Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven

Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven

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…

He Has Brought Life to Light

In 2 Timothy 1:8-12, the apostle explains that God has given us a holy calling now made visible in Christ who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that Jesus Christ abolished death through His resurrection, brought life to light through His resurrection, and brought immortality to light through…

Proclaiming the Lord’s Death until He Comes

In 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, the apostle Paul instructs the early church to focus on the meaning of the bread and the cup as the death of Christ points to a new covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the meaning of the bread, the meaning of the cup, and the purpose of remembrance. “Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat…

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…

Esther: If I Perish, I Perish

With Esther 4:13–17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Esther is the story of an orphan raised by her Uncle Mordecai, who seems to be in a hopeless situation. Through her beauty, humility, and dependence on God, she wins the kindness of King Ahasuerus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God’s providential deliverance of Israel; Haman: greed and pride…

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…

Lamentations: Poems of Deep Sorrow

With Lamentations 3:31–33, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Lamentations describes the sorrow the Israelites felt after they experienced the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the sorrowing widow, sorrow at the wrath of Yahweh, the afflicted man who has hope, the contrast between past and present, and…

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…

Ruth: You Reap What You Sow

With Ruth 1:16–18, we continue our survey of Bible books. Ruth is a book of hope in God’s providence. It is not only a beautiful story of grace toward Ruth, but it also shows God’s providence in the preparation of the Davidic line. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches blessings come with the harvest, blessings come with loyalty to Yahweh, and God’s anticipation of the…