Pelsall Evangelical Church Sermons

Psalm 36 - Steve Hope The godlessness of the wicked (vv. 1-4) The goodness of the Lord (vv. 5-9) The goal of the upright (vv. 10-11) The gravity of the choice (v. 12)  

Isaiah 38-39 - Tim Smylie A fresh opportunity for a wholly-devoted heart (Ch 38) Abrupt evidence of a fickle, selfish heart    (Ch 39)

Psalm 35 - Steve Hope A prayer for the Lord to come to his King’s rescue (vv. 1-18) Rescue on the battlefield (vv. 4-10) Rescue in the courtroom (vv. 11-18) A prayer for the Lord to end the enemies gloating (vv. 19-28)  

Psalm 34 - Tim Smylie  Look backwards with thanksgiving (vv1-7) Look forwards with wisdom (vv8-22) Do good (vv9-14) Depend on the LORD’s care (vv15-18) Hold on to the Gospel (vv19-22)

Isaiah 37:8-38 - Tim Smylie The real contest: the enemy versus the LORD Almighty (vv8-20) The way the LORD’s victory is won: in response to his people’s prayers the LORD fulfils his eternal purposes and shows our enemies in their true light (vv21-38)

Psalm 33 - Steve Hope God’s people are called to praise (vv. 1-3) God’s people have cause to praise (vv. 4-19) God’s people gain confidence from praise (vv. 20-23)  

Isaiah 36:1-37:7 - Tim Smylie  The enemy’s invitation: “Surrender!” (36:1-20) “I’m unstoppable – trust me” (36:1-10) “I have good things to give – trust me” (36:11-20) Respond to the enemy’s invitation by seeking the LORD (36:21-37:7)

Exodus 5 - Dan Parkinson Pharaoh rejects God as God. - Because he thinks he is supreme ruler. (vv1-5). Pharaoh makes the work harder for God’s people. –so that they don’t listen to God’s word. (vv6-18) God’s people grumble and forget his word. - because they want his promises NOW. (vv19-23)

Isaiah 34-35 - Tim Smylie  Retribution: an inheritance of chaos and desolation (chp 34) for those who choose defiance as their way of life Redemption: an inheritance of gladness and joy (chp 35) for those who choose holiness as their way of life

Psalm 32 - Steve Hope The blessing of forgiveness (vv. 1-2) The burden of sin (vv. 3-5) The benefit of confession (vv. 6-11)  

Isaiah 33 - Tim Smylie  Seeing the power of the king (vv1-16) Seeing the beauty of the king (vv17-24)

Where to go in distress (vv. 1-8) The Lord our refuge (vv. 1-5) The Lord our rescuer (vv. 6-8) What to pray in distress (vv. 9-18) Description of distress (vv. 9-13) Dependence in distress (vv. 14-18)  What to remember in distress (vv. 19-24) The safety of his presence (vv. 19-20) The wonders of his love (vv. 21-22a The preservation of his people (vv. 23-24)  

Isaiah 32 - Tim Smylie   The reign of the King – a kingdom of security, care, clarity, and character (vv1-8) Wake up from complacency – false security will collapse (vv9-14) The transforming Spirit brings the life of the kingdom (vv15-20)

Psalm 30 - Steve Hope David’s Praise: The Lord’s Deliverance from Death (vv. 1-5) David’s Problem: Self confidence in security (vv. 6-10) David’s Purpose: To sing the Lord’s praises forever (vv. 11-12)

Psalm 29 - Steve Hope Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength (vv. 1-2) Awesome voice of the Lord (vv. 3-9) Absolute sovereignty over the flood (vv. 10-11)  

Isaiah 30-31 - Tim Smylie Going back to Egypt – the attractive option that’s always a big let-down (30:1-17) “The LORD longs to be gracious to you” – rely on the one who will walk with you and guide you (30:18-31:9)

Isaiah 29 - Tim Smylie Blind, drunk, and asleep – experiencing God’s discipline and mercy but missing the meaning (vv1-13) Standing in awe – transformed by the work of God (vv14-24)

Philippians 3:12-21 - Tim Smylie   Press on! (vv12-14) Be careful about what is influencing you (vv15-19) Remember where you belong (vv20-21)  

Isaiah 28 - Tim Smylie Self-confident scoffers miss the rest God provides (vv1-20) Religious scoffers (vv1-13) Political scoffers (vv14-20) Even God’s strange work and alien task serves his wonderful plan (vv21-29)  

Mark 9:14-42 - Mike Wells

Romans 8:18-39 - Mike Wells

1 Peter 3 - Gareth Fitzpatrick

Psalm 119:65-72 - Tim Ambrose

Psalm 28 - Steve Hope Longing for deliverance and justice (vv. 1-5)  Praising for deliverance and justice (vv. 6-9)  

Hebrews 13:1-2 - Matt Jones Hospitality in the Gospel Guests become Hosts What God does through the ordinary