Sermons from February 2026
Poor in Spirit
In Matthew 5:1-3, Jesus proclaims the kingdom of heaven is open for those who rely on the merit of Christ for their salvation. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the poor in spirit: the meaning, the blessing, the importance, and the link to the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Who is this Great High Priest in Heaven?
In Hebrews 4:14–5:10, the preacher declares Jesus Christ is our great High Priest and the source of our eternal salvation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the High Priest who passed through the heavens, who can sympathize, who was appointed by God, who makes reverent prayer, who learned obedience through suffering, and who is the source of our eternal salvation.…
Hebrews: So Great Salvation
With Hebrews 2:1–4, we continue our study of Bible books. In Hebrews, the preacher proclaims warnings to Hebrew Christians as they face persecution for following Jesus Christ with the admonition to avoid returning to their old ways. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the warning passages, the earthly shadow vs. the heavenly reality, and the covenants. “How shall we…
Have you Entered into the Rest of God?
In Hebrews 4:1–13, the preacher proclaims the eternal rest available in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that God entered into rest, Adam and Eve lost their rest, Joshua did not lead Israel into rest, and we must enter rest through the greater Joshua. “Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.”
Philemon: Refresh My Heart in Christ
With Philemon 1:8–10, we continue our study of Bible books. In Paul’s letter to Philemon, the apostle Paul pleads for the acceptance of Philemon’s slave who had run away, revealing the power and love of Christ in action. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Philemon: the man rich in faith and love, Onesimus: from thief to saint, and the apostle Paul: pleading…
Jesus, Lord of the Exodus
In Exodus 13:17–22, the Lord demonstrates His love for Israel by leading them out of Egypt and away from dangerous lands to a place where His mighty power will be on full display. Mr. Isaac Bronkema preaches the Angel of the Lord, Israel at the sea, and Israel at the mountain. “And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and…
The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer for God’s Glory
In Luke 11:1-4 and Matthew 6:9-13, we read how Jesus taught his disciples to pray using the Lord’s Prayer. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches each petition: hallowed be Your Name; Your kingdom come, Your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth; give us day by day our daily bread; forgive us our sins,…
Do Not Harden Your Heart
In Hebrews 3:7–19, the apostle Paul uses the Israelites as an example to teach the danger of ignoring the gospel’s call. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Israel’s test, the unbeliever’s jest, the believer’s rest. “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”