Sermons on Faith
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,…
Romans: The Gospel is the Power of God unto Salvation
With Romans 1:16-17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Romans contains the most systematic display of the gospel and its benefits to the believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wrath of God is revealed, the path to righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, counter…
The Terrifying Statue of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
In Daniel 2:1-49, Nebuchadnezzar is ready to kill his wisemen if they don’t tell him the dream and its interpretation. Daniel responds in faith, trusting that God will reveal to him the dream and its interpretation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the dream and its purpose, the interpretation…
The Crucified and Living “I”
In Galatians 2:11-3:14, the apostle Paul describes the incredible change experienced by believers when they are united with Christ. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches “I” crucified and “I” alive.
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and…
The Work Brought to Completion on the Day of Christ
In Philippians 1:1-11, the apostle Paul expresses his confidence in the continued growth of the believers in Philippi based on the believers’ expression of faith. Using our new motto text in verse six, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the beginning of the good work seen in believers, the…
Lessons of the Olive Tree
In Romans 11:16-24, the apostle Paul continues the theme of salvation for the Gentiles and the restoration of the Jews, and he applies this truth to the church. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Who or What is the olive tree? How are the branches broken off and how are they grafted in? and the necessity of a humble and steadfast faith!
“And even they, if they do…