Sermons on John (Page 9)
Community Good Friday 2020 5th Word
I Thirst. John 19:28
Rev. Jeremy Visser, Trinity PCA, Hudsonville
Community Good Friday 2020 3rd Word
Woman behold your son! … Behold your mother. John 19:26–27
Rev. Mark Kelderman, Dean at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
The Gospel of John (48): The Collision of Kingdoms
John 12:9-11 dramatically illustrates the conflict between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the cause of the conflict: resurrection, the targeted people: the living, and the final victory: the King of Israel. “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless…
Sermons for Uncertain Times: Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
John 14:1-14 contains the gift of comfort for these uncertain times. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shares the good news from Jesus: believe in God, believe in Me; believe in the life to come; and believe in the return of Christ.
“For I am sure that neither death nor life… nor anything else in…
The Gospel of John (47): The Generosity of Faith
John 12:1-8 teaches us the power of Christian faith to shape our words and deeds. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes living faith, the generous gesture, the selfish complaint, and the loving Shepherd. “If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If…
The Gospel of John (46): The Unstoppable Plan of God
John 11:45-57 shows God is still in control, even as the authorities turn against Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the progression from jealousy to murder to sacrifice to eternal life. God’s plans came to pass in the times of Joseph and in the times of Jesus, “You meant evil against me,…
The Gospel of John (45): The Road to Resurrection
John 11:36-44 shows the desire of Jesus to see sinners saved and brought to eternal life. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the words of Jesus to take away the stone, to believe in the resurrection, to ask the Father of life, and to let Lazarus go. “Did I not tell you that if you believed you…
The Gospel of John (44): The Savior Deeply Moved
The story of Lazarus in John 11:28-37 focuses on death and its consequences. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the contemplative Mary, the response to death, Jesus deeply moved, and the key verse “Jesus wept.” John explains, “When Jesus saw her weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and…
The Gospel of John (43): The Resurrection and the Life
In John 11:17-28, Jesus connects the present life to the eternal realities to come. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes practical Martha, the practical response to death, the spiritual answer to death, and the eternal consequences over death. “Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he…
The Gospel of John (42): The Glory of God in Suffering
In John 11:1-16, the story of Lazarus displays the power of God to conquer suffering and death. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the purpose, example, and glory of suffering. “That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings… that by any means possible I may…