Sermons on John (Page 5)
The Gospel of John (84): Serving Christ Worthily
In John 1:18-28, John the Baptist is the humble servant preparing the way for the Lord. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims humility is the pattern of God’s servants, the necessity of Christian service, and the joy of Christian life and service. “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness,…
The Gospel of John (83): The Power of Grace
John 1:16-17 and Romans 8:1-4 explain that Moses taught us how to live, but Jesus gives the ability and power to live. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven contrasts all world religions versus Jesus, in the light of the law, the power of grace, and the fullness of Jesus. “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
Christ’s Joy Fulfilled In Us
In John 17:1-26, John provides the Lord’s answer for our lack of joy. Mr. Ben Bessett describes our joy in Christ Himself, in our relationships, and in our godly conduct.
“But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.”
The Gospel of John (82): Face to Face with God
In John 1:14 and Exodus 33-34, both John and Moses met the God of love and faithfulness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents the Old Testament Temple, the New Testament Temple, and meeting the Living God.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of…
The Gospel of John (81): Four Kinds of New Birth
Using John 1:9-13 and Romans 2:28-29, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes being born of blood, born of the will of the flesh, born of the will of man, and born of God.
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of…
The Gospel of John (80): A Man Named John
In Matthew 3:1-12 and John 1:6-8, we learn of John the Baptist and his message of repentance and light. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the man, his message, and the example to imitate.
“He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.”
The Gospel of John (79): Creation and New Creation
Genesis 1:1-5 and John 1:1-5 teach the power of Jesus in the beginning and his power in the new creation today. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus—the Word who speaks, the Light who shines, and the Power who stands.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word…
The Gospel of John (78): Peter’s Christian Transformation
John 18:1-27 and Acts 5:27-42 show the change in Peter from denying Jesus three times to professing that Jesus is Lord before the authorities. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes Jesus and the two Peters; Jesus with the old Peter, but in the new Peter; Jesus’ transformation in Peter and in us.…
The Gospel of John (77): Drinking the Cup
John 18:1-11 shows the power of the Lion and the meekness of the Lamb as Jesus accepts the cup of God’s wrath. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains what was in the cup, whose was the cup, who drank the cup, and for whom was the cup emptied. “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
The Gospel of John (76): A Man Named Judas
John 18:1-11 focuses on Judas’ love of money and his betrayal of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the day Judas fell, the day he followed, the day he betrayed, and the day he died; and he proclaims this is the day for us to decide. “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on…