Sermons from January 2023
The Kingdom of Generosity
The eighth commandment forbids stealing. How then should the Christian live? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the eighth commandment from 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 on the Christian’s call to cheerful giving in Christ: two sowers, increased harvest, and the feast of thanksgiving.
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under…
God Glorified in the Condemnation of Sinners
If the sin of a sinner accentuates the righteousness of God, why then does the sinner receive the wrath of God? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers this question as he preaches from Romans 3:5–8. God is glorified by angels, by believers, by creation, and by sinners.
“But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That…
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
We may not be interested in another person’s genealogy. But we should be very interested in the genealogy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What can we learn by looking at the genealogy of Jesus Christ, and why does his genealogy matter to us? Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches on Matthew 1:1–17 on the necessity, glory, and grace of the genealogy of Jesus…
Let God Be True Though Every Man Were a Liar
In Romans 3:1–4, the apostle Paul explains the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God, but many were unfaithful. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims God is true in His Word, about Himself, about the world, about judgment day, and about the world to come.
“Let God be true though every on were a liar, as it is written, ‘That you may be justified in your…
The One upon the Throne and the Lamb
The apostle John is given an awesome, terrifying, and comforting vision of the heavenly throne room in Revelation 4 and 5. But this vision is also for the church today. Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard preaches on the One seated upon the throne and the One standing as though slain.
“And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all…
A Matter of the Heart
In Romans 2:25–29, the apostle Paul explains that being a Jew is a matter of the heart and not the body. A true Jew is one who has been circumcised in heart which is an inward and sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 2:25–29 on the meaning of being inwardly Jewish, the circumcision of the heart, and what it means to…
Eternally Secure in Christ
“Once saved, always saved.” Is this true? Can a Christian lose his or her salvation? What is salvation? Are you a Christian? Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett addresses questions like these as he preaches on Philippians 1:6 on the believer’s eternal security in Christ.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus…
The Law: The Embodiment of Knowledge and Truth
The Jews who had the Law were condemned by the Law because of their sin. What is the Law of God? What can it do and not do? What is it supposed to do? Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Romans 1:17–24 on the Law.
“You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. For, as…
A Life of Faith That Pleases God
How do we live a life that pleases God? As people make new year’s resolutions for 2023, we will fix our eyes upon God’s Holy Word and see the resolution that God makes for us: to live a life of faith in God! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Hebrews 11:5–6 as an example of living a faithful life that pleases God.
“By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see…
As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord!
Our motto text for 2023 comes from Joshua 24:14–15, where Joshua declares that Israel may do what it will, but for him and his family they will serve Yahweh. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses this passage to emphasize our need for elders and deacons with bold faith to follow God during a time in…