St Giles Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Romans 11:33-36 – God is by his very nature wholly other to us, and his authority and and control of all things are his by royal right. In other words, God is completely unlike us and completely above us.
Romans 13:8-14 – Understanding the gospel, you will love one another and live a holy life anticipating the return of Christ.
Deuteronomy 32:4 – God always acts in accordance with what is right and is Himself the final standard of what is right.
Romans 13:1-7 – Your response to the authorities God has placed in the spheres of your life is a reflection of your view of the gospel.
Psalm 102 – In the Psalms, the Lord Jesus speaks. He suffered for sinners to the glory of God. (Apologies for the poor audio quality).
Psalm 45. The psalmist calls us to rejoice over the King who will rule for eternity – Jesus.
2 Timothy 4 – Through the Apostle Paul’s requests from Timothy, we find help to glorify God over the summer.
Luke 4 – As Jesus withstands temptation, we learn steps for fighting sin and temptation.
Psalm 5 – What do we do when the wheels fall off? David models for us a godly response.
1 Chronicles 29:10-13 – David teches us to meditate on the greatness of God, that we might worship God.
Romans 9.30-10.21. Paul continues his explanation of how God’s people can trust God’s promises of redemption when it seems God’s promises failed in the Old Covenant.
Proverbs 30:8-9 – Asking for our daily bread reminds us who our provider is, what He gives us, and how to receive it.
Psalm 19:14 – In heaven, God’s will is done. We pray that that will be the case in our lives, our church, our world.
Proverbs 23-24 – Proverbs tells us how to not drift in the Christian life – it involves who we give our heart to and how we discipline ourselves.
Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 10:31 – We pray, as we live all of life, to the glory of God.
Proverbs 20-22 – The Lord Jesus gives us practical instruction for living as His redeemed people.
Aaron finds out more about how the Lord saved Andrew, and how we might partner with London City Mission to reach our neighbours with the gospel.
Luke 11:11-13 – Knowing that we’re praying to ‘Our Father in Heaven,’ changes everything about how we pray.
Romans 8:31-39 – Nothing is able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Hebrews 4:16 – God has given us the direction we need so that we might pray with confidence.
Romans 8:18-30 – God uses futility and frustration to teach us to hope in Christ and help us be conformed to Christ’s image.
1 Corinthians 10:14-22 – The Lord’s Supper is a participation in the body and blood of Jesus our Saviour.
Acts 18:8 – We only administer baptism to those who have a credible profession of faith.
Romans 7:1-6 – Christians are free from the law in order that they might bear fruit for God.
Romans 6:15-23 – Either you are a slave to sin or a slave to God. Christians must offer themselves as slaves to God for righteousness.
Galatians 4:8-9 – As those known by God, Christians should flee from the false gods they used to serve.
Romans 6:1-14 – The Christian’s relationship with sin has changed, and so their behaviour changes.
Acts 2:42-47 – The ordinary means of grace are the extraordinary means God uses to save and build up His people.
Romans 5:12-21 – Death in Adam and life in Christ. These are the two options before humanity.
Romans 5:1-11 – Justification through faith brings countless benefits for the believer.
1 Timothy 6:2-10 – Christians must pursue contentment in all things, if they are going to avoid covetousness.
Romans 1:1-17 – The book of Romans is a open door. It invites us to know and delight in the Gospel of God.
Joshua 7:19-26 – Achan gives us a sad overview of what coveting is and the impact it has.
1 Corinthians 1:18-31 – Embrace the foolishness of the gospel, for it is the wisdom of God.
Psalm 100 – A new year provides a fresh opportunity for giving thanks.
(Note: Due to an audio malfunction, the first 17:52 of the sermon has poor audio quality.)
Luke 2 – While Angels sang to the Shepherds, that first Christmas was very ordinary for others.
Luke 2 – The first Christmas was remarkable, but for those in the middle of it, it was remarkably ordinary.
Matthew 1:18-23 – We live in confusing days, but Christmas can bring the clarity we desperately need.
Proverbs 6:16-20 – There are a few liars about. Let’s learn how to spot them, even if they’re us.
