Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

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)
 

22 - Power made perfect in weakness

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - Tim SmylieIncredible spiritual experiences are not worth boasting about… (vv1-7a).... but Christ’s power supplied in our daily weakness is (vv7b-10)

We will reap if we do not give up

Galatians 6:1-10 - Mark Foster

The Lord provides a kinsman-redeemer

Ruth 3 - Gerald Tanner

21 - Servants of Christ

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 - Tim SmylieFalse servants of Christ serve themselves and take advantage of his church (vv16-21a)True servants of Christ follow his example by laying down their lives for his church (vv21b-33)Making sacrifices for the good of the church (vv21b-29)Not taking themselves too seriously (vv30-33)

58 - Evil in High Places

Psalm 58 - Steve HopeThe problem of unjust rulers (vv. 1-5)The prayer against unjust rulers (vv. 6-8)The promise for unjust rulers (vv. 9-11)

20 - Are you fighting for the bride?

2 Corinthians 11:1-15 - Tim SmylieWe fight for the bride (the church):Because she belongs to Jesus Christ (the bridegroom) (vv1-2)By helping her remain devoted to the Jesus of the New Testament (vv3-11)keeping the message clear (vv3-4)backing up the message with our lives (vv5-11)Knowing she has a deceitful enemy, Satan (vv12-15)

57 - Exalting God in a cave

Psalm 57 - Steve Hope An overriding concern for God’s glory in our trials leads to...Dependent Prayer (vv. 1-5)Determined Praise (vv. 6-11)