16

1 Corinthians 15:20 – But now Christ is risen

Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Corinthians 15:20 16/4/17 am – But now Christ is risen Extract 20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. Main Points 1.   If there were no resurrection 2.   For since Man came death 3.   But each in his own order

09

Isaiah 53:1- Two perennial questions

Sermon from RN Evans on Isaiah 53:1 9/4/17 pm – Two perennial questions Extract Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Main Points 1.   What Isaiah saw 2.   What Isaiah asks 3.   What Isaiah knew

09

Jonah 4:2 – Jonah’s view of God

Sermon from RN Evans on Jonah 4:2 9/4/17 am – Jonah’s view of God Extract 2 So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness, One who relents from doing harm. Main Points 1.   God in relation to the world 2.   God in relation to humanity 3.   God in relation to Himself

02

Jonah 4:6 – Saving Jonah from misery

Sermon from RN Evans on Jonah 4:6 2/4/17 am – Saving Jonah from Misery Extract 6 And the Lord God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant. Main Points 1.   If we were to ask Jonah 2.   What misery looks like 3.  Being delivered by God

26

Jonah 4:6-8 – God at work in the story of Jonah

Sermon from RN Evans on Jonah 4:6-8 26/3/17 pm – God at work in the story of Jonah Extract 6 And the Lord God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant. 7 But as morning dawned the next day God prepared a worm, and it so damaged the plant that it withered. 8 And it happened, when the sun arose, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat on Jonah’s head, so that he grew faint. Then he wished death for himself, and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” Main Points 1.   Viewing God at work 2.   Lessons to be learned 3.  Fulfilled in Christ

26

1 Peter 2:6 – Shame and the love of God

Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Peter 2:6 26/3/17 am – Shame and the love of God Extract 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.” Main Points 1.  The meaning of shame 2.  Misinterpreting scripture 3.  Bearing shame and scoffing rood

12

Romans 5:5 – The love that does not disappoint

Sermon from RN Evans on Romans 5:5 12/3/17 pm – The love that does not disappoint Extract Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Main Points 1.   Disappointment and the reality of hope 2.   Disappointment and the Love of God 3.  Disappointment and the ministry of the Holy Spirit

12

Jonah 3:1 – The tragic story of Jonah: a second time

Sermon from RN Evans on Jonah 3:1 12/3/17 am – The tragic story of Jonah: a second time Extract Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying,  Main Points 1.   The triumph of God’s purpose 2.   The triumph of God’s wisdom 3.  The triumph of God’s grace

26

Jonah 2 – The Psalm of Jonah

Sermon from RN Evans on Jonah 2 26/2/17 pm – The Psalm of Jonah Note – a small part at the end of this service was lost whilst recording but the main thrust of the sermon is intact Main Points 1.   From deep distress 2.   The role of the Temple 3.   The response of God   We learn God brings life where there is death, hope where there is none.  In deep distress we are to turn to God and cry out as Jonah did.

26

Romans 5:11 – Rejoicing in God

Sermon from RN Evans on Romans 5:11 26/2/17 am – Rejoicing in God Extract 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. Main Points 1.   The beginning and the ending 2.   Rejoicing in glory 3.   Reconciliation

19

Jonah 1:4 – The tragic tale of Jonah: The mighty tempest

Sermon from RN Evans on Jonah 1:4 19/2/17 pm – The tragic tale of Jonah: The mighty tempest Extract 4 But the Lord sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up. Main Points 1.   The view from the psalms 2.   The view from Jonah 3.   Who can this be?

19

Romans 5:9 – God’s love: Building on the Foundation

Sermon from RN Evans on Romans 5:9 19/2/17 am – God’s love: Building on the Foundation Extract 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Main Points 1.   ‘Having now been’ 2.   “much more….” 3.  ‘much more……’