Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

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)

Psalm 54 - Steve HopeCalling on His Name (vv. 1-3)Confidence in His Name (vv. 4-5)Committed to His Name (vv. 6-7)Keep servingKeep singingKeep surveying

Psalm 53 - Steve Hope

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 - Tim SmylieIf we belong to Christ, our deepest identity and values are different from those who do not belong to Christ (6:14-16)So, we will not join in the idolatry that is so normal to them (6:17-7:1)

Luke 2:11 - Tim Smylie

Psalm 52 - Steve HopeThe enemies iniquity revealed (vv. 1-4)The enemies inevitable ruin (vv. 5-7)The righteous’ intentional reliance (vv. 8-9)

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 - Tim SmylieFor the sake of the gospelWe commend ourselves in every way:♦ by our faithful perseverance (vv4b-5)♦ by our godly character (vv6-7)♦ by our new-creation perspective (vv8-10)♦ by our open hearts (vv11-13)

Psalm 51 - Steve HopeA Prayer for forgiveness of sin (vv. 1-9)Cry for mercy (vv. 1-2)Confession of sin (vv. 3-6)Cleansing from sin (vv. 7-9)A Prayer for restoration of the sinner (vv. 10-19)Restoration within (vv. 10-12)Restoration of witness (vv. 13-17)Restoration of worshipping community (vv. 18-19)

2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 - Tim Smylie “Christ’s love compels us”: in Christ we have a new life to live (5:14-17) “Be reconciled to God”: we are ambassadors for Christ and the new life he brings (5:18-6:2)

Romans 13:1-7 - Joe StanderwickBecause they have been established by God (1-2)Because they are God’s servants (3-4)Because of conscience (5-7)

Psalm 50 - Steve HopeGod judges His covenant people (vv. 1-6)Charge # 1: A reliance of ritual instead of relationship (vv. 7-15)Charge # 2: A heart of hypocrisy instead of holiness (vv. 16-23)

Romans 12:9-21 - Joe StanderwickOur love for God’s people should be…Sincere (9)Affectionate (10)Zealous (11)Patient (12)Practical (13)Sympathetic (15)Harmonious (16a)Humble (16b)Our love for the world should be…Non-retaliatoryProactive

Psalm 49 - Steve HopeA proverb that we all need to understand (vv. 1-6)The futility of trusting in wealth: It cannot save you from death (vv. 7-12)The fate of those who trust in wealth: Death is their shepherd (vv. 13-20)

Psalm 48 - Steve HopeThe Supremacy of God and His City (vv. 1-3)The Security of God and His City (vv. 4-8)The Survey of God and His City (vv. 9-14)

2 Corinthians 5:6-13 - Tim SmylieOur faith in future realities guides our lives in the present (vv6-9)- we live to please our Lord now, because we will live to please him thenThe way we live in the present will have consequences in the future (vv10-13)- so we live, not for spectacular religious experiences, but for the spread of the gospel

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5 - Tim SmylieAs we focus on eternal realities:I. We become more substantial people here and now (4:16-18)II. We experience a deep longing for complete renewal (5:1-5)

Psalm 47 - Steve HopeClap your hands: For the King has established Israel (vv. 1-5)Sing His praises: For the King is gathering the people (vv. 6-9)

Psalm 46 - Steve HopeOur confidence: God is our refuge in an unstable earth (vv. 1-3)The city: God is present in the midst of the earth (vv. 4-7)The caution: God will be exalted over all the earth (vv. 8-11)

Romans 12:3-8 - Joe SanderwickThree marks of God’s new community:1. A right view of ourselves2. A right view of others3. A right use of our gifts

2 Corinthians 4:7-15 - Tim SmylieOur weakness is where God’s powerful gospel works best (vv7-12)Serving the gospel in the midst of our weakness is totally, eternally worth it (vv13-15)

Psalm 45 - Steve HopeStirred by a noble theme (v. 1)Stirred by the King’s glory (vv. 2-9)Stirred as the King’s bride (vv. 10-15)Stirred by the King’s future (vv. 16-17)

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Tim Smylie
Why don’t we lose heart in gospel ministry? (v1)
- because it’s a glorious privilege! 
What is the sign of losing heart in gospel ministry? (v2)
- obscuring the clarity of the gospel (by our words and/or our lives)
What is the aim of gospel ministry? (vv3-6)
- displaying the glory of Christ that brings light to those in darkness