Sermons from October 2025
Philippians: To live is Christ
With Philippians 1:21-26, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the book of Philippians, the apostle encourages the Philippians to live a life worthy of the Gospel in a variety of ways. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the foundation: assurance of a work of grace, the summary: to live is Christ, the focus: following the example of Christ, the warning: beware of…
How Long Will the End Times Last?
In Daniel 12:5-12, Daniel concludes with some final revelations about the end times. He is sealing these words for a future generation of God’s people so that they might gain understanding, persevere, and stand before God in the final days. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the purposefully vague answer, the perfectly clear answer, and the prophetic answer. “Then I…
Ephesians: The Mystery of the Church
With Ephesians 1:3–4, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the book of Ephesians, Paul lays out the mystery of the church: God has sovereignly united people from all nations to Himself through Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches spiritual blessings, thanksgiving for the faith of believers, from dead in sin to reconciled with Christ, the mystery of the…
God’s Purpose for Everything
In Romans 8:26–34, we learn the purpose of all things is the exaltation of Christ, and thus everything in our lives work together to make us Christlike. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the Spirit’s intercession, all things working for our good, our conformity to Christ, Christ exalted among us, our predestination to glory, all things received in Christ, and Christ’s…
Called to Be, Do, and Fulfill the Calling of Christ
With Acts 26:12-18, the apostle Paul explains how Christ gave him a two-fold identity, a work to accomplish, and a responsibility to fulfill. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the message as we ordain Israel Quaresma to Gospel Ministry: the identity, the work, and the responsibility of Christ’s…
Four Revelations about the End Times
In Daniel 12:1-4, Daniel is shown a revelation of the end times. This is part one of chapter 12. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches difficult days for Israel and a great deliverance, global travel and an age of information, the resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous, and the glorification of those who turn many to righteousness. “But at that time your people…
The Submission of God’s Servant
In Isaiah 50:4–9, the faithful servant who endures persecution knows God will redeem him and bring him justice. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the wisdom, the obedience, the humiliation, the determination, and the justification of the servant. “But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall…
The Heart of the Matter
In Psalm 22:9–11 and 1 Samuel 17:32–37, we read the example of David who learned to trust in God from his birth and was ready to fight the giant in the Lord’s name. Pastor Jeph Nobel preaches a baptism message describing a Christian home, studying a young David who was raised to trust God in every circumstance, and the task of godly parents today. “Yet you are he…