Sermons on Salvation (Page 4)
The Book of Ephesians (55): The Helmet of Salvation
In Ephesians 6:10-20 and 1 Thessalonians 5:8, the helmet of hope guards us in the midst of hardship. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes a world caught in hopelessness, the power of Divine hope, and living by hope. “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of…
The Sunrise Is Coming
In Luke 2:57-79, Zechariah prophesies his John will prepare the way for the Savior. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the heavenly light of liberation, covenant fulfillment, transformation, and salvation.
“The sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
The Day of Joy and Gladness
Psalm 118:1-29 contains the song of joy sung by the people to Jesus on the first Palm Sunday. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven declares the day of salvation, the day of shining, and the day of steadfast love. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
Lessons and Carols (2019): The Year of the Lord’s Favor
Preaching from Isaiah 61:1-7, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven highlights prophecies fulfilled by the coming of Jesus. Jesus came to bring good news, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty, to proclaim the Lord’s favor, to give garments of praise, to build up the ancient ruins, and to raise a…
The Gospel of John (35): I Was Blind, Now I See
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:8-34 to show the power of Jesus to change lives. We learn the amazement of the inquisitive neighbors, the frustration of the dead religionists, and the boldness of the man who can now see. “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”
The Lifter of My Head
Mr. Eduardo Martorano uses Psalm 3:1-8 to bring a message of comfort to all those trusting in God. In this psalm of David, we learn to describe our trouble, describe our God, and to describe our request. “Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people!”
The Gospel of John (25): True Knowledge
John 7:25-31 tells the story of the people at the temple wondering who Jesus could be. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven reveals the two signs, the explanation, and knowing the true Jesus. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of…
The Book of Ephesians (15): Created in Christ Jesus for Good Works
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven opens Ephesians 2:1-10 to remind us being saved by grace is followed by the desire and need to perform good works. Together we learn the place, meaning, and beauty of good works. Pastor Paul clarifies the relationship of good works to the three steps of salvation:…
The Book of Ephesians (14): The Greatest Display of Riches
In Ephesians 2:1-10, we learn more about the treasures received by believers due to the grace of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the great goal of God’s salvation and the foretaste of the sweetness of God’s love.
“So that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of…
The Gospel of John (18): He Walked on Water
In John 6:16-21 and John 6:39-40 we see the power of Jesus to save his disciples from the sea. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses this Scripture to explain who Jesus is, compares the disciples to Israel, and compares this miracle and to saving Israel. “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life.”