Sermons on Life (Page 2)
The Gospel of John (57): The Road to the Father’s House
John 14:1-14 prescribes the path to a glorious future with God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus’ answer to the question of direction; the threefold response: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; and knowing the Father.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also…
The Book of Ephesians (33): The Life Without God
Ephesians 4:17-24 paints a grim picture of life without God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven defines a mind without God, a heart without God, and a life without God.
“For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
The Day of Joy and Gladness
Psalm 118:1-29 contains the song of joy sung by the people to Jesus on the first Palm Sunday. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven declares the day of salvation, the day of shining, and the day of steadfast love. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
The Gospel of John (44): The Savior Deeply Moved
The story of Lazarus in John 11:28-37 focuses on death and its consequences. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the contemplative Mary, the response to death, Jesus deeply moved, and the key verse “Jesus wept.” John explains, “When Jesus saw her weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and…
The Gospel of John (43): The Resurrection and the Life
In John 11:17-28, Jesus connects the present life to the eternal realities to come. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes practical Martha, the practical response to death, the spiritual answer to death, and the eternal consequences over death. “Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he…
The Gospel of John (41): Come Out and Live
In John 11:1-44, the apostle John continues his focus on the new life available in Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the purpose, power, and hope on display in the resurrection of Lazarus. “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”
The Gospel of John (30): The Faith That Saves
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:21-30 to highlight the path to salvation in Christ Jesus. Jesus contrasted the earthly man and the heavenly man, and he spoke of the faith needed to bring sinners to salvation. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself…
The Gospel of John (29): The Light of the World
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:12-20 to focus on the words of Jesus, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In this message, we learn about the Light that reveals, guides, and saves. “In him was life, and the life was…
The Gospel of John (20): Words That are Spirit and Life
In this communion message from John 6:51-66, we learn that some followers turned away from Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains why: the flesh is no help at all, being born of the Spirit means everything, and the words of Jesus bring life. “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no…
Healing by Long Distance
For this Sanctity of Life Sunday, Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel focuses on the Lord and Giver of Life as he preaches from John 4:43-54 on one of Jesus’ miracles. In this miracle recorded in the Gospel of John, Jesus responds to a father’s love for his sick child and the father’s faith, by healing the child remotely.
“The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is…