Sermons on Glory

Sermons on Glory

The Glory of Christ in the World to Come

In Hebrews 2:5-9, the preacher clarifies the world to come through the lens of Psalm 8. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Father’s promise in Psalm 8, what we see in this world, and what we will see in the world to come. “What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him? You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you…

God’s Purpose for Everything

In Romans 8:26–34, we learn the purpose of all things is the exaltation of Christ, and thus everything in our lives work together to make us Christlike. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the Spirit’s intercession, all things working for our good, our conformity to Christ, Christ exalted among us, our predestination to glory, all things received in Christ, and Christ’s…

Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles

In Romans 15:8-13, the apostle Paul teaches God saved the Jews to reveal His truthfulness, while He saved the Gentiles to reveal His mercy. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Jews, the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Gentiles, and the Jews and Gentiles have one hope. “May the God of hope fill you with all…

The Birth of the Son of God (Luke)

In Luke 1:26-2:32, the gospel of Luke introduces us to both Jesus’ glory and His humility. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Son of the Most High; the Savior of the humble ones; the Savior, Messiah, and Lord from David’s city; and the Savior for Gentiles and Israel. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

Jesus Prays for His People

In John 17:20–26, we have part three of a three-part series on the High Priestly prayer with Jesus the Good Shepherd teaching His disciples how to pray.  Mr. Paul Tamras preaches Christ praying for His people to have the unity He shares with His Father (in truth and in glory), Christ desiring His believers to be where He is, and Christ revealing knowledge of His Father to…

Being Balanced in the Present

In Philippians 3:12-20, the apostle Paul describes how future citizens of heaven should live in the present and also be focused on the future kingdom of Heaven as our goal and motivation for it all. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches correctly handling the past, correctly handling the present, and correctly focused on the future. “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind…

Jesus Prays for Himself

In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son’s glorifying work, the Son’s gift of eternal life, and the Son’s accomplished task. “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all…

The Life of Faith: The Hope of Glory

In Romans 5:2 and in 1 Corinthians 15:12–49, the apostle describes the hope for glory, which refers to the glory that believers will receive at the return of Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a picture of the seed and the grain, a picture of the earthly bodies and the heavenly bodies, and a picture of the earthly Adam and the heavenly Adam. “Through him we…