Sermons from August 2021
The Heidelberg Catechism (10): The Triune God [Lord’s Day 8]
In 2 Cor. 13:14, we receive the blessing of the Father, Son and Spirit, three Persons, one God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains how we worship a Triune God; believing, worshipping, and communicating with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; and worshipping One God. “The grace…
The Book of Ezekiel (9): God’s Broken Heart
Ezekiel 6:1-14 reveals God’s anger at Israel’s idolatry, and 1 John 5:18-21 commands Christians today to turn away from sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven emphasizes what it takes for God to have a broken heart, what breaks God’s heart in our lives, and how we can keep ourselves from spiritual…
Evangelizing the Lord’s Way
In John 4:1-30, Jesus shares the good news of salvation with the Samaritan woman. Mr. Ben Bessett emphasizes building relationships, the reality of our sin, and making the choice to come to Christ, the Living Water.
“Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling…
The Book of Ezekiel (8): The Arrows of God
In Ezekiel 5:1-17, Ezekiel receives a sign of the destructive result of God’s judgment. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven introduces the order of Ezekiel’s prophecies and describes his haircut, God’s satisfaction, and a picture of what was to come.
“And they shall know that I am the Lord—that I have spoken in my jealousy—when I spend my fury upon them.”
The Heidelberg Catechism (9): True Faith [Lord’s Day 7]
Hebrews 11:1-16 emphasizes the believer’s need for true faith. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes theoretical faith, emotional faith, moral faith, and living Christian faith. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day…
The Book of Ezekiel (7): Displaying the Message of God
In Ezekiel 3:25-4:17 Ezekiel learns that his first mission is to wait patiently before speaking and in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, the apostle Paul wishes to share the gospel with all people. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes Ezekiel’s ministry of suffering, ministry of showing, and ministry of…
The Book of Jonah (4): Angry with God
Jonah 4:1-11 describes the prophet Jonah’s anger when God relents and spares Nineveh. Mr. Ben Bessett connects the story of Jonah to circumstances that may bring anger to the hearts of Christians today and describes God’s grace to others and God’s grace to Jonah.
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry… for I knew that you are a gracious God and…
The Book of Ezekiel (6): A Watchman for My People
In Ezekiel 3:16-27, Ezekiel was appointed to be a watchman for Israel and to be responsible for bringing God’s Word to his people. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the watchman’s dependency on his senses, his responsibility towards his people, and his call to perseverance.
“Son of man, I…
The Heidelberg Catechism (8): The Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ (8) [Lord’s Day 6]
Mark 1:9-15 reveals Jesus Christ is the good news of God, because He is the mediator that can take away our misery. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the Good News of Jesus’ acceptance by God, Jesus’ victory over sin, the…
The Book of Ezekiel (5): A Servant’s Call [Part 2]
In Ezekiel 3:1-15, Yahweh continues to prepare Ezekiel for the ministry of speaking to His people. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the sweet word of revelation, encountering a hard forehead and a stubborn heart, and burdened by the glory of the Lord.
“Go to the exiles, to your people, and…