Sermons on Communion
The Old has Passed Away; Behold, the New has Come!
Using 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, we ponder the theme of the old creation vs. the new creation as we prepare our hearts for the Lord’s supper. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the old has passed away; the new has come; and if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. “Therefore, if anyone is in…
The Feast of Communion with Christ
Using Leviticus 23:1-44, we consider the reasons why the New Testament calls Christian gatherings “feasts” and how this is related to the Old Testament feasts. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the seven feasts of the Old Testament, the New Testament gathering as a feast before the Lord, and the Lord’s Supper as a feast of anticipation.
“And he said to them, “This…
Proclaiming the Lord’s Death until He Comes
In 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, the apostle Paul instructs the early church to focus on the meaning of the bread and the cup as the death of Christ points to a new covenant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the meaning of the bread, the meaning of the cup, and the purpose of remembrance.
“Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat…
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…
Remember What the Lord Did for Us
In Exodus 13:1-10, Moses calls the people to remember the salvation of God in the past and to devote themselves to the Lord’s service as a response. In this communion service, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches remembering Yahweh’s strong deliverance from slavery, the unleavened bread from heaven, and remembering to carry the sign.
“And it shall be to you as a sign on…
Practical Communion with Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
In Romans 6:11–13, we learn how our understanding of the Gospel should change our day-to-day life as we prepare our hearts to commune with God through the Lord’s Supper. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God; do not let sin reign in you, but let the…
The True and Sure Salvation
When Jesus said, “This is my body and this is my blood,” what was He signifying? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 7:23-28 on the true and sure salvation through Jesus Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice on the cross that was signified in Jesus’ words.
“But [Jesus Christ] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.…
United with Jesus Christ
In the Lord’s Supper, by faith, believers can taste and see the Lord, and become progressively more united to his body. By the Holy Spirit, we are truly united to Jesus Christ by faith—as truly as the bread and wine enter into us. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from John 6:35-39 on a taste of pardon and life eternal, a taste of fellowship with Jesus…
The Agonizing Love of God
On the night that Jesus was betrayed, he was agonizing alone in prayer to his Father as he faced the terrible reality of the cup he was about to drink. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Luke 22:39-46 in this communion sermon on why an angel appeared with Jesus, what was in the cup, why the Father did not remove the cup, and what is in the cup that is…
The Surpassing Worth of Christ
In Philippians 3:1-11, the apostle Paul explains how his great credentials became loss when compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus—he gave it all up to know Christ, and the power of Christ’s resurrection to attain his own resurrection into eternal life. Giving up his own credentials, he received the glorious credentials of Jesus. Listen as Rev. Paul van…
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