Sermons on Gospel
The First Gospel
In Genesis 3:1-24, the first gospel message is revealed—the Redeemer is promised in answer to Adam’s and Eve’s fall in the Garden of Eden. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches innocence lost, redemption promised, facing the consequences, and paradise lost. “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and…
Galatians: Fulfill the Law of Christ
With Galatians 2:1-21, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul responds to a common distortion of the gospel—needing the outward ceremonies of the Mosaic law to please God. In response, Paul explains that Christians are to live in the guidance of the Holy Spirit instead. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the gospel…
Glory be to God / Soli Deo Gloria
In Romans 16:24–27, the apostle closes with a doxology which reveals that God’s power has come to us through the Gospel, the preaching of Christ, and the revelation of the mystery that was hidden in the pages of the Old Testament. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches glory be to God for the Gospel, for the preaching of Christ, and for the revelation of the mystery.…
Watch out for False Teachers
In Romans 16:17-23, the apostle warns against false teachers who cause divisions and who cause obstacles. Rather, he encourages the church to stay steadfast in the faith delivered to them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the marks of false teachers: causing division, contradicting the Scriptural doctrines, and serving their own appetites.
“Watch out for those who…
For the Sake of the Unreached
In Romans 15: 18-21, the apostle Paul describes his burning passion to reach the unreached. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches having the spread of the gospel as your ambition, having the unreached as your focus, and having the lost as your heartfelt prayer target.
“For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the…
The Gospel of God
In Mark 1:1–15, Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the gospel message that the kingdom of God is at hand. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the initiation of the gospel of God, the indicative (truth) of the gospel of God, and the imperative of the gospel of God.
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
The Free Offer of the Gospel
All people are dead in their sins, unless they accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior from their sins. Listen as Israel Quaresma preaches from Isaiah 55:1–2 on the universal gospel, the gracious gospel, and the satisfying gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk…
Gabriel’s Amazing News
The angel Gabriel announced to Mary Messiah will be born from her. In his announcement, Gabriel identifies Jesus by three names: Jesus, Son of the Most High, and the Holy Son of God. In this Christmas service, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Luke 1:26–38 about the names central to the good news of the Gospel!
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and…
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Paul was not ashamed to preach the gospel, the glorious message that reveals the righteousness of God to a people who are in desperate need of it. The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:13–17 on the revelation of God’s righteousness, unashamed confidence in the power of the gospel,…
Set Apart for the Gospel of God
The apostle Paul was a man set apart for the gospel—the gospel that leads to an obedience that comes through faith in Jesus, the son of David, and the Son of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:1–5, which reveals who Jesus is, our responsibility to believe and obey him, and the grand purpose of the gospel.
“For I delivered to you as of first…