Sermons on Mockery
The Attempted Stoning of the Saviour
The Attempted Stoning of the Saviour – John’s Gospel chapter 8 verses 48 to 59 A Vicious Response 48 The Jews answered him, ‘Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?’ 49 ‘I am not possessed by a demon,’ said Jesus, ‘but I honour my Father and you dishonour me. 50 I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. John 8:48-50 A Gracious Invitation 51 Very truly I tell…
Praise the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth
Praise the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth – Psalm 115 To Your Name be the glory! Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness Psalm 115:1 For His mercy, His truth, His promises. Where is Your God? Why do the nations say, ‘Where is their God?’ Psalm 115:2 Many have been mocked like this when in distress in this life – threatened, sick, imprisoned, desitute. God is still there,…
Christ Crucified
Christ Crucified – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 27, verses 27 to 46 Jesus’ Crucifixion Predicted centuries before My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? Psalm 22:1 (1000 years before) We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 (700 years before) Jesus’ Crucifixion…