Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

Colossians 2:6-15 - Joe Standerwick Stay rooted in Christ (6-7) Be aware of the danger (8) Be amazed by the gospel (9-15) You have fulness in Christ (9-10) You have life in Christ (11-12) You have forgiveness in Christ (13-15)

Genesis 4:17-5:32 - Tim Smylie  Cain’s people: seek to rule and develop the world without reference to the LORD (4:17-24) - results in cultural accomplishments, self-exaltation, and violence Seth’s people: rely on the LORD and seek to walk faithfully with him (4:25-5:32) - through them the LORD brings salvation and blessing for the world

Psalm 68 - Steve Hope The desire for the triumphal procession (vv. 1-6) The description of the triumphal procession (vv. 7-19) The delight in the triumphal procession (vv. 19-35)

Genesis 4:1-16 - Tim Smylie The way of Cain: sin is a pathway to more sin (vv1-9) The blood of Abel: sin is not ignored (vv10-12) The grace of God: judgment is delayed (vv13-16)

Psalm 67 - Steve Hope The mission of God’s blessing (vv. 1-3) The joy of God’s reign (vv. 4-5) The harvest of God’s Kingdom (vv. 6-7)

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Steve Hope What the gospel does… saves (vv. 1-2) What the gospel is about… a saviour (vv. 3-7) What the gospel produces… transformation by grace (vv. 8-11)

Genesis 3:9-2 - Tim Smylie It’s easier to pass the blame than admit our own sin (vv9-13) There’s always a battle going on (vv14-15) Everything is more difficult than it should be (vv16-19) We can’t go back, but God has provided a way forward (vv20-24)

Psalm 66 - Steve Hope All the earth is called to praise God (vv. 1-4) Come and See: The works of His hands (vv. 5-15) Come and Hear: The witness of His people (vv. 16-20)

Genesis 3:1-8 - Tim Smylie   Temptation by the crafty enemy (vv1-5) questions God’s goodness (v1) denies God’s truthfulness (v4) promises a better life through disobedience (v5) Rebellion by the blessed couple (v6)  decide they are wiser than God The worst kind of death – estranged from God (and from one another) (vv7-8)     

Psalm 65 - Steve Hope Praise the one who atones for our sins (vv.1-4) Praise the one who astonishes the nations (vv. 5-8) Praise the one who abundantly provides (vv. 9-13)

Luke 11 - Steve Hope The parable about prayer (vv. 5-8) The promise of prayer (vv. 9-10) The principle of prayer (vv. 13-15)

Psalm 64 - Steve Hope The rejection of God’s King (vv.1-6) The reversal - God’s judgement (vv. 7-10)

Genesis 2:18-25 - Tim Smylie Humanity’s mission requires complementary relationship (v18) Marriage: complementarity on display (vv19-25) - the dance of equality, authority, and unity

Ruth 3:16-4:22 - Gerald Tanner

Genesis 2:5-17 - Tim Smylie An apprenticeship with the Great King: I. Learning the need for God’s life-giving power (vv5-14) II. Learning to worship before trying to rule (vv15-17) ● serving, guarding, and enjoying what God has entrusted to us (vv15-16) ● trusting God’s wisdom and goodness (v17)

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)