Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 44)
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,…
The Gospel of John (21): The Divine Revelation
In John 6:66-71, we learn the reason some disciples are able to faithfully follow Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven guides us to a definition of Divine Revelation and leads us to the fruit of Divine Revelation. “For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.”
The Gospel of John (20): Words That are Spirit and Life
In this communion message from John 6:51-66, we learn that some followers turned away from Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains why: the flesh is no help at all, being born of the Spirit means everything, and the words of Jesus bring life. “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no…
The Book of Ephesians (12): Mercy, Love, and Grace Penetrated the Darkness
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven displays the perfection of the gospel message as revealed in Ephesians 2:1-10. We can receive the wonderful gifts freely offered by God: warm-hearted mercy, personal love, and saving grace!
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved…
The Book of Ephesians (11): A View Into Darkness
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 2:1-10 to reveal our fallen condition before we receive the gift of salvation. He describes the deadness of our fallen nature, the bondage of being born in sin, and the destiny that awaits the unsaved.
“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in…
The Gospel of John (19): How Can This Man Give Us His Flesh to Eat?
In John 6:35-59 we see the negative response of some listeners to the gospel offer from Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the limitation of the natural man, along with the invitation from Jesus, the grumbling denial, and last appeal. “This is the bread that came down from heaven… Whoever…
The Book of Ephesians (10): The Secret Resurrection Power
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 1:15-23 to share a message on the resurrection power available to believers: Whose power is this? What does this power do? How can we access this power? In Christ, we have the victory, as the hymn says: “He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the…
A Hope, A Prayer, and A Blessing
This Father’s Day message uses Genesis 5:28-29, Job 1:4-5, and 1 Chronicles 16:43 to feature three Biblical examples of fathers. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shows us a father filled with hope, Lamech; a father filled with prayer, Job; and a father filled with blessing, David. “The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.”