Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

Genesis 1:26-2:4 - Tim Smylie Our high honour – created in God’s image (1:26-27) Our great responsibility – called to rule and develop God’s world in ways that reflect his character (1:28-30) Our true rest – comes from trusting in God’s perfect work (1:31-2:4)

Psalm 63 - Steve Hope Deep thirst of the soul (v. 1) Deep truth in the sanctuary (vv. 2-8) Deep trust for the future (vv. 9-11)

Psalm 63 - Steve Hope Deep thirst of the soul (v. 1) Deep truth in the sanctuary (vv. 2-8) Deep trust for the future (vv. 9-11)

Genesis 1:6-25 - Tim Smylie God’s glory is seen in: I. His authority over his creation II. The order and extravagance of his creation ● order – God is like a careful craftsman ● extravagance – God is like an exuberant artist

Psalm 62 - Steve Hope Trust in God alone is resolved (vv. 1-4) Trust in God alone is reinforced (vv. 5-8) Trust in God alone is recognised as supreme (vv. 9-12)

Psalm 62 - Steve Hope Trust in God alone is resolved (vv. 1-4) Trust in God alone is reinforced (vv. 5-8) Trust in God alone is recognised as supreme (vv. 9-12)

Genesis 1:1-5 - Tim Smylie Before “the beginning” (1:1a) - God was already there, enjoying an eternal relationship of perfect love In “the beginning” (1:1b) - God created everything that is not God God’s mission (vv2-5) - to share the light of his goodness and glory

Psalm 61 - Steve Hope A longing for God expressed in prayer (vv. 1-4) A longing for God fulfilled in Christ (vv. 5-8)

1 Kings 22 - Richard Margetts When God Speaks: Three Responses AHAB: wants to be affirmed, not challenged MICAIAH: faithful to the truth, whatever it costs  JEHOSHAPHAT: wants to listen, but fails to act

Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie Who is worthy? (vv1-4) - the problem of the sealed scroll The One who is worthy (vv5-10) - the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb  Worthy of worship (vv11-14) 

Ephesians 1:15-23 - Kevin Vroom Know God better (v15-18a) The hope produced by God’s calling (v18b) The wealth of his glorious inheritance (v18c) His great power at work for you (v19-23)

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie What if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19) Because Christ is risen… (vv20-28) In Christ our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23) Through Christ creation will be renewed (vv24-28)

Acts 2:22-41 - Joe Standerwick Jesus is Lord (22-36) Look at his life Look at his death Look at his resurrection Look at his exaltation Is Jesus your Lord? (37-41)

2 Corinthians 13 - Tim Smylie Christ is powerfully at work in his church (v1-4) Self-examination is required if we’re to cooperate with Christ’s work (v5-10) Our hope is in the grace of Christ (v11-14)

Psalm 60 - Steve Hope When the providences of God are painful (vv. 1-3) The promises of God remain (vv. 4-8) The people of God fight on (vv. 9-12)

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 - Tim Smylie When Christ's power rests on us, we will persevere in: Spending ourselves for the sake of the church (vv11-18) Doing hard things to strengthen the church (vv19-21)

Psalm 59 - Steve Hope   Watch for Him because He is greater than what is watching you (vv. 1-10a) Keep singing because He is going to deal with what is against you (vv. 10b-17)  

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - Tim Smylie Incredible spiritual experiences are not worth boasting about… (vv1-7a) .... but Christ’s power supplied in our daily weakness is (vv7b-10)

Galatians 6:1-10 - Mark Foster

Ruth 3 - Gerald Tanner

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 - Tim Smylie False servants of Christ serve themselves and take advantage of his church (vv16-21a) True servants of Christ follow his example by laying down their lives for his church (vv21b-33) Making sacrifices for the good of the church (vv21b-29) Not taking themselves too seriously (vv30-33)

Psalm 58 - Steve Hope The problem of unjust rulers (vv. 1-5) The prayer against unjust rulers (vv. 6-8) The promise for unjust rulers (vv. 9-11)

2 Corinthians 11:1-15 - Tim Smylie We fight for the bride (the church): Because she belongs to Jesus Christ (the bridegroom) (vv1-2) By helping her remain devoted to the Jesus of the New Testament (vv3-11) keeping the message clear (vv3-4) backing up the message with our lives (vv5-11) Knowing she has a deceitful enemy, Satan (vv12-15)

Psalm 57 - Steve Hope An overriding concern for God’s glory in our trials leads to... Dependent Prayer (vv. 1-5) Determined Praise (vv. 6-11)

2 Corinthians 10:7-18 - Tim Smylie Those who build up the church, not those who tear it down (vv7-11) Those who work for the growth of the gospel, not those who work for the growth of their own reputation (vv12-18)

2 Corinthians 10:1-6 - Tim Smylie We must share the humility and gentleness of Christ (vv1-3) We know the truly powerful weapons are spiritual ones (v4) Our goal is to see rebels surrender to Christ (v5) The opportunity to surrender will not last forever (v6)

2 Corinthians 9 - Tim Smylie Cheerful generosity - Inspires generosity in others (vv1-5) Is an adventurous investment, with high returns (vv6-11a) Results in a harvest of praise to God (vv11b-15)

Ruth 1:22-2:23 - Gerald Tanner A ‘chance’ encounter The man of God’s Provision Boaz the ‘type’ of Christ With God it is never true that our circumstances are completely hopeless.

