Sermons on Encouragement (Page 2)
Guarding the Gospel
Guarding the Gospel – 2 Timothy Chapter 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:1-2 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.…
Ezra’s Mission Blog
Ezra’s Mission Blog – Ezra chapter 8 1These are the family heads and those registered with them who came up with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: …………… 15 I assembled them at the canal that flows towards Ahava, and we camped there three days. ………..21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our…
God’s Holy Temple
God’s holy Temple (and Living Stones) – Ezra chapter 6 King Darius then issued an order, and they searched in the archives stored in the treasury at Babylon. 2 A scroll was found in the citadel of Ecbatana in the province of Media, and this was written on it. Memorandum: 3 In the first year of King Cyrus, the king issued a decree concerning the temple of God in Jerusalem: Let the temple be rebuilt as a place to present sacrifices, and…
Hope Restored
Hope Restored – Ezra chapter 5 5 Now Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the prophet, a descendant of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. 2 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jozadak set to work to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. Ezra 5 5 But the eye of their God was watching over…
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing – Ezra chapter 4 Hanging on to Hope through setbacks. ‘We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,’ Acts 14:22 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. Deceitful “Helpers” 4 When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel,…
A Fresh Start
A Fresh Start – Ezra Chapter 3 10 When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their places to praise the Lord, as prescribed by David king of Israel. 11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: ‘He is good; his love towards Israel endures for ever.’ Ezra 3 – New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New…
Running the race in light of eternity
Running the race in light of eternity – Philippians chapter 3 verse 12 to chapter 4 verse 1 Paul’s ambition He wants to know Christ, not just facts about Him. 14 I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 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.…
Things Will Get Better
Things Will Get Better, 2 Peter chapter 1, verses 1 to 15 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason,…
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…
The Growth of the Kingdom
The Growth of the Kingdom Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 31 to 35 The small seed that grows into the Kingdom of God, Verses 31 and 32 31 He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch…
Great Expectations!
Welcome Bible Reading – Matthew Chapter 11 Verses 1 to 19 Great Expectations! What were we expecting in 2020? We were all surprised! God was not surprised. What are our expectations of Jesus? verses 2-3. Even John the Baptist had second thoughts. Jesus encouragement to John the Baptist, verses 7-10. He encourages, comforts and protects all his servants. Jesus’ invitation to hear, verses 14-15. What we need to know has been made clear. Jesus confronts and warns, verses 16-19. The…
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…