Sermons on Christian Life
Contend for the Faith
With Jude 1:1-25, we continue our study of Bible books. Jude wrote this letter to warn the church against impostors who had entered the church and to remind them to defend the faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches watch out for perverters of the grace of God and remember the prophecies about the last days.
The Challenge of Christian Leadership: Love and Opposition
With 3 John, we continue our study of Bible books. John’s third letter encourages the early church in Christian living. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches showing hospitality, dealing with criticism, and imitating the good.
Childhood and Maturity in Christ
In Hebrews 5:11–14, the author of Hebrews expresses his sorrow for the believers’ lack of growth in Christian maturity and because they were being misled by false teachers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches children in the faith, mature in the faith, and the hindrance to growth. “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you…
Paul’s Prayer for Christ Formed in the Saints
In Colossians 1:3-11, the apostle Paul gives thanks for the Colossian believers and prays for them to gain spiritual wisdom, bear fruit, and live worthy lives. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches thanksgiving for gospel fruit and interceding for Christ-like growth. “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,…
1 Thessalonians: Walk with God until You Walk with God
With 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the apostle Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy are greatly encouraged by the believers at Thessalonica and encourage them to continue to walk with God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the evidence of…
Colossians: Maturity in Christ
With Colossians 1:24-29, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of Colossians, Paul urges the believers to fix their eyes on Jesus Christ, to put sin to death through the power of Christ, and to put on the compassion and righteousness of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the problem of self-made religion, Paul’s prayer…
The Christian’s Gain in Death
In Philippians 1:12–30, the apostle Paul describes his delight in serving Christ in the present and the greater joy that awaits in the future. Pastor Pooyan Mehrshahi preaches what the world fears, the Christian welcomes; what happens at death; longing for Christ; living in the light of dying well; and those left behind.
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is…
Let Love be Genuine
In Romans 12:9a, the apostle Paul prescribes a key aspect of the Christian life, genuine love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches genuine love defined, genuine love displayed, and genuine love practiced.
“Let love be genuine.”
Growing in Wisdom and Favor with God
In Romans 12:2, the apostle Paul tells us not to be conformed to the world, but to be transformed in the renewal of our minds. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the dos and don’ts of Christian life, how we can grow as Christians by following Jesus’ example, and the joy of growing in favor with God and being well-pleasing to Him.
“Do not be conformed to this world,…
Are You Stagnant in Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, the apostle Paul tells the Corinthian church they need to keep growing in the Lord rather than conforming to their culture. Pastor Bessett preaches when we have the righteousness of Christ imputed to us and have been forgiven of all our sins, we must put on the mind of Christ and practice self-denial. We must not become stagnant in our spiritual…
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