Sermons on Hebrews
Living Intercessor, Mighty to Save!
Hebrews 7:25 describes Jesus Christ as the perfect high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Listen as Paul Tamras proclaims Christ as a Savior who always lives to intercede and who saves completely all who come to God through Him.
“Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through…
A Life of Faith That Pleases God
How do we live a life that pleases God? As people make new year’s resolutions for 2023, we will fix our eyes upon God’s Holy Word and see the resolution that God makes for us: to live a life of faith in God! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Hebrews 11:5–6 as an example of living a faithful life that pleases God.
“By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see…
Rest in God
Joshua did not give the people of God rest. Nor David. But Christ, the son of David, the son of God, having completed his work of redemption, has entered his rest, initiating the eternal Sabbath rest for the people of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 3:12–4:11 on the failure of Moses and of Joshua to give rest, the victory of Christ on the…
The True and Sure Salvation
When Jesus said, “This is my body and this is my blood,” what was He signifying? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 7:23-28 on the true and sure salvation through Jesus Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice on the cross that was signified in Jesus’ words.
“But [Jesus Christ] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.…
The Heidelberg Catechism (23): The Family of God Throughout the Ages [Lord’s Day 21]
Hebrews 11:1-12:2 describes the cloud of witnesses that lead the way for believers with the church today cheering us on as we keep our eyes fixed upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor van Engelenhoven contrasts the Holy Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church and then highlights the impossible…
The Blessings of Faith—Inside and Out
Hebrews 11 challenges us to lead lives of true faith as we seek God. Mr. Ben Bessett answers the question “What is faith?” and describes how saving faith looks on the inside and how saving faith looks on the outside for the believer.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
The Heidelberg Catechism (16): Jesus the Mediator [Lord’s Day 14]
Man stands in need of good news. Jesus Christ is the good news of God, because He is the Mediator that can take away our misery through the sacrifice of himself, who ever lives to make intercession for us. Listen as Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 9:1-28 on the day of promising…
The Heidelberg Catechism (9): True Faith [Lord’s Day 7]
Hebrews 11:1-16 emphasizes the believer’s need for true faith. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes theoretical faith, emotional faith, moral faith, and living Christian faith. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day…
The Unshakeable Kingdom (2): The Urgent Exhortation
Hebrews 3:7–4:7 and Hebrews 12:18–29 present a strong warning to stay on the path that leads to salvation. Mr. Brandt Barnard describes the voice that warns, the voice that shakes, and the kingdom that remains.
“Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and…
The Unshakeable Kingdom (1): The Surpassing Glory
Hebrews 12:18-29 presents a picture of the glorious spiritual reality that belongs to God’s children. Brandt Barnard describes the foundation of the city whose designer and builder is God: its past awesome earthly glory, the present surpassing spiritual glory, and the believer’s participation in…