Sermons on Faith
Abram Trusts God for His Possessions
In Genesis 14:1-24, we witness Abram’s rescue of Lot from enemy kings, and Abram’s encounter with the King of Salem and the King of Sodom. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches goods and kindred robbed by enemies, goods and kindred recovered by Abram, God acknowledged as possessor of all things, and God trusted as possessor of all things.
Faith Where You Least Expect It
In Luke 7:1–10, we witness the humble witness of a Roman centurion and the gracious power of Jesus to heal. Rev. Henry Admiraal preaches amazing faith, amazing humility, and amazing grace.
Abram’s Faith vs. Lot’s Sight
In Genesis 13:1-18, we witness Abram’s generosity to Lot and God’s renewal of His covenant promise. Pastor Martijn Heijboer preaches Abram returns with great riches, Lot and Abram drift apart, Abram yields to Lot, Lot takes advantage of Abram, Lot and Abram are separated, and God reaffirms Abram’s great inheritance.
Guarding Your Freedom in Christ
In Colossians 2:16–23, the apostle Paul calls believers to live in the light of Christ instead of the shadows of the past or self-made religions. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches reject the religious systems that replace Christ and refuse to return to what you died to.
Faith in God
In Hebrews 11:1-40, the preacher explains how faith has always been the identifying mark of God’s people. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the definition of faith, the examples of faith in the old covenant, and the promise of faith in the new covenant.
Philemon: Refresh My Heart in Christ
With Philemon 1:8–10, we continue our study of Bible books. In Paul’s letter to Philemon, the apostle Paul pleads for the acceptance of Philemon’s slave who had run away, revealing the power and love of Christ in action. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Philemon: the man rich in faith and love, Onesimus: from thief to saint, and the apostle Paul: pleading…
Nothing Will Be Impossible for You, If You Have Faith
In Matthew 17:1-20, Peter, James, and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus seeing the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Soon after they see the power of Jesus to heal and learn their own faith must grow. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the possibility of faith, the place of faith,…
Salvation By Faith Alone
With Romans 9:30–10:21 and Lord’s Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we focus on the gift of righteousness through the avenue of faith. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches righteousness rejected by Israel, righteousness secured by Christ, righteousness near through Christ, righteousness offered to all, righteousness received by faith, and righteousness envied by Israel.…
Unbelief Debilitates, but Faith Makes All Things Possible
In Mark 9:14–29, Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit and teaches a lesson about faith and prayer. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches debilitating faith confronted, the power of evil unveiled, desperate faith confessed, the power of evil defeated, and debilitating unbelief answered. “But if you can…
1 Corinthians: A Troubled Church in Need of Counsel
With 1 Cor 13:13, 16:13, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the first letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul responds to a range of practical and ethical questions that arose in the Corinthian church. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches responding to questions, division in the church,…