Sermons on Emotions

Sermons on Emotions

Trusting God in the Darkness

Trusting God in the Darkness, Isaiah chapter 50, verse 4-11 10 Who among you fears the Lord    and obeys the word of his servant?Let the one who walks in the dark,    who has no light,trust in the name of the Lord    and rely on their God.11 But now, all you who light fires    and provide yourselves with flaming torches,go, walk in the light of your fires    and of the torches you have set ablaze.This is what you shall receive from my hand:    you will lie down in torment.…

Where Do We Turn?

Where Do We Turn? Psalm 3 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. Where do we run when trouble comes? Prince Absalom had rebelled against his father, KIng David, had raised an army and wanted to kill him. People were saying “Even God won’t save him!” 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” Psalm 3:1-2 But David through his tears still trusts…

How to Deal with Jealousy

How to Deal with Jealousy – John’s Gospel chapter 3, verses 22 to 36 “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30. Envy and jealousy can find their way in anywhere, even in church, and bring bitterness. Jealousy Rises verses 22-26 The rise of Jesus’ influence. But John still had a ministry. Many flocked to him in the north. But a dispute: perhaps about who’s baptism was better – “everyone is…

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 Cares for Paul in Prison

Into a dungeon, what a strange way!Does God know what He’s doing?“It is not fair!” we want to say,But better days are coming.So trust in God when you “miss out”,Just as Paul did, and do not doubt.Remember when life seems “Not Fair!”JESUS loves you, and He does care. Steve Bates, 2023 Free Downloadable PDF

Paul’s Last Words (Part 2)

Paul’s Last Words (Part 2) – 2 Timothy chapter 4, verses 9 to 22 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. … 16 At my first defence, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. 17 But the Lord stood at my side…

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…

A Song for All Seasons – The Never-Failing Love of the Lord

The Never-Failing Love of the Lord – Psalm 77 7 ‘Will the Lord reject for ever?    Will he never show his favour again?8 Has his unfailing love vanished for ever?    Has his promise failed for all time?9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?    Has he in anger withheld his compassion?’ 10 Then I thought, ‘To this I will appeal:    the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.12 I will consider all…

A God For Turbulent Times – Psalm 93

A God For Turbulent Times, Psalm 93 Psalm 93 – The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. 2 Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. 3 The seas have lifted up, Lord,the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. 4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than…

A Song for All Seasons – When Things Fall Apart – Psalm 11

Welcome and Prayer O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer Psalm 11 For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the Lord I take refuge.    How then can you say to me:    ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain.2 For look, the wicked bend their bows;    they set their arrows against the stringsto shoot from the shadows    at the upright in heart.3 When the foundations are being destroyed,    what can the righteous do?’ 4 The Lord is in his holy temple;    the Lord is on his heavenly throne.He observes…