Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 26)
The Heidelberg Catechism (13): The Power of True Christianity [Lord’s Day 11]
In Acts 4:1-22, Peter and John use the lame beggar to reveal the power of Jesus for all to see. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the miraculous power, boldness, simplicity, and invitation to true Christianity. “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given…
The Book of Ezekiel (13): Turning Back to the Glory of God
In Ezekiel 10:1-22, Ezekiel sees the glory of the Lord depart from the temple. Churches who leave and do not return to their first love are in danger of seeing the glory of the Lord depart from them as well. Listen as Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the departure of the glory of Yahweh from…
The Surpassing Worth of Christ
In Philippians 3:1-11, the apostle Paul explains how his great credentials became loss when compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus—he gave it all up to know Christ, and the power of Christ’s resurrection to attain his own resurrection into eternal life. Giving up his own credentials, he received the glorious credentials of Jesus. Listen as Rev. Paul van…
The Heidelberg Catechism (12): The Providence of Inseparable Love [Lord’s Day 10]
In Romans 8:31-39, the providence of God guarantees the accompaniment and protection of our loving Father and a sure arrival at the world of love, which is heaven itself. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the grand picture of God’s providence, the hard reality of providential suffering, the hope…
The Book of Ezekiel (12): Sealed for Salvation
Ezekiel 9:1-11 reveals the judgment of God on Israel, and the salvation of those who were different from the rest of the nation. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the message of Ezekiel: who are the ones that are judged, who are the ones being spared, and who is the man clothed in linen.
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The Book of Ezekiel (11): The Heart as God’s Sanctuary
In Ezekiel 8:1-18 and 1 Cor 6:17-20, the prophet learns of God’s displeasure with the people’s idolatry, and believers learn how to avoid temptations. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven guides the listener to identify temptations and to overcome temptations.
“Do you not know that your body is a temple…
The Heidelberg Catechism (11): The Greatest Comfort in Troubling Times [Lord’s Day 9]
In Matthew 7:7-11, Jesus teaches His disciples that they can ask their Heavenly Father anything, for He loves to give. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents our God, who is our Father, who understands our vale of tears, who is…
The Book of Ezekiel (10): The Last Sunrise
In Ezekiel 7:1-27, God reveals to Ezekiel that the terrible day of judgment is coming. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the brevity of this world, the light of the coming judgment, and living our lives focused on the new heavens and earth.
“According to their way I will do to them, and according to their judgments I will judge them, and they shall know that I am…
The Heidelberg Catechism (10): The Triune God [Lord’s Day 8]
In 2 Cor. 13:14, we receive the blessing of the Father, Son and Spirit, three Persons, one God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains how we worship a Triune God; believing, worshipping, and communicating with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; and worshipping One God. “The grace…
The Book of Ezekiel (9): God’s Broken Heart
Ezekiel 6:1-14 reveals God’s anger at Israel’s idolatry, and 1 John 5:18-21 commands Christians today to turn away from sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven emphasizes what it takes for God to have a broken heart, what breaks God’s heart in our lives, and how we can keep ourselves from spiritual…