Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 18)

Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 18)

The New Jerusalem, Part 1

In Ezekiel 40–48, the prophet sees a city on a high mountain and a temple inside of it. Years later, it is revealed to the apostle John that this temple-city is the New Jerusalem, the dwelling place of the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb who is the temple. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the visions Ezekiel saw from Ezekiel 40:1–4. “And I saw the holy…

The True and Sure Salvation

When Jesus said, “This is my body and this is my blood,” what was He signifying? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 7:23-28 on the true and sure salvation through Jesus Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice on the cross that was signified in Jesus’ words. “But [Jesus Christ] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.…

The Cataclysmic Battle of Light vs. Darkness

In Ezekiel 38-39, Ezekiel prophesies against Gog of Magog, that the Lord will vindicate his holiness before the eyes of the world as He will crush Gog and his forces. In Revelation 20, the apostle John receives the revelation from the risen Lord Jesus that in the latter days a battle will be waged between the world and God’s people, but that God will rise up and bring a…

United with Jesus Christ

In the Lord’s Supper, by faith, believers can taste and see the Lord, and become progressively more united to his body. By the Holy Spirit, we are truly united to Jesus Christ by faith—as truly as the bread and wine enter into us. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from John 6:35-39 on a taste of pardon and life eternal, a taste of fellowship with Jesus…

The Kingdom of Israel Restored

In Ezekiel 37, the valley of dead dry bones reflects Israel’s spiritual death. But the Spirit of God brings them to life—uniting them and bringing them to the Shepherd King. Many years later, the disciples asked Jesus if the prophecy would now be fulfilled, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the…

The Cleansing Waters of Baptism

In Zechariah 13:1-2, the prophet saw a fountain opened for the cleansing of the house of David and Jerusalem from their idolatry. In holy baptism, we see a beautiful picture of cleansing which represents the cleaning from sin by those who are washed in the blood of the lamb. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the picture of baptism, the power of Christ’s…

A New Creation, Part III

God’s prophecy in Ezekiel 36:24-27 is not only the foundation of the Christian life, but it also provides great promises for those who seek to worship God in holiness and purity. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the ordinary Christian life, the potential for supernatural growth, and the Spirit-filled Christian life. “And I will give you a new heart,…

A New Creation (Part 2)

In Ezekiel 36, the prophet Ezekiel revealed the promises of God: the promise of cleansing, a new heart, a new and spirit, and the Holy Spirit. Many years later, the Lord Jesus Christ applied these promises from Ezekiel 36:24-27 and 37:1-10 to Nicodemus. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Nicodemus’ spiritual condition before God, Nicodemus’ need for…

The Nearness of the Ascended Lord

Though Christ is ascended into heaven and unseen by believers on earth, they are seen by the eyes of Christ and Christ is near to them. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Ascension Day 2022 from Acts 7:54-60 on the nearness of the ascended Lord, that he is the highly exalted Lord of heaven, the seeing and caring Lord of the church, and the call to a holy…