Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

The parable of the rich fool

Luke 12:13-21 - Daniel Parkinson

Guard yourselves against all kinds of greed. Because our lives aren’t about what we own. Therefore, we should be rich toward God.

07 - How the church can thrive together now

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 - Dan Parkinson

• A healthy church – Respects faithful leaders. (vv12-13)

• A healthy church – Lives out godly traits. (vv14-24)

• A Healthy church – Meets around God’s word. (vv25-28)

 

06 - The return of Christ

1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 - Dan Parkinson

 

Theme of the passage: 

We have a future hope in Jesus therefore we shouldn’t think like the rest of mankind. 

05 - You should be sanctified

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 - Dan Parkinson

• Set apart to be sexually pure. (v1-8)

• Set apart to love the church. (v9-10)

• Set apart to live an orderly life. (v11-12)

 

04 - How do we love one another?

1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:13 - Dan Parkinson

• Paul’s great longing. (v17-20)

• Paul’s great priority. (v1-9)

• Paul’s great vision. (10-13)

 

03 - The normal Christian life

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 - Dan Parkinson

• Receiving God’s word rightly. (v13) 

• God’s work in us brings opposition (v14-15A) 

• Gospel opponents will be judged (v15b-16) 

 

02 - Being a faithful servant of Christ

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Daniel Parkinson

1. Firstly, have the right motives v1-6 - To please God who tests our hearts.
   
   
2. Secondly, have the right manner v7-12 - To love the people God has placed in our lives.
   
   
3. Thirdly, have the right method v2 v4 v8 v9- To speak the gospel. 

 

01 - When the Gospel comes in power

1 Thessalonians 1 - Daniel Parkinson

Paul knows they’re saved because: 

1. Firstly, The true gospel has come (v5).
   1. This is good news, our hope is in Jesus Christ. He’s done it all. 
2. Secondly, True change has come (v6-10).
   1. - Joy in Suffering.
   2. - The Lord’s message rang out from them.
   3. - They turned to God, from idols to serve the living and true God.