Sermons from 2020 (Page 5)
The Book of Ephesians (41): A Call to Wisdom
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides a reason to walk carefully, making the best use of our time. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the walk of a fool, the walk of the wise, and fuel for wisdom: worship, thankfulness, and submission.
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.”
The Gospel of John (63): The True Vine
John 15:1–11 describes the two types of branches and the fruit that results from those who are in Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the audience, the message, and the application of this metaphor. “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
The Book of Ephesians (40): The Children of Light
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides the cure for the sickness of a world without light. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the power of spiritual darkness, the transforming power of light, the being of light, and the call to shine.
“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.…
The Gospel of John (62): War, Peace, and Victory
John 14:18-31 clarifies the war between the forces of good and evil. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the “victory” of darkness over Jesus, the promise of peace in the midst of war, and the victory of Jesus and the church over darkness. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the…
Our Sufficiency Is of God
In 2 Corinthians 3:1-6; 4:5-11, the apostle Paul deflects praise away from himself to give all glory to God. Dr. Gerald Bilkes reminds us to look to the Lord with expectation, to look at what really matters, to look away from man, and to look upward to the Lord. “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.”
Rejoicing in Hope!
In Romans 4:13-5:11, the apostle Paul expresses the hope believers have when facing suffering. Mr. Brandt Barnard emphasizes knowing the love of God, God’s amazing grace, rejoicing in hope and suffering, and God’s love poured into our hearts. “Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to…
O Lord, Attend to My Cry!
Psalm 17:1-15 is the prayer of David crying out to the Lord for relief. Mr. Eduardo Martorano describes David calling out to the all-knowing God, the loving God, and the satisfying God. “I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.”
The Gospel of John (61): A Life of Truth and Peace
John 14:25-27 describes Jesus giving his last words to his disciples to prepare them for his death. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven shares the gift of truth, the gift of remembrance, and the message of hope, joy, and love available to believers today. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father…
The Book of Ephesians (39): Keeping Clean the House of God
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides guidelines for the believer’s Christian walk. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes empty words in the early church, the judgment of God’s Word, the shame of the world and of the church, and the talk of the world and of the church.
“Look carefully then how you walk……
The Gospel of John (60): The Presence of God
John 14:15-31 shows God’s love for his people and his desire for fellowship with his children.
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven highlights God’s closeness in Eden, in the tabernacle, in the temple, in the hearts of believers, and in the new Jerusalem. “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”