Recent Sermons by Dr Peter Masters

King David tells of a time in his life when riches, fame and moral liberty to do as he liked seemed superior to walking with God and eternal life. But suddenly, overcome by shame he saw the hollowness of the godless life and prayed for pardon and a new life.

https://www.youtube.com/live/CcJrwk7vLFI 'And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.' Full chapter _____________ Genesis 32 And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of…

The ‘good fight’ is for the Gospel and for personal holiness. For the latter, here is the vital biblical doctrine of concupiscence, teaching that the motions of temptation are sinful, contrary to the Catholic and increasingly the evangelical view. Here is the battle for a pure heart.

To honour elders (or overseeers) is to hold them in high regard for their works' sake. They hold up God's Word, and must discern the errors Satan constantly bombards us with. Elders are susceptible to discipline, the Word being of such vital importance.

'And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Padan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother.'

In what sense is Christ the Saviour of all, even the unsaved? Here are answers, and the debt that is owed him. Here also are the four ‘departments’ of a true preaching agenda, and what is meant by the ‘gift’ given to Timothy.

'And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.'

'And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.'

Over forty days following His resurrection, the Lord appeared ten times. Although He had repeatedly spoken of His resurrection, it was not expected. Here we see the appearances, and what each one gave to His followers then, and to us today.

'And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar. And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.'