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Weekly Sermons from Grace Presbyterian Church Nelson
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As humans we are so prone to try to justify ourselves, to earn our place. But the bible teaches us that actually, no-one can be made acceptable in God's sight by doing good things. It is made especially clear in Romans 3, as John explains.
At the start of the book of Romans, Paul is making it very clear for his readers that righteousness that depends on human effort cannot make us right with God. Before we can take hold of the gospel, we need to let go of self righteousness. Peter explains.
Earlier in Romans, Paul showed the way that those who reject God and his laws are given over to their own sin. In chapter two Paul makes it clear that those who trust in themselves and their own goodness don't please God either. Everyone, the religious and irreligious, the Jew and the Greek, need the gospel of grace. Peter explains.
While it is not popular or always received enthusiastically today, Paul's explanation of the gospel starts with bad news. Like a doctor giving a diagnosis, Paul explains the need we all have for Christ. Peter Explains.
We took a brief break from our series in Romans to consider what love really looks like. Paul describes love in 1 Corinthians 13, and we used this lense to consider the love of God in Christ.
There are aspects of the gospel that are looked down upon today, just as in first century. In Romans 1:16-17 Paul gives a clear summary of why he is not ashamed of the gospel, and the reasons are still true for us today. John explains.
Individualism is the default mode of thinking in the west today. We have a tendency to see ourselves more as individuals than as members of a group. While the gospel is personal, it is not individualistic. We see in Romans 1 that the Gospel works in community. John explains.
This week Peter delved into 1 John 4, where we are reminded of what God's love is really like.
This morning Sam Duthie preached for us. Sam is the pastor of the grace church in Gore. Leviticus can often be skipped over as a book that is difficult to understand or irrelevant. But Leviticus is a part of the word of God, and is helpful for us today. It answers the question: How can a holy God dwell with his people? Sam explains from Leviticus 1.
This week we are beginning a sermon series in the book of Romans. The book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul to unite the Roman church for gospel mission. At the start of the letter Paul starts with the gospel. Peter explains.
The book of Hebrews presents for us Christ as the substance of which the Old Testament sacrificial system was only a shadow. In chapter 10 we learn of the confidence we can have as believers because of Jesus' work on our behalf.
The closing words of the bible end with a promise for Jesus- that he is coming. This morning we look at the last words of the bible and think about how the return of Jesus should affect our life and faith now.
There are many reasons that Christians can be tempted to give up and fall away from Christ. Revelation gives us a glimpse into the future happiness of all those who belong to Jesus, and encourages us to hold fast, because the city of God is worth persevering for. John explains.
The closing verses in Revelation 21 are pictures of the home that all humanity longs for, whether we realise it or not. These are symbols our eternal home. Peter explains.
In Revelation we have a description of the hope that Christians have for the future. As we go through this life, there can be many tears and struggles, and the promise for those in cross is that one day we will be truly home. Not more tears, pain or sadness, in a remade universe. Peter preached from Revelation 21:1-7 on light in the darkness.
Sometimes we can think that Satan is more powerful than he really is. Though he is a great enemy of the church Revelation 20 give every Christian confidence that God remains on the throne, and Satan's end is certain. This passage encourages to remain faithful to Christ, since he will surely defeat death and the devil. Peter explains.
When we think of all that opposes the church in the world, it can be so easy to become discouraged and to neglect public and private worship. Revelation 19 shows us a glimpse into the future that should fuel the hopeful worship of the church. This week John preaches from Revelation 19.
Throughout history there have been many empires that have come and gone, and often alongside the empire is a religious or philosophical and economic system that would lure Christians away from Christ. In Revelation the image of Babylon the great prostitute is used to illustrate this trap. Revelation shows us the end of Babylon the great Prostitute, so that we might remain faithful to Christ. John explains.
In Revelation 17 we learn more about Babylon and the Beast. The Beast represents world powers that might threaten us to abandon Jesus, while Babylon, the great prostitute similarly represents the world system that would tempt us away from faithfulness to Jesus. We the church are like a bridge waiting to be married to him, and are called to faithfulness. Peter explains.
Revelation 16 teaches us to be prepared to meet Christ. He may come at any point and this will bring joy for those who are joined to him by faith, but if we are not, it will be a terrible day. Peter explains the grace of God in warning us that he is coming.
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