Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 41)
The Gospel of John (26): Rivers of Living Water
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:32-39 to describe a wonderful offer available from Jesus Christ. We hear the cry to come and drink living water, the cry to receive the Holy Spirit, and the promise of abundant life. Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and…
The Book of Ephesians (17): One New Man
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, preaching from Ephesians 2:11-22, shows that the barriers between people are removed when they believe in Jesus. He is the one who broke the wall, created one new man, and reconciled us to God.
“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.”
The Gospel of John (25): True Knowledge
John 7:25-31 tells the story of the people at the temple wondering who Jesus could be. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven reveals the two signs, the explanation, and knowing the true Jesus. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of…
The Book of Ephesians (16): Two Things to Remember for Unity
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Ephesians 2:11-22 contrasting the pride that divides people from the humility that unites believers. Learn the motivation for our unity in Christ and the “therefore” that spurs believers into action.
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither…
The Book of Ephesians (15): Created in Christ Jesus for Good Works
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 2:1-10 to remind us being saved by grace is followed by the desire and need to perform good works. Together we learn the place, meaning, and beauty of good works. Pastor Paul clarifies the relationship of good works to the three steps of salvation:…
The Gospel of John (24): Looking Beyond Your Eyesight
In John 7:14-24, Jesus teaches us to make love for God and love for our neighbor the guides for our lives. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shows us the danger of judging by appearances, the necessity of judging with a right heart, and how to evaluate the Word of God with right judgment. “The aim of our…
The Book of Ephesians (14): The Greatest Display of Riches
In Ephesians 2:1-10, we learn more about the treasures received by believers due to the grace of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the great goal of God’s salvation and the foretaste of the sweetness of God’s love.
“So that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of…
The Gospel of John (23): He Went to a Different Feast
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:8-18 to focus on the mission of Jesus and the kingdom of God. Learn about the meaning of the Feast of Booths, which feast Jesus did not attend, and which feast Jesus did attend. Jesus said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the…
The Gospel of John (22): The Schedule of Godliness
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:1-9 to show Jesus was at peace with his Father’s timing. We learn about the practice, the peace, and the fruit of the Schedule of Godliness. When we listen to the Spirit speaking to us through the Word, we too can be at peace with God’s schedule. “Trust in the…
The Book of Ephesians (13): Seated with Christ Jesus
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Ephesians 2:1-10 to emphasize our new status in Christ Jesus. Learn how we are raised with Christ, seated with Christ, and have a new identity in Christ.
“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is,…