Advent and Christmas
The Earth Receives Her King
In Matthew 2:1-12, the wise men travel to find and worship the newborn king, but King Herod seeks to destroy the child. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches that Gentiles seek the King, Jerusalem fears the King, the usurper examines the King, God declares the King, and the usurper plots against the King. “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when…
The Presentation of the Messiah
In Luke 2:21-40, we read that Simeon and Anna both recognized the infant Jesus was the promised Messiah! Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches brought under the law, revealed to the faithful, set for the division of Israel, proclaimed to the remnant, and marked by God’s favor. “For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for…
Out of Egypt I Called My Son
Matthew 2:13–15 describes Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt to fulfill a prophecy given in Hosea. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Abraham’s journey from Egypt – the promise of a people and a land, Israel’s journey from Egypt – the promise of freedom and prosperity, and Jesus’ journey from Egypt – the promise of eternal salvation. “When Israel was a child, I…
Why Did Jesus Come to the Earth?
Isaiah 35:1-10 foretells the restoration of God’s people and the revelation of the glory of the Lord. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the reign of the glory of the Lord, the restoration of God’s people, and the highway of holiness. “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain…
The Word became Flesh (John)
In John1:1-14, John goes all the way back to eternity past as he emphasizes the divinity of Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus (the Word) in eternity past (1:1-2), Jesus (the Creator) during the creation the world (1:3), Jesus (the Light and Life) in His earthly ministry (1:4, 9-10), and Jesus (Grace and Truth) among His disciples (1:14).
“And the…
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…