Sermons preached at Gilnahirk Baptist Church, Belfast, N Ireland since 2006. Most of the sermons have been preached by our pastor, David Luke, but there are some by other church members and visiting speakers.
(Play It) God's Victory in Perspective (Psalm 9)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Scripture: Psalm 9
Outline:
I. David's Song of Praise (1-2);
II. David's Song of Victory (3-6);
III. David's Vision of the Future Triumph of God (7-12);
IV. David's Distress (13-14); and
V. David's Confidence in God's Ultimate Triumph (15-20).
(Play It) Trusting God in the Injustices of Life (Psalm 7)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Scripture: Psalm 7
Outline:
I. David's prayer to God for deliverance (1-2);
II. David's plea of innocence (3-5);
III. David's cry for justice (6-9);
IV. David's confidence in God (10-11);
V. The consequences of evil (12-16); and
VI. David's thanksgiving (17).
(Play It) God's Inescapable Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Studies in Revelation (20)
Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15
Outline: 1) The Scene: a) universal; b) public; c) in accordance with our deeds; d) the signifiance of the Book of Life; e) judgment , not a trial; f) the judgment of judgment; and g) finality; and 2) Punishment: a) conscious; b) eternal; c) final (no return); and d) fire (a symbol of something worse).
(Play It) Restraining Satan (Revelation 20:1-10)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Studies in Revelation (19)
Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10
Outline: 1) the idea of restraint; 2) the age when the gospel cannot be restrained by Satan; and 3) the situation continues for a limited but lengthy period.
(Play It) True and Just Judgment (Rev 19)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Studies in Revelation (18)
Scripture: Revelation 19
Outline: A) 3 grounds on which God is to be praised: 1) the justice of his judgment; 2) the triumph of his reign; and 3) the completion of his redemption. B) 2 key issues in Rev 19: 1) the clear division of humanity; and 2) the end is not in doubt.
David mentioned Robert Murray M'Cheyne at the start of his sermon. Andrew Bonar's classic biographical account of him is available from Project Gutenburg. The Memoir & Remains of Rev R. M. M'Cheyne by Andrew A. Bonar is published by Banner of Truth, Edinburgh. The sermon on Rev 19:3 that was mentioned can be read online. David Haslam has many useful resources about M'Cheyne on his Web site.
(Play It) Clearing the Ground (Revelation 17)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Studies in Revelation (16)
Scripture: Revelation 17
Outline: 1) Mysterious Woman (1-6); 2) Explanation (7-18): a) Mystery of the Beast (8-14) & b) Mystery of the Woman (15-18).
(Play It) A Tale of Two Marks (Revelation 14)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Studies in Revelation (14)
Scripture: Revelation 14.
Outline: 1) A Tale of 2 Marks (vv 1-5);
2) A Tale of 3 Angels which is a Tale of 2 Cities (vv 6-13); and
3) A Tale of 2 Harvests (vv 14-20).
In the sermon David mentioned an article by Douglas Groothius entitled ‘Counterculture?’ (The Constructive Curmudgeon, 20 Feb 2008).
(Play It) Behind the Scenes (Revelation 12)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Studies in Revelation (11)
Scripture: Revelation 12
Outline:
1) The Woman and the Dragon (12:1-6):
a) There is a plan of salvation; and
b) The triumph of Jesus;
2) War in Heaven (12:7-12):
a) There is conflict in the unseen realm; and
b) God's people share in the triumph of Jesus; and
3) The Woman and the Dragon continued (12:13-17)
(Play It) What a Life of Discipleship Involves (Luke 9:18-27)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Following Jesus (2)
Scripture: Luke 9:18-27
Outline:
Question 1) What happens next 2 challenges:
a) recognize the cross as the centre of Christ's kingdom; and
b) see the kingdom of God comes in no other way than through the cross of Christ.
"When Christ calls a man he bids him come and die." (Dietrich Bonhoeffer)
Question 2) What does a life of discipleship look like? 3 alternatives:
a) saving face and losing our souls
b) gaining the world and being eternally lost
c) disowning Jesus and him disowning us
Question 3) What does this mean for me?
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." (Jim Elliott).
(Play It) The menace persists (Revelation 7)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Studies in Revelation (7)
Scripture: Revelation 7
Outline:
1) Sealed on earth (1-8): God's electing love + God's keeping power;
2) Safe in heaven (9-17).
(Play It) Back to Basics (1 Chronicles 16)
Speaker: David McCavery
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16
Outline: David and the people of Israel:
1) Acknowledged God's goodness;
2) Celebrated their heritage;
3) Declared God's sovereignty; and
4) Brought their worship. What is our response to God?
(Play It) Glorious Gospel Ministry (1 Timothy 2:1-7)
Speaker: Peter F. Whyte
Series: 1 Timothy (3)
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Outline: How to behave in the church.
1) Why? -- because of the Glorious Gospel which is a) universal and b) unique and tells us of c) Christ the Reconciler and d) Christ the Ransom;
2) How? -- a) Fervent Prayer and b) Forthright Testimony
(Play It) Meeting the World (Witnessing) (Colossians 4:2-6)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Just for Starters (7)
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6
Outline:
1) How should we relate to those who are not Christians?
2) How should we speak to non-Christians?
3) Practical ideas about sharing the Christian Faith
(Play It) Glorious Gospel Teaching (1 Timothy 1:1-11)
Speaker: Peter F. Whyte
Series: 1 Timothy (1)
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11
Outline: The doctrine we teach or follow is vitally important:
1) It must not be different, but in accordance with the gospel;
2) It must not promote speculation, but stewardship;
3) It must result in love, not legalism.
(Play It) Christ’s Victory Applied (Revelation 20:7 - 21:4)
Series: Christus Victor (5) -- Series of sermons for Easter 2007
Speaker: David Luke
Scripture: Revelation 20:7 - 21:4
Resurrection Day Evening Worship
Outline: 1) Final and ultimate defeat of Satan (20:7-10)
2) Overthrow of all who oppose God (20:11-15)
3) New order established (21:1-4)
(Play It) Christ’s Victory Acclaimed (Acts 2:22-36)
Series: Christus Victor (4) -- Series of sermons for Easter 2007
Speaker: David Luke
Scripture: Acts 2:22-36
Resurrection Day Morning Worship
Outline: Why was Jesus raised?
1) Impossible for death to hold onto him (24)
2) In accordance with Scripture (25-31)
3) That God might exalt him (33-36)
(Play It) Meeting with God's family (Hebrews 10:19-25)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Just for Starters (6)
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Outline:
1) What are we to do?
2) How are we to do it?
3) ?
Follow up: Albert Mohler wrote in his blog 'Believing Without Belonging', 5 Apr 2007 , about the "together" dimension of Christianity.
(Play It) Listening to God (2 Timothy 3:10-17)
Speaker: David Luke (pastor)
Series: Just for Starters (4)
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Outline:
1) What is the Bible?
2) What use is the Bible?
3) What does this mean practically?
Follow up: some ideas and resources for reading and studying the Bible as a follow up to the sermon .
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