Sermons from December 2020
What Happened in 2020?
Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 and 12:13-14 provides God’s perspective to explain the events of the past year. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven teaches the reality of hardship, the response to our circumstances, and the wisdom to understand the past and be ready for the future. “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of…
Christ Lives in Me
Galatians 2:15-21 shows salvation is not found in the law, but only in Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains if we have died to the Law and been crucified with Christ, then we can live by faith in the Son of God. “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
The Humble King of Glory
Luke 2:1-20 presents the humble birth of Christ revealing the divine Majesty! Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the approachable humility, the accessible majesty, and the welcoming invitation. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
The Sunrise Is Coming
In Luke 2:57-79, Zechariah prophesies his John will prepare the way for the Savior. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the heavenly light of liberation, covenant fulfillment, transformation, and salvation.
“The sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Love–The Mark of True Faith
In 1 John 5:1-4, love is emphasized as evidence of a believer’s true faith. Mr. Samuelis Lukosius describes coherent love, comprehensive love, and enabling love. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.”
The Unshakeable Kingdom (2): The Urgent Exhortation
Hebrews 3:7–4:7 and Hebrews 12:18–29 present a strong warning to stay on the path that leads to salvation. Mr. Brandt Barnard describes the voice that warns, the voice that shakes, and the kingdom that remains.
“Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and…
The One the Lord Uses
Luke 1:26-56 presents God’s choice of Mary to be the mother of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes her faith-full, magnifying, humble, God-fearing, and serving heart. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.”
The Book of Ephesians (50): Standing Firm in the Evil Day
Ephesians 6:10-20 lists weapons provided by God to protect his people from evil. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the parts and purpose of the armor, the action of putting on the armor, and the protection of wearing the armor. “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against…
The Gospel of John (78): Peter’s Christian Transformation
John 18:1-27 and Acts 5:27-42 show the change in Peter from denying Jesus three times to professing that Jesus is Lord before the authorities. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes Jesus and the two Peters; Jesus with the old Peter, but in the new Peter; Jesus’ transformation in Peter and in us.…