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Warning and Comfort to Grow into Maturity
In Hebrews 6:1-20, the author of Hebrews provides a warning and the subsequent comfort meant to help us grow in confidence and faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the pictures, the warning, the comfort, and the certainty. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a…
1 Peter: The Epistle of Hope
With 1 Peter 1:13, we continue our study of Bible books. The first epistle of Peter was written to Jewish believers who had been enduring heavy persecution for their faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches live through Christ-filled hope, be God’s holy temple through Christ’s sacrifice, build a fellowship of Christlike love, suffer as servants of Christ, and shepherd…
Childhood and Maturity in Christ
In Hebrews 5:11–14, the author of Hebrews expresses his sorrow for the believers’ lack of growth in Christian maturity and because they were being misled by false teachers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches children in the faith, mature in the faith, and the hindrance to growth. “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you…
Praying Persistently
Service of Prayer for Crops and Industry. Using Luke 11:1-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the believer must pray as a needy friend and as a needy child.
Requesting a King
In 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Israel requests a king to be like their neighbors, but they were really rejecting God as their king. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches a good reason to request a king, the real reason to request a king, and a gracious purpose in granting a king. “Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall…
Paul’s Prayer for Christ Formed in the Saints
In Colossians 1:3-11, the apostle Paul gives thanks for the Colossian believers and prays for them to gain spiritual wisdom, bear fruit, and live worthy lives. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches thanksgiving for gospel fruit and interceding for Christ-like growth. “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,…
James: Wisdom from Above
With James 1:17–18, we continue our study of Bible books. The book of James is sometimes called “The Proverbs of the New Testament” because it is filled with practical reminders for the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom of hearing, doing, believing, and working; the wisdom of controlling words and desires; and the wisdom of…
Living in the Reality of Christ
In Colossians 1:15–29, the apostle Paul proclaims several reasons for the preeminence of Christ. Dr. Michael Barrett preaches the imperial Christ is our confidence, the incarnate Christ is our peace, the indwelling Christ is our hope. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible…
Poor in Spirit
In Matthew 5:1-3, Jesus proclaims the kingdom of heaven is open for those who rely on the merit of Christ for their salvation. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the poor in spirit: the meaning, the blessing, the importance, and the link to the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Who is this Great High Priest in Heaven?
In Hebrews 4:14–5:10, the preacher declares Jesus Christ is our great High Priest and the source of our eternal salvation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the High Priest who passed through the heavens, who can sympathize, who was appointed by God, who makes reverent prayer, who learned obedience through suffering, and who is the source of our eternal salvation.…