Kingdom of God – Seventh Reformed Church

Daniel: God’s Kingdom is Everlasting

With Daniel 4:34, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Daniel is a unique book that focusses on God’s plan with the future of the world, beginning with the Babylonian empire and concluding with God’s Kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Daniel and his friends in the Babylonian court, Daniel’s dreams and prayer, and God is in control! “At the end…

Eternal Investments: Accounting for the Kingdom

In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus emphasizes seeking the kingdom of God instead of worldly wealth. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the dishonest manager, seeking worldly treasure, and seeking the kingdom of God. “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be…

Thy Kingdom Come

In Luke 11:1–12, the Lord’s Prayer contains the petition “Thy Kingdom come.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions “What is the kingdom of God?” “Where is the kingdom of God?” and “How does the kingdom of God come?” “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.” Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 48

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 Hour of the Last and First Passover

In Luke 22:14–23, Jesus explained that this was the last Passover before the Kingdom of God arrives through a New Covenant. This Maundy Thursday we will think about these two great words “The Kingdom of God” and “The New Covenant.” Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions what is the Kingdom of God, what is the new covenant, and what do we celebrate in…

The Heidelberg Catechism (8): The Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ (8) [Lord’s Day 6]

Mark 1:9-15 reveals Jesus Christ is the good news of God, because He is the mediator that can take away our misery. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the Good News of Jesus’ acceptance by God, Jesus’ victory over sin, the…

The Gospel of John (48): The Collision of Kingdoms

John 12:9-11 dramatically illustrates the conflict between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the cause of the conflict: resurrection, the targeted people: the living, and the final victory: the King of Israel. “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless…

The Book of Ephesians (19): A New Citizenship and a New Family Name

Ephesians 2:11-22 reveals the new status of believers in the Kingdom of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains how strangers become new citizens and how aliens become household members. “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members…

The Gospel of John (23): He Went to a Different Feast

Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:8-18 to focus on the mission of Jesus and the kingdom of God. Learn about the meaning of the Feast of Booths, which feast Jesus did not attend, and which feast Jesus did attend. Jesus said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the…

Sermons on Kingdom of God