Sermons from March 2022
The Heidelberg Catechism (24): Eternal Life: The Secret and Hidden Wisdom of God [Lord’s Day 22]
In the word of God, eternal life is described as the unspeakable joy of searching out the infinite depths of God and delighting in him. This joy, for the believer, begins now on earth, and hope to one day experience this…
The Book of Ezekiel (31): Trusting in God Alone
Ezekiel 29:1-32:32 reveals that because Israel left her first love and relied upon Egypt, Egypt would be judged. God has called the believer out of the darkness of their sin and into God’s marvelous light, to be espoused to him. It is God who saves, not man. Yet man is tempted to rely upon the…
Desire: The Double-Edged Sword
James 3:13-18 contrasts the wisdom from above with the desires of a sinful heart. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett describes evil desire, pure desire, and mixed desire.
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
The Book of Ezekiel (30): Pride Comes Before Destruction
In Ezekiel 26:1-28:19, the prophet said Tyre would be destroyed because of her pride. The proud heart is a heart that believes itself to be god, and is thus an enemy of the one true God. How can we be saved from our sin of pride? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the nature of…
The Heidelberg Catechism (23): The Family of God Throughout the Ages [Lord’s Day 21]
Hebrews 11:1-12:2 describes the cloud of witnesses that lead the way for believers with the church today cheering us on as we keep our eyes fixed upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor van Engelenhoven contrasts the Holy Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church and then highlights the impossible…
The Book of Ezekiel (29): The Temporary Persecution
In Ezekiel 25:1-17, the prophet declares God’s judgments on the nations for the afflictions they brought upon His nation Israel. Similarly, God will repay those who persecute his bride, the church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on God’s jealousy on behalf of his people, setting…
Reaching the Summit
Romans 8:31–39 explains the confidence belonging to all those who place their trust in Jesus Christ. Pastor Andrew Vander Maas leads us on a journey of faith as we come through the clouds of questions about our own belonging and worthiness and then begin to see more clearly our salvation in Jesus Christ our Victor, Interceder, and Lover of our souls.
“For I am sure…
The Book of Ezekiel (28): The Long-Expected Day
In Ezekiel 24:1-27, both the Lord and Ezekiel lose the delight of their eyes in a single day. After much long-suffering, the Lord GOD poured forth his wrath on his unrepentant people. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the day the patience of God ended, the pain of God and…
The House of Devoted and United Prayer
For our Service of Prayer for Crops and Industry, Acts 1:6-14 shows the disciples returned to Jerusalem after Jesus ascended into heaven, and they responded by praying faithfully. In these troubling times, we also turn to God as our source of help. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven links our prayers to God’s rich promises: the Church as a house of prayer, the devoted prayer…