Judges 21:25 – This statement fittingly summarises the sad state of affairs in Judges, but is there yet hope? Is God’s plan of redemption still on track?
John 17:17 – If we want to know truth, we need to know Jesus. And we must beware of common alternatives to truth.
Judges 17-18 – The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. God’s people must live by God’s Word, and not be discouraged. God’s plan is still on track.
Judges 13-15 – Samson teaches us that we must know well and live under God’s Word, while we seek to lead and be led by God’s Word.
Hebrews 13:4 – The seventh commandment forbids impurity, therefore Christians must pursue and support God’s sexual ethic.
Ephesians 5:25-27 – Jesus died for His people to make His people pure. We need practical helps to protect and preserve our purity.
Judges 4-5 – Israel is oppressed by enemies without and enemies within, but will they fight?
Judges 4-5 – Israel is oppressed by enemies without and enemies within, but will they fight?
Judges 3 – Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar – God is merciful to His people and sometimes in unexpected ways.
Judges 3 – Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar – God is merciful to His people and sometimes in unexpected ways.
Judges 1 – Israel begins well in the Promised Land, but it isn’t long before disaster strikes.
Judges 1 – Israel begins well in the Promised Land, but it isn’t long before disaster strikes.
Jeremiah 17:5-8 – There are two types of people in the world: those who trust in the Lord, and those who don’t. They have very different experiences.
Jeremiah 17:5-8 – There are two types of people in the world: those who trust in the Lord, and those who don’t. They have very different experiences.
Psalm 146 – In every way, God is better than us, and this truth should prompt us to praise.
Psalm 146 – In every way, God is better than us, and this truth should prompt us to praise.
1 Peter 1:17-19 – We ought to live in reverent fear as we’ve been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ.
1 Peter 1:17-19 – We ought to live in reverent fear as we’ve been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 – Let us thank God, share the gospel, stand firm and be encouraged.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 – Let us thank God, share the gospel, stand firm and be encouraged.
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11 – Christians have every reason to take heart as they persevere through life’s challenges.
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11 – Christians have every reason to take heart as they persevere through life’s challenges.
Psalm 4 – David gives us the way to peaceful sleep: trust in the Lord. Apologies: only the second half of the sermon got recorded.
Matthew 5:21-26, 18:15-17 – Local churches must recognise sin and build biblical patterns for dealing with it.
John 13:35 – The local church is important because through local church love the world knows we belong to Christ.
Romans 13:8 – Honour our father and mother means giving appropriate honour and fulfiling our responsibilities to those around us.
Galatians 6:1-10 – We need the local church to: help us deal with sin, to carry each other’s burdens and to do good.
1 Peter 2:17 – We all need to respond to authority well – whether superiors, inferiors or equals
1 Peter 5:1-4 – We need shepherds over our souls. God’s provided those shepherds in local church elders.
Hebrews 13:17 – In a world where abuse is a reality, how do pastors and churches think about and use authority?
Nehemiah 13 – The fourth commandment forbids us to take lightly or wrongly use the Sabbath. Maximise our use of the day!
1 Peter 5:1-4 – Pastors must strive to be tender and loving shepherds of the flock entrusted to them.
Tom Carson lived and died an ordinary pastor, and his ministry can and should challenge and encourage us.
We are prone to certain sins more than others, but grace transforms our nature. We must fight sin and pursue godliness.
1 Corinthians 15 – Jesus’ resurrection changes everything – specifically, it shifted the Sabbath day from the Saturday to the Sunday.
Genesis 1-3, 1 Timothy 2:12 – God’s creaton pattern is that men take responsibility and women help. This patterns shapes all of our lives, and our life together in the church.
Psalm 86:9, Habakuk 2:14 – God will gather people from every tribe, tongue and nation. This gives hope and purpose to our missionary efforts.
Genesis 2:1-3 – God blessed the seventh day and made it holy. The sabbath is God’s day, and a day that brings blessing to man.
Psalm 67:3-4 – God wants worshippers from all nations. This is the driving force behind missionary endeavour.
Leviticus 19:12 – We must live, speak, and think in such a way as to honour God’s name.
