Introduction Paul has been writing to the Galatians to contend for the truth of the gospel which he had preached to the Galatians. And as we saw last week, he received that gospel message directly from the Lord, who appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus and who appointed him to be an apostle. … Continue reading Galatians 03(01–14)
Month: Sep 2022
Galatians 01(11)–02(21)
Introduction Normally when we're studying one of the New Testament letters, we have to go at a fairly slow pace. We normally study only a few verses at a time, because the writers pack so much in to each verse; and every sentence is filled with things we need to know. For instance, we've spent … Continue reading Galatians 01(11)–02(21)
Galatians 01(06–10)
Introduction We began to study this letter last Sunday. Paul wrote it to a group of churches in various cities in southern Galatia, which was a Roman province. You can read in Acts 13 and 14 what happened when Paul visited those cities and how he preached the good news that sinners are justified through … Continue reading Galatians 01(06–10)
Galatians 01(01–05)
Introduction Today we're beginning a new series of sermons on Paul's letter to the Galatians. All of God's word is important, because it is God's word which we're to receive and believe and obey. However, Paul's letter to the Galatians is particularly important, because in it Paul was engaging in a battle for the gospel. … Continue reading Galatians 01(01–05)
Matthew 12(22–37)
Introduction At the beginning of chapter 12 the Pharisees complained to the Lord Jesus about his disciples when they picked and ate some ears of corn on the Sabbath Day. And then we read about the time when the Lord was teaching in the synagogue and there was a man with a shrivelled hand. And, … Continue reading Matthew 12(22–37)
1 John 1(05)–2(02)
Introduction We began to study the letters of the Apostle John last Sunday when we looked at the first four verses of his first letter. And do you remember what his subject was in those first four verses? His subject was the Word of life, which is his title for Jesus Christ our Saviour. And … Continue reading 1 John 1(05)–2(02)
Matthew 12(01–21)
Introduction Matthew 11 ended with the Lord's invitation to the weary and burdened to come to him for rest. Take my yoke and learn from me, he said. And so, last week we thought about how the Pharisees and teachers of the law used to burden the people with all their man-made rules and regulations … Continue reading Matthew 12(01–21)
1 John 1(01–04)
Introduction We're beginning a new series of sermons today on the letters of John. John, of course, was one of the twelve disciples who followed the Lord Jesus during his earthly ministry and who witnessed all he said and did. But more than that, along with Peter and James, John was part of the Lord's … Continue reading 1 John 1(01–04)
Jude 17–25
Introduction This is now our third Sunday studying this short book together. And the fact that we've been able to spend three Sundays on such a short book only goes to show that Jude has packed a lot into it. In the opening verses, he made clear that he originally wanted to write to his … Continue reading Jude 17–25
Matthew 11(16–30)
Introduction Chapters 11 and 12 of Matthew's gospel record for us the mixed response to the Lord's ministry. For instance, in verses 1 to 15 of chapter 11 -- which we studied together right before I went on holiday -- there was John the Baptist who was puzzled by the Lord. Was he the one … Continue reading Matthew 11(16–30)
Sermons and Stuff 