Sermons from July 2022
The New Creation in Christ
Those who are born-again by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ are a new creature in Christ. This new life involves a walk of faith, peace with God, and awaiting the judgment seat of Christ. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:17 on the longing for new clothes and to be with Jesus Christ and the reality of living for Christ and…
Living Water of Life
In Ezekiel 47:1–12, the prophet Ezekiel sees a river flowing from the Holy Temple that gives life. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from this text on the River of God’s delight, the superabundant life in God, the life-giving Water of God, and life in the presence of God.
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If…
The Great Deception of Our Day
1 Corinthians 6:9–11 declares salvation from the guilt of sin means salvation from the power of sin. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the necessity of repentance from sin, freedom from sin’s guilt, and freedom from sin’s power by the Holy Spirit. “or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. . . Ad such were some…
The Priestly Prince and His People
In Ezekiel 44:1–14, Ezekiel sees a room for the prince in the temple of the LORD. Who can this prince-priest be? And who are the people of this prince-priest who worship in the temple of the LORD? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the Priest and Prince of the New Temple and the worshipers of the New Temple. “The Lord says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right…
God’s Covenantal Love for His People
In 2 Samuel 9:1–13, King David showed loving-kindness and mercy to crippled Mephibosheth of the house of Saul because of his covenant with Saul’s son Jonathan. This pictures God’s covenantal love for spiritual Mephibosheths in Christ. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on the King’s calling, declaration, and faithfulness.
“You prepare a table before me in the…
The Return of the Glory of Yahweh
In Ezekiel 8–11, the prophet saw the glory of the Lord depart from the temple to the East. Now, in chapter 43:1–12, Ezekiel sees the glory of the Lord return from the East and fill a glorious new temple. This prophetic vision is the fruit of the great work of Jesus Christ: the restoration of holiness in man and the return of the glory of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van…
The Human Race—Who Are We?
Who are we? The world has many wrong answers to this question. Rather, we should ask: who does God say that we are? Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Genesis 1:26 on man’s meaning, purpose, and destiny as human beings created in God’s image.
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
Christ—The Example of Self-Denial
Christians have the mind of Christ and are to take up their cross and follow Christ and deny themselves, as Christ took up his cross and denied himself. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 2:1–11 on self-denial in the mind, through the cross, for God’s own glory.
“And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his…
The Key that Opens the Kingdom of Heaven
The Lord Jesus came to shine light upon those in the shadow of death and darkness with the message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What is the key that opens the kingdom of heaven to those sitting in darkness and the shadow of death? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Matthew 4:17 on the kingdom of heaven opened, entered, and missed. “From…
The New Jerusalem, Part 1
In Ezekiel 40–48, the prophet sees a city on a high mountain and a temple inside of it. Years later, it is revealed to the apostle John that this temple-city is the New Jerusalem, the dwelling place of the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb who is the temple. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the visions Ezekiel saw from Ezekiel 40:1–4.
“And I saw the holy…