Sermons from 2023 (Page 6)

Sermons from 2023 (Page 6)

What Are You Living For?

In Philippians 3:1–11, the apostle Paul gives us a guide for living that leads to eternal life with Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches Paul’s instruction to guard ourselves, Paul’s past resume (old identity), and Paul’s great exchange (his new identity). “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have…

How Did Sin and Death Enter the World?

In Romans 5:12–21, the apostle Paul compares the roles of Adam and Jesus; Adam was the bringer of sin and death, while Christ was the bringer of eternal life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the identity of Adam, the severity of his sin, and the universality of his punishment. “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and…

Jesus Prays for Himself

In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son’s glorifying work, the Son’s gift of eternal life, and the Son’s accomplished task. “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all…

A Three-Fold Assurance of Salvation

In Romans 5:9–11, the apostle gives hope to believers who are anxious about the wrath of God. He teaches them to remember that God has already given us justification, salvation, and reconciliation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches we were guilty, but now we are justified; Jesus died for our sins, but He lives to save us; and we were enemies, but now we are…

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.” HC:…

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…