Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

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)

19 - What does the Lord commend?

2 Corinthians 10:7-18 - Tim SmylieThose who build up the church, not those who tear it down (vv7-11)Those who work for the growth of the gospel, not those who work for the growth of their own reputation (vv12-18)

18 - Are you ready to fight?

2 Corinthians 10:1-6 - Tim SmylieWe must share the humility and gentleness of Christ (vv1-3)We know the truly powerful weapons are spiritual ones (v4)Our goal is to see rebels surrender to Christ (v5)The opportunity to surrender will not last forever (v6)

17 - Cheerful generosity

2 Corinthians 9 - Tim SmylieCheerful generosity - Inspires generosity in others (vv1-5)Is an adventurous investment, with high returns (vv6-11a)Results in a harvest of praise to God (vv11b-15)

The providential goodness of God

Ruth 1:22-2:23 - Gerald TannerA ‘chance’ encounterThe man of God’s ProvisionBoaz the ‘type’ of ChristWith God it is never true that our circumstances are completely hopeless.

56 - In God I trust

Psalm 56 - Steve HopeTrusting God with our fears (vv. 1-4)Trusting God in our suffering (vv. 5-11)Trusting God for our purpose (vv. 12-13)

16 - Getting giving right

2 Corinthians 8:10-24 - Tim Smylie
 
 Good intentions are good – if they lead to actual giving! (vv10-11a)
- so make a clear and workable plan – then put it into action
Our giving is to be in proportion to how God has blessed us (vv11b-12)
God intends to meet the needs of his people – through us (vv13-15)
Church leaders must take great care to be trustworthy with finances…
and church members should trust their trustworthy leaders with what they give (vv16-24)
 
 

55 - The Burden of Betrayal

Psalm 55 - Steve HopeBetrayal causes deep sorrow… (vv. 1-8)…and indignation… (vv. 9-15)…but cast the burden on the Lord and trust in Him (vv. 16-23)

15 - The grace of giving

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 - Tim SmylieOur generous God works to make his people generous too (vv1-2)Giving is a privilege (vv3-4)Our giving is first to the Lord (v5)Giving is a grace we can develop (vv6-7)Our giving is a response to Christ’s giving (vv8-9)

14 - Godly joy and godly sorrow

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Tim SmylieGodly joy rejoices, not in causing hurt, but in seeing true repentance in others (vv2-9)Godly sorrow does not downplay guilt or sink in despair, but turns to God and lives differently (vv10-12)Godly joy always finds reasons for encouragement (vv13-16)

What time is it?

Romans 13:8-14 - Joe Standerwick

Praise God!

Ephesians 1:3-14 - Kevin VroomPraise God! - Because…the Father chose us… (v3–6)to be redeemed in Christ… (v7–12)for an inheritance sealed by the    Holy Spirit (v13–14)

54 - Looking to His Name

Psalm 54 - Steve HopeCalling on His Name (vv. 1-3)Confidence in His Name (vv. 4-5)Committed to His Name (vv. 6-7)Keep servingKeep singingKeep surveying

53 - Christmas Hope

Psalm 53 - Steve Hope

13 - We are the temple of the living God

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 - Tim SmylieIf we belong to Christ, our deepest identity and values are different from those who do not belong to Christ (6:14-16)So, we will not join in the idolatry that is so normal to them (6:17-7:1)

Born to You - Luke 2:11

Luke 2:11 - Tim Smylie

52 - Trusting in Tragedy

Psalm 52 - Steve HopeThe enemies iniquity revealed (vv. 1-4)The enemies inevitable ruin (vv. 5-7)The righteous’ intentional reliance (vv. 8-9)

12 - A profile of Christ’s Ambassadors

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 - Tim SmylieFor the sake of the gospelWe commend ourselves in every way:♦ by our faithful perseverance (vv4b-5)♦ by our godly character (vv6-7)♦ by our new-creation perspective (vv8-10)♦ by our open hearts (vv11-13)

51 - A Model Confession

Psalm 51 - Steve HopeA Prayer for forgiveness of sin (vv. 1-9)Cry for mercy (vv. 1-2)Confession of sin (vv. 3-6)Cleansing from sin (vv. 7-9)A Prayer for restoration of the sinner (vv. 10-19)Restoration within (vv. 10-12)Restoration of witness (vv. 13-17)Restoration of worshipping community (vv. 18-19)

11 - The old has gone, the new is here!

2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 - Tim Smylie “Christ’s love compels us”: in Christ we have a new life to live (5:14-17) “Be reconciled to God”: we are ambassadors for Christ and the new life he brings (5:18-6:2)

Posture of submission to the governing authorities

Romans 13:1-7 - Joe StanderwickBecause they have been established by God (1-2)Because they are God’s servants (3-4)Because of conscience (5-7)

50 - The Church in the Dock

Psalm 50 - Steve HopeGod judges His covenant people (vv. 1-6)Charge # 1: A reliance of ritual instead of relationship (vv. 7-15)Charge # 2: A heart of hypocrisy instead of holiness (vv. 16-23)

Sincere Love

Romans 12:9-21 - Joe StanderwickOur love for God’s people should be…Sincere (9)Affectionate (10)Zealous (11)Patient (12)Practical (13)Sympathetic (15)Harmonious (16a)Humble (16b)Our love for the world should be…Non-retaliatoryProactive

49 - A Proverb for those who trust in their Wealth

Psalm 49 - Steve HopeA proverb that we all need to understand (vv. 1-6)The futility of trusting in wealth: It cannot save you from death (vv. 7-12)The fate of those who trust in wealth: Death is their shepherd (vv. 13-20)

8 - A Walk About Zion

Psalm 48 - Steve HopeThe Supremacy of God and His City (vv. 1-3)The Security of God and His City (vv. 4-8)The Survey of God and His City (vv. 9-14)

10 - What are you living for?

2 Corinthians 5:6-13 - Tim SmylieOur faith in future realities guides our lives in the present (vv6-9)- we live to please our Lord now, because we will live to please him thenThe way we live in the present will have consequences in the future (vv10-13)- so we live, not for spectacular religious experiences, but for the spread of the gospel

09 - What are you looking at?

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5 - Tim SmylieAs we focus on eternal realities:I. We become more substantial people here and now (4:16-18)II. We experience a deep longing for complete renewal (5:1-5)

47 - Rejoice, the Lord is King

Psalm 47 - Steve HopeClap your hands: For the King has established Israel (vv. 1-5)Sing His praises: For the King is gathering the people (vv. 6-9)