Sermons on Fear (Page 2)
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…
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 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…
A Song for all Seasons – When I Think that God is Not Fair, Psalm 73
A SONG FOR ALL SEASONS – When I feel God isn’t fair – Psalm 73 Bible ReADING – pSALM 73 When I feel God isn’t fair “Its just not fair !” THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED V1-15 His Description of God v1 & 28 His Description of himself v2-3 THE PERSPECTIVE AND CHARACTER OF GOD V16-28 His change in attitude towards God v16 -22 His declaration of Gods character v23-28 You guide me with your counsel, and afterwards you will take…
A Song for All Seasons – When I’m Feeling Despondent – Psalm 88
Psalm 88 A Song for All Seasons – When I’m Feeling Despondent. Bible Reading – Romans Chapter 8 verses 18-27 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be…
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 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…
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 8 – The Most High God.
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 8 – The Most High God. Luke’s Gospel, chapter 1, verses 26 to 38 Here we have the virgin birth of Jesus. All the Bible is about Him. Promised in Genesis Recorded in the Gospels Explained in the Letters The person God uses Luke 1:26-33, An ordinary young woman, in a small town of no account. But God favours her. This is Grace! The plan of God Luke 1:34-37, How will this be? God…
Let every heart prepare Him room – 2, The Virgin
The Virgin. Isaiah chapter 7, verses 1 to 17. “Do not be afraid”. Isa 7:4. Behind all the conflict of the kings God is in control. A Fearful King: Isa 7:1-2 An assault against the house of David in the 8th century BC (the royal house from which Jesus came). Ahaz the new King of Judah is afraid, and trembles. A Faithful Prophet: Isa 7:3-9 A message of hope, for God is in control. Isaiah is a living reminder of…
Golden Years
Golden Years – Genesis chapters 49 and 50 GATHERED UP Beyond all father Jacob’s hopes and fears, his beloved son Joseph is alive and well, Ruler of mighty Egypt, 2nd only to Pharaoh. Now begin Jacob’s last and GOLDEN YEARS. 17 blessed years of peace with his family around him in comfort and safety. The years of loneliness are past. “Surely, God is good to Israel” Psalm 73:1 (Israel is Jacob’s other name). Old Jacob DIES – 147 years old.…
No Need to be Afraid
Mark’s Gospel, chapter 4 verse 35 to chapter 5 verse 43 No Need to be Afraid Terror of spiders! But mostly spiders are not that hard to deal with. What about the things we can’t control? Can’t deal with? Dark things, evil things. What scares you? Dying? Demons or spirits? Sickness? Being alone? Losing a loved one? Jesus came to deal with these. Fear of storms. A mega-storm terrifies experienced seamen. Jesus is asleep. “Don’t you care?” Great calm. Mega-storm…