Dromore RP Church - Sermons

Moses had attempted to save his people at his own time, in his own strength. Decades later, when he felt completely incapable, God called him to that very task! God has a calling for all his people and we need to avoid excuses in fulfilling it. Moses' reluctance to serve is a striking contrast with the willingness of the Lord Jesus to carry out a far more demanding form of deliverance.

The story of Moses' birth and adoption into the Egyptian palace is well-known. But our familiarity with it might blind us to some of the crucial details. Exodus 2 actually tells us about Moses attempting deliver God's people on his own strength - and God over-ruling in his sovereign good purposes.

Exodus picks up where Genesis left off - but all of a sudden, God's people need saving from a terrible change of circumstances. God raises up unlikely saviours who bring deliverance. His covenant promises are unchanging, even in our changing world.

Saul would remain the official king of Israel for many years to come, but in the eyes of God, his kingship comes to an end in this passage. Saul fails once again to obey the commands of God. He then fails to truly repent. This is a heart-searching passage that challenges us to consider what truly turning from sin looks like.

The mission of Jesus' Church is fuelled by the Spirit whom Jesus has sent, as he promised. Whilst there can be much confusion and controversy over the person and work of the Holy Spirit, here we see clearly one of the main purposes of his empowering Christ's followers: so that we can be witnesses of the risen Jesus!

King Saul had everything he needed to be a successful king, and the summary of his kingship is positive in many ways; but he failed in the most important area, that of obedience to God's Word and cultivating a heart inclined to Him. Here we consider three questions to diagnose a straying heart.

The risen Jesus has left his apostles with a wonderful mission to accomplish. But before it begins, they are commanded to wait in Jerusalem. As they do so they important foundations for church life that still apply today: obedience, prayerfulness and unity. These foundations enable them to deal with a serious problem that could have derailed their witness before it got started.

Jonathan was the prince who would never be king. He provides a stark contrast with his faltering father, King Saul. Where Saul was full of fear in the face of the Philistine threat, Jonathan was full of faith. We learn here the importance of looking to our one pioneer in the faith, who raises us up with him to enjoy his victory - just as Jesus does for all his people.

Acts is the greatest sequel ever written, the follow-up to the Gospel of Luke. Acts is about what Jesus Christ is continuing to do in the world today, by his Word, Spirit and people, the Church. Amid all that the Christian Church could do today, Jesus tells us what we must do: be his witnesses!

Saul's time as God's chosen king is over almost as soon as it begins - because he fails to obey the commands of the Lord. Though we may sympathise with the pressure Saul faced, we must heed the lesson that in times of fear, we must call upon God in faith.

Saul was Israel's ideal choice of king - but their motives in demanding a king were wrong from the start. After a great victory, Samuel calls the people - and their king - to renew their allegiance to God, the sovereign Lord who had always provided everything they needed, and their true King.

The people have demanded a king - rejecting the kingship of God in the process. Yet, God graciously provides them with one. More accurately he provides them with another deliverer, a saviour - Saul. Here we see how God specially empowers his king for service.

The people demanded a king, and God provides one - but in the way and at the time that he deems best. His guiding and providing of Saul shows that God's King subverts our expectations - as does his providing of King Jesus!

Psalm 102 describes both the hardships of a believer's existence and the assurance of the believer's future. Hebrews 1 explicitly states that the words of this psalm are fulfilled in Christ, the one who took on our human frailty but who has secured for us life in eternity! At the turn of the year we reflect on the comfort of resting in an unchanging God.

Jacob's prophetic, parting words to his son, Judah, foreshadow the coming of the King of kings, Jesus Christ.

God's everlasting covenant with Abraham included the promise of a son. In this passage we see clear parallels with the coming of a promised son in the New Testament, the Lord Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham (Matthew 1:1).

The first book of the Bible begins the story of the whole Bible. Its promises are ultimately fulfilled in the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and the kingdom he will bring to this broken world. In this short series we consider some of the promises in Genesis that point forward to the coming King!

The first book of the Bible begins the story of the whole Bible. Its promises are ultimately fulfilled in the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and the kingdom he will bring to this broken world. In this short series we consider some of the promises in Genesis that point forward to the coming King!

Assured of his own cleansing from sin, Isaiah is now ready to serve the holy and gracious God who has spoken to him. 1. God's Eager Messenger 2. God's Use of His Messenger 3. God's Promise to His Messenger

Confronted with the holiness of God, Isaiah fears for his life. He confesses his sin - and is met with God's mercy. The same holy God who confronts us in our sin also cleanses from sin.

In Isaiah 6 the prophet to God's people receives his commission from God to preach and prophesy. But first he must be confronted - as must we - with the holiness of God.

Paul signs off Colossians with his own signature. But the whole conclusion shows his personal touch, his pastoral care and prayer for the church in Colossae and further afield. In a passage full of names that might mean little to us, there is, in fact, plenty of instruction as to what 'body life' in the church looks like.

As we reflect on the question, 'Who am I?' Jesus gives us another of his own answers. In a world that often feels chaotic, Jesus gives us control.

Coming towards the end of his letter, Paul reminds his readers of the two great priorities of the church: praying and proclaiming the gospel!

The great cry of our culture today is, "Follow your heart!" The truth of Scripture is, "Your heart is sinful". Instead, we ought to follow Christ our King. 1 Samuel 8 is a complex but tragic account of God's people foolishly following their heart - and God sovereignly over-ruling for good.