Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

Psalm 62 - Steve HopeTrust in God alone is resolved (vv. 1-4)Trust in God alone is reinforced (vv. 5-8)Trust in God alone is recognised as supreme (vv. 9-12)

Genesis 1:1-5 - Tim SmylieBefore “the beginning” (1:1a)- God was already there, enjoying an eternal relationship of perfect loveIn “the beginning” (1:1b)- God created everything that is not GodGod’s mission (vv2-5)- to share the light of his goodness and glory

Psalm 61 - Steve HopeA longing for God expressed in prayer (vv. 1-4)A longing for God fulfilled in Christ (vv. 5-8)

1 Kings 22 - Richard MargettsWhen God Speaks: Three ResponsesAHAB: wants to be affirmed, not challengedMICAIAH: faithful to the truth, whatever it costs JEHOSHAPHAT: wants to listen, but fails to act

Revelation 5 - Tim SmylieWho is worthy? (vv1-4)- the problem of the sealed scrollThe One who is worthy (vv5-10)- the triumphant Lion who is the slain LambWorthy of worship (vv11-14) 

Ephesians 1:15-23 - Kevin VroomKnow God better (v15-18a) The hope produced by God’s calling (v18b)The wealth of his glorious inheritance (v18c)His great power at work for you (v19-23)

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim SmylieWhat if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19)Because Christ is risen… (vv20-28)In Christ our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23)Through Christ creation will be renewed (vv24-28)

Acts 2:22-41 - Joe StanderwickJesus is Lord (22-36)Look at his lifeLook at his deathLook at his resurrectionLook at his exaltationIs Jesus your Lord? (37-41)

2 Corinthians 13 - Tim SmylieChrist is powerfully at work in his church (v1-4)Self-examination is required if we’re to cooperate with Christ’s work (v5-10)Our hope is in the grace of Christ (v11-14)

Psalm 60 - Steve HopeWhen the providences of God are painful (vv. 1-3)The promises of God remain (vv. 4-8)The people of God fight on (vv. 9-12)

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 - Tim SmylieWhen Christ's power rests on us, we will persevere in:Spending ourselves for the sake of the church (vv11-18)Doing hard things to strengthen the church (vv19-21)

Psalm 59 - Steve Hope
 
Watch for Him because He is greater than what is watching you (vv. 1-10a)
Keep singing because He is going to deal with what is against you (vv. 10b-17)
 

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - Tim SmylieIncredible spiritual experiences are not worth boasting about… (vv1-7a).... but Christ’s power supplied in our daily weakness is (vv7b-10)

Galatians 6:1-10 - Mark Foster

Ruth 3 - Gerald Tanner

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 - Tim SmylieFalse servants of Christ serve themselves and take advantage of his church (vv16-21a)True servants of Christ follow his example by laying down their lives for his church (vv21b-33)Making sacrifices for the good of the church (vv21b-29)Not taking themselves too seriously (vv30-33)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)
 
 

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)

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)

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)

Romans 13:8-14 - Joe Standerwick

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)