Sermons from 2021 (Page 6)
The Book of Ezekiel (2): Beholding the Majesty of God’s Throne
Ezekiel 1:4-25 and Revelation 4:5-11 show the power, glory and majesty of God’s throne room. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven asks who is in control of the world and describes Israel’s political chaos, heaven’s glorious throne room, and living with a heavenly perspective on earth.
And the four living…
The Book of Jonah (2): From Despair to Deliverance
Jonah 1:17–2:10 emphasizes Jonah’s journey from despair to deliverance. Mr. Ben Bessett explains how a hopeless situation can lead us to God and His power to save, along with the connection between Old Testament Jonah and the New Testament Christ.
When my life was fainting away, I remembered the…
The Heidelberg Catechism (6): Facing God in Sin [Lord’s Day 4]
In Nahum 1:2-11, God’s righteous response to sin and sinners is revealed. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the avenging wrath of God, the frightening wrath of God, and the inescapable wrath of God. Will we escape the wrath of God by seeking refuge in Jesus Christ? “The Lord is good, a…
The Book of Ezekiel (1): Seeing God in Hopelessness
With Ezekiel 1:1-3, we begin a sermon series teaching Christians today to bring God’s message of hope to a lost world. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven also uses 2 Kings 24:8-17 and Psalm 137:1-9 to describe Ezekiel’s situation, Ezekiel’s transformation, and Ezekiel’s relevance.
“As I was among the…
From Guilt to Gratitude [Part 2]
Psalm 32:1-11 and 1 Peter 1:3-9 explains the gratitude of all those whose sins are forgiven. Rev. Bill Fennema declares the solace of the redeemed, the school or instruction of the redeemed, and the celebration of the redeemed. The majesty, power, and glory of God are on display in His gift of salvation to the redeemed!
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus…
From Guilt to Gratitude [Part 1]
Psalm 32:1-11 and Ephesians 1:3–14 describe the blessing God gives to all those whose sins are forgiven: salvation through the saving work of Jesus Christ, to the praise of His glory! Rev. Bill Fennema proclaims the song of the redeemed, the sin of the redeemed, and the salvation of the redeemed.
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is…
Restoring the Years
In Joel 2:1-27, the Lord promises to restore the harvest for the people who turn to Him. Rev. David Woollin proclaims the illustration, the reality, and the hope.
“Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things! You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you.”
Heaven
In John 14:1-3, believers learn that heaven awaits all those who trust in Jesus. Rev. David Woollin describes the Father’s habitation, the Son’s preparation, and the believer’s destination.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for…
The Book of Jonah (1): Running from Responsibility
Jonah 1:1-17 contains a challenge to Christians to follow our calling. Mr. Ben Bessett reveals Jonah’s responsibility to the Lord, Jonah’s running from the Lord, and Jonah’s rescue by the Lord.
“Then the men were exceedingly afraid and said to [Jonah], ‘What is this that you have done!’ For the…
Friendship with the World
In James 3:13-4:10, the Lord calls us to separate ourselves from the world and to draw near to Him. Mr. Ben Bessett proclaims the wisdom from above, the wisdom of the world, compromise with the world, and purity within the world.
“Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an…