Sermons from 2025 (Page 6)

Sermons from 2025 (Page 6)

The Man of God among the Lions

In Daniel 6:1-28, we witness the steadfast faithfulness of Daniel as he was unmoved in his dedication to God, even when it came at the risk of his own life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches public innocence, unwavering faithfulness, steadfast trust, and public praise. “My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found…

Life-Giving Communication

In Ephesians 4:17-32, the apostle Paul continues describing the new life in Christ and the expectation believers will build others up in truth and love. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the way followers of Christ speak—thoughtfully, timely, and purposefully. “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that…

Worldliness on Trial

In Daniel 5:1-31, the new Babylonian king, Belshazzar, organizes a feast to celebrate idols using the vessels from God’s temple. But God responds by signing His message of judgment on the wall. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the drunken pride of worldliness, the day worldliness meets with God, and God’s judgment on the world. “This is the interpretation of the…

1 Chronicles: Reflecting upon the Past

With 1 Chronicles, we continue our survey of Bible books. 1 and 2 Chronicles were written after the return from exile in Babylon and give a summary of the whole Old Testament. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches understanding the hopeful message, ten chapters of names, what happened to Bathsheba, the Lord or Satan against Israel, and the peaceful end of David. “Oh…

The Salvation of Nebuchadnezzar

In Daniel 4:1-37, Nebuchadnezzar explains how God brought him to his knees to recognize His greatness and Nebuchadnezzar’s minuteness in comparison. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, the interpretation of the dream, the humiliation of Nebuchadnezzar, and the repentance of Nebuchadnezzar. “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor…

The Fiery Furnace of Unholiness

In Daniel 3:1-30, the friends of Daniel refuse to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s statue and are thrown into the fiery furnace. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the refusal to worship the world’s images, the willingness to suffer for holiness, and the nearness of Christ to those who walk in holiness. “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his…

Nehemiah: Rebuilding the City of David

With Nehemiah 4:15-20, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Nehemiah follows the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Nehemiah and the third wave of exiles that join him were faced with constant opposition, but they overcame their challenges by the hand of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches doing what God has put in your heart, praying and working,…