Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

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) 
 

96 - Who murdered Jesus Christ?

Matthew 27:11-26 - Steve Hope
A question of crowns (v11)
A question of confusion (vv12-14)
A question of choice (v1v5-21)
A question of cowardice (v2v2-23)
A question of culpability (vv24-26)

09 - The greatest privilege

Deuteronomy 6 - Tim Smylie
Total love - our reasonable response to God's greatness (vv1-9)
Forgetfulness - an offensive response to God's blessing (vv10-19)
God's love - the love that saves us (vv20-25)

95 - Self-inflicted Tragedy

Matthew 26:69-27:10 - Steve Hope
The tragedy of:
Peter: Afraid for his own Reputation (26:69-75)
Judas: Atoning for his own Wrongdoing (27:1-5)
Priests: Absolution for their own Responsibility (27:6-10)

08 - Fire and friendship

Deuteronomy 5:22-33 - Tim Smylie
The LORD is a consuming fire (vv22-27)
the LORD is a gracious helper (vv23-28)
He listens (vv28-29)
He provides (vv30-33)

94 - Jesus on Trial

Matthew 26:57-68 - Steve Hope
Innocence is confirmed (v57-63a)
Identity is confessed (v63b-64)
Irony is conveyed (v65-68)

07 - The law of liberty

Deuteronomy 4:44-5:21 - Tim Smylie
Words that keep on speaking (4:44-5:5)
Words for rescued people (5:6-21)
Love God, together, from the heart (5:7-14a)
Love others, together, from the heart (5:14b-21)

93 - Preparing for the Trial 2

Matthew 26:36-56 - Steve Hope
The Sorrow is Overwhelming (v36-38)
The Submission is Overflowing (v39)
The Sleep is Overpowering (v40-46)
The Sinful Over-reaction (v47-52)
The Scripture is Over-ruling (v53-56)

06 - The one and only

Deuteronomy 4:15-40 - Tim Smylie
The problem with misplaced devotion - it's the way of loss (vv15-31)
The cure for misplaced devotion - weigh up the saving love of the LORD (vv32-40)

92 - Preparing for the Trial - Overconfidence

Matthew 26:31-35 - Steve Hope
The Suffering is Overhead (V31)
The Shepherd will Overcome (V32)
The Servants are Overconfident (V33-35)
 

Because Christ is risen.......

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie
What if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19)
Because Christ is risen... (vv20-28)
Our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23)
Creation will be renewed (vv24-28)

91 - Why did Jesus die?

Matthew 26:17-30 - Steve Hope
Why did Jesus die?
Because of a Divine Plan (vv 17-19)
Because of an Evil Plot (vv 20-25)
Because of a New Passover (vv 26-30)

05 - The most privileged people on earth

Deuteronomy 4:1-14 - Tim Smylie
God's instructions are the way of:
Life (vv1-4)
Wisdom (vv5-8)
Relationship (vv9-14)

90 - Passover Plots and Perfume

Matthew 26:1-16 - Steve Hope
The resolve for the death of Jesus (vv1-5)
The response to the death of Jesus (vv6-13)
The 'riches' from the death of Jesus (vv14-16)

04 - Fight for others

Deuteronomy 3:12-29 - Tim Smylie
Fight for others:
When you are prospering and comfortable (vv12-20)
When you are deprived and disappointed (vv21-29)

89 - Sheep and Goats

Matthew 25:31-46 - Steve Hope

He made the stars also

Psalm 46 - Wayne O'Leary

88 - Investing in God's gifts

Matthew 25:14-30 - Steve Hope
Entrusted with resources (vv14-18)
Called to account (vv19-27)
Facing the judgement (vv28-30)

03 - God unlimited

Deuteronomy 2:1-3:11 - Tim Smylie
God rules all nations (2:1-23)
He gives blessing as he chooses (2:1-9)
He fights battles as he chooses (2:10-23)
God rules the timing of his judgement (2:24-37)
God rules the things you fear (3:1-11)

87 - Be prepared to wait

Matthew 25:1-13 - Steve Hope
The wise are prepared for delay (v1-4)
The bridegroom's coming is delayed (v5-7)
The foolish are unprepared for delay (v8-13)