Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 3)
Clean Lips and a Clean Heart
In Psalm 19:1–14, David reflects on the glory of God’s knowledge and wisdom, creation, and the Law. In verse 14, we find our 2026 motto text, as David seeks to reflect the perfection of God’s wisdom and knowledge. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the knowledge and wisdom of God revealed in creation and in the Law and David’s prayer for innocence and purity. “Let the…
Nothing Will Be Impossible for You, If You Have Faith
In Matthew 17:1-20, Peter, James, and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus seeing the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Soon after they see the power of Jesus to heal and learn their own faith must grow. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the possibility of faith, the place of faith,…
The Old has Passed Away; Behold, the New has Come!
Using 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, we ponder the theme of the old creation vs. the new creation as we prepare our hearts for the Lord’s supper. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the old has passed away; the new has come; and if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. “Therefore, if anyone is in…
Out of Egypt I Called My Son
Matthew 2:13–15 describes Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt to fulfill a prophecy given in Hosea. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Abraham’s journey from Egypt – the promise of a people and a land, Israel’s journey from Egypt – the promise of freedom and prosperity, and Jesus’ journey from Egypt – the promise of eternal salvation. “When Israel was a child, I…
Mary’s Faith
In Luke 1:34–38, we see the remarkable faith of Mary by which she was able to accept the Word of God even when her sense of reality told her that the promise of the angel Gabriel was humanly impossible. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Mary’s sense of reality, Mary’s faith in the Word of God, and Mary’s acceptance of the will of God. “And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the…
Why Did Jesus Come to the Earth?
Isaiah 35:1-10 foretells the restoration of God’s people and the revelation of the glory of the Lord. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the reign of the glory of the Lord, the restoration of God’s people, and the highway of holiness. “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain…
The Glory of Christ in the World to Come
In Hebrews 2:5-9, the preacher clarifies the world to come through the lens of Psalm 8. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Father’s promise in Psalm 8, what we see in this world, and what we will see in the world to come. “What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him? You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you…
So Great a Salvation
In Hebrews 2:1–4, we learn the importance of the message of the Son of God: He came to declare a great salvation! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the salvation in the old covenant and the great salvation of the new covenant. “How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard,…
The Lost Art of Stirring up Our Soul in Thanksgiving
In Psalm 104:1-35, the Psalmist stirs up his heart with joy as he blesses the Lord in thanksgiving for how He made and governs all things. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches stirring up awe over God’s splendor and majesty, stirring up thanksgiving over God’s acts of creation, stirring up…
2 Thessalonians: The Man of Lawlessness
With 2 Thessalonians 3:13, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of 2 Thessalonians, Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy encourage the believers at Thessalonica not to be discouraged in their persecution but rather to be faithful as the return of Christ is coming closer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches be strengthened and encouraged amid persecution, be…