Sermons from 2021 (Page 5)
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.”
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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…
The Book of Jonah (3): Salvation Belongs to the Lord
In Jonah 2:9 – 3:10, the prophet receives the message God has him bring to Nineveh. Mr. Ben Bessett presents the message: God’s plan of salvation, God’s execution of His plan, and God’s application of His plan.
“When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the…
The Book of Ezekiel (4): A Servant’s Call [Part 1]
In Ezekiel 2:1-10, the Spirit of God raises Ezekiel and tells the prophet the message he is to speak and that same message is for Christians today. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the mission, “I send you!” the encouragement, “Be not afraid!” and the message, “Hear what I say!”
“And he…
The Heidelberg Catechism (7): God’s Mediating Love [Lord’s Day 5]
Leviticus 24:10-23 makes clear that all have sinned against the eternal God and deserve an eternal punishment. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the principle of law: an eye for an eye, finding a suitable Mediator, and God’s glorious Mediator revealed. “How much more will the blood of Christ,…
The Book of Ezekiel (3): Yearning for the Awe-Inspiring God
Ezekiel 1:22-28 and Revelation 1:12-16 portray the awe-inspiring vision of God that changed Ezekiel’s life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven asks to whom do our prayers ascend and proclaims who Ezekiel and John saw, transforming our mind with a new sight, and living life in the presence of…