Sermons on John (Page 10)
The Gospel of John (41): Come Out and Live
In John 11:1-44, the apostle John continues his focus on the new life available in Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the purpose, power, and hope on display in the resurrection of Lazarus. “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”
The Gospel of John (40): Open Your Eyes and See the Work of God
In John 10:30-42, Jesus patiently responds to the religious leaders who accuse him of blasphemy. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the difficult situation, the reference to Psalm 82, and the proof of Jesus’ divinity: Look at my works. “If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not…
The Gospel of John (39): Safely in the Hands of the Father
In John 10:22-30, Jesus makes clear who he is and his mission to bring his followers safely to eternal life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the people of the Lord, the people that never perish, and safety when in the Father’s hand.
“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish……
Spiritual Fruitfulness in the Vine
John 15:1-8 leads believers to ask, “Am I growing spiritually, and am I bearing fruit.” Mr. Soo Bin Lee explores this rich passage: the source of fruitfulness, the means of fruitfulness (abiding and pruning), and the goal of fruitfulness. “By this, my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
The Gospel of John (38): The Good Shepherd [Part 2]
In John 10:6-16 we learn that Jesus came to bring life to all those who will follow him. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven celebrates the Shepherd who saves, who sacrifices, who knows his own, and whose sheep spread the globe.
“I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, and I lay down…
The Gospel of John (37): The Good Shepherd [Part 1]
In John 10:1-21, Jesus teaches a lesson about the true shepherd sent by God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven identifies the sheep, thief, shepherd, and doorkeeper; the thief unmasked and the shepherd revealed; and the way of the true shepherd.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down…
The Gospel of John (36): True and False Confidence
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:35-41 to clarify the assurance of salvation for the believer. We learn the danger of false assurance and the inseparability of faith and assurance, and we clear away the smoke of confusion. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of…
The Gospel of John (35): I Was Blind, Now I See
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:8-34 to show the power of Jesus to change lives. We learn the amazement of the inquisitive neighbors, the frustration of the dead religionists, and the boldness of the man who can now see. “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”
The Gospel of John (34): New Sight for the Blind Man
In John 9:1-7, Jesus displays his ability to do the works of God by bringing sight to a blind man. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the details, the spiritual meaning, and the purpose of this miracle. “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day… As long as I am in the world, I…
The Gospel of John (33): Abraham Meets Jesus
In John 8:48-59 and Genesis 22:1-14, we discover Abraham’s opportunity to see the coming Messiah. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the time of expectation and the time of revelation and celebration experienced by Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah.
In the temple Jesus spoke of his coming, “Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was…