Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

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)

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

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)

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)

Matthew 25:31-46 - Steve Hope

Psalm 46 - Wayne O'Leary

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

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)

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)

Deuteronomy 1:19-46 - Tim Smylie
 
The really risky business:
Unbelief - "The Lord is not faithful enough or strong enough" (vv19-40)
Consequence - loss (vv34-40)
Arrogance: - "We can make progress without the Lord" (vv41-46)
Consequence - defeat (vv44-46)

Deuteronomy 1:1-18 - Tim Smylie
East of the Jordan - the place of decision (vv1-5)
Remember - God's decision came first (vv6-18)
His command comes wrapped in his promise (vv6-8)
Our responsibility comes from his blessing (vv9-18)

Matthew 24:1-35 - Steve Hope
Tell us about the future (v1-3)...
Know what's normal (v4-14)
Know what's coming (v15-31)
Know what's true (v32-35)

Live looking forward - 2 Peter 3:11-18
1. Invest in the new creation, not the old one (vv11-14)
2. Be mastered by scripture - God's new creation word (vv15-18)

Matthew 24:1-35 - Steve Hope
Tell us about the future (v1-3)...
Know what's normal (v4-14)
False messiahs (v4-5)
War/Conflict (v6-7a)
Famine and Earthquakes (v7b)
Persecution of the Church (v9)
Apostasy (v10-12)
God's people will persevere (v13)
God's gospel will progress (v14)

2 Peter 3:1-10 - Tim Smylie
"So far, so good" - the delusion of security (vv1-4)
Formation, flood, and fire - the reality of catastrophe - (vv5-7)
Eternal perspective and patient mercy - the truth about delayed judgement (vv8-9)
Suddenly exposed - the end of all delusions (v10)
 

Matthew 23v13-39 - Steve Hope
The Judge brings charges (v13-32)
The Judge brings condemnation (v33-36)
The Judge shows compassion (v37-39)

2 Peter 2:10b-22 - Tim Smylie
Arrogant (vv10b-23)
Unrestrained (vv13-16)
Destructive (vv17-18)
Lost (vv19-22)

Matthew 23:13-39 - Steve Hope
The Judge brings Charges
Charge #1 (v13-15)
Mask - Evangelists
Reality - Close the door to heaven and open the door to Hell
Charge #2 (v16-24)
Mask - Guides to the people
Reality - Blind Fools
Charge #3 (v25-28)
Mask - Externally Clean
Reality - Internally Filthy
Charge #4 (v29-32)
Mask - Honouring God's Messengers
Reality - Murdering God's Messiah

2 Peter 2:1-10a - Tim Smylie
Sticking with the truth is not easy (vv1-3)
because lies are convenient
Sticking with the truth is worth it (vv4-10a)
because following lies leads to destruction
 

Matthew 23:1-12 - Steve Hope
Jesus exposes hypocritical religion (v1-7)
"..they do not practice what they preach" (v3-4)
"..everything they do is done for people to see" (v5-7)
Jesus exalts humble servanthood (v8-12)

2 Peter 1:12-21 - Tim Smylie
 
Remember what you know about the future (vv12-15)
Trust what you know about the future (vv16-21)
Two truthful witnesses:-
The New Testament (v16-18)
The Old Testament (19-21)

Matthew 22:41-46 - Steve Hope
The most important question (v41-42a)
Part of the answer: The Davidic King (v42b)
The rest of the answer: The Divine King (v43-45)
The most inappropriate response (v46)

2 Peter 1:1-11 - Tim Smylie
God's gift to us (vv1-4)
Faith in Jesus (vv1-2)
Power to live like Jesus
Our life-long responsibility - (v5-11)
Work hard to grow more like Jesus (vv5-9)
Keep in mind Jesus' return (vv10-11)

Matthew 22:34-40 - Steve Hope
Love God with all of yourself (v34-37)
Love your neighbour as yourself (v39)
Total love fulfils God's Word (v40)

Matthew 22:23-33 - Steve Hope
Sadducees: The Resurrection is ridiculous (vv23-28)
Jesus: "You do not know the scriptures or the power of God" (v29-33)
The Power of God (v30)
The Scriptures (v31-32)

Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie
Who is worthy - the problem of the sealed scroll (vv1-4)
The one who is worthy - the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb (vv5-10)
Worthy of worship (vv11-14)
 

Revelation 1:9-20 - Tim Smylie
A vision for the church (vv9-11)
Jesus: The one who is with his church (vv12-16)
Jesus: The one who is for his church (vv17-20)

Hebrews 2:5-18
The glory we're missing (vv5-8)
Jesus: The one who brings us to glory (vv9-18)
Our trail-blazer (vv9-10)
Our champion (vv11-15)
Our high priest (vv16-18)

Isaiah 9:1-7  Tim Smylie