We preach Christ crucified
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Scripture: Psalm 45:3-8 Sermon notes The loveliness of Christ #3: The beauty of the King, Pt1 There is in this Psalm a detailed consideration of the loveliness of the God-man, God’s anointed One. In v2 the Psalmist considers the beauty of the Saviour’s gracious words—the gospel words that convey eternal […]
Scripture: Psalm 45:2 Sermon notes The loveliness of Christ, #2: A lovely man, with a lovely message It is perhaps important again to insist that the content of this Psalm relates to Christ the Saviour. The words of v6-7 are cited in Heb 1:8-9. It is Him that the Psalmist speaks […]
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Sermon notes The chapter begins with a furthermore, connecting its contents to the statements Paul has made 3:13 related to the experience of saints in the day of the Lord. The chapter ends by anticipating the resurrection of the saints and the glorious return of Christ to […]
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11 Sermon notes There is a way of Christian living described in these verses. It is a life of knowing God and growing in grace. Cp v3-4. Many Christians turn aside from such a life and pay a heavy price, v9. Here is a tragic picture! Their […]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Sermon notes 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 I was made to think of this passage by two unconnected pieces of information. In the past week, the Okanagan Pride society has held various events in Kelowna as part of a week-long celebration of wicked and immoral lifestyles that are […]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Sermon notes II THE REASONS WHY SUCH A MINISTRY WAS NECESSARY. Paul was responding to sources of concern within his own heart.1. Trouble, v3-4. Inevitably, trouble had come to these believers. Paul wirtes to indicate that he too shared in these troubles! Cp John 15:19-20. Opposition […]
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Sermon notes These saints in Thessalonica meant a great deal to Paul. As he has written of his fruitful ministry among them he concludes chapter 2 with a view of their value to him in the light of the day of Christ. He has a view […]
Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9 Sermon notes The glorious future of the redeemed Hebrews 2:5-9 In this epistle the Apostle establishes the greatness of Christ as the mediator/Redeemer of His people. Part of that argument is seen in Chapter 1—the superiority of Christ to the angels, 1:4, 7-8, 13. What the Scripture […]
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Sermon notes POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES TO PAUL’S SUCCESS IN THE MINISTRY. A series of expressions and illustrations impress these upon us. Exhortation, v3. This term will be familiar to those who know the title given to the Holy Ghost as the Comforter. Paul’s was a ministry marked by […]
Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:31 Sermon notes As David writes these words he is hanging up his war equipment. Cp v1, 21:17. He is now an old man and his fighting days are done. He reflects on the wonderful history of victory that God has given to him over the probably […]