Sermons from October 2024
Psalms: Book 1
With Psalm 1:1-6, we continue our survey of Bible books, beginning the third portion of the Hebrew Old Testament: The Wisdom literature. Book One of the Psalms contains Psalms 1-41, primarily expressing David’s personal prayers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a deep, personal, and honest relationship with God; God watches over the believer who seeks Him; and…
Israel’s Rejection and Salvation
In Romans 10:18-11:16, the apostle Paul explains how the Gentiles will be used to bring the Jews to salvation in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Israel’s rejection of Jesus is a judgment from God, Israel’s obedient remnant is a gracious gift from God, the salvation of the nations is to make Israel jealous, and the future return of Israel will bring riches…
The Sinfulness of Sin and the Cross of Christ
In Isaiah 53:10 and Romans 3:23–26, we learn sin is the cause of suffering in the world, and it is the reason for the cross! The cross of Christ is the Lord’s answer to the problem of sin in the world and in our hearts. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the sinfulness of sin: disobedience, defiling, and deceitful; and the work of the cross: judging our sin, atoning for our sin,…
Faith Comes from Hearing the Word of Christ
In Romans 10:14-17, the apostle Paul explains how someone comes to call on the name of the Lord; through faith, which comes through hearing, which comes through the preaching of the Gospel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches messengers are sent out, the Word of Christ is preached, the Word of Christ produces faith, and faith produces calling on God.
“So faith comes…