Sermons from June 2020
Prepared for the Battle
Genesis 3:1-7 explains the origin of sin and the tactics of our enemy Satan. Mr. Brandt Barnard describes knowing our enemy and knowing ourselves, sin sown, sin grown, and sin known. The only solution to sin is found in Christ: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
A Call to Reinvest
Isaiah 55:1-7 presents the offer of salvation, explaining what we must do to gain the priceless reward. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the way: come, buy, and eat; incline your ear; seek the Lord and call upon Him; for God speaks no empty words.
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; …for he will abundantly pardon.”
God and the Fool
In Psalm 14:1-7, the psalmist David displays the foolishness of people who reject God. Mr. Eduardo Martorano highlights the fool who resists God, the fool who resists God’s people, and the way God resists the fool. “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.”
The Gospel of John (57): The Road to the Father’s House
John 14:1-14 prescribes the path to a glorious future with God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus’ answer to the question of direction; the threefold response: I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; and knowing the Father.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also…
The Book of Ephesians (37): Guided by the Spirit
Ephesians 4:17-32 emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit to enable the believer to live in fellowship with Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains grieving or pleasing the Holy Spirit, putting away passions of the flesh, and putting on the way of the Spirit.
“Be kind to one another,…
The Gospel of John (56): The Forgiving Love of Christ
John 13:31-38 disproves a common misunderstanding of God’s love. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven emphasizes the comforting love of Christ, the guiding love of Christ, and the forgiving love of Christ.
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the…
The Book of Ephesians (36): Generosity in Giving and Grace
Ephesians 4:17-32 presents an economy based on working in God’s kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the economy of God’s kingdom and following Christ in our labor, our giving, and spreading grace.
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you…
The Gospel of John (55): A Fellowship of Glory
In John 13:27-35, the scene changes from darkness to light as the glory of Jesus is revealed. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the night changing to light and the glory of Christ’s heart, new commandment, and purpose.
“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.”