This sermon reminds us that the salvation of Jesus Christ is for anyone and everyone. In these verses Jesus calls Levi, an unclean, corrupt tax collector, most likely walking outside of his calling to follow him. Levi wasn’t even seeking for Jesus. Yet, when Jesus calls him, he immediately and sacrificially leaves all he is...
Author: Duncan Sills (Duncan Sills)
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Baptised with Heavenly Power
I’m currently reading Philip H. Eveson’s Book called “Baptised with Heavenly Power”. I’m so excited to really get my head around Martyn Lloyd-Jones’s theology of baptism in the Holy Spirit. And I’m sure this book will help us later in the year, when we have a sermon series called “Charismatic Church” scheduled. Instead of midweek...
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Forgiveness from Jesus | Mark 2:1-12
This sermon demonstrates to us Jesus has the authority and willingness to provide forgiveness of our sins. Jesus shows himself to be fully God and fully man in this astonishing miracle. Firstly, we see Jesus is the Son of God, who alone can forgive sins. For sins are committed against God, and therefore Jesus can...
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Finding and Declaring the Creator
Over the holidays, I read The Story of the Trinity by Bryan M. Litfin. It was a great read, tracing the doctrine of the Trinity through the Old Testament into the New Testament and then into the early Church. His description of the history of the Nicene Creed was particularly helpful. Litfin writes brilliantly, so...
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Prayer, Power, Pity | Mark 1:35-45
This sermon dwells on the glorious power and pity of Jesus working harmoniously together to cleanse. Prior to cleansing a leper, Jesus withdraws from the crowds, to spend time with God the Father in prayer. He prioritises his personal relationship with God. This is a consistent theme of his earthly ministry. Fuelled by this time,...
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The Baptism of the Beloved Son | Mark 1:6-13
This sermon proclaims glorious truths about Jesus seen in these verses. Jesus’s baptism reveals his identity as the beloved Son of God, the righteous and innocent one, and the anointed one. This spectacular event displays the unity of the trinity at work. Further to this, Jesus’ time in the wilderness demonstrates his powerful victory over...
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The Gospel of Jesus | Mark 1:1
This sermon is a theological proclamation of what Jesus’ life means for us and unpacks why this is extraordinarily good news for everyone who believes in him. Firstly, we see that Jesus is the Saviour. His name at its root translates back to Yahweh which God’s people knew meant God Saves. This is exactly what...
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The Differences Between The New Covenant & The Mosaic Covenant | Deuteronomy 28-31
This sermon reflects on the key differences between the New Covenant and the Mosaic Covenant. This is glorious news for everyone who lives under the New Covenant. Under the Mosaic Covenant, there were conditional blessings and curses dependent upon perfect obedience to the law. The Israelites received the blessings of health and wealth when they...