Sermons from May 2023
Praying for Daily Bread
In Matthew 6:9–13, Jesus taught the disciples to completely depend on God instead of the ability of human power to produce what we need. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the context of praying for daily bread, the content of praying for daily bread, and the promise of praying for daily bread.
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day…
The Life of Faith: The Hope of Glory
In Romans 5:2 and in 1 Corinthians 15:12–49, the apostle describes the hope for glory, which refers to the glory that believers will receive at the return of Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a picture of the seed and the grain, a picture of the earthly bodies and the heavenly bodies, and a picture of the earthly Adam and the heavenly Adam.
“Through him we…
Thy Will Be Done
Titus 2:11–14 calls us to live a heavenly life while on earth, to renounce all that is earthly and to fulfill all that is God’s Heavenly will. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the eternal purpose of the Gospel, the heavenward call of the Gospel, and the prayer of Gospel people.
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to…
A Righteous Man in the Wrong Place
In Genesis 19:1–29, we read the story of Lot, a man willing to compromise his faith, and we see the justice and mercy of God on display. Dr. Sherif Fahim preaches the focus of the story, Lot the backslider or compromiser, and our great righteous merciful God. “Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the…
The Ascension of Jesus Christ
In John 14:1–7, Jesus gives the reason why we should not let our hearts be troubled. Although He would be leaving His disciples, He goes to prepare a place for His followers, and He will return so we may be with Him forever! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the reasons for Christ’s ascension, the comforts from Christ’s ascension, and the applications following…
Thy Kingdom Come
In Luke 11:1–12, the Lord’s Prayer contains the petition “Thy Kingdom come.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions “What is the kingdom of God?” “Where is the kingdom of God?” and “How does the kingdom of God come?”
“Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 48
The Life of Faith: In Grace We Stand
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims another gift we can receive through faith in Christ—the Grace of God! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the meaning of grace, the entrance into grace, the perfect standing in grace, and the experience of standing in grace.
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand.”
The Gospel of God
In Mark 1:1–15, Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the gospel message that the kingdom of God is at hand. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the initiation of the gospel of God, the indicative (truth) of the gospel of God, and the imperative of the gospel of God.
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
The Life of Faith: Peace with God
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims the good news that we can escape the wrath of God and instead have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the peaceful conscience, intimacy with God, access to God, life in the new heavens and the new earth, and eternal life.
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we…