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The Agonizing Love of God
On the night that Jesus was betrayed, he was agonizing alone in prayer to his Father as he faced the terrible reality of the cup he was about to drink. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Luke 22:39-46 in this communion sermon on why an angel appeared with Jesus, what was in the cup, why the Father did not remove the cup, and what is in the cup that is…
A Call to Repentance
In Joel 2:12-14, in light of the destruction that is coming upon Israel in the day of the Lord, the Lord calls his people to repent that they be not destroyed. For God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relents over disaster. This message is the same for us today. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on the urgency, method,…
The Book of Ezekiel (32): The Turning Point
In Ezekiel 33:1-20, the Watchman must warn the people of the impending danger, so Ezekiel called the people to turn back because the judgment was coming. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the reality of everyone, the urgency for everyone, and the promise to everyone.
“I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live;…
Disciplining Our Covenant Children in the Gospel
In Ephesians 6:1-4, the apostle Paul exhorts fathers to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. At this baptism service, listen as Pastor Tiago Baia preaches on disciplining covenant children in the gospel founded on worship, on a wife and husband’s loving relationship,…
But God
In Ephesians 2:1-7 the apostle Paul takes us on a journey from the pit of hell and destruction to the heights of eternal life and the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. How can a once dead, hell-deserving wretch be made alive and raised to sit with Christ in the heavenly places as a beloved son or daughter? The true believer answers: “But God.” Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard…
The Heidelberg Catechism (24): Eternal Life: The Secret and Hidden Wisdom of God [Lord’s Day 22]
In the word of God, eternal life is described as the unspeakable joy of searching out the infinite depths of God and delighting in him. This joy, for the believer, begins now on earth, and hope to one day experience this…
The Book of Ezekiel (31): Trusting in God Alone
Ezekiel 29:1-32:32 reveals that because Israel left her first love and relied upon Egypt, Egypt would be judged. God has called the believer out of the darkness of their sin and into God’s marvelous light, to be espoused to him. It is God who saves, not man. Yet man is tempted to rely upon the…
Desire: The Double-Edged Sword
James 3:13-18 contrasts the wisdom from above with the desires of a sinful heart. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett describes evil desire, pure desire, and mixed desire.
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
The Book of Ezekiel (30): Pride Comes Before Destruction
In Ezekiel 26:1-28:19, the prophet said Tyre would be destroyed because of her pride. The proud heart is a heart that believes itself to be god, and is thus an enemy of the one true God. How can we be saved from our sin of pride? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the nature of…
The Heidelberg Catechism (23): The Family of God Throughout the Ages [Lord’s Day 21]
Hebrews 11:1-12:2 describes the cloud of witnesses that lead the way for believers with the church today cheering us on as we keep our eyes fixed upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor van Engelenhoven contrasts the Holy Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church and then highlights the impossible…