Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven
Run after Jesus
In Hebrews 12:1-29, the preacher encourages believers to run the race of faith with endurance, cheered on by the witnesses of chapter 11 and looking unto Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches follow the example of Christ and live as citizens of the Kingdom of God.
Contend for the Faith
With Jude 1:1-25, we continue our study of Bible books. Jude wrote this letter to warn the church against impostors who had entered the church and to remind them to defend the faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches watch out for perverters of the grace of God and remember the prophecies about the last days.
Faith in God
In Hebrews 11:1-40, the preacher explains how faith has always been the identifying mark of God’s people. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the definition of faith, the examples of faith in the old covenant, and the promise of faith in the new covenant.
The Challenge of Christian Leadership: Love and Opposition
With 3 John, we continue our study of Bible books. John’s third letter encourages the early church in Christian living. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches showing hospitality, dealing with criticism, and imitating the good.
The Blessings of the Ascended Lord
Luke 24:36–53 describes the scene when Jesus ascends to heaven to be seated at the right hand of the Father. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the peace of God, the understanding of the Scriptures, the power of the resurrection, and the blessing of the Lord.
2 John: Truth and Love
With 2 John, we continue our study of Bible books. John’s second letter instructs the church to walk faithfully in both truth and love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the gospel truth that leads to love, Christlike love that leads to truth, and the satanic trick of separating love and truth.
The New Covenant: Enter the Presence of God with Assurance of Faith
In Hebrews 9:1-28 and Hebrews 10:1-39, the preacher contrasts the old covenant and the much superior New Covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the old covenant of distance between God and His people and the new covenant of dwelling in the presence of God with full assurance.
The Reality of a Better Covenant
In Hebrews 8:1-13, the preacher contrasts the Old Testament temple, priesthood, and covenant with the priesthood of Christ and His new covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the usefulness and powerlessness of the old covenant and the power of the new covenant.
Two Places to See
In Mark 16:1–8, the women are witnesses to both the empty tomb and their risen Lord, Jesus Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches see the place where they laid Him; go, tell, there you will see Him; and ponder the resurrection.
The Special Gathering of God-Fearers
In Malachi 3:16–18, Malachi prophesied a day would come when a special people would gather, bound by their common fear of the Lord. This Maundy Thursday we consider this prophecy as we gather at the Lord’s table. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches they feared the Lord, they spoke with one another, the Lord remembered them in His book, and we remember Him in the Lord’s…