Sermons from March 2023
Life’s True Meaning and Purpose
In Philippians 1:21–30, the apostle Paul presents an example of living faithfully for Christ and the wonderful reward that awaits believers. Mr. Ben Bessett teaches that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings meaning and purpose to the life and death of the believer. Christians have a life of peace and hope because we can serve the Lord here and now, and in the life to come…
The Footsteps of Abraham
Romans 4:1–12 reports that when Abram believed God’s promises, God counted it to him as righteousness, making him the father of all who believe! The Gospel of Jesus Christ is another call from God, and all who believe will be added to God’s covenant people of faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the object of saving faith, the reward of faith, and the family of…
Living Intercessor, Mighty to Save!
Hebrews 7:25 describes Jesus Christ as the perfect high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Listen as Paul Tamras proclaims Christ as a Savior who always lives to intercede and who saves completely all who come to God through Him.
“Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through…
A Gathering of Loving, Humble, and United Believers
Romans 3:27–31 explains why Christians must not boast, but instead give all their praise to Christ. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of faith’s fruit of love, fruit of humility, and fruit of unity.
“Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded…. For we hold that one…
Pray without Ceasing
In 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18, God calls us to be people of prayer, people of unceasing prayer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches what it means to pray without ceasing, how to pray without ceasing, and what God promises to those who pray without ceasing.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in…
The Righteousness of God in the Justification of Sinners
In Romans 3:23–25, Paul reveals that justification is God’s gift to every believer because God provided Jesus as the payment for our sins. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains Jesus’ blood of propitiation, Jesus’ blood as a gracious gift of redemption, and Jesus’ blood as the preacher of…
You Must Listen to Jesus
In Matthew 17:1–23, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ displays His glory and also the suffering He would endure for our sins. If we follow Jesus we too can expect both suffering and glory. Listen as Brandt Barnard preaches that we must listen to Christ rightly, listen to Christ fearfully, and listen to Christ faithfully.
“[Peter] was still speaking when, behold, a…
The Righteousness of God through Faith
Romans 3:22–23 teaches that we are all sinners and unrighteous, but salvation comes to all who believe on Jesus Christ alone and receive his perfect righteousness. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory and on the call to faith in Jesus Christ, receiving the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ…