Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 2)
For the Sake of the Unreached
In Romans 15: 18-21, the apostle Paul describes his burning passion to reach the unreached. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches having the spread of the gospel as your ambition, having the unreached as your focus, and having the lost as your heartfelt prayer target.
“For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the…
Esther: If I Perish, I Perish
With Esther 4:13–17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Esther is the story of an orphan raised by her Uncle Mordecai, who seems to be in a hopeless situation. Through her beauty, humility, and dependence on God, she wins the kindness of King Ahasuerus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God’s providential deliverance of Israel; Haman: greed and pride…
The Supernatural Church
In Romans 15:14-21, the apostle Paul describes the priestly ministry that is empowered by Christ Himself which seeks to prepare a holy sacrifice of People to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the balance of correction and encouragement, the Holy Spirit’s preparation of the sacrifice, the accomplishments of Jesus Christ through Paul, and the work of God in the…
Lamentations: Poems of Deep Sorrow
With Lamentations 3:31–33, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Lamentations describes the sorrow the Israelites felt after they experienced the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the sorrowing widow, sorrow at the wrath of Yahweh, the afflicted man who has hope, the contrast between past and present, and…
Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles
In Romans 15:8-13, the apostle Paul teaches God saved the Jews to reveal His truthfulness, while He saved the Gentiles to reveal His mercy. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Jews, the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Gentiles, and the Jews and Gentiles have one hope.
“May the God of hope fill you with all…
Ruth: You Reap What You Sow
With Ruth 1:16–18, we continue our survey of Bible books. Ruth is a book of hope in God’s providence. It is not only a beautiful story of grace toward Ruth, but it also shows God’s providence in the preparation of the Davidic line. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches blessings come with the harvest, blessings come with loyalty to Yahweh, and God’s anticipation of the…
Following Christ’s Love Toward One Another
In Romans 15:1–7, the apostle Paul encourages the strong in faith to follow Christ’s example in carrying the reproaches upon himself out of love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, the purpose of the Old Testament for the strong in faith, and the dependence on God for endurance and encouragement.
“May the God of endurance and…
Resolving Conflicts Between Weak and Strong Believers
In Romans 14:1-23, the apostle Paul calls believers not to attack each other, but to live in the righteousness, peace, and joy of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God is the Lord and Judge; walk in righteousness, peace, and joy; and keep your faith between you and God.
“As…
Put on the Armor of Light
In Romans 13:11-14, the apostle Paul urges the believers in Rome to live as though the Lord was coming soon, because He might! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches awake from sleep, cast out the works of darkness, put on the armor of light, walk properly as in the daytime, and put on the Lord Jesus Christ.
“The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast…
The Song of Songs
With Song of Songs 7:10, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. The Song of Solomon is sometimes seen as a celebration of love, which it is. Others have interpreted it as a depiction of the love between God and His people, which it is. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the textual horizon: romance in marriage, the covenantal horizon: love of…