Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 15)
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…
Mr. External Religion (Part 2)
Romans 2:3–5 explains that God’s kindness is meant to lead the self-righteous to repentance. But if the self-righteous presume upon God’s kindness, they store up God’s wrath against them for their unrepentance. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the presumption, the reality, and the result.
“But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up…
Christ Standing Guard
The catechism explains that the sixth commandment is not only speaking about physical murder, but also about murderous thoughts in the heart. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the sin of murder, how the door of Cain’s heart opened, and how the Christian heart’s door is protected from murder.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and…