James 1:22 – Unlocking the book of James
Sermon from RN Evans on James 1:22 21/1/18 pm – Unlocking the book of James Extract But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Main Points 1 The relationship between belief and behaviour 2. Why this relationship is important 3. What we need to turn belief into behaviour Hymns of Praise The hymns the congregation sang at this service were: 672 O Lord my God I stand and gaze in wonder 673 I waited for the Lord my God 604 Love divine all loves excelling 63 Now thank we all our God
1 Timothy 1:5 – Five needful things
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Timothy 1:5 21/1/18 am – Five needful things Extract Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith, Main Points 1 The purpose of the commandment 2. God has not given us 3. Consider the plank 4. Encourage one another 5. A way to more happiness
Matthew 13:31-33 – parables of mustard seed and leaven
Sermon from A Scully on Matthew 13:31-33 14/1/18 pm – parables of mustard seed and leaven Extract 31 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, 32 which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” 33 Another parable He spoke to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” Main Points 1 The story 2. The context 3. The meaning
2 Timothy 1:12 7/1/18 pm – Against that day
Sermon from RN Evans on 2 Timothy 1:12 7/1/18 pm – Against that day Extract 12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. Main Points 1 What we have committed 2. What He will keep 3. Whom we believe
1 Corinthians 1:9 7/1/18 am – God is Faithful – The context of faithfulness
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Corinthians 1:9 7/1/18 am – God is Faithful – The context of faithfulness Extract 9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Main Points 1 Faithful to fellowship 2. Faithful to forbid 3. Faithful to Forgive
Reflecting on a year 31/12/17 am
Sermon from RN Evans on Reflecting on a year 31/12/17 am Main Points 1. Today’s society – Genesis 2. The birth story – 2 Chron 36:15-23 3. Encouragement – 1 Thess 5:1-15
Matthew 2:13-23 24/12/17 am – Jesus in Egypt
Sermon from RN Evans on Matthew 2:13-23 24/12/17 am – Jesus in Egypt Main Points 1. The story of three dreams 2. The story of fulfilment 3. What we learn of God
Matthew 1:17 – The end of the line
Sermon from RN Evans on Matthew 1:17 17/12/17 am – The end of the line Text 17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah Main Points 1. Being carried away 2. After they were brought 3. Jacob – Joseph – Jesus
John 14:8 – Show us the Father – the view of Joseph
Sermon from RN Evans on John 14:8 3/12/17 pm – Show us the Father – the view of Joseph Text 8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” Main Points 1. He who has seen me 2. Do not be afraid 3. You shall call
Matthew 1:1-17 – Not ancestry
Sermon from RN Evans on Matthew 1:1-17 3/12/17 am – Not ancestry Main Points 1. Why the fascination with ancestry? 2. Where Matthew begins 3. Where Matthew ends
Psalm 73 – My feet had almost stumbled
Sermon from RN Evans on Psalm 73 26/11/17 pm – My feet had almost stumbled Extract But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. Main Points 1. Envy 2. Ease 3. End
1 Peter 5:7 – Understanding Society – Living by faith in today’s society
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Peter 5:7 26/11/17 am – Understanding Society – Living by faith in today’s society Extract 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Main Points 1. The God who cares for you 2. Humbling and exalting 3. Casting our cares on Him
Hebrews 13:14 Understanding Society – seeing that which is to come
Sermon from RN Evans on Hebrews 13:14 19/11/17 pm – Understanding Society – seeing that which is to come Extract For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. Main Points 1. What we do not have 2. What lies in store 3. What we at to do
Hebrews 11:6 Understanding Society – believing that God can work today
Sermon from RN Evans on Hebrews 11:6 19/11/17 am – Understanding Society – believing that God can work today Extract And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Main Points 1. How things seem to us today 2. Why we think the way we do 3. What we need to believe
1 Corinthians 2:9 Understanding Society – eye has not seen
Sermon from RN Evans on 1 Corinthians 2:9 12/11/17 pm – Understanding Society – eye has not seen Extract However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— Main Points 1. The meaning of mystery 2. God has revealed 3. God has prepared