Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-55 Sermon notes Leviticus #36 : Rest and restoration Leviticus 25:1-55 There are two connected instances of Sabbath keeping for the land in this chapter. The Divine instruction in these matters specifically relates to the land of Israel but also has wider implications for the […]
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Healing power in Capernaum
Scripture: Mark 1:29-34 Sermon notes The incident in the synagogue when the Saviour delivered the devil-possessed man from the power of the unclean spirit prompted an intense regional discussion of His message and ministry—especially of His power, v27-28. The record in these verses reveal the public and private labours of […]
Grace and peace
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 Sermon notes Second Thessalonians #12 : Conclusion—grace and peace 2Thess 3:16-18 As Paul concludes he draws our attention to these two necessary resources for these saints. They are specifically required in the light of: Christ’s return. This epistle has centred on that glorious theme but especially […]
Dealing with disorder, Pt2
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Sermon notes II TO WALK CONTRARY TO THIS STANDARD IS DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE CHRISTIAN. Disorderly, v6, 7. The word comes from a Greek word which gives us ‘tactics, tactical’. It is to be ‘unarranged, insubordinate’. Order is overthrown; orders are disobeyed! The disorderly brother is […]
Christ preaching with power, Pt2
Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Sermon notes THE SAVIOUR’S PRACTICE WAS IMMEDIATELY OPPOSED BY THE DEVIL. The disciples learned this lesson on their first Sabbath as followers of Christ! 1. A man motivated by the devil was present. The devil is not afraid to attend the place of worship, especially where scribes […]
Preaching with power in Capernaum, Pt1
Scripture: Mark 1:16-28 Sermon notes By this point the Saviour’s home base was in the city of Capernaum. He had moved there from Nazareth where He had been brought up. Cp Matt 4:13, Luke 4:16-32. The controversy that brought Him to Capernaum is passed over by Mark in his account. […]
Dealing with disorder, Pt1
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Sermon notes Patient, obedient waiting for Christ’s return is one of the benchmarks of Christian stability, maturity and growth in growth. Cp Luke 12:35-36. This is the good and faithful servant, Matt 25:21, 23. Paul has a confidence in the grace of God already at work […]
Christ calls His disciples
Scripture: Mark 1:15-20 Sermon notes II HE CALLS MEN TO HELP HIM IN THAT MINISTRY. Cp v16-20. The triumphant advance of Christ in the conquering power of the Holy Ghost is seen here. He calls men to join that campaign! From the very commencement of His ministry it is His […]
Established by grace
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 Sermon notes Paul writes against the background of developing apostasy. That apostasy is already at work and has already had an impact upon these believers. They had been de-stabilized by error and false teaching. As Paul has laboured to correct them, it is his desire for […]
Christ the Preacher
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20 Sermon notes The power of the Holy Ghost made itself visible immediately in the life of the Saviour in two ways. First, there was victorious conflict with the power of the devil. This took place away from human witnesses. In the arena of the wilderness and weakened […]