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 […]
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Consider what great things He hath done for you
Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:24 Sermon notes Consider how great things He hath done for you 1 Samuel 12:24 This text is a summary of the sermon that Samuel has delivered on this occasion. There has been a great national gathering in the wake of war against the Ammonites that had […]
Church life affected, Pt2
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 Sermon notes II THE WORK OF THE OVERSEER. The duties of the elder are seen in a lengthy list of commands v14-22. The overseers of God’s work are to see to it that in the light of Christ’s return they themselves practice these duties and implement […]
Duties of the illuminated believer
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-11 Sermon notes THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ILLUMINATED BELIEVER. The duty to be a sober, vigilant soldier of Jesus Christ, v6-8. It is the principal duty of the Christian to stand as a soldier. The evil of apostasy is to be confronted and resisted. Living in the light […]
Loveliness of Christ: Conclusion
Scripture: Psalm 45:15-17 Sermon notes III A JOYFUL EVENT. With gladness and rejoicing, v15. Gladness (Heb is plural) > ‘a happy/merry face’ – a glowing countenance; rejoicing > ‘to jump for joy, dance’. This is a time of joy for all concerned. It is the climax of joy for the Bride […]
The King takes His bride
Scripture: Psalm 45:12-14 Sermon notes The Loveliness of Christ: The King takes His bride The moment of the royal marriage has arrived. The eagerly expected and prepared for event has come. The Father’s words of counsel v10-11 have dictated the course of preparation for this moment. The King has arrived to […]
The King takes His bride
Scripture: Psalm 45:9-11 Sermon notes The loveliness of Christ appears in this section of the Psalm in connection with His bride. The scene is a royal wedding. The gospel frequently employs the illustration of a marriage to set forth various aspects of the relationship between Christ and His people. Cp […]
Events at Christ’s return
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 Sermon notes A SIMPLE STATEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN’S EXPERIENCE OF THE DAY OF CHRIST’S RETURN. Exclusive, v17. The reference here is exclusively to the redeemed. Cp 1 Cor 15:22-23. The living righteous and the righteous dead are all who are in view. The experience of every Christian, […]
The loveliness of Christ: His anointing
Scripture: Psalm 45:7-8 Sermon notes Cp v7-8 The practice of anointing in the Scripture entailed a solemn consecration before God and by God into a particular office. The Scripture records the anointing of men as prophets, priests and kings. See 1 Kings 1:34, 19:16, Ex 28:41. There is an […]
The comforting truth of Christ’s return
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon notes Living in the light of Christ’s return, Pt 23 The Apostle Paul is dealing in these verses with the comfort that God’s people may enjoy as they grasp the truth taught by the Scriptures about Christ’s return.