Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

Returning to the Faithful God

Ruth 1 - Dan Parkinson
Faithlessly Fleeing (vv1-5)
Costly Commitment (vv6-18)
Resentful Return (vv19-22)
 

27 - Seeking God in the Day of Trouble

Psalm 27 - Steve Hope
David’s Confidence in the Day of Trouble (vv. 1-3)
David’s Desire in the Day of Trouble (vv. 4-6)
David’s Plea in the Day of Trouble (vv. 7-12)
David’s (remaining) confidence in the day of trouble (vv. 13-14)

How do we think rightly about God and His promises?

2 Peter 3:1-10 - Richard Margetts
How do we think rightly about God and His promises?
Don’t forget what God has spoken - v1-2
Don’t forget what God has done - v3-8
Don’t forget why God is patient - v9-10

20 - Come and worship the Lord

Isaiah 27 - Tim Smylie
The Lord is worthy of our worship, because he is:
The serpent-slayer – he destroys the devil and his work (v1)
The vineyard-keeper – he preserves his people and makes them fruitful (vv2-6)
The sin-remover – he atones for his people’s sin (vv7-11)
The harvest-gatherer – he assembles his people to worship (vv12-13)

26 - A Spiritual Health Check

Psalm 26 - Steve Hope
The Examination of a Blameless Life (vv. 1-3)
The Evidence of a Blameless Life (vv. 4-8)
The Effect of a Blameless Life (vv. 9-11)

19 - Perfect peace

Isaiah 26 - Tim Smylie
Those who trust in God will enjoy perfect peace in his strong city (vv1-6) 
Peace on the path to the strong city comes through trusting:● God’s goodness in a world that’s blind to his goodness (vv7-11)● God’s power in the midst of our own weakness (vv12-18)● God’s deliverance from death and judgment (vv19-21)

The Greatest Building

1 Peter 2:4-25 - Gareth Fitzpatrick
 

18 - On this mountain

Isaiah 25 - Tim Smylie
The song on the mountain: praising the perfect faithfulness of the LORD (vv1-5)
The banquet on the mountain: enjoying the perfect happiness provided by the LORD (vv6-9)
Below the mountain: stubborn pride brought down to the dust (vv10-12)

Pleasing the Sovereign God in Babylon

Daniel 1
Training in Babylon (vv1-7)
Resisting in Babylon (vv8-14)
Flourishing in Babylon (vv15-21)

25 - Christian, you won't be put to shame

Psalm 25 - Steve Hope
The Lord removes the shame of his people (vv. 1-3)
The Lord reveals his will to his people (vv. 4-5)
The Lord remembers his love for his people (vv. 6-7)
The Lord has relationship with his people (vv. 8-15)
The Lord hears requests from his people. (vv. 16-22)
 

24 - The Presence of Glory

Psalm 24 - Steve Hope
The Possessor of Glory (vv. 1-2)
The Problem of Glory (vv. 3-6)
The Person of Glory (vv. 7-10)
 

17 - From the glory of the earth to the glory of the LORD

Isaiah 23-24 - Tim Smylie
The failure of the earth’s great hope (23:1-18)
The end of the earth’s party (24:1-13)
The rise of the LORD’s glory (24:14-23)

Philip and the Ethiopian

Acts 8:26-40 - Tim Smylie

16 - Don't be short-sighted

Isaiah 21-22 - Tim Smylie
Don't be short-sighted - About the weakness of:I. Human promises (21:1-17)II. Human successes (22:1-14)III. Human legacies (22:15-19)IV. Human servants (22:20-25)

23 - The Lord our Shepherd King

Psalm 23 - Steve Hope
The Lord is the Good Shepherd (vv. 1-4)
The Lord is the Generous Host (vv. 5-6)

