Sermons on Romans
Glory be to God / Soli Deo Gloria
In Romans 16:24–27, the apostle closes with a doxology which reveals that God’s power has come to us through the Gospel, the preaching of Christ, and the revelation of the mystery that was hidden in the pages of the Old Testament. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches glory be to God for the Gospel, for the preaching of Christ, and for the revelation of the mystery.…
Watch out for False Teachers
In Romans 16:17-23, the apostle warns against false teachers who cause divisions and who cause obstacles. Rather, he encourages the church to stay steadfast in the faith delivered to them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the marks of false teachers: causing division, contradicting the Scriptural doctrines, and serving their own appetites.
“Watch out for those who…
Brothers and Sisters, Serving the Lord
In Romans 16:1-16, the apostle expresses his appreciation for sisters who have served the church so faithfully. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the role of women in the early church and sisters who have served faithfully: Phoebe, a patron of many; Prisca, fellow worker in Christ; and Aquila, Mary, Tryphaena, and Persis, who worked hard in the Lord.
“Greet Prisca…
A Mission-Minded Church
In Romans 15:22–33, the apostle emphasizes his expectation from the church at Rome, how the Gentiles owe Jewish believers financial support when needed, and the need for continued prayer for gospel ministers. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Hospitality to missionaries, support of Jewish believers, and prayer for the spread of the gospel.
“I appeal to you, brothers, by our…
For the Sake of the Unreached
In Romans 15: 18-21, the apostle Paul describes his burning passion to reach the unreached. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches having the spread of the gospel as your ambition, having the unreached as your focus, and having the lost as your heartfelt prayer target.
“For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the…
The Supernatural Church
In Romans 15:14-21, the apostle Paul describes the priestly ministry that is empowered by Christ Himself which seeks to prepare a holy sacrifice of People to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the balance of correction and encouragement, the Holy Spirit’s preparation of the sacrifice, the accomplishments of Jesus Christ through Paul, and the work of God in the…
Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles
In Romans 15:8-13, the apostle Paul teaches God saved the Jews to reveal His truthfulness, while He saved the Gentiles to reveal His mercy. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Jews, the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Gentiles, and the Jews and Gentiles have one hope.
“May the God of hope fill you with all…
Following Christ’s Love Toward One Another
In Romans 15:1–7, the apostle Paul encourages the strong in faith to follow Christ’s example in carrying the reproaches upon himself out of love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, the purpose of the Old Testament for the strong in faith, and the dependence on God for endurance and encouragement.
“May the God of endurance and…
Resolving Conflicts Between Weak and Strong Believers
In Romans 14:1-23, the apostle Paul calls believers not to attack each other, but to live in the righteousness, peace, and joy of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God is the Lord and Judge; walk in righteousness, peace, and joy; and keep your faith between you and God.
“As…
Put on the Armor of Light
In Romans 13:11-14, the apostle Paul urges the believers in Rome to live as though the Lord was coming soon, because He might! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches awake from sleep, cast out the works of darkness, put on the armor of light, walk properly as in the daytime, and put on the Lord Jesus Christ.
“The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast…