Sermons on Judgment

Sermons on Judgment

Zephaniah: The Day of the Lord is Near

With Zephaniah 3:9-13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Zephaniah. Zephaniah prophesied during Josiah’s reign and proclaimed the Day of the Lord when God would destroy all wickedness and restore the world in righteousness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the nearness of the destructive Day of the Lord, the restoration of righteousness,…

Habakkuk: The Questioning Prophet

With Habakkuk 3:17-19, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk calls on the Lord asking God why He did not judge Israel’s enemies. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Habakkuk’s complaint – how long; Yahweh’s answer – wait for it, it will come; and Habakkuk’s closing prayer and resolution. “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I…

Jonah: God’s Deep Compassion for the World

With Jonah 4:10-11, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Jonah’s revelation of God’s deep compassion for all the world. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God’s authority over nations, mankind’s need for repentance for sin, mankind’s hope in repentance, and God’s Lordship over all people. “Should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which…

Obadiah: Pride Comes Before the Fall

With Obadiah 1:4, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on Obadiah’s message to Edom (the offspring of Esau) whose pride had led them to abuse Israel and on the last part of the book which speaks of Israel’s future, Jesus Christ, and the church. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a tale of two brothers, pride comes before the fall, and Mount Zion shall be…

Joel: The Day of the Lord Is Coming Near

With Joel 2:30-32, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the coming Day of the Lord–a day of terrible judgment. Yet, Joel prophesies that the day of the Lord will be preceded by an outpouring of the Spirit of God (Pentecost). Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the day of Israel’s and the world’s judgment, the restoration and revival of Israel, and the…

Jeremiah: Weep Before the Lord

With Jeremiah 2:13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on Jeremiah which teaches us that repentance is more than lip service; it is a whole-hearted and heartfelt return to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the call to heartfelt repentance, the judgement of God towards the unrepentant, the broken and the unbroken covenant, and the judgment of…

2 Kings: Elijah and Elisha

With 1 Kings 19:9–18 and 2 Kings 2:9–12, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophetic voices of Elijah and Elisha. The message of the prophets is especially relevant today as we live in a time very similar to that of the books of 1–2 Kings. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the fall and exile of Israel and Judah and God’s prophets Elijah and…

God Glorified in the Condemnation of Sinners

If the sin of a sinner accentuates the righteousness of God, why then does the sinner receive the wrath of God? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers this question as he preaches from Romans 3:5–8. God is glorified by angels, by believers, by creation, and by sinners. “But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That…