Sermons on Hope (Page 2)
Growing through Suffering
In Romans 5:3–4, the apostle shows that believers even rejoice in the sufferings of this life. We rejoice in suffering because they make us more like Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the fruit of suffering, the fruit of endurance, and the fruit of character.
“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and…
The Beatitudes (3): The Meek Truly Blessed
Being meek is not something the world values highly. However, true meekness, being humbled before God by his Spirit and finding salvation in Christ, and trusting him in all things, is blessed by God. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches from Matthew 5:5 on the blessed state of the meek, the blessed Savior of the meek, and the blessed inheritance of the meek.
“Blessed…
The Book of Ezekiel (14): The Morning Light Dawning
In Ezekiel 11:1-25, false prophets proclaimed a misleading kind of hope, but God promises true hope that cleanses the heart and heals the whole man. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the false “good” news that leads to destruction and the true good news that leads to life.
“I will give them…
The Heidelberg Catechism (12): The Providence of Inseparable Love [Lord’s Day 10]
In Romans 8:31-39, the providence of God guarantees the accompaniment and protection of our loving Father and a sure arrival at the world of love, which is heaven itself. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the grand picture of God’s providence, the hard reality of providential suffering, the hope…
The Sour Sin of Self-Pity
King Ahab’s sin of self-pity lead to great destruction. From 1 Kings 21:1-29, Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on the subtlety of self-pity, the destruction of self-pity, and the hope for overcoming self-pity.
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews…
Rejoicing in Hope!
In Romans 4:13-5:11, the apostle Paul expresses the hope believers have when facing suffering. Mr. Brandt Barnard emphasizes knowing the love of God, God’s amazing grace, rejoicing in hope and suffering, and God’s love poured into our hearts. “Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to…
Your Humble King Has Come
The prophecy in Zechariah 9: 9-13 is fulfilled by Jesus during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims, “Behold, your King has come; behold, freedom has come to you; come, return to your stronghold.” “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Behold, your king is coming to you.”
Sermons for Uncertain Times: Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
John 14:1-14 contains the gift of comfort for these uncertain times. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shares the good news from Jesus: believe in God, believe in Me; believe in the life to come; and believe in the return of Christ.
“For I am sure that neither death nor life… nor anything else in…
The Gospel of John (45): The Road to Resurrection
John 11:36-44 shows the desire of Jesus to see sinners saved and brought to eternal life. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the words of Jesus to take away the stone, to believe in the resurrection, to ask the Father of life, and to let Lazarus go. “Did I not tell you that if you believed you…
The Book of Ephesians (8): The Eyes of the Heart Opened
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 1:15-23 to provide insight: connecting the knowledge of God to responding to God. Those accepting God’s plan of salvation obtain many gifts, including many reasons for hope.
“Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the…