Titus 1:5 – Two ingredients of a healthy church: Local church order and faithful elders.
Exodus 3 – God’s name is holy, but there are a number of ways we can take His name in vain.
Hebrews 13:1-19 – In tumultuous times, Hebrews provides help for how God’s people should think and how they should live.
Mark 16:1-8 – Jesus died, and now He is alive. This alarming reality should prompt faith, joy and worship.
Psalm 95 – We must worship God as He tells us because He is sovereign over us, and He is zealous for His own worship.
Hebrews 12:18-27 – Praise God. We approach Him through Jesus and Mount Zion rather than through Moses and Mount Sinai.
1 Timothy 3:8-13 – What are the qualifications for deacons, why do these qualifications matter and how will this help us as we appoint deacons for St Giles?
Exodus 20:4-6 – The temptation to idolatry has always be there. The second commandment gives us much need direction.
Acts 6:1-7 – Practical problems threaten the church’s unity and witness, but God’s solution of godly deacons addresses the threat and even bolsters the church’s effectiveness.
Psalm 40:5 – To whom will you compare God? As such, we are to have no other Gods before Him.
Hebrews 12:4-13 – Hardship is discipline for the Christian. And it comes from the hand of our loving Father for our good.
Hebrews 12:1-3 – Jesus is better, therefore Christians should keep running the race with their eyes fixed on Him.
1 Chronicles 28:9 – The first commandment requires wholehearted devotion to God. Let us strive to know the Lord and live lives of service to Him.
Hebrews 11:1-40 – We demonstrate our faith in Jesus through relying on God despite what is unseen, in our response to apparent failure of God’s plan, and by trusting that the incomplete reward we have been given will one day be made perfect.
Hebrews 10:19-39 – Due to Christ’s atoning work, Christians can draw near to God, but they must continue to be repentant and persevere.
Exodus 19-20 – God is the Lord and our Redeemer. Therefore His commandments are to be obeyed.
Hebrews 10:1-18 – We desperately need cleansing for sin, and only Jesus’ sacrifice is effective.
Deuteronomy 5:6 – The 10 Commandments have a preface that puts God’s law into context for us.
Hebrews 9:11-28 – Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross: cleanses our consciences, ushers in a new covenant and brings our salvation.
Matthew 5:17-20 – The Ten Commandments both show us our need for a Saviour and teach us how to live following Jesus.
Hebrews 9:1-10 – The Old Testament tabernacle and its sacrificial system were of critical importance, but they were not able to clear the consciences of sinners.
Hebrews 8:1-13 – Jesus is a better priest, and he mediates a better covenant. Christians can rejoice in the certainty of the new covenant.
Hebrews 7:11-28 – Jesus is our great high priest, therefore we must prioritise Him faithfully and be a people who listen.
Ephesians 4:1-6 – Christians are to walk in a manner worthy of the calling they’ve received – especially they are to pursue unity with their brothers and sisters.
Ephesians 3:12 – The incarnation means that believers can approach God with freedom and confidence.
Matthew 1:21 – “You are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 – We have Biblical permission to wholeheartedly celebrate Christmas, but we must not forget that any fun we have is a gift from God. (Apologies: only the second half of the sermon got recorded.)
Hebrews 7:1-10 – A little known priest in Abraham’s day helps us understand Jesus’ saving work. Jesus is the best priest.
Ezekiel 36:26-27 – Sanctification is doctrine to be delighted in. Christians are made new and then encouraged to be who they are.
Hebrews 6:13-20 – God makes and keeps His promises, therefore our hope in Christ is absolutely sure.
Hebrews 5:11 – 6:12 – The writer to the Hebrews urges us to grow up, stay repentant and be confident.
Romans 4:4-8 – Justification is a glorious reality enjoyed by Christians. It’s a humbling truth to be rejoiced in.
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 – Jesus is our great high priest who gives us access to God. We must hold firmly to the faith we profess.
Romans 8:30 – God gives untold benefits to those whom He calls. Believers can rejoice in these benefits and live in light of them.
Hebrews 4:1-13 – God graciously calls His people to rest. Today and in the age to come.
