Sermons on Desiring God
Following God When He Feels Distant
Following God When He Feels Distant (and the “Law of Undulation”) – Psalm 25 A Psalm Of David. 1 In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. 2 I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.3 No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame,but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Psalm 25:1-3 Our feelings of closeness to God go up and down like the weather (as does every…
God Dwelling Securely with Us
God Dwelling Securely with Us – Psalm 16 We live in insecure times. Money, house, things and even relationships are never wholly secure. God is for us, yes. But He is also with us. With Him we will not be shaken. Seeking refuge in God, v1-8He is ultimately all we need, “the overflowing source of all good” Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I…
Jesus’ First Disciples
Jesus’ First Disciples – John’s Gospel, chapter 1 verses 35 to 42 Here is the very first beginning of the Christian church. Two people are prompted to see, hear and follow Jesus 35 The next day John [the Baptist] was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God!’ 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. They are invited to come 38 Turning round, Jesus saw them…
Pursuing the Infinite Worth of Christ
Pursuing the Infinite Worth of Christ – Philippians chapter 3 verses 7 to 9 Paul’s Concern: Some were teaching the believers in Christ Jesus that trusting in what He had done was not enough – “You need more!” “You need Jesus plus loads of rules and regulations to keep.” Paul would have none of this bondage – that was where he had been before he met Jesus. The Value of Knowing Christ: Verse 7 – the pursuit of knowing Jesus…
The Christian’s Assurance
The Christian’s Assurance – Romans chapter 8, verses 1 to 8 Many have some doubt – “Is my Christian faith real?” The Bible shows us:- 8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending…
Sticking with Jesus
Sticking with Jesus – Colossians chapter 2 verses 6 to 23
A Heart for God, A mind for Truth
A Heart for God, A mind for Truth – Ezra chapter 7 10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. Ezra 7:10 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Heart and mind must march together – “Ezra was not a hermit-scholar, but…
When the Gates of Hell Seem to Prevail
When the Gates of Hell Seem to Prevail – 1 Timothy chapter 4, verses 1 to 8 4 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe…
Beauty and Delight – Psalm 95
Beauty and Delight – Psalm 95 Why is the universe so beautiful? Who made it? Our Delight finds its best expression in worship. True worship humbles us Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;7 for he is our God and we are…
How Long, O Lord? – Psalm 13
How Long, O Lord? – Psalm 13 Psalm 13 – For the director of music. A psalm of David. This Psalm of David is for all of us (for the “Director of Music”, so it was for everyone). We lament. (verses 1-2) 1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me for ever? How long will you hide your face from me?2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over…
Living with Jesus at the Centre
Living with Jesus at the Centre – Colossians chapter 1, verse 15-20 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He…
The Upside-Down Kingdom
The Upside-Down Kingdom – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 19:13 to chapter 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last.’ Matthew 20:16 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. The Upside-Down Kingdom Who will inherit the kingdom of heaven? Children, and those who have humble hearts like them. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”…
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