and the willingness to suffer and die.
“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”