Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 23)
New Year’s Day Sermon (2022): A Year of Refreshing Meditations in God’s Word
This New Year’s Day meditation for 2022 presents God’s divine call into His presence, growth in grace, and hope. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven guides us along the rivers of Eden (Genesis 2:10-14), the river of gladness in the city of God (Psalm 46:4), the river of life from God’s house (Ezekiel…
Do You Rise or Do You Fall?
In Luke 2:22-35, Simeon, filled with the Spirit, sees the great promise that Jesus brings to the Gentiles and to Israel, but he also sees the division that Jesus will bring. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the salvation that Simeon saw, the salvation of light and of glory, and the division that Simeon saw, the revelation of hearts, either falling or rising.
“For…
Jesus’ Healing of a Broken World
In Zechariah 8:1-23, the prophet hears from God’s own mouth that God will return to bring restoration of all that was lost through Adam’s and Israel’s sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus as the one who will bring restoration of divine communion, fruitful creation, joyful godliness, and one people under God.
“And they shall be my people, and I will be their…
The Promise of a New King
Isaiah 9:1–7 foretells the new king whose birth would be announced by angels as a child in the manger. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful…
The Promise of a New Kingdom
Isaiah 9:1–7 promises a new kind of kingdom, the kingdom for which Jesus came to earth. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the purpose of Jesus coming, the dawn of the new kingdom, the expansion of the kingdom, and the full arrival of the kingdom.
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to…
The Book of Ezekiel (20): Free Will or Everlasting Grace
In Ezekiel 16:1-63 and Hebrews 8:8-12, God says He will judge Israel, but He also promises to establish a future covenant which will succeed in establishing Israel as God’s beloved People. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the blessings of God and the response of free will, the necessary…
The Secrets to a Thankful Life
Colossians 3:12-17 shows us the secrets of a thankful life, which centers on a heart ruled by Christ’s love and peace and is empowered through the word of Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the foundation, maintenance, and growth of a thankful heart.
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God…
The Heidelberg Catechism (17): The Great Investment [Lord’s Day 15]
The Lord Jesus received the wrath of God on the cross for the sins of his people in order to bless them with eternal life. On the cross, Jesus took their sins, and they received his righteousness. Jesus became poor, so that they would be made rich. Jesus was condemned and forsaken so that they may…
The Book of Ezekiel (19): The Fruitful Life
In Ezekiel 15:1-8, God declares that he has given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem, a useless vine, to the fire of his wrath for kindling. Jesus has come as the true vine to restore our joyful purpose of fruitful living in God’s presence. Listen as Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the Vine that lost its purpose, the Vine that brought back purpose, and the choice to…
The Heidelberg Catechism (16): Jesus the Mediator [Lord’s Day 14]
Man stands in need of good news. Jesus Christ is the good news of God, because He is the Mediator that can take away our misery through the sacrifice of himself, who ever lives to make intercession for us. Listen as Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 9:1-28 on the day of promising…