Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 7)

Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 7)

1 Chronicles: Reflecting upon the Past

With 1 Chronicles, we continue our survey of Bible books. 1 and 2 Chronicles were written after the return from exile in Babylon and give a summary of the whole Old Testament. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches understanding the hopeful message, ten chapters of names, what happened to Bathsheba, the Lord or Satan against Israel, and the peaceful end of David. “Oh…

The Salvation of Nebuchadnezzar

In Daniel 4:1-37, Nebuchadnezzar explains how God brought him to his knees to recognize His greatness and Nebuchadnezzar’s minuteness in comparison. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, the interpretation of the dream, the humiliation of Nebuchadnezzar, and the repentance of Nebuchadnezzar. “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor…

The Fiery Furnace of Unholiness

In Daniel 3:1-30, the friends of Daniel refuse to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s statue and are thrown into the fiery furnace. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the refusal to worship the world’s images, the willingness to suffer for holiness, and the nearness of Christ to those who walk in holiness. “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his…

Nehemiah: Rebuilding the City of David

With Nehemiah 4:15-20, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Nehemiah follows the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Nehemiah and the third wave of exiles that join him were faced with constant opposition, but they overcame their challenges by the hand of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches doing what God has put in your heart, praying and working,…

Daniel’s Faithfulness in Exile

Using Daniel 1:1-21, we begin a series on the book of Daniel highlighting the kingdom of God, the Son of Man, and the things to come. In this first sermon, Daniel’s faithfulness to God is tested and rewarded by God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the intention of Nebuchadnezzar’s program, Daniel’s resolve and faith, and God’s blessings. “But Daniel resolved that…

Ezra: The Rebuilding of the Temple

With Ezra 7:10, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Ezra describes the Israelites’ second wave of return from exile, in which Ezra is tasked by God to rebuild the temple. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the sovereignty of God, the importance of the temple, the need for trust in God, the importance of the law, and the need for purity and…

The Heavenly Citizens Anticipate!

In Philippians 3:20-22, Paul explains that believers have become citizens of heaven who are anticipating the coming of their king who will transform them when He comes. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the citizens eagerly waiting for Jesus, the citizens transformed by Jesus, and the citizens in glory. “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a…

Daniel: God’s Kingdom is Everlasting

With Daniel 4:34, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Daniel is a unique book that focusses on God’s plan with the future of the world, beginning with the Babylonian empire and concluding with God’s Kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Daniel and his friends in the Babylonian court, Daniel’s dreams and prayer, and God is in control! “At the end…

Glory be to God / Soli Deo Gloria

In Romans 16:24–27, the apostle closes with a doxology which reveals that God’s power has come to us through the Gospel, the preaching of Christ, and the revelation of the mystery that was hidden in the pages of the Old Testament. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches glory be to God for the Gospel, for the preaching of Christ, and for the revelation of the mystery.…