Sermons from April 2004
Medieval Church History 5: Revival and Schism in the Church, 800-1054
We examine the renewal experienced by the Western church that gave it strength to cope with imperial interference. We see also that the Eastern Church became aware of differences with the West, which led to a schism resulting in the creation of the Greek
Christ Is the Purpose of the Law
Romans 10:1-13 Paul shows again his true heart for the Jews and his great desire that they should be saved. He opens up for us again the greatness of the Gospel – the impossibility of being saved through the Law and the wonderful provision God has made in Christ. He con
Medieval Church History 4: The Holy Roman Empire, 800-1054
We look at a period in the medieval history of the church that was shaped by the relationship of the church with the state in both East and West.
Now We See Dimly, but Then Face to Face
1 Corinthians 13:12 At present, we know salvation and adoption in our souls only. At the resurrection, we will know them fully, in body and soul. Consequently, we should have no fear of death, but rather welcome it as the entrance into heavenly joys. At the resurrection we
He Who Believes Will Not be Ashamed
Romans 9:30-33 It is not always those who externally seek to whom God gives salvation, but to those whom He calls. The Jews had been ‘seeking’ God through the Law, thinking that they could make themselves acceptable to God by good works according to the Law and to their
Medieval Church History 3: Secular Challenge to Ecclesiastical Authority
We continue our studies in the medieval history of the church, focusing on how secular rulers began challenging the pope’s authority and the alliance that the pope made with the Frankish rulers to preserve that authority.
God Raised Him From the Dead
Acts 13:13-41 We celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ by reviewing this sermon of the Apostle Paul during his first missionary journey. We see how Christ came in fulfillment of all the promises given to Adam and Eve, to Abraham and to David. We reflect o
Medieval Church History 2: Missionary Gains and Losses
We continue our studies in the medieval history of the church, focusing on the missionary gains of the church in northern and western Europe on the one hand, and the threats from Arianism in Spain and Italy and Islam in the East on the other.
Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit
Romans 14:7 The benefits that flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification are: * the assurance that we are loved by God, * peace in our consciences, * joy in our hearts from the Holy Spirit, * increase of grace, and * the knowledge that if we are God’s we
I Will Call Them My People
Romans 9:25-29 From the beginning God has always had His chosen people. Adam and Eve, Shem, Enosh… Ultimately, God selected Abraham and his grandson Israel to be the fathers of His covenant people, the Jewish nation. The remainder of the Old Testament shows us the ou