Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 8)
The Living One!
With Revelation 1:17–18, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the one who died is alive forevermore! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches I am the First and the Last, I am the Living One who is alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and Hades!
“Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive…
Community Good Friday 2024 3rd Word
The Third Word: Woman behold your son! … Behold your mother. John 19:26–27
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, Seventh Reformed Church
Following Jesus’ Example
In John 13:1-17, we witness our Lord’s wonderful display of love and humility as Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus asks if the disciples understand what he has done, Jesus commands His disciples to do likewise, and Jesus promises a blessing for those who obey.
“Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour…
The Entrance of the Prophet, Priest, and King, Part II
In Matthew 21:12-32, the Palm Sunday story continues with Jesus interacting as a priest in vss. 12-17, a King in vss. 18-22, and a prophet vss. 23-32. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Priest who cleansed the temple, the King who cursed the fig tree, and the Prophet who prophesied…
The Entrance of the Prophet, Priest, and King, Part I
In Matthew 21:1-12, we read the Palm Sunday story of Jesus coming as our Prophet, Priest, and King. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the King seated on a donkey, the Prophet declaring things to come, and the Priest cleansing the temple.
“And the crowds that went before him and that followed…
Living by the Spirit of Christ
In Romans 8:9-11, the Apostle Paul explains that believers have been transformed by the Spirit of God dwelling in them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches indwelled by the Spirit of Christ, made righteous by the Spirit of Christ, and brought to life by the Spirit of Christ.
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in…
The Fleshly Mind and the Spiritual Mind
In Romans 8:5-8, the Apostle Paul compares the fleshly mind with the spiritual mind. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that the fleshly mind thinks of fleshly things, is spiritually dead, and is hostile to God; but the spiritual mind thinks of spiritual things, is filled with life and peace, and is at peace with God. “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to…
Jeremiah: Weep Before the Lord
With Jeremiah 2:13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on Jeremiah which teaches us that repentance is more than lip service; it is a whole-hearted and heartfelt return to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the call to heartfelt repentance, the judgement of God towards the unrepentant, the broken and the unbroken covenant, and the judgment of…
The Purpose of Jesus’ Condemnation
In Romans 8:4, the Apostle Paul explains the purpose of our great salvation is so the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk according to the Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the purpose of Jesus’ condemnation: so the righteous requirement of the law could be fulfilled, so we might not walk according to the flesh, and so we might…
God’s Sacrifice Who Sets Truly Free from Condemnation
In Romans 8:3, the Apostle Paul explains God has done what the law could not do. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law is unable to separate us from sin, but God succeeded by sending His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, by sacrificing His Son as a sin offering, and by condemning our sin…