Sermons by Matt Murray (Page 2)

Sermons by Matt Murray (Page 2)

Free at Last

Free at Last – Ezra chapters 1 and 2 1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfil the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing: 2 ‘This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘“The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has…

Living the Good Life

Living the Good Life – 1 Timothy chapter 6 verses 3 to 21 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All…

Life in God’s Family

Life in God’s Family – 1 Timothy chapter 5 verse 1 to chapter 6 verse 2 Ways of Speaking to Others Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Looking After Others 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these…

God’s Servants

God’s Servants – 1 Timothy chapter 3, verses 8 to 16 – Leadership within God’s Church Deacons – Literally “servants” 8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 1 Timothy 3:8-10 New International…

God’s plan for Christian Men and Women in Church

God’s plan for Christian Men and Women in Church – 1 Timothy chapter 2 verses 8 to 15 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.…

First Things First

First Things First – 1 Timothy chapter 2, verses 1 to 7 2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one…

Grace Conquers Our Past

Grace Conquers Our Past – 1 Timothy chapter 1, verses 12-20 Just like the apostle Paul we all have a past life, but God’s grace is better than our past. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:13-14…

Why Church Matters

Why Church Matters – Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy, chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 Why Church Matters 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 How Churches get off track 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so…

Christ Crucified

Christ Crucified – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 27, verses 27 to 46 Jesus’ Crucifixion Predicted centuries before My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?     Why are you so far from saving me,     so far from my cries of anguish? Psalm 22:1 (1000 years before) We all, like sheep, have gone astray,     each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him     the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 (700 years before) Jesus’ Crucifixion…

Jesus, Sovereign and Strong

Jesus, Sovereign and Strong – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 26, verses 1 to 30 Jesus now moves from a ministry of teaching to a ministry of suffering. 26 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 ‘As you know, the Passover is two days away – and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.’ Matthew 26:1-2 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011…

Living in the Light of the End

Living in the Light of the End – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 25, verses 14 to 46 31 ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Matthew 25:14-46…