Sermons on Authority

Sermons on Authority

Submission to the Authorities

In Romans 13:1-7, the apostle Paul teaches general principles about a Christian response to the government. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the principles of political authorities (they come from God, resisting the government is resisting God, they are instituted to approve what is good and punish evil); the Christian responsibility towards rulers and politicians…

The Blessing of Godly Parents

In Ephesians 6:1–3, the apostle Paul refers to the 5th commandment, connecting it to the children of believers. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Ephesians 6:1–3 on the promise of the 5th commandment in Moses’ and Jesus’ time, and the call to obey your parents and find eternal life. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

The Church that Christ Builds

Matthew 16:13-19 brings clarity to the identity of Christ and the formation of his church. Mr. Ben Besset explains the means Christ uses to build his church, the foundation of Christ’s church, and the opposition to Christ’s church. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God… on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”