Sermons on Romans
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…
The Law of Christ: The New Commandment
In Romans 13:8-10, the apostle Paul teaches the standard of God in the New Covenant is not lower than that of God in the Old Covenant, but it is simplified to one commandment: The Law of Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the rule: owing love to all, the result: the fulfillment of the commandments, the purpose: doing no wrong to our neighbors.
“Owe no one…
Submission to the Authorities
In Romans 13:1-7, the apostle Paul teaches general principles about a Christian response to the government. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the principles of political authorities (they come from God, resisting the government is resisting God, they are instituted to approve what is good and punish evil); the Christian responsibility towards rulers and politicians…
Overcome Evil with Good
In Romans 12:17-21, the apostle Paul teaches us how to respond to evil. Instead of responding with evil, God calls us to overcome evil with real and practical love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the fleshly response to evil, the Christian response to evil, give thought to what is honorable, live peaceably with all (when possible), provide good things for your…