Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 2)
1 John: The Tests of Genuine Christianity
With 1 John 5:13–14, we continue our study of Bible books. The first epistle of John gives a clear description of true Christianity. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches eyewitnesses of the Word of life, nine tests of genuine Christianity, and warning against idols. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have…
The Sure Hope in Jesus Christ
In Hebrews 6:16–20 and Hebrews 7:1-28, the author of Hebrews proclaims the hope that believers have in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus Christ, the steadfast Anchor of the soul, the King of Peace, and the Priest of eternal life. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.”
2 Peter: Peter’s Final Instructions to the Church
With 2 Peter 1:3–4, we continue our study of Bible books. The second epistle of Peter contrasts the false teachers with the true believers who will escape the judgement to come. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches keep growing in the promises, the spiritual battle for your soul, and the day of…
Warning and Comfort to Grow into Maturity
In Hebrews 6:1-20, the author of Hebrews provides a warning and the subsequent comfort meant to help us grow in confidence and faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the pictures, the warning, the comfort, and the certainty. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a…
1 Peter: The Epistle of Hope
With 1 Peter 1:13, we continue our study of Bible books. The first epistle of Peter was written to Jewish believers who had been enduring heavy persecution for their faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches live through Christ-filled hope, be God’s holy temple through Christ’s sacrifice, build a fellowship of Christlike love, suffer as servants of Christ, and shepherd…
Childhood and Maturity in Christ
In Hebrews 5:11–14, the author of Hebrews expresses his sorrow for the believers’ lack of growth in Christian maturity and because they were being misled by false teachers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches children in the faith, mature in the faith, and the hindrance to growth. “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you…
Praying Persistently
Service of Prayer for Crops and Industry. Using Luke 11:1-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the believer must pray as a needy friend and as a needy child.
James: Wisdom from Above
With James 1:17–18, we continue our study of Bible books. The book of James is sometimes called “The Proverbs of the New Testament” because it is filled with practical reminders for the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom of hearing, doing, believing, and working; the wisdom of controlling words and desires; and the wisdom of…
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…