Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

26 - On Boasting

Galatians 6:11-18 - Steve Hope
Boasting is bad when it’s about yourself to escape trouble (vv. 11-13)
Boasting is good when it’s about the cross to elevate Christ (vv. 14-18)
 

51 - Follow me

John 21:15-25 - -Tim Smylie
Some of us are called to follow Jesus:
On the other side of dramatic failure (vv15-17)
Through significant suffering (vv18-19)
By a long life of steady, faithful witness (vv20-24)
Together we follow
The eternal Lord (v25)
 

25 - Sowing Good

Galatians 6:9-10 - Steve Hope
The incentive of doing good (v. 9)
The focus of doing good  (v. 10)
 

50 - Our Provider

John 21:1-14 - Tim Smylie
Fishing on the lake – Jesus provides a net full of fish (vv1-8)
- our risen Saviour makes our mission a success
Breakfast on the beach – Jesus provides a meal (vv9-14)
- our risen Saviour offers us his personal care  

49 - Peace be with you

John 20:19-31 - Tim Smylie
Two reasons for followers of the risen Jesus to have peace:
God is carrying on his mission of salvation through us (vv19-23)
- that mission centres on proclaiming forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus
God has provided clear evidence that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God (vv24-31)
- that evidence consists of eye-witness testimony

24 - Sowing and Reaping

Galatians 6:7-8 - Steve Hope
 
Do not be deceived (v. 7) 
Reaping destruction  (v. 8a)
Reaping eternal life (v. 8b)
 

23 - On the Bearing of Burdens

Galatians 6:1-6 - Steve Hope
The Command: “Carry each others burdens” (vv. 1-2) 
The Caution: Pride (vv. 3-5)
The Collaboration: Instructor and Instructed (v. 6)
 

48 - A new reality

John 20:1-18 - Tim Smylie
Jesus’ resurrection defined our own resurrection hope (vv1-10)
Physical
Enhanced and immortal
Jesus’ resurrection marked the start of a new relationship between us and God (vv11-18)
 

47 - The one they have pierced

John 19:31-42 - Tim Smylie
We cannot ignore the crucified Son of God (vv31-37)
He is especially precious to God the Father (vv32-33, 36)
Cleansing and life flow to us from his death (vv34, 37)
Recognizing the truth about the crucified Son produces courage and reverence in us (vv38-42)

46 - It is finished

John 19:16b-30  - Tim Smylie
On the cross Jesus accomplished the work that:
Displays his kingship to the world (vv16b-22)
Delivers the everlasting salvation anticipated in the Old Testament (vv23-24)

06 - The return of Christ

1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 - Dan Parkinson
 
Theme of the passage: 
We have a future hope in Jesus therefore we shouldn’t think like the rest of mankind. 

22 - Keep in Step with the Spirit

Galatians 5:19-26 - Steve Hope
The Acts of the Flesh (vv. 19-21) 
The Fruit of the Spirit (vv. 22-23)
A Christian Crucifies the Flesh (v. 24)
A Christian Cultivates the Fruit (vv. 25-26)
 

The unfailing kindness of God in Christ

2 Samuel 9 - Gerald Tanner
What does this story mean for us?
By nature we are like Mephibosheth
David is a type of Christ
The Covenant of Redemption
The merciful loving kindness of God is all of grace
We are given the privilege of a seat at the King’s table

21 - Walk by the Spirit

Galatians 5:16-18 - Steve Hope
Our Commander: “Walk by the Spirit” (v. 16) 
Our Conflict: Flesh v Spirit (v. 17)
Our Confidence: “You are not under the law” (v. 18)
 

45 - Here is your king

John 19:1-16a - Tim Smylie
The Majestic One submits to being mocked as weak and pathetic (vv1-5)
The Son of God submits to being rejected as a blasphemer (vv6-11)
The True King submits to being condemned for treason (vv12-16a)

44 - My kingdom is not of this world

John 18:28-40 - Tim Smylie
Jesus’ kingdom is:
The kingdom of salvation from another world (vv28-32)
The kingdom of truth from another world (vv33-40)

20 The Fight For Freedom Part 3

Galatians 5:13-15 - Steve Hope
A Pitfall of Freedom: “indulging in the flesh” (v. 13a)
A Paradox of Freedom: “serve one another in love” (vv. 13b-14)
A Polar Opposite of Freedom: “bite and devour each other” (v. 15)
 
 

43 - He suffered and died alone

John 18:1-27 - Tim Smylie
I am he” – faithfulness in the garden (vv1-11)
“I am not” – failure in the courtyard (vv12-27)

42 - The heart of our Saviour (3)

John 17:20-26 -  Tim Smylie
With regard to the Church - that the Church will:
Be united (vv20-23)
- believing the Son has made the Father known
- displaying the same oneness of purpose and love as the Father and the Son
Grow in fellowship with God (vv24-26)
- until it enjoys perfect fellowship with him 

The power of invitation

John 4:1-42 - Gareth Fitzpatrick

19 - The Fight for Freedom - Part 2

Galatians 5:7-12 - Steve Hope
The Call to Fight for Freedom (v. 1) 
False Teachers Hinder Christian Obedience (vv. 7-10)
Paul Preaches Christ Crucified (vv. 11-12)
 

41 - The heart of our Saviour (2)

John 17:6-19 - Tim Smylie
With regard to his disciples: Jesus prays for us:-
Because we belong to God (v6-10)
So that we will be protected by God…(v11-16) (from the spiritual attacks of the evil one)
...in order to live for God (v17-19) (as his Word makes us dedicated to God)

18 - The Fight for Freedom - Part 1

Galatians 5:1-6 - Steve Hope
The Call to Fight for Freedom (v. 1) 
The Dire Consequences of Letting Go (vv. 2-4) 
The Drastic Contrast of Standing Firm (vv. 5-6)
 

05 - You should be sanctified

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 - Dan Parkinson
Set apart to be sexually pure. (v1-8)
Set apart to love the church. (v9-10)
Set apart to live an orderly life. (v11-12)
 

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Evidence and Implications

The Story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Implications of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
 

Living Faith

James 1:21 - 2:26 - Kevin Vroom
Living Faith.....
… obeys God's word  [ 1:21 - 27 ]
True religion means obeying the word - in thought and deed
… results in action  [ 2:14 - 26 ]
Obedience to God’s word reinforces genuine faith
 

40 - The heart of our Saviour (1)

John 17:1-5 - Tim Smylie
With regard to himself:
To display his Father’s goodness (v1)
To give us his Father’s gift (vv2-3)
To do all his Father’s will (v4)
To be with his Father (v5)

39 - First, the cross

John 16:16-33 - Tim Smylie
The “little while” of grief that led to unshakeable joy (vv16-28)
- the anguish of the cross opened the way to intimacy with our loving Father (vv23-28)
That “little while” lets us experience peace in a world full of trouble (vv29-33)
- the crucial victory has already been won at the cross (v33)

17 - Stepping into God’s Story

Galatians 4:21-31 - Steve Hope
Thinking historically: An Old Story (vv. 21-23)
Thinking Figuratively: A Surprising Meaning (vv. 24-27) 
Thinking Personally: Some Practical Points (vv. 28-31)
 

16 - Don’t Turn Back

Galatians 4:8-20 - Steve Hope
Paul’s Problem (vv. 8-11) 
Paul’s Plea (vv. 12-16) 
Paul’s Passion (vv. 17-20)