Sermons on Grace (Page 3)
God’s Grace Over Scarlet Sin
In Isaiah 1:1-20, God commands His people to turn from their sin and return to Him. From this text, Mr. Ben Bessett proclaims that God is the God who speaks to sinful man, judges them, and saves them from their sin. God reasons with His people: “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they…
The Gospel of John (83): The Power of Grace
John 1:16-17 and Romans 8:1-4 explain that Moses taught us how to live, but Jesus gives the ability and power to live. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven contrasts all world religions versus Jesus, in the light of the law, the power of grace, and the fullness of Jesus. “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
The Gospel of John (82): Face to Face with God
In John 1:14 and Exodus 33-34, both John and Moses met the God of love and faithfulness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents the Old Testament Temple, the New Testament Temple, and meeting the Living God.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of…
The Book of Ephesians (32): The Interdependent Body of Christ
Ephesians 4:1-16 answers the question, “Which is more important: love or truth?” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the family of believers: dependent on one another, responsible for one another, and growing up to love one another.
“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way…
The Book of Ephesians (22): The Stewardship of God’s Grace
In Ephesians 3:1-6, we learn from the Apostle Paul the importance of using our spiritual gifts. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the purpose, requirement, and glory of grace stewardship.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
The Book of Ephesians (14): The Greatest Display of Riches
In Ephesians 2:1-10, we learn more about the treasures received by believers due to the grace of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the great goal of God’s salvation and the foretaste of the sweetness of God’s love.
“So that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of…
God: The Sovereign Refuge for Sinners
Mr. Benjamin Campbell opens Psalm 90:1-17 to reveal a comforting message from Moses. The message that we are sinners and that our years are brief, is overwhelmed by the grace of our eternal God. He has chosen to dwell with his followers and to provide his refuge for us. “In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”
The Book of Ephesians (12): Mercy, Love, and Grace Penetrated the Darkness
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven displays the perfection of the gospel message as revealed in Ephesians 2:1-10. We can receive the wonderful gifts freely offered by God: warm-hearted mercy, personal love, and saving grace!
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved…
My Grace is Sufficient
In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, we read the remarkable message God gave to Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Dr. Gerald Bilkes explains these sweet, powerful, and God-glorifying words. We may share Paul’s response, “For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For…
The Book of Ephesians (4): Blessed Be God for His Glorious Grace
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Ephesians 1:3-14 to highlight another spiritual blessing: God’s glorious grace. God’s glory and grace are displayed in the lives of Moses, Job, Isaiah, and Elijah. Learn how God’s grace overshadows our past, present, and future.
“The God of all grace, who has…