III John 5-8 — “We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.” In this section of the letter, John commends Gaius for showing hospitality to some missionaries who had come through his town on their travels. When they reported back to their sending church, they had testified of the…
III John 1-4 — “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” This is the first sermon in a study through the book of III John. This little epistle doesn’t get a whole lot of attention and yet it has some very important things…
Proverbs 15:17 — “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” The defining feature of 2020 has been the coronavirus pandemic. It brought disruption in our lives that we have never previously experienced. It also revealed some things to us, including the importance of love. In this our…
Revelation 22:16-17 — “And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” In the Christmas story we see two wonderful invitations given by God to come and see His Son. One was given to some shepherds who were watching their sheep on the night Jesus was born.…
Revelation 5:1-14 – “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.” In this sermon, we consider the book that was in God’s right hand and why the Lamb was worthy to open it. We see how this famous scene connects to…
Revelation 12:1-5 — As we continue to study this remarkable passage of Scripture, we turn our attention to the identity of the child. Who is this baby who is to “rule all nations with a rod of iron?” And what are we to make of the drama that unfolds? The dragon threatens to devour the…
Revelation 12:1-5 — In this text of Scripture, the Apostle John describes two remarkable signs – a pregnant woman clothed with sun and a seven-headed dragon. The woman is experiencing labour pains and the dragon is waiting to devour her child when it is born. What do these signs represent? And what on earth do…
II John 12-13 — “Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.” Due to the COVID pandemic, we have had to deal with restrictions that kept us from seeing our friends…
Ephesians 6:17 — “And take the helmet of salvation…” A soldier’s helmet protected a vital part of his anatomy. It was a life-preserving piece of his armour and because it afforded him protection, it enabled him to go into battle confidently. This is true of the Christian’s salvation – it gives him confidence to face…
II John 9-11 — “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed…” What was John referring to when he gave this command? Does it mean that Christians are not allowed to invite Jehovah’s Witnesses or Mormons inside for a cup of…