Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

Psalm 99 - Gerald TannerThe holiness of GodGod’s hatred of sinHow does the Old Testament help us understand God’s holiness and God’s grace?The holy One has provided the way of forgivenessIt is by grace alone that we can be savedOur God is a ‘forgiving God’ – Psalm 99:8

Psalm 133 - Tim Ambrose

Matthew 28:16-20 - Steve HopeThe people for the mission (vv. 16-18a)The power for the mission (v. 18b)The program for the mission (vv. 19-20a)GoBaptiseTeachThe presence for the mission (v. 20b)

Acts 2:42-47 - Steve HopeFaithfulness to God’s WordDevoted to the apostles teachingGrowth through making disciplesDevoted to fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayer

Psalm 72 - Steve HopeThe blessing of his reign (vv. 1-7)The extent of his reign (vv. 8-11)The nature of this reign (vv. 12-14)The length of his reign (vv. 15-20)

Genesis 11 - Tim SmylieHumanity’s ambition: seeking their own greatness independently of God (vv1-4)God’s response (vv5-32)confuses and divides proud humanity (vv5-9)works to reunite and bless the nations through his grace, not through human strength and achievement (vv10-32)

Ephesians 2:1-10 - Kevin Vroom

Genesis 9:18-10:32 - Tim SmylieThe righteous will inherit the earth (9:18-29)The LORD is God of all the earth (10:1-32)

Psalm 71 - Steve HopeAn unchanging refuge (vv. 1-8)Ongoing problems (vv. 9-13)Ongoing ministry (vv. 14-18)Unceasing praise (vv. 19-24)

Romans 3:10-24 - Gerald TannerWhat is sin?I John 3:4 ‘Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.’ Sin separates us from GodWhat is sin’s cure?John 3:15  “everyone who believes in [Jesus] may have eternal life.”

Psalm 70 - Steve HopeSend urgent help to those who seek God (vs. 1 and 5)Send shame to those who seek the ruin of Christ (vv. 2-3)Send joy to those who seek the presence of Christ (v. 4)

Genesis 8:1-9:17 - Tim SmylieA new beginning for all life on earth (8:1-19)God’s gracious commitment to all life on earth (8:20-22)The uniqueness of human life (9:1-7)The surprising sign of God’s covenant (9:8-17)

Psalm 69 - Steve HopeThe rescue of God’s King (vv. 1-15)The judgment of God’s enemies (vv. 16-29)The praise of God’s people (vv. 30-36)

Genesis 6-7 - Tim SmylieGod promises judgment and provides a way of salvation (Chp 6)- in both cases he is fully informed and deeply investedGod keeps his word (Chp 7)

Colossians 2:6-15 - Joe StanderwickStay rooted in Christ (6-7)Be aware of the danger (8)Be amazed by the gospel (9-15)You have fulness in Christ (9-10)You have life in Christ (11-12)You have forgiveness in Christ (13-15)

Genesis 4:17-5:32 - Tim Smylie Cain’s people: seek to rule and develop the world without reference to the LORD (4:17-24)- results in cultural accomplishments, self-exaltation, and violenceSeth’s people: rely on the LORD and seek to walk faithfully with him (4:25-5:32)- through them the LORD brings salvation and blessing for the world

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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) 
 
 

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)

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

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

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

Ruth 3:16-4:22 - Gerald Tanner

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)

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)