Sermons on Kingdom
The Kingdom of Israel Restored
In Ezekiel 37, the valley of dead dry bones reflects Israel’s spiritual death. But the Spirit of God brings them to life—uniting them and bringing them to the Shepherd King. Many years later, the disciples asked Jesus if the prophecy would now be fulfilled, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the…
The Promise of a New Kingdom
Isaiah 9:1–7 promises a new kind of kingdom, the kingdom for which Jesus came to earth. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the purpose of Jesus coming, the dawn of the new kingdom, the expansion of the kingdom, and the full arrival of the kingdom.
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to…
The Unshakeable Kingdom (2): The Urgent Exhortation
Hebrews 3:7–4:7 and Hebrews 12:18–29 present a strong warning to stay on the path that leads to salvation. Mr. Brandt Barnard describes the voice that warns, the voice that shakes, and the kingdom that remains.
“Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and…
The Unshakeable Kingdom (1): The Surpassing Glory
Hebrews 12:18-29 presents a picture of the glorious spiritual reality that belongs to God’s children. Brandt Barnard describes the foundation of the city whose designer and builder is God: its past awesome earthly glory, the present surpassing spiritual glory, and the believer’s participation in…
The Book of Ephesians (30): Christ, the Maker of Giftedness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, Jesus quotes Psalm 68 to make clear the basis of spiritual gifts received by every believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes a gift for each one, gifts received or given, and gifted by Christ’s design.
“When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave…
First-Century Lessons for the Twenty-First Century Church (3): Jesus on the Kingdom
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Acts 1:6-8 in the sermon “Jesus on the Kingdom” in the series “First-Century Lessons for the Twenty-First Century Church”.
“So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them, ‘It is…