in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 9: The Providence of God
Outline A handsome man A sovereign God Introduction Living by sight and not by faith is the perennial challenge for the Christian. We often live as if God as revealed in the Scriptures is not...
in Baptism
Baptism in Corinth: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Outline Disunity in Corinth Baptism in Corinth Introduction Once again we have the wonderful opportunity to baptise believers. Today we will be looking for some instruction on Baptism from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Lets remind ourselves...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 8: Demanding a King
Outline The desire for a king The burden of a king Introduction Many people struggle to read the OT and profit from it, but you can always learn something about God, Christ and yourselves from...
Induction Service for Mark Pavelka: The gift and responsibility of a pastor
Nick was privileged to be asked to lead the induction service for Mark Pavelka at Gleniti Baptist Church this morning. There was no audio recording of his sermon, however the manuscript is available to read....
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 7:5-17: ‘Ebenezer’
Outline Penitent prayer Deliverance prayer Answered prayer Introduction Living by faith and living by the flesh, these are the two themes of chapters 7 and 8. In chapter 7 we see Israel with a faithful...
in Romans
Romans 11:28-32: God’s gifts: Part Two
Outline Christ and the priesthood Introduction We are talking about what many people think will happen to Israel in the future. There are many who think that there will be a literal temple with literal...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 7:3: True Repentance
Outline God-directed obedience Wholehearted obedience Sacrificial obedience Inward obedience Loyal obedience Introduction The bible discusses two types of sorrow over sin. There is godly sorrow which leads to repentance, and there is worldly sorrow which...
in Romans
Romans 11:28-31: God’s gifts Part One
Outline Christ and the temple Christ’s and the priesthood Introduction The Third Temple is the name given to the Temple which certain eschatological views hope to see rebuilt in the Millennium. Presently on the temple...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 5:1-7:2: ‘Arkeology’ and Theology
Outline The nature of God The sovereignty of God The holiness of God Introduction Man always pretends to be a professional when it comes to the knowledge of God, but in truth this is the...
in Romans
Romans 11:25-27: ‘…in this way all Israel will be saved.’
Outline Mystery explained Mystery applied Introduction Matthew 24:32-35, ‘From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 4: ‘…having a form of godliness…’
Outline Emergency religion Pragmatic religion Idolatrous religion Introduction One commentator calls this section ‘rabbit foot theology’ because of the superstitious and unbiblical way in which the Israelites follow the living God in chapter 4. That...
in Romans
Romans 11:17-24: One Olive Tree
Outline Visible vs. invisible O.T. vs. N.T. Introduction ‘We believe in one holy; catholic and apostolic church.’ This is a confession from the first council of Constantinople, one of the universal creeds of the Christian...
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 3:1-21: Samuel the Prophet
Outline The judgement of no prophet The call of a prophet The ministry of a prophet Introduction What is the worst thing that could happen to you? If we ask this question of God and...
in Romans
Romans 11:16-24: Haughty-cultural Christianity
Outline Arrogant branches Humble branches Introduction Christians often act like children. I don’t mean in the good and childlike-faith way Jesus encouraged in the gospels but in the sinful and immature way of the playground....
in 1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 2:12-36: Eli
Outline Eli’s sons Eli’s rebuke Eli’s prophecy Introduction To the everyday worshipper in Israel the religious and political leadership of Israel looked hopelessly corrupt. Eli was a weak leader who had allowed his sons to...
in Romans
Romans 11:11-15: God’s Mysterious Ways
Outline Salvation in justice Sovereignty over sin Introduction God works in mysterious ways, or God’s ways are not our ways are familiar statements that help us to remember that there are mysteries bigger than our...