Sermons from July 2024
Nahum: Salvation Through Judgment
With Nahum 1:15, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Nahum. Nahum describes the downfall of Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire, but the book is primarily a message of salvation to Israel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Nahum’s revelation of God from the perspective of the Ninevites and from the perspective of the Israelites and Nahum’s…
The Application of Predestination: Who is to Condemn?
In Romans 8:34, the apostle Paul considers the topics of condemnation and who is able to condemn those who are in Christ Jesus? Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches many have grounds to condemn the Christian, Christ set us free from all condemnation, and living free from condemnation.
“Who then…
Christian Liberty and Sexual Immorality
In 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, the apostle Paul outlines the principles of Christian living. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches we are governed by Christian liberty, we are not designed for selfish desires, we are designed to be a member of Christ, and we are designed to be a temple of the Holy Spirit. “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within…
God is Our Refuge and Strength
In Psalm 46:1-11, the psalmist teaches us how to deal with suffering and reminds us to trust in God in every circumstance. Pastor Tiago Baía preaches we should see God’s help in the present (vs. 1-3), in the past (vs. 4-7), and in the future (vs. 8-11), and we can always rest in the love of Christ! “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I…
Warning and Hope
In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, the apostle Paul describes sins that separate people from God and the solution found in Jesus Christ. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches our unrighteous sinful character, the critical question, the deceptive sins, and the power of Christ in conversion: washed, sanctified, and justified. “But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the…
Drawing Confidence from Our Father’s Deliverance
In Psalm 22:4–5, the people of Israel trusted God, and He delivered them from their plight. Dr. Mark Kelderman preaches our father’s desperate circumstances, the God in whom they put their trust, and the assurance of our confidence today. “In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered…
The Anchor of the Soul
In Hebrews 6:19, the apostle Paul declares we may have the full assurance of knowing God keeps His promises. Dr. Michael Barrett preaches the anchor of hope: its properties, purpose, and place; and he preaches the anchorage of hope: the Word of God, the oath of God, and the Son of God. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the…
Irony and Glory: The Unveiling of Christ’s Identity
In Mark 14:53–72, the gospel presents the irony and glory revealed in Jesus’ trial and Peter’s denial. Pastor Tiago Baía preaches Jesus revealed: the greatness of the Savior, the true Temple, the priestly Judge, and the great Prophet. “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And…