Sermons from September 2021
The Treasure and the Pearl
In Matthew 13:44–46, Jesus speaks in parables for his disciples to learn crucial truths about the kingdom of heaven. Mr. Ben Bessett describes the discovery of the treasure, the value of the treasure, and delighting in the treasure.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all…
The Surpassing Worth of Christ
In Philippians 3:1-11, the apostle Paul explains how his great credentials became loss when compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus—he gave it all up to know Christ, and the power of Christ’s resurrection to attain his own resurrection into eternal life. Giving up his own credentials, he received the glorious credentials of Jesus. Listen as Rev. Paul van…
The Heidelberg Catechism (12): The Providence of Inseparable Love [Lord’s Day 10]
In Romans 8:31-39, the providence of God guarantees the accompaniment and protection of our loving Father and a sure arrival at the world of love, which is heaven itself. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the grand picture of God’s providence, the hard reality of providential suffering, the hope…
The Book of Ezekiel (12): Sealed for Salvation
Ezekiel 9:1-11 reveals the judgment of God on Israel, and the salvation of those who were different from the rest of the nation. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the message of Ezekiel: who are the ones that are judged, who are the ones being spared, and who is the man clothed in linen.
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The Beatitudes (2): “Blessed are Those Who Mourn, for They Shall be Comforted”
Matthew 5:1–12 presents the familiar words of the beatitudes spoken by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Mr. Brandt Barnard focuses on the second beatitude to describe the blessed state of mourners, the blessed comfort of mourners, and the blessed hope of mourners.
“Blessed are those who mourn,…
The Book of Ezekiel (11): The Heart as God’s Sanctuary
In Ezekiel 8:1-18 and 1 Cor 6:17-20, the prophet learns of God’s displeasure with the people’s idolatry, and believers learn how to avoid temptations. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven guides the listener to identify temptations and to overcome temptations.
“Do you not know that your body is a temple…
The Heidelberg Catechism (11): The Greatest Comfort in Troubling Times [Lord’s Day 9]
In Matthew 7:7-11, Jesus teaches His disciples that they can ask their Heavenly Father anything, for He loves to give. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents our God, who is our Father, who understands our vale of tears, who is…
The Book of Ezekiel (10): The Last Sunrise
In Ezekiel 7:1-27, God reveals to Ezekiel that the terrible day of judgment is coming. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the brevity of this world, the light of the coming judgment, and living our lives focused on the new heavens and earth.
“According to their way I will do to them, and according to their judgments I will judge them, and they shall know that I am…