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The Gospel of John (82): Face to Face with God
In John 1:14 and Exodus 33-34, both John and Moses met the God of love and faithfulness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents the Old Testament Temple, the New Testament Temple, and meeting the Living God.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of…
The Gospel of John (81): Four Kinds of New Birth
Using John 1:9-13 and Romans 2:28-29, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes being born of blood, born of the will of the flesh, born of the will of man, and born of God.
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of…
Wait for the Lord
In Psalm 27:1- 14, David reminds the believer to trust in the Lord at all times. Mr. Eduardo Martorano proclaims the assurance of trust and the necessity of trust. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
The Gospel of John (80): A Man Named John
In Matthew 3:1-12 and John 1:6-8, we learn of John the Baptist and his message of repentance and light. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the man, his message, and the example to imitate.
“He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.”
The Book of Ephesians (53): The Sure Footing of the Gospel
In Philippians 4:4-7 and Ephesians 6:10-20, the Gospel of Peace brings the assurance to stand steadfast in the evil day. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes our war in a slippery world, the peaceful stability in God, and putting on and keeping on Gospel peace. “And the peace of God, which…
The Gospel of John (79): Creation and New Creation
Genesis 1:1-5 and John 1:1-5 teach the power of Jesus in the beginning and his power in the new creation today. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus—the Word who speaks, the Light who shines, and the Power who stands.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word…
The Book of Ephesians (52): Joining God’s War on Injustice
Isaiah 59:1-21 and Ephesians 6:10-20 provide God’s solution for a world lost in sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes a world lost in darkness, separated from God, but also God’s provision of righteousness and salvation, including his church armed with righteousness today. “Stand therefore,…
Motto Text Sermon (2021): Heavenly Minded Servants of the Lord
Colossians 3:1-4 calls the servants of the Lord to seek their wisdom at God’s right hand. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims earthly-minded church leadership, heavenly-minded church leadership, and the heavenly-minded church in this Installation and Ordination and Motto Text Sermon for…
The Book of Ephesians (51): Fasten the Belt of Truth
Ephesians 6:10-20 teaches the ability for a Christian to stand firm in faith depends on his or her relationship to truth. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes a man lost for truth, a Man bringing truth, and a man standing by truth. “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having…
New Year’s Day Sermon (2021): Captivated by God
Isaiah 40:9-31 presents our biggest need for the new year—a renewed vision of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes big problems that scare the world, the greatness of God that dwarfs every problem, and looking to God throughout 2021.
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is…