Sermons from March 2021
The Book of Ephesians (58): The Greatest Riches on Earth
Ephesians 6:21-24 reveals that the greatest riches on earth are those which God bestows on us directly. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on three of these gifts: the gift of peace, the gift of love, and the gift of grace. “Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and…
The Gospel of John (89): The King Worthy of Our Coats
Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey and His conversation with Nathanael reveal that Jesus was none other than the Son of God, the King of Israel who came to be the Son of Man. From Matthew 21:1-9 and John 1:43-51, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that Jesus is the Son of God, the King of…
The Book of Ephesians (57): Persevering Prayer in the Spirit
From Ephesians 6:18-20, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that in order for believers to stand strong together in the midst of spiritual warfare, they must be in persevering spirit-filled prayer for all the saints and the proclamation of the Gospel. He explains what it means to pray in the…
God Seeks Godly Offspring
Malachi 2:15 reveals that God seeks godly offspring. At an infant baptism service, Dr. Tim Trumper proclaims from this text the pursuit, the privileges, and the priorities of godly offspring. “And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring.” (Malachi 2:15)
The Book of Ephesians (56): Understanding and Wielding the Power of God’s Word
Ephesians 6:17 and Hebrews 4:12 reveal that the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, is both a sword both of precision and a sword of defense. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that God calls us to master both of these uses of the sword in our earthly walk: as a scalpel of the human heart and…
The Gospel of John (88): The Guide and the Savior
In John 1:40-42, a disciple brings his brother to Jesus who is the Messiah. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that once we have come to know Jesus, we are to find others, bring them to Jesus, and trust that Jesus will speak to them. “He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have…
God’s Grace Over Scarlet Sin
In Isaiah 1:1-20, God commands His people to turn from their sin and return to Him. From this text, Mr. Ben Bessett proclaims that God is the God who speaks to sinful man, judges them, and saves them from their sin. God reasons with His people: “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they…
The Gospel of John (87): Followers of Jesus
In John 1:35-39, two disciples beheld the Lamb of God, followed Him, and stayed with Him. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims from this text that we are to behold the Lamb of God, follow Him, come to His home, and see where He abides. “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your…