Sermons from June 2023
The Lost and Younger Son
In Luke 15:11–24, Jesus tells the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son which teaches the amazing grace of our heavenly Father. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches his prodigal life, his true confession, and his loving Father. “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed…
Christ Died for Weak and Sinful People
In Romans 5:6–8, Paul reveals the marvelous love of God for us when we were at our worst. Despite our weakness and sinfulness Jesus died for us, thus revealing the love of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the right time: while we were weak, while we were still sinners, God showed His love for us.
“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for…
Forgiven to Forgive
In Matthew 6:14–15, Jesus teaches his disciples to ask for forgiveness, and He right away adds that we must also forgive others. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the incredible gift of God’s forgiveness, the real requirement of our forgiveness, and a life of asking and giving forgiveness.
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
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The Lavish Outpouring of God’s Love
In Romans 5:1–5, we come to the third and most confident dimension of our hope: God’s love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the experience of God’s initial love, the experience of God’s abiding love, and the experience of God’s eternal love.
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been…
The Suffering and Exalted Savior
In Isaiah 53:1–12, the prophet presents a remarkable description of the suffering and sacrifice of our wonderful Savior. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the humiliation and death of Christ, and the results of Christ’s death on our behalf.
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and…
Character Built through Sanctification
In Philippians 2:19–30, the apostle Paul explains how believers can be further sanctified as they face and conquer their trials. Mr. Ben Bessett describes character, the process of sanctification, and how Paul shows them in his own life, in Timothy’s life, and in Epaphroditus’ life.
“So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for…
Growing through Suffering
In Romans 5:3–4, the apostle shows that believers even rejoice in the sufferings of this life. We rejoice in suffering because they make us more like Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the fruit of suffering, the fruit of endurance, and the fruit of character.
“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and…