Sermons from 2026 (Page 2)

Sermons from 2026 (Page 2)

The Special Gathering of God-Fearers

In Malachi 3:16–18, Malachi prophesied a day would come when a special people would gather, bound by their common fear of the Lord. This Maundy Thursday we consider this prophecy as we gather at the Lord’s table. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches they feared the Lord, they spoke with one another, the Lord remembered them in His book, and we remember Him in the Lord’s…

1 John: The Tests of Genuine Christianity

With 1 John 5:13–14, we continue our study of Bible books. The first epistle of John gives a clear description of true Christianity. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches eyewitnesses of the Word of life, nine tests of genuine Christianity, and warning against idols. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have…

The Sure Hope in Jesus Christ

In Hebrews 6:16–20 and Hebrews 7:1-28, the author of Hebrews proclaims the hope that believers have in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Jesus Christ, the steadfast Anchor of the soul, the King of Peace, and the Priest of eternal life. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.”

Warning and Comfort to Grow into Maturity

In Hebrews 6:1-20, the author of Hebrews provides a warning and the subsequent comfort meant to help us grow in confidence and faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the pictures, the warning, the comfort, and the certainty. “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a…

1 Peter: The Epistle of Hope

With 1 Peter 1:13, we continue our study of Bible books. The first epistle of Peter was written to Jewish believers who had been enduring heavy persecution for their faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches live through Christ-filled hope, be God’s holy temple through Christ’s sacrifice, build a fellowship of Christlike love, suffer as servants of Christ, and shepherd…

Childhood and Maturity in Christ

In Hebrews 5:11–14, the author of Hebrews expresses his sorrow for the believers’ lack of growth in Christian maturity and because they were being misled by false teachers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches children in the faith, mature in the faith, and the hindrance to growth. “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you…