Advent and Christmas
The Birth of the Son of God (Luke)
In Luke 1:26-2:32, the gospel of Luke introduces us to both Jesus’ glory and His humility. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Son of the Most High; the Savior of the humble ones; the Savior, Messiah, and Lord from David’s city; and the Savior for Gentiles and Israel.
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
The Birth of the Messiah (Matthew)
In Matthew 1:18-2:23, we find Matthew’s introduction of Jesus’ coming into the world. Matthew emphasizes five titles to help us understand who Jesus is. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the names Jesus, Immanuel, the King of the Jews, the Shepherd of Israel, and God’s Son.
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel…
Gabriel’s Amazing News
The angel Gabriel announced to Mary Messiah will be born from her. In his announcement, Gabriel identifies Jesus by three names: Jesus, Son of the Most High, and the Holy Son of God. In this Christmas service, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Luke 1:26–38 about the names central to the good news of the Gospel!
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and…
He Came to Seek and to Save
Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. This was Jesus’ desire from eternity past, during his life on earth, and will be when he returns to redeem his people. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on a view before creation, a view from Christ’s life and purpose, and a view of Christ coming again.
“And Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house,…
Do You Rise or Do You Fall?
In Luke 2:22-35, Simeon, filled with the Spirit, sees the great promise that Jesus brings to the Gentiles and to Israel, but he also sees the division that Jesus will bring. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the salvation that Simeon saw, the salvation of light and of glory, and the division that Simeon saw, the revelation of hearts, either falling or rising.
“For…
Jesus’ Healing of a Broken World
In Zechariah 8:1-23, the prophet hears from God’s own mouth that God will return to bring restoration of all that was lost through Adam’s and Israel’s sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus as the one who will bring restoration of divine communion, fruitful creation, joyful godliness, and one people under God.
“And they shall be my people, and I will be their…
The Promise of a New King
Isaiah 9:1–7 foretells the new king whose birth would be announced by angels as a child in the manger. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful…
The Promise of a New Kingdom
Isaiah 9:1–7 promises a new kind of kingdom, the kingdom for which Jesus came to earth. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the purpose of Jesus coming, the dawn of the new kingdom, the expansion of the kingdom, and the full arrival of the kingdom.
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to…
Lessons and Carols (2021): The God of Sinners
Though Jesus is the holy God, he is Immanuel, God with us, and is not ashamed to be the God of sinners, for he himself is the Christ, the Savior of sinners. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ from Matthew 1:1-25 on the lineage, the name, and the wonder of the Christ.
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will…
The Sunrise Is Coming
In Luke 2:57-79, Zechariah prophesies his John will prepare the way for the Savior. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the heavenly light of liberation, covenant fulfillment, transformation, and salvation.
“The sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
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