Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

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)

Psalm 47 - Steve Hope Clap your hands: For the King has established Israel (vv. 1-5) Sing His praises: For the King is gathering the people (vv. 6-9)

Psalm 46 - Steve Hope Our confidence: God is our refuge in an unstable earth (vv. 1-3) The city: God is present in the midst of the earth (vv. 4-7) The caution: God will be exalted over all the earth (vv. 8-11)

Romans 12:3-8 - Joe Sanderwick Three marks of God’s new community: 1. A right view of ourselves 2. A right view of others 3. A right use of our gifts

2 Corinthians 4:7-15 - Tim Smylie Our weakness is where God’s powerful gospel works best (vv7-12) Serving the gospel in the midst of our weakness is totally, eternally worth it (vv13-15)

Psalm 45 - Steve Hope Stirred by a noble theme (v. 1) Stirred by the King’s glory (vv. 2-9) Stirred as the King’s bride (vv. 10-15) Stirred by the King’s future (vv. 16-17)

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Tim Smylie Why don’t we lose heart in gospel ministry? (v1) - because it’s a glorious privilege!  What is the sign of losing heart in gospel ministry? (v2) - obscuring the clarity of the gospel (by our words and/or our lives) What is the aim of gospel ministry? (vv3-6) - displaying the glory of Christ that brings light to those in darkness    

Romans 12:1-2 - Joe Standerwick  God's mercy  Changes everything  It changes how we live  It changes how we think

2 Corinthians 3:4-18 - Tim Smylie The greater glory of new covenant ministry (vv4-11) it brings, not condemnation and death, but righteousness and life The transforming power of new covenant ministry (vv12-18)  

Psalm 44 - Steve Hope Praise for the Past: Our foundation in suffering (vv. 1-8) Perplexed by Providence: Our confusion in suffering (vv. 9-16) Pain has a Purpose: Our hope in suffering (vv. 17-22) Plea for God’s Presence: Our need in suffering (vv. 23-26)

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:3 - Tim Smylie “In Christ’s triumphal procession”: Even the weakest of us can be effective servants of the gospel (2:12-16a) “A letter from Christ”: Changed hearts are reliable evidence that God is at work through us (2:16b-3:3)