Where Are The Preachers? Dr Peter Masters — 1 Timothy 3.1 One of Paul’s five utterly trustworthy sayings is the excellency of a longing to be a preacher of the Gospel. Here is the office of ‘over-watcher’ or elder, and we look particularly at the elder who labours in the Word, also called a pastor. … Continued
The Purposes of Lamentations Dr Peter Masters — Lamentations 1.1 An overview of Lamentations, showing its warnings and encouragements for believers today. The fall of Jerusalem exposes the consequences of idolatry and unbelief, while Jeremiah’s grief points to the sufferings of Christ. Amid judgement, the Lord’s mercies are new every morning. Here are lessons on … Continued
Do We Teach Ourselves? Dr Peter Masters — Romans 2.12 Judgement will come to Jews and Gentiles alike, for the Jews have the Law in Moses, while all have it engraven on their conscience. Here is the imagined superiority of many Jews, contradicted by their conduct. Are not Christians often the same? A call to … Continued
Joshua’s Sixteen Resolutions Dr Peter Masters — Joshua 23.1-2 Around 1375 BC, Joshua proclaimed his ‘farewell’ address to all the elders and heads of the families of Israel. Speaking by inspiration, the aged leader gave the people sixteen heart-searching resolutions that stand to this day as monitors of the spiritual life. Although given in the … Continued
Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do Pastor Chris Buss — Luke 23.34 This sermon on Luke 23:34 considers Christ’s remarkable prayer from the cross, revealing both the seriousness of human sin and the greatness of God’s mercy. While those around him continued mocking, Jesus interceded for sinners who would come to … Continued