Luke 11:45-54 — “Woe unto you also, ye lawyers!…” A lawyer in First Century Judea and Galilee was akin to a cross between a law professor and a minister of religion. He was an expert in the Law of Moses and primarily a teacher. Many lawyers also belonged to the sect of the Pharisees or…
Matthew 25:31-46 — “Before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats…” In this, the closing section of Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, He gives a description of the judgment that will take place when He returns. As we work through this…
I Samuel 1-2 — In this sermon we consider the experience of Hannah. She was a person who to deal with much difficulty in her life. There were problems with her health and with her family. Those closest to her, let her down badly. Yet despite it all, she did not become bitter. How was that…
II Chronicles 18:1-28 — King Jehoshaphat of Judah was persuaded to join King Ahab of Israel in a military campaign against Syria, but before they set-off he wanted to enquire of the LORD. Ahab called together 400 of his own prophets who (unsurprisingly) brought a positive message, however Jehoshaphat was not satisfied. He asked Ahab…
Luke 11:42-44 — “Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God…” As he sat at lunch in a Pharisee’s home, Jesus declared a short series of “woes” against the Pharisees! He denounced them for certain aspects of their character…
II Corinthians 12:7-9 — “Lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh…” Perhaps the most difficult part of the coronavirus pandemic has been dealing with the changes that have been forced upon us. The pandemic has taken away our “normal life”…
II Chronicles 17:10-18:1 — “Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.” Jehoshaphat was a wise and godly king. He did not allow wealth and success to make him lazy and immoral, rather he used his position of strength to diligently care for God’s people. However, he made one very…
Luke 11:37-41 — “Did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?” Jesus had kindly accepted an invitation to a meal in the home of a Pharisee. When He did not wash his hands before eating, the Pharisee was amazed. This washing was not for hygienic purposes, but was a…
Matthew 26:36-46, 57-68, Luke 23:24-34 — In our Good Friday message we reflect upon the attitude of Jesus as He went to the cross. We witness Him in the Garden of Gethsemane, in the High Priest’s palace and finally at Calvary. In each scene we see that Jesus went willingly to His death and that…
Romans 12:12 — “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.” There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic is already proving to be a real test of our patience. The disruption to our regular patterns of life and the restrictions on gatherings have made it more difficult to have self-control and to…