Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 37)
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.”
The Book of Ephesians (40): The Children of Light
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides the cure for the sickness of a world without light. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the power of spiritual darkness, the transforming power of light, the being of light, and the call to shine.
“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.…
The Gospel of John (62): War, Peace, and Victory
John 14:18-31 clarifies the war between the forces of good and evil. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the “victory” of darkness over Jesus, the promise of peace in the midst of war, and the victory of Jesus and the church over darkness. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the…
The Gospel of John (61): A Life of Truth and Peace
John 14:25-27 describes Jesus giving his last words to his disciples to prepare them for his death. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shares the gift of truth, the gift of remembrance, and the message of hope, joy, and love available to believers today. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father…
The Book of Ephesians (39): Keeping Clean the House of God
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides guidelines for the believer’s Christian walk. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes empty words in the early church, the judgment of God’s Word, the shame of the world and of the church, and the talk of the world and of the church.
“Look carefully then how you walk……
The Gospel of John (60): The Presence of God
John 14:15-31 shows God’s love for his people and his desire for fellowship with his children.
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven highlights God’s closeness in Eden, in the tabernacle, in the temple, in the hearts of believers, and in the new Jerusalem. “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”