1 Peter 01(06+07)

Introduction Virtually everything we read last week from 1 Peter 1 was to do with the future, because Peter was praising God for the great future hope his readers have entered into by being born again of God's Spirit. And the great future hope they have entered into is the hope of the resurrection of … Continue reading 1 Peter 01(06+07) →

1 Peter 01(03–05)

Introduction Last week we spent our time on verse 2 of 1 Peter 1 where Peter refers to God the Father; and to God the Holy Spirit; and to Jesus Christ who is God the Son. Do you remember? Believers have been chosen according to God the Father's foreknowledge. So, before the world was made, … Continue reading 1 Peter 01(03–05) →

1 Peter 01(02)

Introduction We began to look at 1 Peter a couple of weeks ago. And I suggested that in this letter, Peter was writing to encourage believers to stand firm and to remain faithful and to persevere while they endure suffering and distress in this present evil age and while they wait for the Lord to … Continue reading 1 Peter 01(02) →

1 Peter 01(01)

Introduction Before Easter we finished our studies in the book of James. And so I thought we'd begin a new series of sermons today on 1 Peter. And you can see from the opening words, that Peter addresses himself as 'an apostle of Jesus Christ'. And that tells us that Peter, in writing this letter, … Continue reading 1 Peter 01(01) →

1 Cor. 16

Introduction We started studying 1 Corinthians in August last year. I haven't preached on this book every Sunday, because sometimes John has been preaching or there have been special services and we've had other things to do or I've been on holiday. So, I haven't preached on this book every single Sunday. But this is … Continue reading 1 Cor. 16 →

1 Cor. 15(29–58)

Introduction I mentioned last week that 1 Corinthians 15 can be divided into four main parts. Firstly, in verses 1 to 11 Paul reminded his readers of the gospel message which he preached to them and which they received from him. Secondly, in verses 12 to 19 he explained what the consequences are if we … Continue reading 1 Cor. 15(29–58) →

1 Cor. 15(01–28)

Introduction It occurred to me during the week as I was thinking about 1 Corinthians that this letter is a reminder to believers that the Lord is sovereign and he's able to bring good out of evil. What do I mean? Well, in this letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul was addressing all these … Continue reading 1 Cor. 15(01–28) →

1 Cor. 14(26–40)

Introduction Since chapter 11 the apostle Paul has been addressing the subject of public worship and how the believers in Corinth were to conduct themselves and treat one another whenever they met together for worship. First of all, at the beginning of chapter 11, he wrote that those women in the congregation who prophesied and … Continue reading 1 Cor. 14(26–40) →

1 Cor. 14(01–25)

Introduction The apostle Paul has been addressing the subject of public worship and how the believers in Corinth were to conduct themselves and treat one another whenever they assembled together for public worship. At the beginning of chapter 11 he wrote about what woman who prayed and prophesied ought to wear when they met for … Continue reading 1 Cor. 14(01–25) →

1 Cor. 13

Introduction Today's passage is a very well known passage of Scripture. It's probably one of the most well known passages in the Bible; and even people who know very little about the Bible probably know and are familiar with this passage. And that's because it's often read at weddings. The couple who are to be … Continue reading 1 Cor. 13 →