Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 2)
Who is this Great High Priest in Heaven?
In Hebrews 4:14–5:10, the preacher declares Jesus Christ is our great High Priest and the source of our eternal salvation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the High Priest who passed through the heavens, who can sympathize, who was appointed by God, who makes reverent prayer, who learned obedience through suffering, and who is the source of our eternal salvation.…
Hebrews: So Great Salvation
With Hebrews 2:1–4, we continue our study of Bible books. In Hebrews, the preacher proclaims warnings to Hebrew Christians as they face persecution for following Jesus Christ with the admonition to avoid returning to their old ways. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the warning passages, the earthly shadow vs. the heavenly reality, and the covenants. “How shall we…
Have you Entered into the Rest of God?
In Hebrews 4:1–13, the preacher proclaims the eternal rest available in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that God entered into rest, Adam and Eve lost their rest, Joshua did not lead Israel into rest, and we must enter rest through the greater Joshua. “Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.”
Philemon: Refresh My Heart in Christ
With Philemon 1:8–10, we continue our study of Bible books. In Paul’s letter to Philemon, the apostle Paul pleads for the acceptance of Philemon’s slave who had run away, revealing the power and love of Christ in action. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Philemon: the man rich in faith and love, Onesimus: from thief to saint, and the apostle Paul: pleading…
Do Not Harden Your Heart
In Hebrews 3:7–19, the apostle Paul uses the Israelites as an example to teach the danger of ignoring the gospel’s call. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Israel’s test, the unbeliever’s jest, the believer’s rest. “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”
Titus: Regenerated for Good Works
With Titus 1:1-3, we continue our study of Bible books. In Paul’s letter to Titus, the apostle reminds Titus of the need for Biblically qualified elders, so the body of Christ might be trained for godliness and good works. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the need for biblical elders, the need to be trained by the grace of God, and saved and regenerated to do good…
2 Timothy: Instructions to Young Servants of God
With 2 Timothy 3:1–9, we continue our study of Bible books. In the second letter of Paul to Timothy, the apostle reminds Timothy that difficult times are ahead, so he must stay vigilant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches these preparations: do not be ashamed of the testimony, prepare good and…
Consider Jesus
In Hebrews 3:1-6, the apostle Paul calls the believers to consider Jesus the apostle and high priest of our confession. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus, the Apostle; Jesus, the High Priest; Jesus, the Builder; and we, the heavenly building. “Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our…
1 Timothy: Apostolic Church Leadership
With 1 Timothy 6:13–16, we continue our study of Bible books. In the first letter of Paul to Timothy, the apostle instructs his “son” in the ministry how to conduct himself as a church leader, so that the church of Christ might flourish. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches false teachers vs. true teachers, the call to pray for all, qualifications of elders and deacons,…
Brought to Glory through Suffering
In Hebrews 2:5–19, we learn the worth of Christ’s suffering on our behalf: our merciful and faithful High Priest has made us holy, family, and free from the devil and death. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches holy through suffering, family through suffering, free through suffering, and our High Priest through suffering. “Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in…