Sermons from 2026 (Page 3)
Praying Persistently
Service of Prayer for Crops and Industry. Using Luke 11:1-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the believer must pray as a needy friend and as a needy child.
Requesting a King
In 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Israel requests a king to be like their neighbors, but they were really rejecting God as their king. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches a good reason to request a king, the real reason to request a king, and a gracious purpose in granting a king. “Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall…
Paul’s Prayer for Christ Formed in the Saints
In Colossians 1:3-11, the apostle Paul gives thanks for the Colossian believers and prays for them to gain spiritual wisdom, bear fruit, and live worthy lives. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches thanksgiving for gospel fruit and interceding for Christ-like growth. “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,…
James: Wisdom from Above
With James 1:17–18, we continue our study of Bible books. The book of James is sometimes called “The Proverbs of the New Testament” because it is filled with practical reminders for the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom of hearing, doing, believing, and working; the wisdom of controlling words and desires; and the wisdom of…
Living in the Reality of Christ
In Colossians 1:15–29, the apostle Paul proclaims several reasons for the preeminence of Christ. Dr. Michael Barrett preaches the imperial Christ is our confidence, the incarnate Christ is our peace, the indwelling Christ is our hope. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible…
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…