Sermons from September 2004

Bible Survey: Deuteronomy

We continue a survey of the books of the Bible, looking at the authors, historical contexts and main themes of each book. This week, we look at Deuteronomy.

Medical Ethics and the Sixth Commandment

Exodus 20:13 In the world of medication, many issues come up that are cause for ethical concern. These are examined in the categories of reproduction, medicine, and euthanasia, and how the Christian should view these difficult topics in the light of the sixth commandm

Bible Survey: Numbers

We continue a survey of the books of the Bible, looking at the authors, historical contexts and main themes of each book. This week, we look at Numbers.

Jonah’s Calling

Jonah 1:13 We look at the call God gave to Jonah and at his flight to Tarshish. We are challenged to listen to whatever call God has given us and to be faithful to obey Him in it. We are also encouraged to note that Jonah repented and found usefulness in the Lord’s

Let Your Love Be Sincere

Romans 12:9 Paul commands us not to be actors (hypocrites) as far as our love is concerned. Rather, we are to be sincere – seeking to love God, fellow-believers and the lost truly and not simply in word. Paul goes on to command us to hate what is evil and to cling (

Bible Survey: Leviticus

We continue a survey of the books of the Bible, looking at the authors, historical contexts and main themes of each book. This week, we look at Leviticus.

Defend the Innocent

Exodus 20:13; Proverbs 31:8-9 We learn that among many other things, the sixth commandment admonishes us to protect the innocent and weak. We look at a number of applications of this principle, including countries that are unable to defend themselves, those who live in extreme poverty

Minister Your Gift

Romans 12:6-8 As Christians, when we look at our lives, we should ask ourselves these questions: For whose glory do we live? What is our motivation in life? We know we are to live for the glory of God and our motivation should be to glorify Him. How can we do this? B

Bible Survey: Exodus

We continue a survey of the books of the Bible, looking at the authors, historical contexts and main themes of each book. This week, we look at Exodus.

Be Careful What You Think of Others

Exodus 20:13; 1 Samuel 22:13-14 In a further examination of the application of the 6th Commandment, we look at the imputation of motive to the actions of others. Since only the Lord can see the heart, this is something that is very dangerous and can lead towards a breaking of the Comman

We Are Many, But One in Christ

Romans 12:4-6 Paul teaches us that the church is one body and that just like the human body, it is composed of many different parts. These are all very different from one another and yet are indispensable to the proper working of the whole. So here we are encouraged to