Sermons on Patience
James: Wisdom from Above
With James 1:17–18, we continue our study of Bible books. The book of James is sometimes called “The Proverbs of the New Testament” because it is filled with practical reminders for the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom of hearing, doing, believing, and working; the wisdom of controlling words and desires; and the wisdom of…
Living in Hope, Patience, and Prayer
In Romans 12:12, the apostle Paul explains that Christian hope brings us joy, patience helps us get through tribulation, and prayer helps us through the difficult days of the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches rejoice in hope (as Jesus did), be patient in tribulation (as Jesus did), and be constant in prayer (as Jesus did).
“Rejoice in hope, be patient…
Mr. External Religion (Part 2)
Romans 2:3–5 explains that God’s kindness is meant to lead the self-righteous to repentance. But if the self-righteous presume upon God’s kindness, they store up God’s wrath against them for their unrepentance. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the presumption, the reality, and the result.
“But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up…
The Book of Ezekiel (15): Open Your Eyes to the Patience of God
In Ezekiel 12:1-28 and Matthew 24:36-51, God’s patient delay in judgment is taken advantage of by the wicked; yet God’s righteous judgment is not delayed and will come swiftly and finally. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims to the world, to the church, and to brothers and sisters, “Open your eyes…
God’s Loving Call in the Midst of Consequential Pain
Hosea 2:4-23 reveals that God uses pain and hardship in the life of sinners to call them out from the world and into His home. Rev. Paul Van Engelenhoven emphasizes God’s kindness in patience; experiencing hedges, thorns, and walls; stepping into wilderness; and restored by God.
“And I will…
The Book of Ephesians (28): Living a Worthy Life: Love, Patience, and Peace
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the Apostle Paul continues his description of a healthy Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven prescribes the patient love and peaceful unity that is expected of all believers.
“With patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit…