Sermons on Trust
Requesting a King
In 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Israel requests a king to be like their neighbors, but they were really rejecting God as their king. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches a good reason to request a king, the real reason to request a king, and a gracious purpose in granting a king. “Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall…
Jesus, Lord of the Exodus
In Exodus 13:17–22, the Lord demonstrates His love for Israel by leading them out of Egypt and away from dangerous lands to a place where His mighty power will be on full display. Mr. Isaac Bronkema preaches the Angel of the Lord, Israel at the sea, and Israel at the mountain. “And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and…
Nehemiah: Rebuilding the City of David
With Nehemiah 4:15-20, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Nehemiah follows the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Nehemiah and the third wave of exiles that join him were faced with constant opposition, but they overcame their challenges by the hand of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches doing what God has put in your heart, praying and working,…
Ezra: The Rebuilding of the Temple
With Ezra 7:10, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Ezra describes the Israelites’ second wave of return from exile, in which Ezra is tasked by God to rebuild the temple. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the sovereignty of God, the importance of the temple, the need for trust in God, the importance of the law, and the need for purity and…
Daniel: God’s Kingdom is Everlasting
With Daniel 4:34, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Daniel is a unique book that focusses on God’s plan with the future of the world, beginning with the Babylonian empire and concluding with God’s Kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Daniel and his friends in the Babylonian court, Daniel’s dreams and prayer, and God is in control!
“At the end…
A Resolution of Confidence
In Hebrews 10:19-25, we find our confidence to enter the holy places washed by the blood of Christ and ready to live lives of thankfulness. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the basis of our confidence and the practice of our confidence.
“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for…
Trusting God’s Sovereignty and Walking in Humility
In James 1:9–12, we learn how to humbly rely on the Lord’s sovereign providence and provision in all circumstances and how to work not for riches that fade but for eternal riches! Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches humiliation and prideful exultation, prideful exaltation and humiliation, temporal riches or…
Being Provoked for God
In 1 Samuel 17:1-58, we read the story of David and Goliath and the remarkable way the Lord uses young David to defend His honor. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches defending God’s honor today, defending the faith in a lost world, and the gospel message.
“This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand… that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel… For the battle…
God is Our Refuge and Strength
In Psalm 46:1-11, the psalmist teaches us how to deal with suffering and reminds us to trust in God in every circumstance. Pastor Tiago Baía preaches we should see God’s help in the present (vs. 1-3), in the past (vs. 4-7), and in the future (vs. 8-11), and we can always rest in the love of Christ! “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I…
Drawing Confidence from Our Father’s Deliverance
In Psalm 22:4–5, the people of Israel trusted God, and He delivered them from their plight. Dr. Mark Kelderman preaches our father’s desperate circumstances, the God in whom they put their trust, and the assurance of our confidence today. “In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered…