Sermons on Prayer (Page 2)
Pray without Ceasing
In 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18, God calls us to be people of prayer, people of unceasing prayer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches what it means to pray without ceasing, how to pray without ceasing, and what God promises to those who pray without ceasing.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in…
The Agonizing Love of God
On the night that Jesus was betrayed, he was agonizing alone in prayer to his Father as he faced the terrible reality of the cup he was about to drink. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Luke 22:39-46 in this communion sermon on why an angel appeared with Jesus, what was in the cup, why the Father did not remove the cup, and what is in the cup that is…
The House of Devoted and United Prayer
For our Service of Prayer for Crops and Industry, Acts 1:6-14 shows the disciples returned to Jerusalem after Jesus ascended into heaven, and they responded by praying faithfully. In these troubling times, we also turn to God as our source of help. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven links our prayers to God’s rich promises: the Church as a house of prayer, the devoted prayer…
Living a Life on Mission
Since Christians have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heaven by faith, how then shall we live on earth? Listen as guest preacher Mr. Matthew Mihelic preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on living a life on mission by persevering in prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its…
The Book of Ezekiel (17): God-Minded Living
In Ezekiel 14:1-11, the Lord God reveals to the prophet that the elders and the people of Israel who seek help from God have set up idols in their heart. Will God hear their requests for help? If we hold on to idols in our heart, will God hear our requests? Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven answers these questions by describing who double-minded people are and God’s refusal to…
The Heidelberg Catechism (10): The Triune God [Lord’s Day 8]
In 2 Cor. 13:14, we receive the blessing of the Father, Son and Spirit, three Persons, one God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains how we worship a Triune God; believing, worshipping, and communicating with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; and worshipping One God. “The grace…
Keeping the Heart
Jesus says that the pure in heart shall see God. Proverbs 4:10-27 and Matthew 26:36-41 teach the way for believers to keep their hearts. From Proverbs 4:23, Mr. Brandt Barnard explains the necessity, manner, and incentive for keeping our hearts.
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”
The Book of Ephesians (57): Persevering Prayer in the Spirit
From Ephesians 6:18-20, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that in order for believers to stand strong together in the midst of spiritual warfare, they must be in persevering spirit-filled prayer for all the saints and the proclamation of the Gospel. He explains what it means to pray in the…
Trust in the Name of the LORD Our God
In Psalm 20, we hear a strong plea to God from the people to protect their king as he goes forth in battle; in which the king gains great confidence of a sure victory in the battle! Mr. Eduardo Martorano points us to scripture reminding us to pray selflessly for our leaders as the people in Psalm 20 prayed for their king. Let us put our trust in the name of the LORD our…
O Lord, Attend to My Cry!
Psalm 17:1-15 is the prayer of David crying out to the Lord for relief. Mr. Eduardo Martorano describes David calling out to the all-knowing God, the loving God, and the satisfying God. “I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.”