The Book of Ephesians (Page 5)
The Book of Ephesians (18): The Preacher of Peace
In Ephesians 2:11-22 and Isaiah 57:14-21, we find the message that is central to all good preaching. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents the preacher of peace, the message of peace, and the result of peace.
“And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were…
The Book of Ephesians (17): One New Man
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, preaching from Ephesians 2:11-22, shows that the barriers between people are removed when they believe in Jesus. He is the one who broke the wall, created one new man, and reconciled us to God.
“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.”
The Book of Ephesians (16): Two Things to Remember for Unity
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Ephesians 2:11-22 contrasting the pride that divides people from the humility that unites believers. Learn the motivation for our unity in Christ and the “therefore” that spurs believers into action.
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither…
The Book of Ephesians (15): Created in Christ Jesus for Good Works
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 2:1-10 to remind us being saved by grace is followed by the desire and need to perform good works. Together we learn the place, meaning, and beauty of good works. Pastor Paul clarifies the relationship of good works to the three steps of salvation:…
The Book of Ephesians (14): The Greatest Display of Riches
In Ephesians 2:1-10, we learn more about the treasures received by believers due to the grace of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the great goal of God’s salvation and the foretaste of the sweetness of God’s love.
“So that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of…
The Book of Ephesians (13): Seated with Christ Jesus
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Ephesians 2:1-10 to emphasize our new status in Christ Jesus. Learn how we are raised with Christ, seated with Christ, and have a new identity in Christ.
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is,…
The Book of Ephesians (12): Mercy, Love, and Grace Penetrated the Darkness
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven displays the perfection of the gospel message as revealed in Ephesians 2:1-10. We can receive the wonderful gifts freely offered by God: warm-hearted mercy, personal love, and saving grace!
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved…
The Book of Ephesians (11): A View Into Darkness
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 2:1-10 to reveal our fallen condition before we receive the gift of salvation. He describes the deadness of our fallen nature, the bondage of being born in sin, and the destiny that awaits the unsaved.
“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in…
The Book of Ephesians (10): The Secret Resurrection Power
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 1:15-23 to share a message on the resurrection power available to believers: Whose power is this? What does this power do? How can we access this power? In Christ, we have the victory, as the hymn says: “He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the…
The Book of Ephesians (9): The Adorned Inheritance
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven returns to Ephesians 1:15-23 to highlight the inheritance of God. We learn to rejoice in the joy of God, to understand our dignity in Christ, and to walk in a heavenly manner.
“That you may know the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.”