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The sermons of Elim Pentecostal Church in York, UK.
Sermon Sunday 15th August 2010, David and Saul
Aug 15th
We had one of our Elders, John Barton, preach for us this morning on a paradox and the difference between David and Saul.
John Barton (David and Saul) [ 31:30 ] Play in Popup | DownloadSermon Sunday 8th August 2010, Proverbs 18:21
Aug 8th
We were again blessed with a word from Martin Rowley this morning who used Proverbs 18:21 as his core verse.
Martin Rowley Prov 18:21 [ 31:05 ] Play in Popup | DownloadSermon Sunday 1st August 2010, Psalm 24
Aug 1st
We had Martin Rowley preaching for us this morning on Psalm 24.
Apologies about the poor sound quality of this recording, we didn’t have our usual PA set up.
Psalm 24 [ 35:25 ] Play in Popup | DownloadSermon Sunday 25th July 2010, Psalm 103
Jul 25th
Great discussion and sermon based on Psalm 103.
Psalm 103 [ 32:50 ] Play in Popup | DownloadBecause we had so many people away (usual for our summer meetings) we were able to discuss together and meditate on Psalm 103. It is best to listen to the recording to get the extra details but the notes used are as follows:
Failure – Psalm 103The Psalm could be viewed from a number of perspectives. The first one would be of course that this is a song of praise and worship. However, I brought this to the congregation as a meditation on how a believer can respond to disappointment and failure. When we fail we must come to Jesus but this Psalm has wisdom on this subject.
Responsibility, verses 1-2 I may not always be responsible for what happens to me but I am always responsible for how I react, whether I react in forgiveness or with rage. We tend to look for someone to blame. We often blame God. See 1 Corinthians 13, God can take it, he does not go in a huff.
I can take responsibility by worshipping despite the situation, and by remembering, “forget not all his benefits”. The enemy wants us to forget, that is More >
Sermon Sunday 18th July 2010
Jul 19th
There was no recording posted last week as we had a visiting speaker who lives in North Africa and it would not have been appropriate to have recorded it.
This week there are notes but no recording. As Many of the regulars are away I used the opportunity to revert to a café-style and we had discussion groups around the topic of prayer. It would not have recorded well.
The notes are as follows, perhaps you can use them in a group or in your personal meditations.
PrayerAs I introduce this subject I wonder how many Christians will harbour the often unspoken thought, “I do not pray enough.” At the end of this study I do not want to leave you with that thought.
Discussion Question: But how much is enough? And is there an appropriate amount?
I think this condemning attitude is not what Jesus intended and it is not helpful for our spiritual health. We are not supposed to be an our room praying all the time, there are things to do and a life to enjoy.
Discussion Question: What did Jesus teach us about prayer?
Not many words of his on the matter are recorded – not that they are not laden with meaning and More >
No Mp3 this week
Jul 11th
Sorry, no Mp3 this week as we had a presentation from Chris who works in North Africa.
Sunday 4th July 2010, Judas Iscariot
Jul 4th
We had The Gathering’s Pastor Matt Parkins speak this morning.
Judas Iscariot [ 32:50 ] Play in Popup | DownloadSermon – Sunday 27th June 2010
Jun 27th
Isaiah 40:27-31 [ 32:54 ] Play in Popup | Download
Here are the notes for the preaching at the meeting of the two congregations together, based on Isaiah 40 – fly, run, walk. Don’t forget you are free to take any of Graham’s preaching material and preach it yourself.
Fly, Run, Walk.
Isaiah 40:27-31 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no-one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Intro Compare Isaiah 40:27-31 with Exodus 19:4 You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.
This referred to them being carried out of Egypt in More >
Sunday 20th June 2010, 2 Samuel 7:18
Jun 20th
John Barton preached for us this morning, we are very proud of him!
2 Samuel 7:18 [ 34:29 ] Play in Popup | Download 2 Samuel 7:18-26 BackgroundDavid had built a palace and wanted to build temple to replace Tabernacle. Nathan (prophet) agreed, a good idea, but God said no. You want to build a house for me; I will build one for you – The House of David (a dynasty).
Who am I? (18)David a great king, mighty warrior, had reason to be proud, but remained humble. Humility is really only possible if we are great. Predecessor, Saul, was humble. 1 Sam 9:21, “Am I not a Benjaminite, from the smallest tribe in Israel and is not my clan the least of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.” Later on, however, 1 Sam 15:17, “Although you were once small in your own eyes . . .” Just before this conversation God had revealed to Samuel that “Saul has gone to Carmel. There he has set up a monument in his own honour.” (1 Sam 15:12) Greatness led to pride, but greatness came from the Lord.
How do you see yourself? Humility is important, not just in eyes of others but in our own eyes. Arthur More >
No Mp3 This Week
Jun 14th
Apologies, there’s no Mp3 this week as we had a presentation from David who works in Tajikistan.
