Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 14)
Let God Be True Though Every Man Were a Liar
In Romans 3:1–4, the apostle Paul explains the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God, but many were unfaithful. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims God is true in His Word, about Himself, about the world, about judgment day, and about the world to come.
“Let God be true though every on were a liar, as it is written, ‘That you may be justified in your…
A Matter of the Heart
In Romans 2:25–29, the apostle Paul explains that being a Jew is a matter of the heart and not the body. A true Jew is one who has been circumcised in heart which is an inward and sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 2:25–29 on the meaning of being inwardly Jewish, the circumcision of the heart, and what it means to…
The Law: The Embodiment of Knowledge and Truth
The Jews who had the Law were condemned by the Law because of their sin. What is the Law of God? What can it do and not do? What is it supposed to do? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:17–24 on the Law.
“You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. For, as…
A Life of Faith That Pleases God
How do we live a life that pleases God? As people make new year’s resolutions for 2023, we will fix our eyes upon God’s Holy Word and see the resolution that God makes for us: to live a life of faith in God! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Hebrews 11:5–6 as an example of living a faithful life that pleases God.
“By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see…
As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord!
Our motto text for 2023 comes from Joshua 24:14–15, where Joshua declares that Israel may do what it will, but for him and his family they will serve Yahweh. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses this passage to emphasize our need for elders and deacons with bold faith to follow God during a time in…
Gabriel’s Amazing News
The angel Gabriel announced to Mary Messiah will be born from her. In his announcement, Gabriel identifies Jesus by three names: Jesus, Son of the Most High, and the Holy Son of God. In this Christmas service, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Luke 1:26–38 about the names central to the good news of the Gospel!
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and…
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
The seventh commandment forbids adultery. Jesus says looking at someone with lust is committing adultery in the heart. Christians are called to be pure and holy temples of the Holy Spirit and to flee from sexual immorality. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 on the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the high call of holiness, and the way…
Mr. External Religion (Part 4) / Law or No Law
All mankind is under the Law of God, both Jew and Gentile. Both the self-righteous Jew and the pagan Gentile are guilty of breaking the law of God. Therefore, everyone needs the body and blood of Jesus Christ. In this communion message, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 2:12–16 on the…
He Came to Seek and to Save
Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. This was Jesus’ desire from eternity past, during his life on earth, and will be when he returns to redeem his people. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on a view before creation, a view from Christ’s life and purpose, and a view of Christ coming again.
“And Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house,…
Mr. External Religion (Part 3)
God will impartially judge all people by their works. Some will be given eternal life, while others will receive wrath and fury. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on God’s impartiality in judgment, and the reception of eternal life and eternal destruction.
“There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also…