Sermons from October 2024
Give Thanks, for His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
In Psalm 136:1-26, we read a list of reasons we are called to show gratitude to a loving God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches give thanks to God for His love in creation, for His love in salvation, and for His love in protection.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast…
The Mystery of Israel’s Salvation
In Romans 11:25-36, the apostle Paul concludes his discussion of Israel’s salvation with the exaltation of God’s Wisdom in salvation! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Israel’s future salvation is based on God’s love for Israel’s forefathers, Israel’s future salvation is prophesied in Isaiah, and Israel’s salvation comes through the mercy shown to the Gentiles.
“Oh,…
Being Provoked for God
In 1 Samuel 17:1-58, we read the story of David and Goliath and the remarkable way the Lord uses young David to defend His honor. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches defending God’s honor today, defending the faith in a lost world, and the gospel message.
“This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand… that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel… For the battle…
Lessons of the Olive Tree
In Romans 11:16-24, the apostle Paul continues the theme of salvation for the Gentiles and the restoration of the Jews, and he applies this truth to the church. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Who or What is the olive tree? How are the branches broken off and how are they grafted in? and the necessity of a humble and steadfast faith!
“And even they, if they do…
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…