Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Sermon notes The struggle to continue in the course of our heavenly calling is not new. It is not confined to the saints, like ourselves, who face the onslaught of apostasy in these last days. Sometimes it is easy to feel that the despair, loneliness and disillusionment […]
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I believe God!
Scripture: Acts 27:25 Sermon notes Paul finds himself in a very difficult and dangerous place. He is a prisoner on a ship with other prisoners bound for Rome. He is on this course by his own choice. Cp 25:10. Trouble often comes to the Christian as a result of deliberate, […]
Christ’s desire to be with His disciples
Scripture: Luke 22:15-16 Sermon notes The scene before us in this passage is often described as the last supper. It is the final Passover meal that the Saviour would eat with His disciples. Indeed, it is the last time that the Passover was observed with due Biblical warrant in this age. […]
Comforting thoughts on Divine justice, Pt1
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Sermon notes Studies in 2Thessalonians #2: Reason to rejoice in suffering 2Thess 1:5-10 Paul rejoices and even glories in the experience of these believers as they evidence a great measure of Divine grace in the face of suffering and trial. This is an unusual thing! Of […]
Hatred of Christ behind a mask of religion
Scripture: Matthew 2:8, 16-18 Sermon notes A murderous hatred of Christ behind a mask of religion Religion can cloak many abhorrent things. Cp Matt 23:27-28. The annals of human history are filled with the wicked works of men done in the name of religion, even done in the name of God […]
Simeon’s warning to Mary
Scripture: Luke 2:34-35 Sermon notes Joseph, Mary and the infant Saviour are in the Temple performing their duty to God. Mary has a duty to attend upon the house of God at this time to offer a sacrifice for the removal of Levitical ceremonial uncleanness as a result of having […]
Grace, peace and thanksgiving
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Sermon notes Studies in 2Thessalonians #1: Introduction 2Thess 1:1-4 The devil has numerous ways to attempt the destruction of the church of Christ. In this instance he had tried the weapon of persecution but these saints had valiantly withstood his opposition and stood fast in […]
God came down
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, 7:1-3 Sermon notes It is Solomon’s great desire that, having built the Temple and now dedicating it to sacred use, God would be present in it. What an empty place even such a glorious building would be without God’s personal presence! It must be our desire […]
A farewell prayer
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon notes Paul makes his farewell to these saints under the shadow of Christ’s return. Partings of any kind are never easy but for the Christian they are especially poignant in light of Jesus’ return. The glorious doctrine of the second coming should impact our separations. […]
Psalm 19:12-13
Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13 Sermon notes The Psalm as a whole considers the vital lessons that are to be learned from Divine revelation both in Creation and in Scripture. The whole purpose of Divine self-revelation is to bring men to a fear of the Lord which will in turn bring men […]