Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 4)
Galatians: Fulfill the Law of Christ
With Galatians 2:1-21, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul responds to a common distortion of the gospel—needing the outward ceremonies of the Mosaic law to please God. In response, Paul explains that Christians are to live in the guidance of the Holy Spirit instead. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the gospel…
The Antichrist and the Last Battle
In Daniel 11:1-45, God reveals the future trials of His people described in the terrible vision he gave Daniel in chapter 10. The first 35 verses foretell Israel’s future (now fulfilled history), while verses 36-45 describe the end of the world. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the persecution of Antiochus, the antichrist, and the final battle. “Then a mighty king…
2 Corinthians: Paul’s Defense of His Apostleship
With 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the second letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul defends his role as a minister and apostle of the gospel. False prophets had come into the Corinthian church, who were trying to sow doubt on Paul’s legitimacy as an Apostle.…
1 Corinthians: A Troubled Church in Need of Counsel
With 1 Cor 13:13, 16:13, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the first letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul responds to a range of practical and ethical questions that arose in the Corinthian church. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches responding to questions, division in the church,…
The Battle of the Heavenly Places
In Daniel 10:1-21, Daniel is faced with the spiritual battle that was taking place in the heavenly places. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the mystery of the battle in the spiritual realm, the Biblical revelation of the spiritual realm, the church’s battle in the spiritual realm, and drawing hope from Daniel. “The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me…
Romans: The Gospel is the Power of God unto Salvation
With Romans 1:16-17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Romans contains the most systematic display of the gospel and its benefits to the believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wrath of God is revealed, the path to righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, counter…
John: The Son Who Came to Make the Father Known
With John 1:1-18, we continue our survey of Bible books. The Gospel of John reveals Jesus as the one who came to make the Father known through signs and revelations. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches John’s prologue, the signs of the Son of God, the revelations of the Son of God, and the…
Acts: The Expansion of the Kingdom of God on Earth
With Acts 1:1-8, we continue our survey of Bible books. The second book written by Luke describes the ascension of Christ, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the expansion of the church through persecution under the leadership of Peter and Paul. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the…
The Feast of Communion with Christ
Using Leviticus 23:1-44, we consider the reasons why the New Testament calls Christian gatherings “feasts” and how this is related to the Old Testament feasts. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the seven feasts of the Old Testament, the New Testament gathering as a feast before the Lord, and the Lord’s Supper as a feast of anticipation.
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Luke: The Loving Savior of All Peoples
With Luke 1:1-3, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Luke presents the third portrait of Jesus, focusing on the personal stories of people who met Jesus and on Jesus’ journey towards Jerusalem. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the birth and introduction of Jesus, the Savior among the people, Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem and His prophecies, and the…