Sermons on Kingdom of God
Anxiety for Christ and His Kingdom
In Matthew 6:25–34, as part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches we should be concerned about pleasing God by seeking His kingdom, rather than worrying about our daily needs. This is primarily a heart issue that can only be resolved by coming to Christ. Pastor Israel Quaresma preaches the diagnosis of anxiety and the remedy for anxiety.
“But seek first the kingdom…
The Battles of Empires and Israel
In Daniel 8:1-27, God foretells the dark days that the nation of Israel would face, along with the futures of several empires: the Medes and Persians, the Greeks, and the Seleucids. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the prophetic vision of the ram and the goat, the history of Greece and Alexander the Great, and the coming persecution of Israel.
“And I, Daniel, was…
The Son of Man, the Saints, and the Everlasting Kingdom
In Daniel 7:1-28, God begins to reveal the future to Daniel in two visionary dreams and their interpretations. We can see connections to the New Testament with themes such as “the kingdom of God” and the “saints” of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the judgment of the world, the dawning…
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…
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