This sermon reflects on Paul’s call to the Philippian churches to remain united even when faced with internal disruptions. Paul begins his argument by asking a series of rhetorical questions. These remind the Philippians that they exist in a shared community formed by God. They have been united in relationship with Christ, they have been...
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He Is God, He Is Good, And We Are His | Psalm 100
This sermon is a powerful proclamation of the greatness of God and how this impacts our lives. The psalmist declares that the Lord alone is God. He repeats the central affirmation of the bible, that there is no-one like God, he is totally unique, and unparalleled. Great comfort can be taken for all of God’s...
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God’s Warning Song | Deuteronomy 32
This sermon reflects on God’s song of warning spoken through Moses to all of humanity. This song begins with a proclamation of the names of the Lord. God is proclaimed as the immoveable steadfast rock, the perfect upright one, and the perfectly faithful one. The song then moves on to contrast this unrivalled greatness of...
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Elijah: A Man Like Us | James 5:17-18
This sermon reminds us we can take great encouragement from the way God used Elijah. These verses remind us that Elijah was a simple human just like us. Therefore, despite doing mighty things for God he also had weaknesses, doubts, struggles, challenges, and trials just like us. However, Elijah surrendered himself to God offering up...
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Moses’ Deathbed Message | Deuteronomy 31:1-8
This sermon focuses on the wisdom Moses provides the next generation of God’s people with as he is soon to depart. Moses’ main message proclaims it is all about the Lord’s presence and power. The Lord is present going before His people into the promised land. He is also present being alongside his people as...
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Conflict On The Sabbath | Mark 2:23-3:6
This sermon proclaims Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath and in doing so demonstrates his unrivalled love. Jesus and his disciples are criticised by the Pharisees for working on the Sabbath. Their picking of food and Jesus’ healing of a sick man are decried as flagrant breaches of God’s command to do no work on...
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Feasting & Fasting With New Wine | Mark 2:18-22
This sermon focuses on Jesus’ clash with the pharisees about the topic of fasting. Jesus makes clear to the critical pharisees that now is not the time to fast. This is because he, the perfect bride groom has arrived on a mission to cleanse his bride, the Church. Therefore, now is the time to feast...
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Jesus, The Doctor For Sinners | Mark 2:13-17
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...
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Finishing Well | Philippians 3:1-14
This sermon encourages Christian’s to press on and finish their earthly races well. Paul, writing in this chapter is in prison with an uncertain future and without the comfort of friends. Yet, he is full of joy, and pursues pressing on in God making sure he finishes his earthly race well. He can do this...
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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...