Psalm 56 - Steve Hope Trusting God with our fears (vv. 1-4) Trusting God in our suffering (vv. 5-11) Trusting God for our purpose (vv. 12-13)

2 Corinthians 8:10-24 - Tim Smylie    Good intentions are good – if they lead to actual giving! (vv10-11a) - so make a clear and workable plan – then put it into action Our giving is to be in proportion to how God has blessed us (vv11b-12) God intends to meet the needs of his people – through us (vv13-15) Church leaders must take great care to be trustworthy with finances… and church members should trust their trustworthy leaders with what they give (vv16-24)    

Psalm 55 - Steve Hope Betrayal causes deep sorrow… (vv. 1-8) …and indignation… (vv. 9-15) …but cast the burden on the Lord and trust in Him (vv. 16-23)

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 - Tim Smylie Our generous God works to make his people generous too (vv1-2) Giving is a privilege (vv3-4) Our giving is first to the Lord (v5) Giving is a grace we can develop (vv6-7) Our giving is a response to Christ’s giving (vv8-9)

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Tim Smylie Godly joy rejoices, not in causing hurt, but in seeing true repentance in others (vv2-9) Godly sorrow does not downplay guilt or sink in despair, but turns to God and lives differently (vv10-12) Godly joy always finds reasons for encouragement (vv13-16)

Romans 13:8-14 - Joe Standerwick

Ephesians 1:3-14 - Kevin Vroom Praise God! - Because… the Father chose us… (v3–6) to be redeemed in Christ… (v7–12) for an inheritance sealed by the    Holy Spirit (v13–14)

Psalm 54 - Steve Hope Calling on His Name (vv. 1-3) Confidence in His Name (vv. 4-5) Committed to His Name (vv. 6-7) Keep serving Keep singing Keep surveying

Psalm 53 - Steve Hope

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 - Tim Smylie If we belong to Christ, our deepest identity and values are different from those who do not belong to Christ (6:14-16) So, we will not join in the idolatry that is so normal to them (6:17-7:1)

Luke 2:11 - Tim Smylie

Psalm 52 - Steve Hope The enemies iniquity revealed (vv. 1-4) The enemies inevitable ruin (vv. 5-7) The righteous’ intentional reliance (vv. 8-9)

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 - Tim Smylie For the sake of the gospel We commend ourselves in every way: ♦ by our faithful perseverance (vv4b-5) ♦ by our godly character (vv6-7) ♦ by our new-creation perspective (vv8-10) ♦ by our open hearts (vv11-13)

Psalm 51 - Steve Hope A Prayer for forgiveness of sin (vv. 1-9) Cry for mercy (vv. 1-2) Confession of sin (vv. 3-6) Cleansing from sin (vv. 7-9) A Prayer for restoration of the sinner (vv. 10-19) Restoration within (vv. 10-12) Restoration of witness (vv. 13-17) Restoration of worshipping community (vv. 18-19)

2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 - Tim Smylie  “Christ’s love compels us”: in Christ we have a new life to live (5:14-17) “Be reconciled to God”: we are ambassadors for Christ and the new life he brings (5:18-6:2)

Romans 13:1-7 - Joe Standerwick Because they have been established by God (1-2) Because they are God’s servants (3-4) Because of conscience (5-7)

Psalm 50 - Steve Hope God judges His covenant people (vv. 1-6) Charge # 1: A reliance of ritual instead of relationship (vv. 7-15) Charge # 2: A heart of hypocrisy instead of holiness (vv. 16-23)

Romans 12:9-21 - Joe Standerwick Our love for God’s people should be… Sincere (9) Affectionate (10) Zealous (11) Patient (12) Practical (13) Sympathetic (15) Harmonious (16a) Humble (16b) Our love for the world should be… Non-retaliatory Proactive

Psalm 49 - Steve Hope A proverb that we all need to understand (vv. 1-6) The futility of trusting in wealth: It cannot save you from death (vv. 7-12) The fate of those who trust in wealth: Death is their shepherd (vv. 13-20)

Psalm 48 - Steve Hope The Supremacy of God and His City (vv. 1-3) The Security of God and His City (vv. 4-8) The Survey of God and His City (vv. 9-14)

2 Corinthians 5:6-13 - Tim Smylie Our faith in future realities guides our lives in the present (vv6-9) - we live to please our Lord now, because we will live to please him then The way we live in the present will have consequences in the future (vv10-13) - so we live, not for spectacular religious experiences, but for the spread of the gospel

2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5 - Tim Smylie As we focus on eternal realities: I. We become more substantial people here and now (4:16-18) II. We experience a deep longing for complete renewal (5:1-5)