Sermons on Sacrifice
Newness of Life: A Living Sacrifice to the Glory of God
In Romans 11:36-12:1, the apostle Paul instructs the believers in Rome how to live the newness of life they have been given in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches living in response to the mercies of God, presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God, and being a holy and acceptable…
Christ Died for Weak and Sinful People
In Romans 5:6–8, Paul reveals the marvelous love of God for us when we were at our worst. Despite our weakness and sinfulness Jesus died for us, thus revealing the love of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the right time: while we were weak, while we were still sinners, God showed His love for us.
“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for…
The True and Sure Salvation
When Jesus said, “This is my body and this is my blood,” what was He signifying? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 7:23-28 on the true and sure salvation through Jesus Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice on the cross that was signified in Jesus’ words.
“But [Jesus Christ] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.…
The Heidelberg Catechism (17): The Great Investment [Lord’s Day 15]
The Lord Jesus received the wrath of God on the cross for the sins of his people in order to bless them with eternal life. On the cross, Jesus took their sins, and they received his righteousness. Jesus became poor, so that they would be made rich. Jesus was condemned and forsaken so that they may…
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…
The Righteous Sacrifice
Psalm 4:1-8 reveals David’s trust in God for salvation from sin. Mr. James Crampton describes David’s reliance on God for relief from distress, David’s counsel for the ungodly to seek the righteous sacrifice, and David’s source of joy and peace. “For by a single offering he [Christ] has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.”
The Gospel of John (46): The Unstoppable Plan of God
John 11:45-57 shows God is still in control, even as the authorities turn against Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the progression from jealousy to murder to sacrifice to eternal life. God’s plans came to pass in the times of Joseph and in the times of Jesus, “You meant evil against me,…
New Year’s Day Sermon (2020): A New Year’s Resolution
Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Romans 12:1-8 to impart a New Year’s Day message. This message guides us to present our bodies as a sacrifice to God, to not be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
“Present your bodies as a living…
The Gospel of John (33): Abraham Meets Jesus
In John 8:48-59 and Genesis 22:1-14, we discover Abraham’s opportunity to see the coming Messiah. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the time of expectation and the time of revelation and celebration experienced by Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah.
In the temple Jesus spoke of his coming, “Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was…
The Gospel of John (32): Who is Your Father?
In John 8:39-47 and Genesis 4:1-11, there is a contrast between two fathers, with only one path leading to salvation. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes two sacrifices, two responses, and two fathers. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
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