1 Thessalonians 4:13 and 1 Peter 3:15 – Hope
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Thessalonians 4:13 and 1 Peter 3:15- 15/5/2015 pm Hope This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 1 Thessalonians 4:13 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 1 Peter 3:15 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; Main Points 1. Lest you sorrow as others who have no hope 2. Comfort one another 3. The reason for hope
1 Kings 18:1- The story of Elijah – as the Lord lives
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Kings 18:1- 15/5/2015 am The story of Elijah – as the Lord lives This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “Asthe Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” Main Points 1. All flesh is grass 2. The Lord God of Israel lives 3. Before whom I stand
1 Kings 18:7- The story of Elijah – the role of Obadiah
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Kings 18:7- 10/5/2015 pm The story of Elijah – the role of Obadiah This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 7 Now as Obadiah was on his way, suddenly Elijah met him; and he recognized him, and fell on his face, and said, “Is that you, my lord Elijah?” Main Points 1. Obadiah the person 2. Obadiah the politician 3. Obadiah the protector of prophets
Romans 8:30 & 12:1- Finding the motivation to change – persevere in the purposes of God
Sermon from RN Evans on Romans 8:30 & 12:1- 10/5/2015 am Finding the motivation to change – persevere in the purposes of God Extract 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Main Points 1. What is God’s purpose for me? 2. From the point of view of eternity 3. From the point of view of the here and now
1 Peter 2:7- Finding the motivation to change – looking to Israel in the Old Testament
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Peter 2:7- 3/5/2015 am Finding the motivation to change – looking to Israel in the Old Testament This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,” Main Points 1. Fulfilling the place of the Temple 2. Fulfilling the place of the People 3. Fulfilling the Ministry of Jesus
Romans 12:1- A Royal Priesthood
Sermon from RN Evans on Romans 12:1- 26/4/2015 am A Royal Priesthood This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Main Points 1. A universal concern facing the Church 2. Paul pleading with the Christians at Rome 3. A Royal Priesthood
Luke 19:10 – Seeking a relationship with God
Sermon from Sulwyn Jones on Luke 19:10 – 19/4/15 pm Man on a mission Extract 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Main Points 1. How Christ sees Himself 2. Has come 3. To seek and to save
Matthew 27:50-54 – Seeking a relationship with God
Sermon from Sulwyn Jones on Matthew 27:50-54 19/04/15 am Seeking a relationship with God This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. 51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. 54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!” Main Points 1. Can I have a real relationship with God? 2. Why do we all have to die? 3. How can I become a Christian?
1 Kings 16:29-34 – Foundations of the story of Elijah
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Kings 16:29-34 12/04/15 pm – Foundations of the story of Elijah Extract 29 In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab the son of Omri became king over Israel; and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years. 30 Now Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord, more than all who were before him. 31 And it came to pass, as though it had been a trivial thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took as wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians; and he went and served Baal and worshiped him. 32 Then he set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.33 And Ahab made a wooden image. Ahab did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel who were before him. 34 In his days Hiel of Bethel built Jericho. He laid its foundation with Abiram his firstborn, and with his youngest son Segub he set up its gates, according to the word of the Lord, which He had spoken through Joshua the son of Nun. Main Points 1. The main theme of the story of Elijah […]
Romans 12:1- The motivational Power of Mercy
Sermon from RN Evans on Romans 12:1- 12/4/2015 am The motivational Power of Mercy This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Main Points 1. The need for motivation 2. The wrong approach 3. The mercies of God
1 Corinthians 15:52- The trumpet shall sound
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Corinthians 15:52- 5/4/2015 pm The trumpet shall sound This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 52 in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 1. The Kingdom of God 2. The sting of death 3. Victory through the Lord Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 15:20- But now is Christ risen from the dead
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Corinthians 15:20- 5/4/2015 am But now is Christ risen from the dead This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1. Resurrection and false claims 2. Resurrection and facts 3. Resurrection and firstfruits
Philippians 4:11- Guidance for living in Babylon – Learning to be content
Sermon from RN Evans on Philippians 4:11- 29/3/2015 pm Guidance for living in Babylon – Learning to be content This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 1. Correcting a misunderstanding 2. Whatever state I am in 3. Learning to be content
Psalm 24- Palm Sunday – the Cross, the Crook and the Crown
Sermon from RN Evans on Psalm 24- 29/3/2015 am Palm Sunday – the Cross, the Crook and the Crown This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Main Points 1. The tale of 3 Psalms 2. The triumphal entry 3. Who is the King of Glory?
Mark 6:3 Guidance for living in Babylon – Rest a while.
Sermon from RN Evans on Mark 6:31- 22/3/2015 pm Guidance for living in Babylon – Rest a while. This podcast has now been archived and is available directly from the Church. Extract 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. Main Points 1. Why the disciples needed rest. 2. Why rest mattered. 3. What rest points to.