Sermons from June 2022
Fig Leaves or Faith
Adam and Eve tried to cover their shame before God by hiding behind fig leaves. But God provided garments of skin to cover their shame through the death of an animal. This pictured the real removal of shame by the only righteous One, the Lord Jesus Christ, and his death on the cross to atone for the sin of his people. His people would receive their righteous robes by…
The True and Sure Salvation
When Jesus said, “This is my body and this is my blood,” what was He signifying? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Hebrews 7:23-28 on the true and sure salvation through Jesus Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice on the cross that was signified in Jesus’ words.
“But [Jesus Christ] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.…
Two Invitations, One Decision
In the Book of Proverbs, two women are contrasted: Lady Wisdom, and Dame Folly. In chapter 9, both have prepared their banquets and invite you to dine. Which will you choose? Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches from Proverbs 9 on Lady Wisdom’s banquet, Dame Folly’s banquet, and the fear of the Lord.
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge…
The Cataclysmic Battle of Light vs. Darkness
In Ezekiel 38-39, Ezekiel prophesies against Gog of Magog, that the Lord will vindicate his holiness before the eyes of the world as He will crush Gog and his forces. In Revelation 20, the apostle John receives the revelation from the risen Lord Jesus that in the latter days a battle will be waged between the world and God’s people, but that God will rise up and bring a…
United with Jesus Christ
In the Lord’s Supper, by faith, believers can taste and see the Lord, and become progressively more united to his body. By the Holy Spirit, we are truly united to Jesus Christ by faith—as truly as the bread and wine enter into us. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from John 6:35-39 on a taste of pardon and life eternal, a taste of fellowship with Jesus…
The Kingdom of Israel Restored
In Ezekiel 37, the valley of dead dry bones reflects Israel’s spiritual death. But the Spirit of God brings them to life—uniting them and bringing them to the Shepherd King. Many years later, the disciples asked Jesus if the prophecy would now be fulfilled, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the…
The Cleansing Waters of Baptism
In Zechariah 13:1-2, the prophet saw a fountain opened for the cleansing of the house of David and Jerusalem from their idolatry. In holy baptism, we see a beautiful picture of cleansing which represents the cleaning from sin by those who are washed in the blood of the lamb. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the picture of baptism, the power of Christ’s…
A New Creation, Part III
God’s prophecy in Ezekiel 36:24-27 is not only the foundation of the Christian life, but it also provides great promises for those who seek to worship God in holiness and purity. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the ordinary Christian life, the potential for supernatural growth, and the Spirit-filled Christian life.
“And I will give you a new heart,…