Sermons on Faithful

Sermons on Faithful

2 Thessalonians: The Man of Lawlessness

With 2 Thessalonians 3:13, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of 2 Thessalonians, Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy encourage the believers at Thessalonica not to be discouraged in their persecution but rather to be faithful as the return of Christ is coming closer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches be strengthened and encouraged amid persecution, be…

The Submission of God’s Servant

In Isaiah 50:4–9, the faithful servant who endures persecution knows God will redeem him and bring him justice. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the wisdom, the obedience, the humiliation, the determination, and the justification of the servant. “But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall…

1 Chronicles: Reflecting upon the Past

With 1 Chronicles, we continue our survey of Bible books. 1 and 2 Chronicles were written after the return from exile in Babylon and give a summary of the whole Old Testament. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches understanding the hopeful message, ten chapters of names, what happened to Bathsheba, the Lord or Satan against Israel, and the peaceful end of David. “Oh…

The Fiery Furnace of Unholiness

In Daniel 3:1-30, the friends of Daniel refuse to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s statue and are thrown into the fiery furnace. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the refusal to worship the world’s images, the willingness to suffer for holiness, and the nearness of Christ to those who walk in holiness. “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his…

Temptation: Reality and Hope

In 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, the apostle Paul guides the believer to successfully resist the temptation to sin. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches no temptation is unique and what you face has been faced by most people, God is sovereign over your level of being tempted, God will eventually bring your trial to an end, so be faithful. “God is faithful, and he will not let you be…

Psalms: Book 3

With Psalm 89:46-52, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Three of the Psalms contains Psalms 73-89, focused primarily on the time after David and the fall of the kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the plea to restore Israel, Israel rebelled and has fallen, but Yahweh will be merciful in the end! “Lord, where is your steadfast…

Sacred Motherhood

This Mother’s Day message is from Psalm 113:1-9, titled “Who Is Like the Lord Our God?” Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel explains both the literal meaning of the Psalm in the gift of children and the symbolic meaning of the Psalm in the restoration of Israel. “Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!”