Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 12)
The Good News of Death and Resurrection
In Romans 4:23–25, the Apostle Paul explains that Jesus was delivered up for our trespasses and He was raised for our justification. This Sunday we will ponder the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the good news of Jesus’ death, the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and the good news to those who believe.
“It…
The Promise of Abraham
Romans 4:13–22 describes the righteousness of faith exhibited by Abraham, showing the promises of God depend on grace. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the promise to Abraham, the faith of Abraham, and the reward of Abraham.
“For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness…
Peace Be with You
In John 20:19–31, Jesus appears to His disciples and confirms the glorious truth of the resurrection! Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven brings us the Easter message first spoken by Jesus to His disciples: peace be with you, receive the Holy Spirit, and grant forgiveness.
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”
Community Good Friday 2023 7th Word
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:46
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, Seventh Reformed Church
The Hour of the Last and First Passover
In Luke 22:14–23, Jesus explained that this was the last Passover before the Kingdom of God arrives through a New Covenant. This Maundy Thursday we will think about these two great words “The Kingdom of God” and “The New Covenant.” Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions what is the Kingdom of God, what is the new covenant, and what do we celebrate in…
Praying to the Heavenly Father
Jesus explains in Matthew 7:7–11 that God is the loving Father of believers who watches over them and stands ready to supply their needs. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes prayer as asking, prayer as asking our Father, and prayer as asking our heavenly Father.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to…
An Entrance of Magnificent Proportions
In Zechariah 9:9–17 and the following chapters, the prophet foretells Christ’s entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, along with His suffering, and His victory. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Gospel of Zechariah, the humble King, the suffering King, and the victorious King.
“Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and…
The Footsteps of Abraham
Romans 4:1–12 reports that when Abram believed God’s promises, God counted it to him as righteousness, making him the father of all who believe! The Gospel of Jesus Christ is another call from God, and all who believe will be added to God’s covenant people of faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the object of saving faith, the reward of faith, and the family of…
A Gathering of Loving, Humble, and United Believers
Romans 3:27–31 explains why Christians must not boast, but instead give all their praise to Christ. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of faith’s fruit of love, fruit of humility, and fruit of unity.
“Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded…. For we hold that one…
Pray without Ceasing
In 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18, God calls us to be people of prayer, people of unceasing prayer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches what it means to pray without ceasing, how to pray without ceasing, and what God promises to those who pray without ceasing.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in…