15 - Egypt, my people

Isaiah 19-20 - Tim Smylie
Still a disappointing saviour – the decay and disintegration of Egypt (19:1-15)
God’s shocking salvation – the healing of Egypt (19:16-25)
A humiliated servant – suffering to save his people (20:1-6)

22 - The Gospel according to David

Psalm 222 - Steve Hope
The Agony of the Suffering Messiah (vv. 1-21)
The Achievement of the Suffering Messiah   (vv. 22-31) 

The gift of the Holy Spirit is promised to all those who believe

Acts 2:27-47 - Gerald Tanner
What God’s plan of Salvation involvesA). The Holy Spirit is promised to all those who believe B). The Holy Spirit is received as a gift from JesusC). The Holy Spirit makes a noticeable difference in those who receive Him

14 - God our Saviour

Isaiah 17-18 - Tim Smylie
An alliance of the ruined – turning together to the Holy One of Israel (17:1-14)
A message for the world – concern yourself with the actions of the LORD Almighty, and worship him (18:1-7)

13 - One refuge, one heart of love

Isaiah 14:28-16:14 - Tim Smylie
There is only one true:
Refuge – the city of God (14:28-32)
Heart of love – the LORD’s (15:1-16:14)

God, have mercy on me, a sinner

Luke 18:9-14 - Dan Parkinson
Background of the Parable. (vv9-10)
The Pharisee. (vv11-12)
The Tax Collector. (v13)
Justified before God. (v14)
 
 

20 - 21 - The Victory of God's King

Psalms 20-21 - Steve Hope
Calling for Kings Victory (20:1-5)
Confidence in the King’s Victory (20:6-9)
Celebration of the King’s Victory (21:1-7)
Coming of the King’s Victory (21:8-13)

19 - God Revealed

Psalm 19 - Steve Hope
God reveals himself in the skies (vv. 1-6)
God reveals himself in the scriptures (vv. 7-11)
How to respond to God’s revelation (vv. 12-14)
 

12 - The other city

Isaiah 13:1 - 14:27 - Tim Smylie
The big picture: the inevitable downfall of the other city (13:1-22)
A closer look: the pathetic pride at the heart of the other city (14:1-27)

18 - Salvation belongs to our God

Psalm 18 - Steve Hope
Praise God for Salvation (vv. 1-3)
Salvation comes from a great God (vv. 4-19)
Salvation calls for a righteous people (vv. 20-29)
Salvation causes us to glorify God (vv. 30-45)
Praise God for Salvation… forevermore (vv. 46-50)
 

11 - New Life

Isaiah 11:1 - 12:6 - Tim Smylie
New Life -
Will be lived first by Immanuel (11:1-5)
Will be enjoyed throughout his kingdom (11:6-10)
By a people reclaimed by the LORD (11:11-16)

10 - Your rod and your staff

Isaiah 10:5-34 - Tim Smylie
Even evildoers serve God’s good sovereign purposes – and he will hold them accountable for their evil (vv5-19)
Because of these truths, God’s people can face the future with confidence – whatever is going on in the world (vv20-34)

17 - Pray on the Way

Psalm 17 - Steve Hope
A Prayer for vindication based on a clear conscience  (vv. 1-5)
A Prayer for protection based on covenant love          (vv. 6-12)
A Prayer for satisfaction based on a coming reward   (vv. 13-15)
 

05 - Judgement, Rescue and Celebration

Esther 9-10 - Dan Parkinson
The enemies of the Jews are destroyed. (vv1-19) 
The Purim issued and celebrated. (vv20-32)
The greatness of Mordecai. (Ch 10:1-3)
 

The Message of Easter

Acts 2:22-41 - Steve Hope
 Jesus is God’s Son (v22) - Accredited by:
The unique authority of his teaching
His authority over nature
His authority over sickness and death
His authority to forgive sin
Jesus’ death was part of God’s plan (v23)
Jesus is God’s King – the Lord of history (vv24-36)
Jesus is our only hope for forgiveness and new life (vv37-41)