Belief in the Lord Jesus is a result of the Holy Spirit’s effectual call. His call is always successful.
Ephesians 2:8-9 – The Holy Spirit works faith in believers, thus the Christian’s salvation is wholly a work of God.
Hebrews 2:1-4 – We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
Westminster Shorter Catechism 28 – Philippians 2:5-11 – As Jesus was humbled, so he was exalted. This is really good news for us.
Hebrews 1:5-14 – Angels are amazing beings, but they have nothing on Jesus. It’s against the backdrop of angels though that the glory of Christ is magnified. Jesus is worthy of our worship.
Hebrews 1:1-4 – Jesus is a divine word, an exact likeness, a completed purification and an exalted name.
Galatians 4 – Jesus, our prophet, priest and king fulfils his offices by way of his humiliation.
Romans 8:28. In all circumstances, God works for his glory and the believer’s greater good.
1 Peter 1:7. Peter gives two grounds for great joy when believers endure all kinds of trials.
Genesis 32. God sovereignly brings us through life’s challenges, using them to shape us into the likeness of Christ.
Revelation 5:13. All creation will acknowledge Christ as the enthroned, risen, and exalted Lamb.
Colossians 3.15. Christ’s peace in our hearts is a fruit of outward relationships, is a product of love, and goes together with thankfulness.
Psalm 15. David teaches God’s people about the stability that comes from living rightly before the Lord.
1 Timothy 6.15-16. Paul’s doxology gives a brilliant description of God’s glory and power, a description that provides powerful motivation for believers to live for his glory.
Psalm 8. David’s psalm of praise points believers to the choice and care of a loving creator-God.
John 18:33-37, Philippians 2; Ephesians 5. How does Christ fulfil the office of a king?
Hebrews 10:12; 2 Corinthians 15:18; Romans 8:34. How does Christ fulfil the office of a priest?
Ecclesiastes 11. In light of life’s futility, we faithfully labour under the sun whilst trusting God’s providence.
Deuteronomy 18:17-20; Hebrews 5:5-6; John 18:37. What offices does Christ fulfil as our Redeemer?
Ecclesiastes 6. Living for pleasure is futile. It will not bring us lasting satisfaction.
Ecclesiastes 4. The teacher shows us four pictures that illustrate the futility of life under the sun.
1 John 2:15-17. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?
Ecclesiastes 2. Our pursuit of pleasure, wisdom and work will not grant us happiness. The teacher shows us why.
Ecclesiastes 1. All of human existence is utterly futile unless God is kept the centre of our gaze.
Jude 17-25. In light of the threats believers face, Jude gives a resounding call to press on in hope.
Genesis 2:16-17. What special act of providence did God exercise towards man in the estate wherein he was created?
Jude 1-10. Believers are urged to vigilantly contend for the faith. This is a hard but necessary call.
Micah 7. Micah concludes with hope for God’s people: God is our shepherd and deliverer. We must look to him.
2 Peter 1:19-21. What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?
Isaiah 54:10. In days of trial, we find hope in God’s great love and compassion for His people.
Hebrews 6:17-18. God does not change, therefore his promises to us are assured and secure.
Philippians 2:6-11. Jesus is the humble king who descends from the highest place to give his life for sinners.
Isaiah 40:28-31. The eternal God gives strength to the weary. We must look to him this Christmas.
John 1:14, 18. God became flesh and dwelt among us. This should bring us to awe and worship.
1 Corinthians 9; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9. God’s grace is demonstrated through the sacrificial generosity of his people.
Matthew 6:19-21. Our approach to money indicates whether our hearts are set on earthly or heavenly treasures.
Matthew 25:14-30. We are stewards entrusted with much. How should this affect our use of money?
Deuteronomy 10:14. All things belong to God, yet he chose to set us apart for himself. How should we respond to this confession?
Psalm 24:1-2; Luke 16:10-13. All we have belongs to God and was given to us for his service.
Luke 19:11-27. Whilst we await the Lord’s return, he calls us to faithfully steward all we’ve been entrusted with.
Daniel 4:35. God is sovereign over all things. This should both humble us and lead us to worship.
