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The Gospel of John (15): The Two Voices of the Resurrection
In John 5:19-29 we learn about the two voices of the resurrection. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven highlights the two hours, the two voices, and the two resurrections in this passage of Scripture. “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the…
The Book of Ephesians (4): Blessed Be God for His Glorious Grace
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Ephesians 1:3-14 to highlight another spiritual blessing: God’s glorious grace. God’s glory and grace are displayed in the lives of Moses, Job, Isaiah, and Elijah. Learn how God’s grace overshadows our past, present, and future.
“The God of all grace, who has…
The Gospel of John (14): Hearing the Son, Believing the Father
In John 5:17-24 we learn the key to receiving eternal life. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains what it means to go from death to being alive, who can hear the Son and believe the Father, and what does it mean to hear the Word of the Son and believe in the Father. “For I am not ashamed of the…
The Book of Ephesians (3): Blessed Be God for Adoption
Ephesians 1:3-14 continues the list of spiritual blessings with the doctrine of adoption. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven teaches us how adoption transforms our hearts, makes us heirs with Christ, makes us live for the life to come, and teaches us to value our brothers and sisters in…
The Gospel of John (13): All Will Honor the Son
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 5:15-23 to answer the question, “Who is Jesus?” Learn four foundations from this passage that clearly define Jesus as the Son of God! Hebrews 1 states that Jesus is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe…
The Joy of Comfort
Rev. Mark Hofman uses Psalm 97:1-12 to show the way from the misery of sin to the joy of salvation. In this message we learn that the joy is commanded, the joy is heard, and the joy is sown. The source of our joy is outside ourselves: “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”
The Gospel of John (12): The Man Whom Jesus Visited
In John 5:1-16, the power of Jesus to heal brings a man the opportunity to believe. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the setting, the crisis, the miracle, and the climax as we learn whether or not this man had faith. “Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is…
Belonging to God
Isaiah 43:1-12 says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel explains the comfort of belonging to God: its basis, its privilege, and its obligations. We are safe in the arms of the Good Shepherd, because he knows our name. Nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord!
The Book of Ephesians (2): Blessed Be God for Election
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Ephesians 1:4 to bring us back to a time before creation for the spiritual blessing of election. The gospel message begins with this amazing love of God to redeem those whom he brings from death to life. Our response of gratitude leads us to obey the command to…
The Book of Ephesians (1): A Treasury of Eternal Blessings
In Ephesians 1:1-14, the Apostle Paul reveals the treasury of blessings already given to all those who believe. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the location of these gifts: in the spiritual blessings available now, in the heavenly places already present, and in Christ for those who follow…