Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven
Heirs Unto Glory
In Romans 8:17, the apostle Paul is teaching the glorious privilege for Christians that the adopted children of God are heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the temporary suffering of God’s heirs, the coming glory of God’s heirs, and the eternal inheritance of God’s heirs.
“And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow…
Ezekiel: The Promise of a New Eden
With Ezekiel 36:33-38, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on a theme found throughout the book: the garden of Eden. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the garden of Eden in Genesis, the garden of Eden in Ezekiel, and the garden of Eden in Revelation.
“And they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden, and the waste and…
The Spirit of Adoption
In Romans 8:15-16, the apostle Paul explains that believers have received the Spirit of Adoption, who is the Spirit that does not lead us to fear but drives us to God as His beloved children. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the spirit of fear, the Spirit of Adoption, and the witness of the Spirit.
“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into…
The Transformed Life: Killing the Deeds of the Body
In Romans 8:12-14, we learn that believers have become debtors to the Spirit who by the Spirit put to death the deeds of the body. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the common way of mankind: living according to the flesh, and the transformed life of true Christians: led by the Spirit to kill…
The Living One!
With Revelation 1:17–18, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the one who died is alive forevermore! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches I am the First and the Last, I am the Living One who is alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and Hades!
“Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive…
Community Good Friday 2024 3rd Word
The Third Word: Woman behold your son! … Behold your mother. John 19:26–27
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, Seventh Reformed Church
Following Jesus’ Example
In John 13:1-17, we witness our Lord’s wonderful display of love and humility as Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus asks if the disciples understand what he has done, Jesus commands His disciples to do likewise, and Jesus promises a blessing for those who obey.
“Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour…
The Entrance of the Prophet, Priest, and King, Part II
In Matthew 21:12-32, the Palm Sunday story continues with Jesus interacting as a priest in vss. 12-17, a King in vss. 18-22, and a prophet vss. 23-32. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Priest who cleansed the temple, the King who cursed the fig tree, and the Prophet who prophesied…
The Entrance of the Prophet, Priest, and King, Part I
In Matthew 21:1-12, we read the Palm Sunday story of Jesus coming as our Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the King seated on a donkey, the Prophet declaring things to come, and the Priest cleansing the temple.
“And the crowds that went before him and that followed…
Living by the Spirit of Christ
In Romans 8:9-11, the Apostle Paul explains that believers have been transformed by the Spirit of God dwelling in them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches indwelled by the Spirit of Christ, made righteous by the Spirit of Christ, and brought to life by the Spirit of Christ.
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in…