Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 33)
The Gospel of John (69): Take Heart My Friends
In John 16:25-33, Jesus encourages his disciples to trust in him when troubles come because he has won the victory. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the battle without Jesus, the battle of Jesus, and the battle with Jesus. “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome…
The Gospel of John (68): Living By Joy
In John 16:16-24, Jesus makes a connection between sorrow and joy. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the picture of joy, the everlasting joy of His presence, and the fullness of joy in answered prayer. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.”
The Book of Ephesians (43): The Loving Husband
In Ephesians 5:25–32, the apostle Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. From this text, listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches to husbands on how genuine strength is expressed, namely, in love that is sacrificial, sanctifying,…
The Gospel of John (67): Taught in the Secret Council of God
In John 16:12–15, Jesus teaches his disciples that the Spirit would reveal to them the glory that was to come. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the delay of Jesus’ teaching, the essence of the Holy Spirit’s teaching, and the goal of the Holy Spirit’s teaching. “But we impart a secret and hidden…
The Gospel of John (66): The Promise of Gospel Truth
In John 16:5–11, Jesus highlights the work of the Holy Spirit to provide fruit for gospel preaching. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the message of the gospel and conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgement, along with the promise of entrance into God’s Kingdom. “When he (the Holy Spirit)…
The Book of Ephesians (42): The Lovely Wife
In Ephesians 5:22-24, the Apostle Paul instructs wives and husbands to model their relationship after Christ and his church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the divine hierarchy of marriage, the meaning and purpose of submission, and growth in loveliness.
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” (Col. 3:18)
The Gospel of John (65): A Word to Stand Strong
John 15:18–16:4 reminds us again that the servant is not greater than his master. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven encourages Christians to stand strong even though the world has hated us in the past, hates us in the present, and will hate us in the future. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and…
The Gospel of John (64): The Friends of God
John 15:12-17 describes the amazing privilege that God chose Abraham and believers today to be his friends. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims love commanded, defined, extended, and required. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.”
The Book of Ephesians (41): A Call to Wisdom
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides a reason to walk carefully, making the best use of our time. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the walk of a fool, the walk of the wise, and fuel for wisdom: worship, thankfulness, and submission.
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.”
The Gospel of John (63): The True Vine
John 15:1–11 describes the two types of branches and the fruit that results from those who are in Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the audience, the message, and the application of this metaphor. “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”