Sermons on Love

Sermons on Love

Following Jesus’ Example

In John 13:1-17, we witness our Lord’s wonderful display of love and humility as Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus asks if the disciples understand what he has done, Jesus commands His disciples to do likewise, and Jesus promises a blessing for those who obey. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour…

Sanctified Lips

The apostle Paul describes the sanctified lips of those who have been made new (in the heart) by Jesus Christ, demonstrating the love of Christ in both their words and their actions. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the heart filled with love, the lips filled with blessing, and the church filled with joy. “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have…

The True Bond of Brotherly Love

The apostle Paul longed to go to Rome to mutually encourage the brothers and sisters by faith. The Christian church today is also a family of faith. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:8–12 on the family of faith: rejoicing in, praying for, and building up each other’s faith. “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift…

God’s Covenantal Love for His People

In 2 Samuel 9:1–13, King David showed loving-kindness and mercy to crippled Mephibosheth of the house of Saul because of his covenant with Saul’s son Jonathan. This pictures God’s covenantal love for spiritual Mephibosheths in Christ. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on the King’s calling, declaration, and faithfulness. “You prepare a table before me in the…

What True Love Looks Like

In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches the great commandment showing how we are to live our lives. Mr. Ben Bessett emphasizes how God shows love, how we re-define love, and how we are commanded to love. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You…

The Secrets to a Thankful Life

Colossians 3:12-17 shows us the secrets of a thankful life, which centers on a heart ruled by Christ’s love and peace and is empowered through the word of Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the foundation, maintenance, and growth of a thankful heart. “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God…

The Greatest Display of Love

Isaiah 53:1-12 displays the character of God in the gift of love on the cross. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the heart of God and answers these questions: Who is this Man? What is His sacrifice? Why did He do it? “Surely, he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our…