Sermons from 2025
The Presentation of the Messiah
In Luke 2:21-40, we read that Simeon and Anna both recognized the infant Jesus was the promised Messiah! Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches brought under the law, revealed to the faithful, set for the division of Israel, proclaimed to the remnant, and marked by God’s favor. “For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for…
The Old has Passed Away; Behold, the New has Come!
Using 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, we ponder the theme of the old creation vs. the new creation as we prepare our hearts for the Lord’s supper. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the old has passed away; the new has come; and if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. “Therefore, if anyone is in…
Out of Egypt I Called My Son
Matthew 2:13–15 describes Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt to fulfill a prophecy given in Hosea. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Abraham’s journey from Egypt – the promise of a people and a land, Israel’s journey from Egypt – the promise of freedom and prosperity, and Jesus’ journey from Egypt – the promise of eternal salvation. “When Israel was a child, I…
Mary’s Faith
In Luke 1:34–38, we see the remarkable faith of Mary by which she was able to accept the Word of God even when her sense of reality told her that the promise of the angel Gabriel was humanly impossible. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Mary’s sense of reality, Mary’s faith in the Word of God, and Mary’s acceptance of the will of God. “And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the…
Why Did Jesus Come to the Earth?
Isaiah 35:1-10 foretells the restoration of God’s people and the revelation of the glory of the Lord. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the reign of the glory of the Lord, the restoration of God’s people, and the highway of holiness. “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain…
Jesus: The Promised Messiah
In Isaiah 11:1-10, we read the coming Messiah will fulfill the promises of God to restore a kingdom based on righteousness, peace, and mercy. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches restoring God’s image in humanity, restoring righteousness on earth, restoring peace in creation, and restoring the nations to God. “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch…
The Glory of Christ in the World to Come
In Hebrews 2:5-9, the preacher clarifies the world to come through the lens of Psalm 8. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Father’s promise in Psalm 8, what we see in this world, and what we will see in the world to come. “What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him? You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you…
Jesus: The Promised Light
In Isaiah 8:19–9:7, we read the promise that will end the suffering of Israel—the gift of salvation was on the horizon. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the oppression of darkness, the promise of light, the reversal of darkness, and the arrival of light. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light…
So Great a Salvation
In Hebrews 2:1–4, we learn the importance of the message of the Son of God: He came to declare a great salvation! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the salvation in the old covenant and the great salvation of the new covenant. “How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard,…
What to Do When You Have Sinned
In Psalm 51, David turns to the Lord pleading for forgiveness following his sin with Bathsheba, describing the greatest need for Christians today. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the cry to God, the problem, the desire, and the result. “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.”