Sermons from September 2022
Reverence for God
God’s name is glorious and holy. Under the Mosaic Law, the penalty for blaspheming or taking the name of the Lord in vain was death. In order to understand the severe punishment due for misusing the name of God, we must understand the honor and glory of God’s name. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Psalm 99 on God’s majesty, justice, transcendency,…
The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
Romans 1:16–17 and Habakkuk 2:1–5 help us understand the vital phrase “the righteous shall live by faith.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents a puzzle, and then explains “faith for faith,” why Romans quotes Habakkuk, and the meaning of saving faith.
‘For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by…
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
The Lord Jesus proclaims the pure in heart blessed for they shall see God. Without a pure heart, no one will see God in blessedness, but rather in eternal condemnation. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches from Matthew 5:8 on the blessed sight that makes the heart pure, that keeps the heart pure, and that greets those who are pure in heart.
“Blessed are the pure in…
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Paul was not ashamed to preach the gospel, the glorious message that reveals the righteousness of God to a people who are in desperate need of it. The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:13–17 on the revelation of God’s righteousness, unashamed confidence in the power of the gospel,…
Human Nature Simply Put
How should human nature be understood? James 1:13–16 gives us an answer. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on human nature simply put: recognize, realize, restore.
“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.”
The True Bond of Brotherly Love
The apostle Paul longed to go to Rome to mutually encourage the brothers and sisters by faith. The Christian church today is also a family of faith. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:8–12 on the family of faith: rejoicing in, praying for, and building up each other’s faith.
“For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift…
True and Spiritual Worship
Often, people create their own ideas on how the one true God is to be worshiped. But what has the one true God himself revealed about how he is to be worshiped? The Lord Jesus reveals the answer: “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Jesus’ words in John 4:19–24 on the fleshly desire…
Loved by God
What is the glorious fruit of the gospel? The apostle Paul answers: as those who have believed the gospel, the saints in Rome received grace and peace with God and from God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:1–7 on this glorious status of the Christian as those who are called to Jesus Christ, loved by God, and called to be saints.
“To all…