Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 3)
Freedom in Christ
In Romans 7:25b–8:1, a life in Christ leads away from condemnation into a life of freedom, setting us free from the power of the flesh. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches struggling under the law, living in Christ, and freedom from condemnation.
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
2 Kings: Elijah and Elisha
With 1 Kings 19:9–18 and 2 Kings 2:9–12, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophetic voices of Elijah and Elisha. The message of the prophets is especially relevant today as we live in a time very similar to that of the books of 1–2 Kings. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the fall and exile of Israel and Judah and God’s prophets Elijah and…
The Three Laws in the Life of a Believer
In Romans 7:21-25, the Apostle Paul explains that the believer struggles with competing laws in his/her life, but the solution is found in Christ Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of the flesh, the law of God, and the law of the renewed mind.
“Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!”
The Lessons from the Lives of Three Kings
With 1 Kings 2:1-4, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on several main characters, three failing kings: Solomon, Rehoboam, and Jeroboam. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom and sin of Solomon, the folly of Rehoboam, the sin of Jeroboam, and the application for us.
“If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness…
Indwelling Sin in the Believer
In Romans 7:15–17, we discover the believer’s confusion between the holy desires of the new man and the inability of the flesh to be holy. This week we will focus on the reality of sin living within us. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the believer’s confusion, the believer’s love for God, and the believer’s comfort.
“For I do not understand my own actions. For I do…
2 Samuel: The Davidic Covenant and the Messianic Promise
With 2 Samuel 7:1-29, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the Davidic covenant and the messianic promise of 2 Samuel 7. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the tender heart of David, the return of Yahweh to Israel, the imperfection of David, and the anticipation of a better…
Fear Not, for I Have Redeemed You
In Isaiah 43:1-28, the prophet Isaiah describes God’s loving care over the people that He has called by name. Using our 2024 motto text, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the unworthiness of God’s people, the redemption of God’s people, and the preciousness of God’s people.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1b
Set Apart unto the Lord
In Exodus 13:11-16, we see God’s grace in setting apart His people as a special nation. In this New Year’s Day message, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches being set apart unto the Lord, sacrificing all unto the Lord, and being marked unto the Lord.
“It shall be as a mark on your hand or frontlets between your eyes, for by a strong hand the Lord brought us out of…
Remember What the Lord Did for Us
In Exodus 13:1-10, Moses calls the people to remember the salvation of God in the past and to devote themselves to the Lord’s service as a response. In this communion service, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches remembering Yahweh’s strong deliverance from slavery, the unleavened bread from heaven, and remembering to carry the sign.
“And it shall be to you as a sign on…
Where Is He Who Has Been Born the King of the Jews?
In Matthew 2:1-12, we read the story of the wise men who came seeking the king described in Psalm 2. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions: Who were these wise men? What were these men looking for? What did these men find? What should we look for?
“Where is he who has been born king…