Sermons from December 2022
Suffering Together Joyously
Christians are to suffer together joyously in the ministry of the gospel. The church in Philippi and the apostle Paul partnered together in the gospel and in suffering for the gospel. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 1:1–11 on the reason for our joy and how to deal with suffering.
“It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you…
Gabriel’s Amazing News
The angel Gabriel announced to Mary Messiah will be born from her. In his announcement, Gabriel identifies Jesus by three names: Jesus, Son of the Most High, and the Holy Son of God. In this Christmas service, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Luke 1:26–38 about the names central to the good news of the Gospel!
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and…
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
The seventh commandment forbids adultery. Jesus says looking at someone with lust is committing adultery in the heart. Christians are called to be pure and holy temples of the Holy Spirit and to flee from sexual immorality. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 on the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the high call of holiness, and the way…
Mr. External Religion (Part 4) / Law or No Law
All mankind is under the Law of God, both Jew and Gentile. Both the self-righteous Jew and the pagan Gentile are guilty of breaking the law of God. Therefore, everyone needs the body and blood of Jesus Christ. In this communion message, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 2:12–16 on the…
He Came to Seek and to Save
Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. This was Jesus’ desire from eternity past, during his life on earth, and will be when he returns to redeem his people. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on a view before creation, a view from Christ’s life and purpose, and a view of Christ coming again.
“And Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house,…
Mr. External Religion (Part 3)
God will impartially judge all people by their works. Some will be given eternal life, while others will receive wrath and fury. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on God’s impartiality in judgment, and the reception of eternal life and eternal destruction.
“There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also…
Israel’s Hope
Rev. Victor Atallah preaches on Israel’s hope from Luke 2:25–32 and the revelation to Simeon that the Lord has fulfilled His promise to bring salvation to His people. In Genesis 12:1–3, we hear the promise given. In Galatians 6:11–18, we learn how Paul follows his Lord and Savior in all circumstances of life.
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,…
Mr. External Religion (Part 2)
Romans 2:3–5 explains that God’s kindness is meant to lead the self-righteous to repentance. But if the self-righteous presume upon God’s kindness, they store up God’s wrath against them for their unrepentance. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the presumption, the reality, and the result.
“But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up…