Sermons from 2024 (Page 5)
Suffering with Joy and Maturity
In James 1:1-4, we learn those who rely on the sufficiency of Christ and His Word will gain the benefit from facing trials in their lives of faith. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the introduction of James and the greeting, spiritual passions and our suffering, and spiritual growth and our suffering.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for…
Grieving for the Lost with Unceasing Anguish
In Romans 9:1-3, the apostle Paul laments the loss of the Israelites who reject the Gospel. While predestination is a comfort for the believer, it is heartbreaking when we consider those rejecting the Gospel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Christian’s comfort and sorrow of predestination, the Christian’s sacrificial spirit toward the lost, and the Christian’s…
Application of Predestination: We Are More Than Conquerors in Christ Jesus Our Lord!
In Romans 8:37-39, the apostle Paul boldly states that we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches conquering through Him who loved us, conquering numerous threats, and conquering the battle for the love of God.
“No, in all these things we are more than…
Marriage and Self Denial
In 1 Cor 6:15-20, the apostle Paul prepares us for the assault in today’s world on the biblical definition of marriage. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the deconstruction of the home, the problem and the solution, and the continued struggle.
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you…
Application of Predestination: Who Shall Separate Us from the Love of Christ?
In Romans 8:35-36, the apostle Paul teaches us there are many who seek to separate us from the love of Christ, but no one will be able to do it. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches biblical expectations, prophecies, and the priority of the Christian life.
“Who shall separate us from the love of…
Habakkuk: The Questioning Prophet
With Habakkuk 3:17-19, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk calls on the Lord asking God why He did not judge Israel’s enemies. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Habakkuk’s complaint – how long; Yahweh’s answer – wait for it, it will come; and Habakkuk’s closing prayer and resolution.
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I…
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…