Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 16)
Thy Kingdom Come
In Luke 11:1–12, the Lord’s Prayer contains the petition “Thy Kingdom come.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions “What is the kingdom of God?” “Where is the kingdom of God?” and “How does the kingdom of God come?”
“Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 48
The Life of Faith: In Grace We Stand
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims another gift we can receive through faith in Christ—the Grace of God! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the meaning of grace, the entrance into grace, the perfect standing in grace, and the experience of standing in grace.
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand.”
The Life of Faith: Peace with God
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims the good news that we can escape the wrath of God and instead have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the peaceful conscience, intimacy with God, access to God, life in the new heavens and the new earth, and eternal life.
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we…
Hallowed Be Thy Name
In Jeremiah 9:23–24, we receive directions guiding us to praise the One who is worthy to receive all honor, glory, and praise. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches humanity’s love for boasting in self, Christ’s love for boasting in God, and the Christian’s love for boasting in God.
“Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord…
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…