Sermons from October 2019
Why Do Nations Plot in Vain?
Mr. Eduardo Martorano uses Psalm 2:1-12 to bring a message of encouragement as we face troubling times. From this Psalm, we learn the scheme of the nations, the scorn of the Father, the subjugation under the Son, and the suggestion of the Spirit. “Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear… Blessed are all who take refuge…
The Gospel of John (31): The Truth That Sets Free
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:31-38 to explain how faith in Christ can set us free. This message brings into focus two kinds of slavery and the one way to freedom. Jesus said to the Jews who believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth,…
The Book of Ephesians (22): The Stewardship of God’s Grace
In Ephesians 3:1-6, we learn from the Apostle Paul the importance of using our spiritual gifts. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the purpose, requirement, and glory of grace stewardship.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
The Gospel of John (30): The Faith That Saves
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:21-30 to highlight the path to salvation in Christ Jesus. Jesus contrasted the earthly man and the heavenly man, and he spoke of the faith needed to bring sinners to salvation. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself…
The Book of Ephesians (21): The Dwelling Place of God
In Ephesians 2:11-22, we learn how believers are being joined together, growing into a holy temple in the Lord. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the solid foundation, the unified construction, and the glorious habitation.
“In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for…
The Gospel of John (29): The Light of the World
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 8:12-20 to focus on the words of Jesus, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In this message, we learn about the Light that reveals, guides, and saves. “In him was life, and the life was…
The Book of Ephesians (20): A New Family Name
Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven revisits Ephesians 2:11-22, which proclaims that believers have a new status as members of the household of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the believer’s change from being aliens to being household members in the household of God, and the duties of life for household members in the household of God.
“So then you are no…
The Gospel of John (28): The Blind Heart of External Religion
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 7:53-8:11 to highlight the dangers of judging fellow believers. This message clarifies the Pharisees’ right to speak, the Pharisees’ need to be silent, and the Pharisees’ shame to walk away. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce…