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The Gospel of John (92): Thomas, the Man of Faith
John 20:24-31 shows faith transforming a doubting man into a man of strong faith through seeing the works of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents Thomas the fatalistic one, the nervous one, the doubting one, and the man of faith.
Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my…
The Heidelberg Catechism (1): God, our Only Comfort in Life and in Death [Lord’s Day 1]
Matthew 10:26-33 describes the believer’s comfort as a child of God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents a new vision on life: a completely new belonging, a completely new status, and a completely new life. “Are not two…
The Gospel of John (91): The Peace that Follows the Resurrection
The message of the post-resurrected Jesus is the message of peace with God, a peace first given to the disciples as ambassadors which they then carried into the world. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 20:19-23 to describe the Prince of Peace, the Ambassadors of Peace, and the World’s…
King Manasseh—Conquered by God’s Grace
King Manasseh was the most wicked king in Judah, yet when he repented of his sin the Lord forgave him. From 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, Mr. Ben Bessett preaches of Manasseh’s reign of willful rebellion, the power of grace over his rebellion, our response to the world’s rebellion, and the consequences of our own rebellion. “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full…
The Reality of the Resurrection
Jesus’ victory over death is the hope of every Christian! Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven, preaching from 1 Corinthians 15:35-57, explains how the dead are risen: the resurrection of the bare kernel, the resurrection of the man of heaven, and the resurrection at the last trumpet. “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”…
Community Good Friday 2021 7th Word
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:46
Rev. David Bast, Retired President and Broadcast Minister of Words of Hope; Host of Groundwork Biblical Foundations for Life, Grand Rapids
Community Good Friday 2021 6th Word
It is finished. John 19:30
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven, Seventh Reformed Church, Grand Rapids
Community Good Friday 2021 5th Word
I Thirst. John 19:28
Rev. Dr. Sacha Walicord, Walker URC, Grand Rapids
Community Good Friday 2021 4th Word
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew. 27:46
Rev. Rod Van Solkema, Crossroads Bible Church, Grand Rapids
Community Good Friday 2021 3rd Word
Woman behold your son! … Behold your mother. John 19:26-27
Dr. Andrew Vander Maas, Christ Church PCA, Grand Rapids