Sermons on Deliverance
The Three Laws in the Life of a Believer
In Romans 7:21-25, the Apostle Paul explains that the believer struggles with competing laws in his/her life, but the solution is found in Christ Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of the flesh, the law of God, and the law of the renewed mind.
“Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!”
Victory in His Death
In Judges 16, Samson is brought low due to his own wickedness. However, the Lord renewed his strength so Samson could bring down the temple of the false god of the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the downfall of Samson, his deep repentance, and his strength renewed to bring destruction to the Philistines and deliverance to the Israelites.
“Then Samson called to…
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…
Oppressing the Oppressors
In Judges 15, God uses Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the revenge of God’s deliverer, the deliverer betrayed, and the deliverer’s own deliverance.
“The Philistines came shouting to meet him. Then the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that has caught fire, and his bonds…
Yahweh’s Deliverance: The Birth of a Savior
In Judges 13, we witness the Lord raising up a champion to deliver His people in their fight with the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the grace of Yahweh, the manner of Yahweh’s deliverance, the result of Yahweh’s visitation, and the revelation of Yahweh’s character.
“For behold, you…
Jehoshaphat’s Prayer
In 2 Chronicles 20:1–30, the Israelites turn to the Lord for delivery from a mighty enemy, and the Lord answers their cry for help. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the plea for help, God’s response, and God’s deliverance.
“You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.”
The Book of Jonah (2): From Despair to Deliverance
Jonah 1:17–2:10 emphasizes Jonah’s journey from despair to deliverance. Mr. Ben Bessett explains how a hopeless situation can lead us to God and His power to save, along with the connection between Old Testament Jonah and the New Testament Christ.
When my life was fainting away, I remembered the…
The Heidelberg Catechism (2): The Road to Salvation [Lord’s Day 1]
Acts 16:25-34 shows the only one way to heaven is by meeting God in Jesus Christ through conviction, faith and thankfulness. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven highlights milestones along the way: conviction of sin, faith in our deliverance, and thankfulness to God. “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And…
O Lord, Attend to My Cry!
Psalm 17:1-15 is the prayer of David crying out to the Lord for relief. Mr. Eduardo Martorano describes David calling out to the all-knowing God, the loving God, and the satisfying God. “I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.”
How Long, O Lord?
Psalm 13:1-6 contains the lament of David asking the Lord for deliverance. Mr. Eduardo Martorano describes David’s cry of despair, his call of deliverance, and his chant of delight. “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.”