Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12 Sermon notes Studies in First Thessalonians #21 & 22: Living in the light of Christ’s return – Brotherly love, Pts 1 & 2 This chapter deals with practical considerations arising out of a knowledge of what God’s word teaches about Christ’s return. The chapter is introduced, 3:13; […]
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The loveliness of Christ, Pt3
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 […]
Living in the light of Christ’s return, Pt1
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 […]
Highway to Heaven
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 […]
The unrighteous shut out of Heaven
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 […]
Pastoral concerns, Pt2
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 […]