Sermons from 2024 (Page 9)
Church Discipline: Going after the Lost Sheep
In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus describes the process and purpose of church discipline. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the process, the authority, and the promise of church discipline.
“If your brother sins against you… But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses…
Living by the Spirit of Christ
In Romans 8:9-11, the Apostle Paul explains that believers have been transformed by the Spirit of God dwelling in them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches indwelled by the Spirit of Christ, made righteous by the Spirit of Christ, and brought to life by the Spirit of Christ.
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in…
Accountable Ultimately to God
In 1 Corinthians 4:1–5, the apostle Paul explains it is the judgment of the Lord that ultimately matters. Pastor Ben Bessett asks how will God judge ministers, how do people of the church judge ministers, how should ministers respond to criticism, and how does this apply to our daily walk?
“Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who…
The Fleshly Mind and the Spiritual Mind
In Romans 8:5-8, the Apostle Paul compares the fleshly mind with the spiritual mind. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that the fleshly mind thinks of fleshly things, is spiritually dead, and is hostile to God; but the spiritual mind thinks of spiritual things, is filled with life and peace, and is at peace with God. “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to…
Jeremiah: Weep Before the Lord
With Jeremiah 2:13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on Jeremiah which teaches us that repentance is more than lip service; it is a whole-hearted and heartfelt return to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the call to heartfelt repentance, the judgement of God towards the unrepentant, the broken and the unbroken covenant, and the judgment of…
The Purpose of Jesus’ Condemnation
In Romans 8:4, the Apostle Paul explains the purpose of our great salvation is so the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk according to the Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the purpose of Jesus’ condemnation: so the righteous requirement of the law could be fulfilled, so we might not walk according to the flesh, and so we might…
The Evil of Sexual Abuse: Shame and Healing
In 2 Samuel 13:1-22, we read the story of Amnon, a son of David, who was consumed by the sin of lust for his step-sister. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the plan, the trap, the dismissal and sinful response, and the redemption.
“But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar.”
God’s Sacrifice Who Sets Truly Free from Condemnation
In Romans 8:3, the Apostle Paul explains God has done what the law could not do. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law is unable to separate us from sin, but God succeeded by sending His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, by sacrificing His Son as a sin offering, and by condemning our sin…
Isaiah: Wait for the Lord
With Isaiah 40:31, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the book of Isaiah and seeing a prophet who prophesies at a time in which Judah was failing in almost every way. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the proud will fall, but the humble will rise; do not trust in idols, but trust in God always; and those who wait for the Lord will stand at last.
“But…
Freedom through the Holy Spirit
In Romans 8:2, the Apostle Paul reveals the amazing power of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the limited power of the law of sin and death, the unlimited power of the Spirit of Life, and a plea to trust the power of the Spirit over the law of sin and death.
“For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ…