Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 6)
Grieving for the Lost with Unceasing Anguish
In Romans 9:1-3, the apostle Paul laments the loss of the Israelites who reject the Gospel. While predestination is a comfort for the believer, it is heartbreaking when we consider those rejecting the Gospel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Christian’s comfort and sorrow of predestination, the Christian’s sacrificial spirit toward the lost, and the Christian’s…
Application of Predestination: We Are More Than Conquerors in Christ Jesus Our Lord!
In Romans 8:37-39, the apostle Paul boldly states that we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches conquering through Him who loved us, conquering numerous threats, and conquering the battle for the love of God.
“No, in all these things we are more than…
Application of Predestination: Who Shall Separate Us from the Love of Christ?
In Romans 8:35-36, the apostle Paul teaches us there are many who seek to separate us from the love of Christ, but no one will be able to do it. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches biblical expectations, prophecies, and the priority of the Christian life.
“Who shall separate us from the love of…
Habakkuk: The Questioning Prophet
With Habakkuk 3:17-19, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk calls on the Lord asking God why He did not judge Israel’s enemies. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Habakkuk’s complaint – how long; Yahweh’s answer – wait for it, it will come; and Habakkuk’s closing prayer and resolution.
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I…
Nahum: Salvation Through Judgment
With Nahum 1:15, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Nahum. Nahum describes the downfall of Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire, but the book is primarily a message of salvation to Israel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Nahum’s revelation of God from the perspective of the Ninevites and from the perspective of the Israelites and Nahum’s…
The Application of Predestination: Who is to Condemn?
In Romans 8:34, the apostle Paul considers the topics of condemnation and who is able to condemn those who are in Christ Jesus? Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches many have grounds to condemn the Christian, Christ set us free from all condemnation, and living free from condemnation.
“Who then…
The Application of Predestination: Who Shall Bring Any Charge Against God’s Elect?
In Romans 8:33, the apostle Paul answers the question who shall bring any charge against God’s elect with the reassuring answer: It is God who justifies us! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the communion message: free access through divine election and free access through divine…
Micah: The Requirement of the Lord
With Micah 6:8, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Micah’s judgment from the Lord and the application to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the judgment of God, the sins of the people, and the burden of the righteous in a wicked world.
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does…
The Application of Predestination: Will He not Graciously Give us All Things?
In Romans 8:32, the apostle Paul reminds us that God did not spare His Son for us, and he asks how will God not also graciously give us all things? Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches measuring God’s generosity, trusting God’s generosity, and rejoicing in God’s generosity.
“He who did not…
Jonah: God’s Deep Compassion for the World
With Jonah 4:10-11, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Jonah’s revelation of God’s deep compassion for all the world. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God’s authority over nations, mankind’s need for repentance for sin, mankind’s hope in repentance, and God’s Lordship over all people.
“Should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which…