Sermons from 2020 (Page 6)
From the Skies to the Scriptures
Psalm 19:1-14 proclaims the true God through both general revelation and special revelation. Mr. Eduardo Martorano explains David’s testimony analyzing the skies, the Scriptures, and his soul. “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
The Gospel of John (59): A Spirit-filled Walk of Love
John 14:15-21 shows the way for believers to follow Jesus all the way to heaven. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the road map, the Navigator, the empowerment, and the destination. “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
The Book of Ephesians (38): Imitators of God
Ephesians 5:1-2 teaches believers to imitate God by walking in Christ’s footsteps. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the love of our adopting Father, the love of the sacrificing Son, and God’s great delight.
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to…
The Gospel of John (58): A Powerful Union with God
John 14:8-14 presents many lessons about effective prayer. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes praying bold prayers through faith, the works of the Father through the Son, the works of the Son through the church, the works of the church to the glory of the Father and the Son, and union with God as…
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…