Sermons from 2021 (Page 2)
The Book of Ezekiel (20): Free Will or Everlasting Grace
In Ezekiel 16:1-63 and Hebrews 8:8-12, God says He will judge Israel, but He also promises to establish a future covenant which will succeed in establishing Israel as God’s beloved People. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the blessings of God and the response of free will, the necessary…
The Secrets to a Thankful Life
Colossians 3:12-17 shows us the secrets of a thankful life, which centers on a heart ruled by Christ’s love and peace and is empowered through the word of Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the foundation, maintenance, and growth of a thankful heart.
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God…
The Heidelberg Catechism (17): The Great Investment [Lord’s Day 15]
The Lord Jesus received the wrath of God on the cross for the sins of his people in order to bless them with eternal life. On the cross, Jesus took their sins, and they received his righteousness. Jesus became poor, so that they would be made rich. Jesus was condemned and forsaken so that they may…
Living a Life on Mission
Since Christians have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heaven by faith, how then shall we live on earth? Listen as guest preacher Mr. Matthew Mihelic preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on living a life on mission by persevering in prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its…
Our Struggle to Forgive
Believers delight in the forgiveness of sins. Because we have been forgiven so much by God, the apostle Paul writes that we too are to forgive others: “As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive,” (Col. 3:13). And yet, we struggle to forgive others their sins against us. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on our struggle to forgive from Psalm 32:1-2 and…
The Book of Ezekiel (19): The Fruitful Life
In Ezekiel 15:1-8, God declares that he has given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem, a useless vine, to the fire of his wrath for kindling. Jesus has come as the true vine to restore our joyful purpose of fruitful living in God’s presence. Listen as Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the Vine that lost its purpose, the Vine that brought back purpose, and the choice to…
The Heidelberg Catechism (16): Jesus the Mediator [Lord’s Day 14]
Man stands in need of good news. Jesus Christ is the good news of God, because He is the Mediator that can take away our misery through the sacrifice of himself, who ever lives to make intercession for us. Listen as Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 9:1-28 on the day of promising…
The Book of Ezekiel (18): Salvation in the Midst of Judgment
Ezekiel 14:12-23 reveals how God strikes the nations with sword, famine, wild beasts, and pestilence, but spares those who fear Him like Noah, Daniel, and Job. In our days, we can clearly see the judgment of God upon the nations. Now the question is this: are we part of the world or do we belong to…
The Heidelberg Catechism (15): The Lord’s Costly Possession [Lord’s Day 13]
1 Cor. 6:12-20 reveals that Christians are not their own because they have been bought with a price, with the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christians belong to Jesus and are to serve Him only. And because Christians belong to Jesus, Jesus has promised His complete care for them. Listen…
The Book of Ezekiel (17): God-Minded Living
In Ezekiel 14:1-11, the Lord God reveals to the prophet that the elders and the people of Israel who seek help from God have set up idols in their heart. Will God hear their requests for help? If we hold on to idols in our heart, will God hear our requests? Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven answers these questions by describing who double-minded people are and God’s refusal to…