Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

68 - The Triumphal Procession

Psalm 68 - Steve HopeThe desire for the triumphal procession (vv. 1-6)The description of the triumphal procession (vv. 7-19)The delight in the triumphal procession (vv. 19-35)

08 - East of Eden

Genesis 4:1-16 - Tim SmylieThe way of Cain: sin is a pathway to more sin (vv1-9)The blood of Abel: sin is not ignored (vv10-12)The grace of God: judgment is delayed (vv13-16)

67 - May the Peoples Praise You

Psalm 67 - Steve HopeThe mission of God’s blessing (vv. 1-3)The joy of God’s reign (vv. 4-5)The harvest of God’s Kingdom (vv. 6-7)

The Testimony of Every Christian

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Steve HopeWhat the gospel does… saves (vv. 1-2)What the gospel is about… a saviour (vv. 3-7)What the gospel produces… transformation by grace (vv. 8-11)

07 - Guilty, broken, but not abandoned

Genesis 3:9-2 - Tim SmylieIt’s easier to pass the blame than admit our own sin (vv9-13)There’s always a battle going on (vv14-15)Everything is more difficult than it should be (vv16-19)We can’t go back, but God has provided a way forward (vv20-24)

66 - All the Earth Praise Him

Psalm 66 - Steve HopeAll the earth is called to praise God (vv. 1-4)Come and See: The works of His hands (vv. 5-15)Come and Hear: The witness of His people (vv. 16-20)

06 - Temptation, Rebellion, and Death

Genesis 3:1-8 - Tim Smylie
 
Temptation by the crafty enemy (vv1-5)
questions God’s goodness (v1)
denies God’s truthfulness (v4)
promises a better life through disobedience (v5)
Rebellion by the blessed couple (v6) 
decide they are wiser than God
The worst kind of death – estranged from God (and from one another) (vv7-8) 
 
 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Psalm 65 - Steve HopePraise the one who atones for our sins (vv.1-4)Praise the one who astonishes the nations (vv. 5-8)Praise the one who abundantly provides (vv. 9-13)

Praying to Our Father

Luke 11 - Steve HopeThe parable about prayer (vv. 5-8)The promise of prayer (vv. 9-10)The principle of prayer (vv. 13-15)

64 - The Great Turnaround

Psalm 64 - Steve HopeThe rejection of God’s King (vv.1-6)The reversal - God’s judgement (vv. 7-10)

05 - Together, for a purpose

Genesis 2:18-25 - Tim SmylieHumanity’s mission requires complementary relationship (v18)Marriage: complementarity on display (vv19-25)- the dance of equality, authority, and unity

The Guardian-Redeemer intervenes as promised

Ruth 3:16-4:22 - Gerald Tanner

04 - In the garden

Genesis 2:5-17 - Tim SmylieAn apprenticeship with the Great King:I. Learning the need for God’s life-giving power (vv5-14)II. Learning to worship before trying to rule (vv15-17)● serving, guarding, and enjoying what God has entrusted to us (vv15-16)● trusting God’s wisdom and goodness (v17)

03 - Created on purpose, with a purpose

Genesis 1:26-2:4 - Tim SmylieOur high honour – created in God’s image (1:26-27)Our great responsibility – called to rule and develop God’s world in ways that reflect his character (1:28-30)Our true rest – comes from trusting in God’s perfect work (1:31-2:4)

63 - I Thirst For You

Psalm 63 - Steve HopeDeep thirst of the soul (v. 1)Deep truth in the sanctuary (vv. 2-8)Deep trust for the future (vv. 9-11)

63 - I thirst for You

Psalm 63 - Steve HopeDeep thirst of the soul (v. 1)Deep truth in the sanctuary (vv. 2-8)Deep trust for the future (vv. 9-11)

02 - The earth is full of his glory

Genesis 1:6-25 - Tim SmylieGod’s glory is seen in:I. His authority over his creationII. The order and extravagance of his creation● order – God is like a careful craftsman● extravagance – God is like an exuberant artist

62 - Trusting in God Alone

Psalm 62 - Steve HopeTrust in God alone is resolved (vv. 1-4)Trust in God alone is reinforced (vv. 5-8)Trust in God alone is recognised as supreme (vv. 9-12)

62 - Trusting in God alone

Psalm 62 - Steve HopeTrust in God alone is resolved (vv. 1-4)Trust in God alone is reinforced (vv. 5-8)Trust in God alone is recognised as supreme (vv. 9-12)

01 - From eternity, to eternity

Genesis 1:1-5 - Tim SmylieBefore “the beginning” (1:1a)- God was already there, enjoying an eternal relationship of perfect loveIn “the beginning” (1:1b)- God created everything that is not GodGod’s mission (vv2-5)- to share the light of his goodness and glory

61 - From the Ends of the Earth

Psalm 61 - Steve HopeA longing for God expressed in prayer (vv. 1-4)A longing for God fulfilled in Christ (vv. 5-8)

When God speaks: Three responses

1 Kings 22 - Richard MargettsWhen God Speaks: Three ResponsesAHAB: wants to be affirmed, not challengedMICAIAH: faithful to the truth, whatever it costs JEHOSHAPHAT: wants to listen, but fails to act

Jesus: Lord of History

Revelation 5 - Tim SmylieWho is worthy? (vv1-4)- the problem of the sealed scrollThe One who is worthy (vv5-10)- the triumphant Lion who is the slain LambWorthy of worship (vv11-14) 

A prayer for those who have everything

Ephesians 1:15-23 - Kevin VroomKnow God better (v15-18a) The hope produced by God’s calling (v18b)The wealth of his glorious inheritance (v18c)His great power at work for you (v19-23)

Because Christ is Risen...

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim SmylieWhat if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19)Because Christ is risen… (vv20-28)In Christ our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23)Through Christ creation will be renewed (vv24-28)

Jesus is Lord

Acts 2:22-41 - Joe StanderwickJesus is Lord (22-36)Look at his lifeLook at his deathLook at his resurrectionLook at his exaltationIs Jesus your Lord? (37-41)

24 - Restoration

2 Corinthians 13 - Tim SmylieChrist is powerfully at work in his church (v1-4)Self-examination is required if we’re to cooperate with Christ’s work (v5-10)Our hope is in the grace of Christ (v11-14)

60 - A banner to unfurl against the bow

Psalm 60 - Steve HopeWhen the providences of God are painful (vv. 1-3)The promises of God remain (vv. 4-8)The people of God fight on (vv. 9-12)

23 - When Christ’s power rests on us

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 - Tim SmylieWhen Christ's power rests on us, we will persevere in:Spending ourselves for the sake of the church (vv11-18)Doing hard things to strengthen the church (vv19-21)

59 - Who is watching who?

Psalm 59 - Steve Hope
 
Watch for Him because He is greater than what is watching you (vv. 1-10a)
Keep singing because He is going to deal with what is against you (vv. 10b-17)