Sermons from January 2020
The Book of Ephesians (28): Living a Worthy Life: Love, Patience, and Peace
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the Apostle Paul continues his description of a healthy Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven prescribes the patient love and peaceful unity that is expected of all believers.
“With patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit…
The Gospel of John (40): Open Your Eyes and See the Work of God
In John 10:30-42, Jesus patiently responds to the religious leaders who accuse him of blasphemy. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the difficult situation, the reference to Psalm 82, and the proof of Jesus’ divinity: Look at my works. “If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not…
The Book of Ephesians (27): Living a Worthy Life: Humility and Gentleness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, we learn that receiving salvation leads to the pursuit of a life worthy of our calling. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the manifold blessings of humility, the heart of humility, and the fruit of gentleness.
“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have…
The Gospel of John (39): Safely in the Hands of the Father
In John 10:22-30, Jesus makes clear who he is and his mission to bring his followers safely to eternal life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the people of the Lord, the people that never perish, and safety when in the Father’s hand.
“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish……
The Church that Christ Builds
Matthew 16:13-19 brings clarity to the identity of Christ and the formation of his church. Mr. Ben Besset explains the means Christ uses to build his church, the foundation of Christ’s church, and the opposition to Christ’s church. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God… on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Spiritual Fruitfulness in the Vine
John 15:1-8 leads believers to ask, “Am I growing spiritually, and am I bearing fruit.” Mr. Soo Bin Lee explores this rich passage: the source of fruitfulness, the means of fruitfulness (abiding and pruning), and the goal of fruitfulness. “By this, my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
In You I Do Take Refuge
Mr. Eduardo Martorano uses Psalm 7:1-17 to highlight David’s response to being slandered. We hear the prayer of those who are slandered: declaring trust in God, defining their innocence, depending on God’s righteousness; the protection of the slandered: God judges the wicked, wickedness backfires; and the praise of the slandered. “I will give to the Lord the thanks due to…
Motto Text Sermon (2020): Union with God and Each Other
In Acts 2:42-47, the early church was devoted to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents our 2020 motto text with a new beginning, a new fellowship, and a new relationship.
“And day by day, attending the temple together and…
New Year’s Day Sermon (2020): A New Year’s Resolution
Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Romans 12:1-8 to impart a New Year’s Day message. This message guides us to present our bodies as a sacrifice to God, to not be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
“Present your bodies as a living…