Ezekiel 01

Introduction Today we're starting a new series of sermons on the book of Ezekiel, who served the Lord as a prophet during the time of the exile. And so, Ezekiel's book, which contains the revelation he received from the Lord, is part of Old Testament prophecy. So, it belongs with the other prophetic books in … Continue reading Ezekiel 01 →

Ecclesiastes 08(16)–12(14)

Introduction This is our fourth and final sermon on the book of Ecclesiastes. The book was probably written by King Solomon, who was famous for his wisdom. And the book contains Solomon's reflections on what life is like in this fallen world under the sun. So, he's been studying what life is like. He's been … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 08(16)–12(14) →

Isaiah 09(01–07) (Christmas 2024)

Introduction One of the signs that Christmas is near is the appearance of lights all around the city. Perhaps you see them first in shops and then in homes where there are lights around windows or on trees and bushes outside as well as inside on Christmas trees. First in one or two homes and … Continue reading Isaiah 09(01–07) (Christmas 2024) →

Psalm 119

Introduction Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem. There are other acrostic poems in the psalter and you might recall that four of the five chapters of the book of Lamentations were acrostic poems. But none of them have matched the scale of Psalm 119, because this acrostic poem comprises not 22 verses to correspond with … Continue reading Psalm 119 →

Psalm 118

Introduction Today's psalm is a psalm of thanksgiving in which the psalmist leads the people in praise to the Lord for his steadfast love and for rescuing them from their enemies. It begins with praise; then, in verses 5 to 18, the psalmist describes how the Lord helped them; after that, in verses 19 to … Continue reading Psalm 118 →

Ecclesiastes 03–05

Introduction We began to study the book of Ecclesiastes last Sunday evening and it's a difficult book. The scholars debate who wrote it and what it's about and how to divide it up into parts. Some think it was written by King Solomon and others think it was written by someone else: perhaps by a … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 03–05 →

Ecclesiastes 01+02

Introduction We're beginning a new series of sermons on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes and my plan is to divide the book into four sermons. No doubt most, if not all of you, have read Ecclesiastes from time to time. And if you've ever scratched your head when reading it and if you've wondered … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 01+02 →

Human Sexuality

Introduction I said last week that the elders have asked me to preach from time to time on what you might call 'hot topics'. And so, last week we spent our time thinking about the topic of assisted dying. Well, ages ago I preached two sermons on human nature and human knowing which you can … Continue reading Human Sexuality →

Ephesians 06(10–24)

Introduction Paul has been addressing wives and husbands and children and parents and slaves and masters or workers and bosses in the previous verses of his letter to the Ephesians. And now, in today's passage, he addresses all of us, every believer. And this passage is really about perseverance. It's about persevering in the Christian … Continue reading Ephesians 06(10–24) →

Psalm 117

Introduction Psalm 117 is the shortest psalm, but -- as one of the commentators says (Futato) -- its theme is one of the grandest, because it's about the worldwide worship of the Lord our God. The text In verse 1, the psalmist calls on 'all you nations' and on 'all you peoples' to praise and … Continue reading Psalm 117 →