Luke 18:15-34. Those who seek eternal life must confess their sin and come to the Saviour.
Zechariah 9:14. The Lord himself will descend as deliverer and judge. For believers, this is a great cause for joy.
Psalm 106:13. Israel was quick to forget God’s wonders and impatient to trust in his will.
Luke 17:1-19. Saving faith bears the fruits of compassion, humility and gratitude for God’s grace.
Luke 16:1-13. Jesus teaches his disciples to store up treasures in heaven through faithful stewardship of worldly possessions.
Romans 12:14-21. How should believers respond to the everyday sort of wrongs and injustices we face? Paul gives clear instructions.
Psalm 58. David shows believers how to respond to and hope in the midst of suffering and injustice.
Hebrews 1:8. The author of Hebrews shows how Jesus is the reigning king spoken of in the Psalms.
Psalm 148. The heavens praise his name. The earth praises his name. God’s people praise his name!
Proverbs 20:18. Life is filled with difficult choices. Here we’re given three important principles for wise decision-making.
Luke 14:15-35. Jesus invites us to the great banquet in the kingdom of God. This invitation is gracious and free, but it is also costly.
2 Chronicles 36:15-16. God’s fatherly compassion for wayward Israel reflects his patient forbearance toward us.
Jeremiah 2:21. Israel’s waywardness reflects our own tendencies and our need to cling to the Saviour.
Luke 13:1-21. Jesus is asked for a response to present-day crises. He points instead to a deeper, greater need: the need for repentance.
Luke 12:49-59. Jesus alerts the crowd to coming judgement and urges them to be reconciled with God.
Exodus 12:11. The preparation for Passover sheds further light on Jesus’ instructions on readiness in Luke 12.
Luke 12:35-48. Jesus instructs his followers to be ready for his return. Those who are ready will be rewarded, and those who are not will be punished. A reckoning will come for all.
Luke 12:13-34. Jesus calls us to place our trust in God, instead of earthly possessions.
Luke 12:1-12. Christians are to trust in God’s sovereign care as we live as exiles in this world.
Luke 11:37-54. Jesus gives a scathing indictment of the pharisees and the teachers of the law.
Psalm 118:5 We see a troubled situation, a response, and a result. God delivers his people.
Luke 11:1-13. Jesus instructs his disciples how to pray. They are to look to God as a Father who is holy, a Father who rewards boldness, and a Father who is good.
Luke 10:25-42. Jesus’ familiar teachings point us to important answers about eternal life. Know. Do. Listen.
Numbers 11:29. God glorifies himself by appointing messengers who are sent on his mission.
Luke 10:1-24. Jesus sends his followers to announce the good news of the kingdom of God.
Ecclesiastes 9:10. The teacher provides perspective for those in seemingly meaningless situations.
Luke 9:51-62. Jesus shows his disciples that following him as Saviour and Lord isn’t about us, but it’s definitely personal.
Titus 3:12-15. Paul’s final comments to Titus and the Christians on Crete reemphasise his priority on right faith and right living.
Colossians 3:16-17. Paul’s instructions to the church at Colossae give believers today ample encouragement on how they are to sing as a part of God’s people.
Titus 3:9-11. Paul points to the opposite of right faith and right living: foolish arguments and divisive living.
Acts 2 & 5 – There’s a biblical pattern of churches gathering throughout the week (and not just on the Lords Day) for mutual edification. We aim to follow that pattern.
Titus 3:3-8 – Paul reminds the Cretans who they were, what God has done and how all this should lead them to obedience.
Titus 3:1-2 – We need constant reminding. Here in Titus 3, Paul reminds believers of simple truths at the heart of Christian living.
Titus 2:11-15 – The grace of God has appeared. It is grace that saves, and grace that teaches how to live.
Galatians 6:1 – Here we find the goal, the disposition and cautions of Christian confrontation.
Titus 2:6-10 – What sort of example is your life setting and what sort of employee are you? Does your conduct adorn the gospel we believe and proclaim?
Colossians 1:28-29. The priorities and attitudes for developing a discipling relationship with another Christian.
