Sermons on Suffering

Sermons on Suffering

Heirs Unto Glory

In Romans 8:17, the apostle Paul is teaching the glorious privilege for Christians that the adopted children of God are heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the temporary suffering of God’s heirs, the coming glory of God’s heirs, and the eternal inheritance of God’s heirs. “And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow…

Growing through Suffering

In Romans 5:3–4, the apostle shows that believers even rejoice in the sufferings of this life. We rejoice in suffering because they make us more like Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the fruit of suffering, the fruit of endurance, and the fruit of character. “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and…

An Entrance of Magnificent Proportions

In Zechariah 9:9–17 and the following chapters, the prophet foretells Christ’s entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, along with His suffering, and His victory. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Gospel of Zechariah, the humble King, the suffering King, and the victorious King. “Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and…

Suffering Together Joyously

Christians are to suffer together joyously in the ministry of the gospel. The church in Philippi and the apostle Paul partnered together in the gospel and in suffering for the gospel. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 1:1–11 on the reason for our joy and how to deal with suffering. “It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you…

The Heidelberg Catechism (12): The Providence of Inseparable Love [Lord’s Day 10]

In Romans 8:31-39, the providence of God guarantees the accompaniment and protection of our loving Father and a sure arrival at the world of love, which is heaven itself. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the grand picture of God’s providence, the hard reality of providential suffering, the hope…

Rejoicing in Hope!

In Romans 4:13-5:11, the apostle Paul expresses the hope believers have when facing suffering. Mr. Brandt Barnard emphasizes knowing the love of God, God’s amazing grace, rejoicing in hope and suffering, and God’s love poured into our hearts. “Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to…