Introduction Think back for a moment to what we learned from chapter 2 of the book of Genesis about the marvellous world that the Lord had made for Adam. Remember? In the Garden of Eden, everywhere Adam looked there were trees which were both pleasing to the eye and good for food. There was an … Continue reading Genesis 04
Author: Colin Gamble
Isaiah 56–66
Introduction Over the last two Sundays we've been studying the book of Isaiah together. Rather than going through it chapter by chapter -- which would take months to complete -- we've been doing an overview of it, dividing it into big chunks. On the first Sunday in December, we concentrated on chapters 1 to 39 … Continue reading Isaiah 56–66
Isaiah 40–55
Introduction I said last week that in the weeks coming up to Christmas, instead of starting a new series of sermons which I'd have to interrupt for Christmas, that I'd preach on the book of Isaiah. Though Isaiah is a big book, and though it would take many months to go through it in detail, … Continue reading Isaiah 40–55
Isaiah 01–39
Introduction I was in a bit of a dilemma this week, trying to work out what to preach on today. Two weeks ago, we finished the series of sermons on the book of Galatians; and so, we're due to start something new today. However, I'm reluctant to start a long series of sermons right now, … Continue reading Isaiah 01–39
2 Thess. 01
Introduction So, we're turning today to Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. Remember that we read in Acts 17 how Paul and Silas visited the city of Thessalonica and preached the gospel in the Jewish synagogue on three Sabbath days. Some of the Jews and a large number of God-fearing Gentiles as well as some … Continue reading 2 Thess. 01
1 Thess. 05(12–28)
Introduction Well, we've managed to go through Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians quite quickly. In the first chapter, Paul gave thanks to God for this model church, because do you remember? They were known for their work produced by faith; and for their labour prompted by love; and for their endurance inspired by hope. … Continue reading 1 Thess. 05(12–28)
1 Thess. 05(01–11)
Introduction So, do you remember? In Paul's prayer at the end of chapter 3, he said that he prayed to God for the Thessalonians that their love for each other and for everyone will increase and overflow; and that God would strengthen their hearts so that they will be blameless and holy in the presence … Continue reading 1 Thess. 05(01–11)
1 Thess. 04(13–18)
Introduction In Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians -- which he mentioned at the end of chapter 3 -- he said that he prayed to God that their love for each other and for everyone will increase and overflow; and that God would strengthen their hearts so that they will be blameless and holy in the … Continue reading 1 Thess. 04(13–18)
1 Thess. 04(01–12)
Introduction So, the last time we studied this letter together we concentrated on the passage which began in verse 17 of chapter 2 and ended on verse 13 of chapter 3. And do you remember? Paul wrote about how he was worried about the Thessalonians; and so, he sent Timothy to find out how they … Continue reading 1 Thess. 04(01–12)
1 Thess. 02(17)–03(13)
Introduction When I began to preach on 1 Thessalonians before Christmas I explained that I decided to go through 1 and 2 Thessalonians on Sunday evenings because it had connections with the book of Daniel which we studied together last year on Sunday evenings. In particular, Paul refers in 2 Thessalonians to 'the man of … Continue reading 1 Thess. 02(17)–03(13)
