Sermons from September 2020
The Book of Ephesians (44): The Profound Mystery of Marriage
Ephesians 5:22-33 explains that marriage is an earthly picture of the heavenly relationship of Christ and his church. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the tender call, love, and care of Christ, and the delightful submission of the church. “This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it…
The Gospel of John (69): Take Heart My Friends
In John 16:25-33, Jesus encourages his disciples to trust in him when troubles come because he has won the victory. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the battle without Jesus, the battle of Jesus, and the battle with Jesus. “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome…
Trust in the Name of the LORD Our God
In Psalm 20, we hear a strong plea to God from the people to protect their king as he goes forth in battle; in which the king gains great confidence of a sure victory in the battle! Mr. Eduardo Martorano points us to scripture reminding us to pray selflessly for our leaders as the people in Psalm 20 prayed for their king. Let us put our trust in the name of the LORD our…
The Gospel of John (68): Living By Joy
In John 16:16-24, Jesus makes a connection between sorrow and joy. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the picture of joy, the everlasting joy of His presence, and the fullness of joy in answered prayer. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.”
The Book of Ephesians (43): The Loving Husband
In Ephesians 5:25–32, the apostle Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. From this text, listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches to husbands on how genuine strength is expressed, namely, in love that is sacrificial, sanctifying,…
The Gospel of John (67): Taught in the Secret Council of God
In John 16:12–15, Jesus teaches his disciples that the Spirit would reveal to them the glory that was to come. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the delay of Jesus’ teaching, the essence of the Holy Spirit’s teaching, and the goal of the Holy Spirit’s teaching. “But we impart a secret and hidden…
The Final Judgment
Matthew 25:31–46. Has your life been built upon the solid rock of Jesus Christ or upon the sinking sand? Examine yourself today for the King is returning and will declare to his bride (those saved by the blood of Jesus Christ) to come and inherit the kingdom prepared for them for eternity; and, the King will declare to the lost (those who rejected Jesus Christ) an…
The Gospel of John (66): The Promise of Gospel Truth
In John 16:5–11, Jesus highlights the work of the Holy Spirit to provide fruit for gospel preaching. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the message of the gospel and conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgement, along with the promise of entrance into God’s Kingdom. “When he (the Holy Spirit)…