Sermons from 2025
Esther: If I Perish, I Perish
With Esther 4:13–17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Esther is the story of an orphan raised by her Uncle Mordecai, who seems to be in a hopeless situation. Through her beauty, humility, and dependence on God, she wins the kindness of King Ahasuerus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God’s providential deliverance of Israel; Haman: greed and pride…
The Supernatural Church
In Romans 15:14-21, the apostle Paul describes the priestly ministry that is empowered by Christ Himself which seeks to prepare a holy sacrifice of People to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the balance of correction and encouragement, the Holy Spirit’s preparation of the sacrifice, the accomplishments of Jesus Christ through Paul, and the work of God in the…
Lamentations: Poems of Deep Sorrow
With Lamentations 3:31–33, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Lamentations describes the sorrow the Israelites felt after they experienced the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the sorrowing widow, sorrow at the wrath of Yahweh, the afflicted man who has hope, the contrast between past and present, and…
Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles
In Romans 15:8-13, the apostle Paul teaches God saved the Jews to reveal His truthfulness, while He saved the Gentiles to reveal His mercy. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Jews, the glory of God revealed in the salvation of the Gentiles, and the Jews and Gentiles have one hope.
“May the God of hope fill you with all…
Ruth: You Reap What You Sow
With Ruth 1:16–18, we continue our survey of Bible books. Ruth is a book of hope in God’s providence. It is not only a beautiful story of grace toward Ruth, but it also shows God’s providence in the preparation of the Davidic line. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches blessings come with the harvest, blessings come with loyalty to Yahweh, and God’s anticipation of the…
Following Christ’s Love Toward One Another
In Romans 15:1–7, the apostle Paul encourages the strong in faith to follow Christ’s example in carrying the reproaches upon himself out of love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, the purpose of the Old Testament for the strong in faith, and the dependence on God for endurance and encouragement.
“May the God of endurance and…
Listening to the Word, Living Out the Word, Blessing in the Word
In James 1:22-25, James stresses the importance of listening to God through His Word and being diligent to live according to His Word. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches listening and living, listening and forgetting, and looking deeply and living freely.
“But the one who looks into the perfect law, the…
Resolving Conflicts Between Weak and Strong Believers
In Romans 14:1-23, the apostle Paul calls believers not to attack each other, but to live in the righteousness, peace, and joy of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God is the Lord and Judge; walk in righteousness, peace, and joy; and keep your faith between you and God.
“As…
The Call of Wisdom
In Proverbs 8:1-36, wisdom calls the listener to seek wisdom and to gain blessings and even the gift of life. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches an open call, a trustworthy call, and a life-giving call.
“Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.”
Put on the Armor of Light
In Romans 13:11-14, the apostle Paul urges the believers in Rome to live as though the Lord was coming soon, because He might! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches awake from sleep, cast out the works of darkness, put on the armor of light, walk properly as in the daytime, and put on the Lord Jesus Christ.
“The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast…