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The Gospel of John (20): Words That are Spirit and Life
In this communion message from John 6:51-66, we learn that some followers turned away from Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains why: the flesh is no help at all, being born of the Spirit means everything, and the words of Jesus bring life. “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no…
The Book of Ephesians (12): Mercy, Love, and Grace Penetrated the Darkness
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven displays the perfection of the gospel message as revealed in Ephesians 2:1-10. We can receive the wonderful gifts freely offered by God: warm-hearted mercy, personal love, and saving grace!
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved…
The Book of Ephesians (11): A View Into Darkness
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 2:1-10 to reveal our fallen condition before we receive the gift of salvation. He describes the deadness of our fallen nature, the bondage of being born in sin, and the destiny that awaits the unsaved.
“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in…
The Gospel of John (19): How Can This Man Give Us His Flesh to Eat?
In John 6:35-59 we see the negative response of some listeners to the gospel offer from Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the limitation of the natural man, along with the invitation from Jesus, the grumbling denial, and last appeal. “This is the bread that came down from heaven… Whoever…
The Book of Ephesians (10): The Secret Resurrection Power
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 1:15-23 to share a message on the resurrection power available to believers: Whose power is this? What does this power do? How can we access this power? In Christ, we have the victory, as the hymn says: “He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the…
A Hope, A Prayer, and A Blessing
This Father’s Day message uses Genesis 5:28-29, Job 1:4-5, and 1 Chronicles 16:43 to feature three Biblical examples of fathers. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shows us a father filled with hope, Lamech; a father filled with prayer, Job; and a father filled with blessing, David. “The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.”
The Book of Ephesians (9): The Adorned Inheritance
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven returns to Ephesians 1:15-23 to highlight the inheritance of God. We learn to rejoice in the joy of God, to understand our dignity in Christ, and to walk in a heavenly manner.
“That you may know the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.”
From Prayer to Power
This Pentecost message from Joel 2:12-32 emphasizes the power of prayer. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shares the individual, corporate, and ministerial appeal for prayer. As we pray individually or in our prayer meetings for the lost, we can pray for renewal, claiming this promise: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
The Book of Ephesians (8): The Eyes of the Heart Opened
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 1:15-23 to provide insight: connecting the knowledge of God to responding to God. Those accepting God’s plan of salvation obtain many gifts, including many reasons for hope.
“Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the…
The Gospel of John (18): He Walked on Water
In John 6:16-21 and John 6:39-40 we see the power of Jesus to save his disciples from the sea. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses this Scripture to explain who Jesus is, compares the disciples to Israel, and compares this miracle and to saving Israel. “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life.”