Sermons on Life
The Fleshly Mind and the Spiritual Mind
In Romans 8:5-8, the Apostle Paul compares the fleshly mind with the spiritual mind. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that the fleshly mind thinks of fleshly things, is spiritually dead, and is hostile to God; but the spiritual mind thinks of spiritual things, is filled with life and peace, and is at peace with God. “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to…
Does Paul Teach That All Men Will Be Saved?
In Romans 5:18-19, the apostle Paul writes that Christ’s work on the cross leads to justification and life for “all men.” Does the apostle teach that all men will be justified? Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the question “Who will be justified and receive life?“
“Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to…
Living Water of Life
In Ezekiel 47:1–12, the prophet Ezekiel sees a river flowing from the Holy Temple that gives life. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from this text on the River of God’s delight, the superabundant life in God, the life-giving Water of God, and life in the presence of God.
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If…
Two Invitations, One Decision
In the Book of Proverbs, two women are contrasted: Lady Wisdom, and Dame Folly. In chapter 9, both have prepared their banquets and invite you to dine. Which will you choose? Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches from Proverbs 9 on Lady Wisdom’s banquet, Dame Folly’s banquet, and the fear of the Lord.
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge…
The Call Unto Life
The voice of the Son of God brings life and judgment. The dead who hear his voice come to life. And those who die rejecting his voice perish in their sins. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches from John 5:25 on the voice of the Son of God: an awakening call, a quickening call, a final call.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead…
The Resurrection Unto Life
Jesus Christ is the believer’s life. Because Christ rose from the grave on Easter morning, true believers receive incredible blessing. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus who was raised for our justification, Jesus who was raised for our sanctification, and Jesus who was raised for our glorification.
“For if, because of one man’s trespass, death…
The Book of Ezekiel (22): The Meaning of True Repentance
In Ezekiel 18:21-32, God makes the grand statement: “all souls are mine” and calls sinners to true repentance. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims two kinds of people before God, the false repentance that leads to death, the true repentance that leads to life, and the passionate cry of God’s…
Living a Life on Mission
Since Christians have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heaven by faith, how then shall we live on earth? Listen as guest preacher Mr. Matthew Mihelic preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on living a life on mission by persevering in prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its…
The Heidelberg Catechism (1): God, our Only Comfort in Life and in Death [Lord’s Day 1]
Matthew 10:26-33 describes the believer’s comfort as a child of God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents a new vision on life: a completely new belonging, a completely new status, and a completely new life. “Are not two…
The Gospel of John (81): Four Kinds of New Birth
Using John 1:9-13 and Romans 2:28-29, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes being born of blood, born of the will of the flesh, born of the will of man, and born of God.
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of…