Titus 2:1-7a. Paul instructs Titus on the patterns of discipleship he should use among the various groups of Christians on Crete, and in doing so, shows that Titus’ situation then is remarkably similar to our own today.
1 Corinthians 11:23-34 – We take the Lord’s supper regularly as a church, but how are we to take it? Scripture gives us helpful directives.
Titus 1:10-16 – The island of Crete and the churches on it have problems. Paul’s helpful instruction lays out how to deal with these problems.
Nehemiah 8:1-10 – Listening to a sermon is something Christians often do, but do we do it well? Listen and be encouraged.
Titus 1:5-9 – If Christians are going to grow in the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, elders in their local church are key.
Ephesians 4:14-16 – How should the average Christian be involved in the life of their church? The short answer: speak the truth in love.
Titus 1:1-4 – Paul’s got a goal in writing to Titus: knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.
Hebrews 10:24-25 – Why would we not make the most of every Lord’s Day and attend all the church meetings we possibly can?
Titus – Titus is a letter written to help ordinary churches and ordinary Christians. Sound doctrine should lead to godly living.
Joshua 24 – As Joshua nears his life’s end, he gives us pointed encouragements for the new year ahead.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 – Paul has seen God’s gracious working in the Thessalonian Christians, so have we seen similar work in St Giles over the last year. Let’s praise God and press on!
Psalm 72:9-11 – What Solomon longed for, Jesus fulfilled. Jesus is the king above all kings.
Matthew 2:1-12 – The Wise men and Herod encounter the baby Jesus. Their reactions are very different and important for us to learn from.
Isaiah 9:6-7. Jesus is the promised Son and eternal King who delivers us from darkness to light.
Proverbs 31:29-31. True beauty is not found physical appearance, but in a heart that knows and fears the Lord.
Mark 10:45 – Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and this is good news for us this Christmas!
Matthew 1:18-25 – Joseph’s not the star of the Christmas story, but, under God, he plays a vital part. He’s a faithful man who turns our attention to Jesus (the real star of the show).
Luke 2:1-21. The first birth announcement of the Saviour King was given to the most unlikely of people: humble and ordinary shepherds.
There are lots of good ways to use our homes this Christmas, but will we use them as a means by which people can meet God?
If we’re going to capitalise on this Christmas, we’ve gotta think well. Think of others and think like Jesus.
Genesis 45:24. How do we avoid quarrels this Christmas? Remember God’s grace already demonstrated to us.
Philippians 1. What do believers need to remember in order to have a good Christmas? What’s most important.
Revelation 3:19. Jesus disciplines those whom he loves. This motivates us to repent. He promises us eternal reward if we trust in him and are victorious.
2 Samuel 24. The final chapter of 2 Samuel closes the narrative with stunning lessons about sin, about repentance, and about the Lord’s mercy.
Colossians 2:15. Christ conquers death and all evil powers, but he does so through a stunning reversal.
2 Samuel 23:8-39. David’s mighty men serve as monuments of the greatness of David’s reign. But they also point believers today to the God who strengthens his people to do mighty acts for his glory.
Romans 10:2. Zeal without knowledge is marked by arrogance and a reliance on man’s rules. Zeal with knowledge is marked by humility and obedience to the Lord.
2 Samuel 21. Saul’s past comes to haunt his descendants, while David’s past gives evidence of continued blessing.
2 Samuel 20. David has just begun his return to Jerusalem, and another rebellion commences and is suppressed. What is happening in Israel? And how are we today to respond to the chaos in our lives?
2 Samuel 19:9-43. David’s return to Jerusalem is marked by a series of courtiers: some loyal, some sycophantic. David’s left to sort through it all.
1 Corinthians 1:19. God’s wisdom demonstrated through the cross of Jesus Christ is the antidote to disunity.
2 Samuel 17:24-19:8. God rescues David from Absalom’s rebellion, but he does so using an unpleasant deliverer and a difficult task. (sermon recording begins at the 12:00 minute mark)
2 Samuel 16:1-17:23. Absalom’s rebellion is increasing in strength, yet God demonstrates his faithfulness to David in unique ways.
Romans 16:18. Paul warns his readers to watch out for divisive influences both within and without the church.