Sermons from 2025 (Page 5)
The Kindness of the King
In 2 Samuel 9:1-13, we read that King David was faithful to the covenant he made with Jonathan by showing kindness to Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Dr. Maarten Kuivenhoven preaches the king reveals his tender heart, the king reveals his true subjects, and the king reveals his lavish provision.
“And David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the…
Acts: The Expansion of the Kingdom of God on Earth
With Acts 1:1-8, we continue our survey of Bible books. The second book written by Luke describes the ascension of Christ, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the expansion of the church through persecution under the leadership of Peter and Paul. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the…
The Feast of Communion with Christ
Using Leviticus 23:1-44, we consider the reasons why the New Testament calls Christian gatherings “feasts” and how this is related to the Old Testament feasts. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the seven feasts of the Old Testament, the New Testament gathering as a feast before the Lord, and the Lord’s Supper as a feast of anticipation.
“And he said to them, “This…
Luke: The Loving Savior of All Peoples
With Luke 1:1-3, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Luke presents the third portrait of Jesus, focusing on the personal stories of people who met Jesus and on Jesus’ journey towards Jerusalem. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the birth and introduction of Jesus, the Savior among the people, Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem and His prophecies, and the…
The End Times
In Daniel 9:1-27, the 70 years of Jerusalem’s desolation are past, and God sends Gabriel to reveal to Daniel a new prophecy of 70 weeks and His plan for Jerusalem and Israel. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Daniel’s prayer, the 70 sevens, the first 7 sevens, the 62 sevens, and the last seven.
“O Daniel, I have now come out to give you insight and understanding. At the…
Mark: The Suffering Son of God
With Mark 1:1-8, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Mark displays Jesus’ divine authority over sickness, demons, nature, and mankind. Mark also highlights the last week of Jesus ministry, revealing Jesus as the suffering Son of God, which is the good news. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the life of Jesus according to Mark, the authoritative Son of…
The Battles of Empires and Israel
In Daniel 8:1-27, God foretells the dark days that the nation of Israel would face, along with the futures of several empires: the Medes and Persians, the Greeks, and the Seleucids. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the prophetic vision of the ram and the goat, the history of Greece and Alexander the Great, and the coming persecution of Israel.
“And I, Daniel, was…
Strive to Enter the Narrow Door
In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus highlights the contrast between false religion and true religion. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the difficulty of entering the narrow door, the danger of self-deception, and the reward of entering the narrow door.
“And someone said to him, ‘Lord, will those who are saved be few?’ And he said to them, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow door. For…
The Son of Man, the Saints, and the Everlasting Kingdom
In Daniel 7:1-28, God begins to reveal the future to Daniel in two visionary dreams and their interpretations. We can see connections to the New Testament with themes such as “the kingdom of God” and the “saints” of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the judgment of the world, the dawning…
Matthew: The Long-Awaited Messiah has Come!
With Matthew 1:17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Matthew introduces Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and points to the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the birth and introduction of the Messiah, the Kingdom of Heaven, the authority of the Messiah, the rejection and execution of the Messiah, and the resurrection…