Sermons from 2020 (Page 4)
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)…
The Book of Ephesians (42): The Lovely Wife
In Ephesians 5:22-24, the Apostle Paul instructs wives and husbands to model their relationship after Christ and his church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the divine hierarchy of marriage, the meaning and purpose of submission, and growth in loveliness.
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” (Col. 3:18)
The Gospel of John (65): A Word to Stand Strong
John 15:18–16:4 reminds us again that the servant is not greater than his master. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven encourages Christians to stand strong even though the world has hated us in the past, hates us in the present, and will hate us in the future. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and…
I Love You, O LORD, My Strength
Psalm 18:1-50 expresses David’s trust in the Lord: his help, his refuge, and his salvation! Mr. Eduardo Martorano presents David’s opening praise, God’s protection and loyalty, experiencing protection, and the closing praise. “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”
The Gospel of John (64): The Friends of God
John 15:12-17 describes the amazing privilege that God chose Abraham and believers today to be his friends. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims love commanded, defined, extended, and required. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.”