Sermons on Persecution
Hebrews: So Great Salvation
With Hebrews 2:1–4, we continue our study of Bible books. In Hebrews, the preacher proclaims warnings to Hebrew Christians as they face persecution for following Jesus Christ with the admonition to avoid returning to their old ways. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the warning passages, the earthly shadow vs. the heavenly reality, and the covenants. “How shall we…
Acts: The Expansion of the Kingdom of God on Earth
With Acts 1:1-8, we continue our survey of Bible books. The second book written by Luke describes the ascension of Christ, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the expansion of the church through persecution under the leadership of Peter and Paul. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the…
Bless Those Who Persecute You
In Romans 12:14, the apostle Paul charges believers to follow the example of Christ by blessing those who persecute or harass them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the life of grace taught, the life of grace exemplified, and the life of grace followed.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”
Christ’s Address to His Persecuted Church
Jesus commands his people to rejoice when they are persecuted. This is a shocking command! Why should his people rejoice? Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on Jesus’ comforting address to his persecuted church: Christ’s evaluation, Christ’s identification, and Christ’s exhortation.
“Blessed…
The Cataclysmic Battle of Light vs. Darkness
In Ezekiel 38-39, Ezekiel prophesies against Gog of Magog, that the Lord will vindicate his holiness before the eyes of the world as He will crush Gog and his forces. In Revelation 20, the apostle John receives the revelation from the risen Lord Jesus that in the latter days a battle will be waged between the world and God’s people, but that God will rise up and bring a…
The Book of Ezekiel (29): The Temporary Persecution
In Ezekiel 25:1-17, the prophet declares God’s judgments on the nations for the afflictions they brought upon His nation Israel. Similarly, God will repay those who persecute his bride, the church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on God’s jealousy on behalf of his people, setting…
The Gospel of John (65): A Word to Stand Strong
John 15:18–16:4 reminds us again that the servant is not greater than his master. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven encourages Christians to stand strong even though the world has hated us in the past, hates us in the present, and will hate us in the future. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and…