Sermons from 2022 (Page 4)
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…
The Blessed State of the Mercied and Merciful Saint
Everyone wants to receive mercy when they have sinned, but how many are truly merciful to those who sin against them? The Lord Jesus says that those who are truly merciful are blessed because they have first received mercy from God in salvation, are like their Heavenly Father, and shall receive…
Set Apart for the Gospel of God
The apostle Paul was a man set apart for the gospel—the gospel that leads to an obedience that comes through faith in Jesus, the son of David, and the Son of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:1–5, which reveals who Jesus is, our responsibility to believe and obey him, and the grand purpose of the gospel.
“For I delivered to you as of first…
God’s Wrath Over Hidden Sins in the Church
When Achan coveted, took, and hid the things which were devoted to destruction, sinning against the Lord, he brought trouble and wrath upon the whole nation of Israel. One man’s hidden sin brought loss and wrath upon the whole nation. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on Joshua 7 on the wrath…
Paul, Called to Be an Apostle
Paul begins his letter to the saints in Rome stating that he is a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle. What does it mean to be called by God and does God call people today? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Romans 1:1 and Galatians 1:10–17 on the three kinds of apostles and the unique sending of the apostle Paul and believers.
“I…
Keeping the Horse in Front of the Cart
Martha was anxious about many things, but Mary sat at the feet of Jesus to learn from him. Mary kept the horse in front of the cart, so to speak. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Luke 10:38–42 on keeping the horse in front of the cart as it pertains to our mind, heart, and actions.
“But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about…