Luke 3:1-3 — Luke tells us that John came out of the wilderness preaching “the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.” What was this all about? Why was this message so challenging for John’s audience? And what are the lessons for us today?
Holding forth the word of life
Sermons by Pastor Peter Mitchell (Page 51)
Luke 3:1-3 — The story of Jesus begins with the story of John the Baptist. In our study through Luke’s Gospel we come to John’s ministry. This sermon considers the world into which John came preaching God’s Word. Who was in charge? Who was responsible for leading God’s people in worship? What was life like in…
I John 5:1-3 — How do I know I’m a Christian? …How do I know I love others? …How do I know I love God? …These are some of life’s most important questions and in this text the Apostle John gives us some very definite answers.
Psalm 40:1-8 — The Christmas story is much bigger than a baby in manger, shepherds and wise men. It is a story involving the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity. Beginning in Psalm 40 and then moving into the New Testament we consider the theology of Christmas and its great significance for us.
Romans 1:18-21 — Why have so many fallen so far? Why all the perversion, confusion and chaos in the world? And what might this have to do with thankfulness? As we consider this powerful text of Scripture, we find a timely reminder of the role thanksgiving plays in the Christian life. We are encouraged to be…
Hebrews 12:2-3 & I Peter 2:20-23 – How do we remain faithful in the Christian life? How do we respond the right way when we face criticism and hardship? How can we survive and even flourish in Christian ministry? Only by looking to Jesus! …In this short sermon, Pastor Peter outlines three key truths concerning Jesus…
Luke 2:41-51 — Did Jesus know who He was? Did Jesus claim to the Son of God? Some say “no” and argue that it was His followers who turned Jesus into a divine figure many decades later. As we continue our study in Luke’s Gospel we come to an incident in Jesus’ life that answers…
Luke 2:40, 52 — To be a Christian one must affirm the deity of Jesus Christ. The true church has always confessed and defended this truth, but how then do we understand Jesus’ humanity? …As we continue our study through Luke’s Gospel we consider two short statements that tell us some things about Jesus’ childhood…
Romans 14:13-23 — The Apostle Paul makes it very clear in this text that we are not free to exercise our Christian liberty in matters of conscience whenever and however we please. We must carefully consider the impact of our decisions upon those less mature in the faith. In this sermon we consider five ways that…
Luke 2:36-39 — Our society sends mixed messages about growing old. On the one hand, older folk are encouraged to live very self-centred lives – to “spend the kids’ inheritance”. On the other hand, there is the view that older people have nothing useful to contribute. …What does the Bible say about ageing? How should older people…