Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

The evidence of great faith

Luke 7:1-10 - Gerald Tanner

Praise the Lord!

Psalm 113 - Steve Jones
The command of the Lord - (vv1-3)
The character of the Lord - (vv4-6)
The care of the Lord - (vv7-9)

04 - What shall we do?

Acts 2:37-47 - Steve Hope
Turn Yourselves From... (vv37-41)
Devote Yourselves To.... (vv42-47)

The Vine and the Branches

John 15:1-17 - Gareth Fitzpatrick

Two ways to die

Luke 23:26-46 - Alan Reeves
Forgiveness Available (v32-34)
Forgiveness Rejected (v35-39)
Forgiveness Received (v40-43)

Spirit-Filled Witness

Acts 4:1-31 - Kevin Vroom
The Religious Leaders: Offended by the Gospel (v1-7)
The Apostles: The Indomitable Power of the Spirit (v7-21)
The Church: Praying for Boldness (v23-31)
Remembering God's sovereignty (v24b-30)
Recognising God's sovereign plan (v25-28)
Asking for power to serve (v29-30) 

03 - Jesus is Lord!

Acts 2:22-36 - Steve Hope
Jesus is the Lord on Display (v22)
Jesus is the Lord who Died (v23)
Jesus is the Lord who Defeated Death (vv24-31)
Jesus is the Lord who Divinely Rules (vv32-36)

02 - Pentecost Explained

Acts 2:12-21 - Steve Hope
A Day of forceful proclamation (vv 12-14)
A Day of fulfilled promises (vv 15-18)
A Day of forewarning people (vv 19-21)

Pilgrim Songs - Psalms 132-134

Psalms 132-134 - Tim Smylie
The LORD and his king - (Psalm 132)
The king's commitment to the LORD's reign (vv1-10)
The LORD's commitment to his king's reign (vv11-18)
The LORD's people - united on the journey (Psalm 133)
The goal of the journey - unceasing praise (Psalm 134)

20 - Clear and simple

Deuteronomy 18 - Tim Smylie
The Levites - a living sermon: the LORD is your inheritance (vv1-8)
The Prophet - a refreshing clarity: "I will put my words in his mouth" (vv9-22)

Pilgrim Songs - Psalms 129-131

Psalms 129, 130, 131 - Tim Smylie
The wicked will wither away - (Psalm 129)
The repentant will receive full redemption (Psalm130)
Those who wait can learn contentment (Psalm 131)

19 - A people under authority

Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 - Tim Smylie
The leaders we need - "Follow righteousness, and righteousness alone" (16:18-17:13)
Without favouritism (16:18-20)
Committed to God's honour (16:21-17:7)
Submitted to God's Word (17:8-13)
The king we need - "I desire to do your will, my God" - (17:14-20)

01 - The Power for Mission

Acts 2:1-12 - Steve Hope
The power that's present for all God's people (vv1-4a)
The power that proclaims to all nations (vv4b-11)
 

18 - The circle of worship

Deuteronomy 16:1-17 - Tim Smylie
We praise God for:
Past deliverance: Salvation through sacrifice (vv1-8)
Our response: turning from sin
Present blessing: A God-given harvest (vv9-12)
Our response: Service in the Spirit's power
Future hope: The final feast of rest (vv13-17)
Our response: Joy in anticipation

101 - An All-Encompassing Mission

Matthew 28:16-20 - Steve Hope
The people of the mission (vv16-18a)
The power of the mission (v18b)
The programme for the mission (vv19-20a)
The presence for the mission (v20b)

17 - A generous people

Deuteronomy 15 - Tim Smylie
Our generous LORD calls us to generosity (vv1-18)
Generosity that is:
Planned (vv1-6)
From the heart (vv7-11)
Constructive (vv12-18)
Costly sacrifices of worship: (vv19-23) 
A wasteful generosity?
Or a beautiful thing?

16 - Two feasts, two cultures

Deuteronomy 14 - Tim Smylie
A feast of death: Don't participate in a culture the LORD hates (vv1-21)
The feast of life: Make the LORD the centre of your culture (vv22-29)
- Then you'll truly be a blessing to others (vv28-29)

100 - He is RIsen Indeed!

Matthew 28:1-15 - Steve Hope
What the True Witnesses Saw (vv1-10)
The Tomb was empty
Jesus was seen
Jesus was touched
What the False Witnesses Said (vv11-15)

03 - Pilgrim Songs

Psalms 126-128 - Tim Smylie
The sure and certain harvest (Psalm 126)
The true builder and guard - (Psalm 127)
The key to fruitfulness and prosperity - (Psalm 128)

15 - The loyalty test

Deuteronomy 12:29-13 - Tim Smylie
The LORDs way or "their" way (12:29-32)
Are you ready for the test. (13:1-18)
From:
A persuasive and powerful leader (13:1-5)
A relative or friend (13:6-11)
A crowd (13:12-18)

99 - Dead and Buried

Matthew 27:55-66 - Steve Hope
The Testimony of the Women (vv55-56,61)
The Testimony of the Wealthy Man (vv57-60)
The Testimony of the Wicked Men (vv61-66)
 

14 - Centre your life

Deuteronomy 12:1-28 - Tim Smylie
The one place of worship - turn from restlessness to rest (vv1-14)
An opportunity in every place - enjoy God's blessings within God's boundaries (vv15-28)

02 - Pilgrim Songs

Psalm 123-125 - Tim Smylie
Our gracious master (Psalm 123)
Our history of deliverance (Psalm 124)
Our unshakeable security (Psalm 125)

13 - The life-changing power of God's love

Deuteronomy 10:12-22 - Tim Smylie
Our loving God asks us for everything (vv12-13)
Focussing on his love will produce the response he asks for (vv14-22)
A commitment to his instruction (vv14-16)
A commitment to the vulnerable (vv17-22)

98 - Creation's Commentary on the Cross of Christ

Matthew 27:45-54
Jesus receives the judgement of God (vv45-50)
Jesus provides access to God (v51a)
Jesus delivers a future with God (vv51b-54)

12 - Enjoying the wonder

Deuteronomy 9-10:11 - Tim Smylie
The myth of "my righteousness" (9:1-6)
The reality: a "stiff-necked" people, deserving destruction (9:7-24)
The wonder of God's mercy (9:25-10:11)
He receives his mediator (9:25-29)
He renews his covenant (10:1-11)

01 - Pilgrim Songs

Psalms 120-122 - Tim Smylie
Our longing for peace (Psalm 120)
Our sovereign companion (Psalm 121)
Our true home (Psalm 122)

11 - The dependence test

Deuteronomy 8 - Tim Smylie
Tested by scarcity - the idol of "what I really need"  (vv1-5)
Tested by success - the idol of "my power" (vv6-20)

97 - Many a truth is said in jest

Matthew 27:27-44 - Steve Hope
Jesus reigns as King (v27-37)
Jesus destroys the temple (v38-40)
Jesus saves others (v41-44)

10 - War against the idols

Deuteronomy 7 - Tim Smylie
It must be a ruthless war (vv1-5)
It's war for the sake of relationship (vv6-16)
To enjoy the greatest love ..... (vv6-11)
..... and the greatest blessing (vv12-16)
It's a long term war (vv17-26)
It calls for trust ..... (vv17-21)
..... and commitment (vv22-26)