Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 21)
The Book of Ezekiel (31): Trusting in God Alone
Ezekiel 29:1-32:32 reveals that because Israel left her first love and relied upon Egypt, Egypt would be judged. God has called the believer out of the darkness of their sin and into God’s marvelous light, to be espoused to him. It is God who saves, not man. Yet man is tempted to rely upon the…
The Book of Ezekiel (30): Pride Comes Before Destruction
In Ezekiel 26:1-28:19, the prophet said Tyre would be destroyed because of her pride. The proud heart is a heart that believes itself to be god, and is thus an enemy of the one true God. How can we be saved from our sin of pride? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the nature of…
The Heidelberg Catechism (23): The Family of God Throughout the Ages [Lord’s Day 21]
Hebrews 11:1-12:2 describes the cloud of witnesses that lead the way for believers with the church today cheering us on as we keep our eyes fixed upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor van Engelenhoven contrasts the Holy Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church and then highlights the impossible…
The Book of Ezekiel (29): The Temporary Persecution
In Ezekiel 25:1-17, the prophet declares God’s judgments on the nations for the afflictions they brought upon His nation Israel. Similarly, God will repay those who persecute his bride, the church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on God’s jealousy on behalf of his people, setting…
The Book of Ezekiel (28): The Long-Expected Day
In Ezekiel 24:1-27, both the Lord and Ezekiel lose the delight of their eyes in a single day. After much long-suffering, the Lord GOD poured forth his wrath on his unrepentant people. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the day the patience of God ended, the pain of God and…
The House of Devoted and United Prayer
For our Service of Prayer for Crops and Industry, Acts 1:6-14 shows the disciples returned to Jerusalem after Jesus ascended into heaven, and they responded by praying faithfully. In these troubling times, we also turn to God as our source of help. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven links our prayers to God’s rich promises: the Church as a house of prayer, the devoted prayer…
The Heidelberg Catechism (22): Life Through the Holy Spirit [Lord’s Day 20]
The Holy Spirit is the believer’s life, their closest companion, directly involved in the everyday life of the believer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from 1 John on four areas in which the Holy Spirit is experientially present in the life of all true believers: the inward…
The Book of Ezekiel (27): Spiritual Adultery and Its Consequences
In Ezekiel 23:1-49, the Lord speaks to Ezekiel about two lewd sisters, Samaria and Jerusalem, and how they committed continuous spiritual adultery against him with the nations. God’s jealousy is aroused because they live on God’s benefits while serving and delighting in their idols. Natural man is…
The Heidelberg Catechism (21): The Comfort of the Approaching Day of Judgment [Lord’s Day 19]
The Lord Jesus warned those who were at ease to be afraid of the day of judgement. However in Luke 21:25-28 he encourages his followers who suffer hardship on his behalf with the approaching day of judgment. For them that…
The Heidelberg Catechism (20): The Blessings of Christ’s Ascension [Lord’s Day 18]
Acts 1:6-11 describes the ascension into heaven of the victorious Christ and points to the benefits that belong to believers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven teaches Jesus Christ our sure Advocate in heaven, Jesus Christ our…