Sermons on Hebrews
Run after Jesus
In Hebrews 12:1-29, the preacher encourages believers to run the race of faith with endurance, cheered on by the witnesses of chapter 11 and looking unto Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches follow the example of Christ and live as citizens of the Kingdom of God.
Faith in God
In Hebrews 11:1-40, the preacher explains how faith has always been the identifying mark of God’s people. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the definition of faith, the examples of faith in the old covenant, and the promise of faith in the new covenant.
The New Covenant: Enter the Presence of God with Assurance of Faith
In Hebrews 9:1-28 and Hebrews 10:1-39, the preacher contrasts the old covenant and the much superior New Covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the old covenant of distance between God and His people and the new covenant of dwelling in the presence of God with full assurance.
The Reality of a Better Covenant
In Hebrews 8:1-13, the preacher contrasts the Old Testament temple, priesthood, and covenant with the priesthood of Christ and His new covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the usefulness and powerlessness of the old covenant and the power of the new covenant.
The Sure Hope in Jesus Christ
In Hebrews 6:16–20 and Hebrews 7:1-28, the author of Hebrews proclaims the hope that believers have in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus Christ, the steadfast Anchor of the soul, the King of Peace, and the Priest of eternal life. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.”
Warning and Comfort to Grow into Maturity
In Hebrews 6:1-20, the author of Hebrews provides a warning and the subsequent comfort meant to help us grow in confidence and faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the pictures, the warning, the comfort, and the certainty. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a…
Childhood and Maturity in Christ
In Hebrews 5:11–14, the author of Hebrews expresses his sorrow for the believers’ lack of growth in Christian maturity and because they were being misled by false teachers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches children in the faith, mature in the faith, and the hindrance to growth. “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you…
Who is this Great High Priest in Heaven?
In Hebrews 4:14–5:10, the preacher declares Jesus Christ is our great High Priest and the source of our eternal salvation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the High Priest who passed through the heavens, who can sympathize, who was appointed by God, who makes reverent prayer, who learned obedience through suffering, and who is the source of our eternal salvation.…
Hebrews: So Great Salvation
With Hebrews 2:1–4, we continue our study of Bible books. In Hebrews, the preacher proclaims warnings to Hebrew Christians as they face persecution for following Jesus Christ with the admonition to avoid returning to their old ways. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the warning passages, the earthly shadow vs. the heavenly reality, and the covenants. “How shall we…
Have you Entered into the Rest of God?
In Hebrews 4:1–13, the preacher proclaims the eternal rest available in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that God entered into rest, Adam and Eve lost their rest, Joshua did not lead Israel into rest, and we must enter rest through the greater Joshua. “Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.”