Sermons on Peace
The Life of Faith: Peace with God
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims the good news that we can escape the wrath of God and instead have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the peaceful conscience, intimacy with God, access to God, life in the new heavens and the new earth, and eternal life.
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we…
Life’s True Meaning and Purpose
In Philippians 1:21–30, the apostle Paul presents an example of living faithfully for Christ and the wonderful reward that awaits believers. Mr. Ben Bessett teaches that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings meaning and purpose to the life and death of the believer. Christians have a life of peace and hope because we can serve the Lord here and now, and in the life to come…
Blessed Peacemakers
The world seeks for peace in all the wrong places. True peace comes only from God alone through faith in the gospel. And peacemaking, reconciling sinners to God and sinners to sinners through the gospel, is a bloody task—it may even cost your life, as it cost the Son of God, Jesus Christ, his life to reconcile sinners to God. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches from…
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 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…
Weaning Our Inner Chaos
Psalm 131:1-3 describes the blessed peace and quiet that believers enjoy in Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett draws our attention to the chaos that can occur within our hearts, and then explains how believers may have stability within their hearts and enjoy peace within their hearts through Christ.
“O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore.”
The Gospel of John (91): The Peace that Follows the Resurrection
The message of the post-resurrected Jesus is the message of peace with God, a peace first given to the disciples as ambassadors which they then carried into the world. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 20:19-23 to describe the Prince of Peace, the Ambassadors of Peace, and the World’s…
The Book of Ephesians (58): The Greatest Riches on Earth
Ephesians 6:21-24 reveals that the greatest riches on earth are those which God bestows on us directly. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on three of these gifts: the gift of peace, the gift of love, and the gift of grace. “Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and…
The Book of Ephesians (53): The Sure Footing of the Gospel
In Philippians 4:4-7 and Ephesians 6:10-20, the Gospel of Peace brings the assurance to stand steadfast in the evil day. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes our war in a slippery world, the peaceful stability in God, and putting on and keeping on Gospel peace. “And the peace of God, which…
The Gospel of John (62): War, Peace, and Victory
John 14:18-31 clarifies the war between the forces of good and evil. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the “victory” of darkness over Jesus, the promise of peace in the midst of war, and the victory of Jesus and the church over darkness. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the…
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