Sermons on Salvation

Sermons on Salvation

So Great a Salvation

In Hebrews 2:1–4, we learn the importance of the message of the Son of God: He came to declare a great salvation! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the salvation in the old covenant and the great salvation of the new covenant. “How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard,…

Salvation in No Name Other than Jesus

In Acts 4:1–22, Peter and John are arrested for teaching the people and boldly proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Having healed a crippled man, they were able to proclaim it was Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom God raised from the dead, “by him this man is standing before you well.” Rev. Daniel Schipper preaches an exclusive message, a hopeful message, and…

Strive to Enter the Narrow Door

In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus highlights the contrast between false religion and true religion. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the difficulty of entering the narrow door, the danger of self-deception, and the reward of entering the narrow door. “And someone said to him, ‘Lord, will those who are saved be few?’ And he said to them, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow door. For…

The Mystery of Israel’s Salvation

In Romans 11:25-36, the apostle Paul concludes his discussion of Israel’s salvation with the exaltation of God’s Wisdom in salvation! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Israel’s future salvation is based on God’s love for Israel’s forefathers, Israel’s future salvation is prophesied in Isaiah, and Israel’s salvation comes through the mercy shown to the Gentiles. “Oh,…

Israel’s Rejection and Salvation

In Romans 10:18-11:16, the apostle Paul explains how the Gentiles will be used to bring the Jews to salvation in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Israel’s rejection of Jesus is a judgment from God, Israel’s obedient remnant is a gracious gift from God, the salvation of the nations is to make Israel jealous, and the future return of Israel will bring riches…

Habakkuk: The Questioning Prophet

With Habakkuk 3:17-19, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk calls on the Lord asking God why He did not judge Israel’s enemies. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Habakkuk’s complaint – how long; Yahweh’s answer – wait for it, it will come; and Habakkuk’s closing prayer and resolution. “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I…

Nahum: Salvation Through Judgment

With Nahum 1:15, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Nahum. Nahum describes the downfall of Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire, but the book is primarily a message of salvation to Israel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Nahum’s revelation of God from the perspective of the Ninevites and from the perspective of the Israelites and Nahum’s…

The Responsibility of the Saints

In 1 Corinthians 6:1–8, the apostle Paul teaches the believers at Corinth how they should settle disputes. Pastor Ben Bessett answers the apostle’s questions: Do you dare go before the unjust world instead of saints to settle legal matters between Christian brothers? Do you not know your high and exalted authority? Do you choose unbelievers as judges who have no standing…