Sermons on Faith (Page 3)

Sermons on Faith (Page 3)

The God Who Triumphs

The God Who Triumphs, Exodus chapters 13 to 15 The God Who Triumphs 26 Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand over the sea so that the waters may flow back over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen.’ 27 Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea went back to its place. The Egyptians were fleeing towards[e] it, and the Lord swept them into the sea. 28 The water flowed back and covered the…

The Kingdom of Heaven

The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 2 sowers: Matthew 13:27-28, 37-39 27 The owner’s servants came to him and said, “Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from? 28 “An enemy did this,” he replied. 37 He answered, ‘The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the…

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 I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed

When I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed – Psalm 55   Bible Reading Psalm 55 When I’m feeling overwhelmed and stressed  A video is available here O’ for the wings, for the wings of a dove, Far away, far away I would rove. O’ for the wings, for the wings of a dove, Far away, far away, Far away, far away I would rove. O’ FOR THE WINGS OF A DOVE Felix Mendelsohn THE WRITER’S REACTION  Verses 1-8 THE WRITER’S REFLECTIONS  …

A Song For All Seasons – When I’m Fearful or Anxious

A Song For All Seasons – When I’m Fearful or Anxious – Psalm 23 Bible Reading Psalm 23 When I’m fearful & Anxious – Psalm 23 How can the Psalms help us in all the changing seasons of Life? Is the Lord enough ? 1. THE SOVEREIGN SHEPHERD, Verses1-4 The dark valley is as truly one of His right paths, as are the green pastures. D Kidner 2. THE GENEROUS SHEPHERD, Verse 5 3. THE GOOD SHEPHERD, Verse 6 Grace…

Jesus is King: The King’s Healing Power.

The King’s Healing Power. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 9, verses 18-34. A desperate father, verses 18 and 19 A desperate woman, verses 20 to 22 A dead daughter, verses 23 to 26 A desperate cry for mercy, verses 27 to 31 A demon-possessed man, verses 33 to 34 The crowd is amazed – “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!” But the religious leaders sneer – “It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons.” Pastor…

Jesus is King: The King’s Authority

The King’s Authority. Matthew 8:23-9:8. The world is in a mess, has been since Genesis 3’s rebellion, and no human plans can fix it. Only Jesus the King can fix it. Jesus’ authority over nature: Matthew 8:23-27 “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” Jesus authority over demons: Matthew 8:28-34 Demons do exist. Our part is to avoid an unhealthy interest in them. Jesus…

When God Seems Far Off and Hidden – Psalm 10

When God seems far off and hidden. Psalm 10. A crisis of faith Psalm 10:1 The Lord is a place of safety for those who have been treated badly. He keeps them safe in times of trouble. Psalm 9, verse 9 Lord, why are you so far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? … but now, Psalm 10, verse 1 God seems out of the picture. The wicked have moved to the centre. A portrait of…

The Good Life 8 – The Two Ways

The Good Life 8 – The Two Ways Matthew’s Gospel chapter 7, verses 13 to 23 Two Ways – God’s way or my way? Two Gates, verses 13 to 14 13 Enter God’s kingdom through the narrow gate. The gate is large and the road is wide that leads to ruin. Many people go that way. 14 But the gate is small and the road is narrow that leads to life. Only a few people find it. Matthew 7:13-14 NIRV Two…

How God’s word changes lives

Hebrews chapter 10 verses 19 to 25. How God’s word changes lives. Our privileges in Jesus, Hebrews 10:19-21. Our standing in Christ. “Since we have….”. A time when we did NOT have: Confidence to come to God through Jesus. The door of good deeds is blocked up. The door of Jesus is thrown open for all who will come. See John 10. A never failing high priest, Jesus. The best, a perfect priest, without equal. Our responsibilities in Jesus, Hebrews…

The Unfinished Task 13 – A Surprising Conversion

A Surprising Conversion. Acts chapter 9, verses 1 to 31. What is a Christian? Mental assent to Jesus’ teaching? Intending to live a more moral life? Or a life with a complete change of direction? Saul’s life as:- A Persecutor of Christians, verses 1 to 3. A New man in Christ, verses 3 to 17. A Servant of the Gospel, verses 17 to 31.