Preacher: Des Smith
Category Archives: New Testament
Sermon – Multiplying Disciples (Acts 2:1-41)
‘Sacrifice is at the heart of the Christian life because sacrifice was at the heart of Jesus’ life. So if we’re going to grow as a church, we’ve got to expect that we will have to sacrifice too.’ – Des Smith
Sermon – The Good News about Love (Song of Songs #5)
In this, fifth and last sermon on Song of Songs, Des Smith explains how this love song between one man and one woman, also points toward the gospel and what the implications of this are for all of us.
Persevere (Jude)
Ken Noakes in two talks looks at the little letter of Jude and to the challenge to contend for the faith of Jesus Christ.
Sermon Outline and Script – Talk 1: Challenges to the Faith – Jude 1-16
Listen to the Sermon (Terrace Studies)
Sermon Outline and Script – Talk 2: Contending for the Faith – Jude 17-25
Sermon – Married Sex (Song of Songs#3)
In this, third of five sermons, Des Smith shows how Song of Songs teaches us that sex was given by God to enhance marriage rather than marriage being ordained to control sex. Listen to this sermon to hear Des explain this important distinction from Song of Songs.
Read the Bible text: Song of Songs 2:16 – 3:11, 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
Sermon – Good Sex (Song of Songs#2)
In this, second of five sermons, Des Smith shows how Song of Songs vividly endorses God’s positive view of sex within the context of faithful heterosexual marriage. He also explains how God is “pro-creation” – that everything God created is good if it is received with thankfulness.
Read the Bible text: Song of Songs 4:1 – 5:12 , 1 Timothy 4:1-5
Upholding Singleness
Song of Songs is a beautiful book that millions of Christians, both single and married, have read and studied with great profit. However, for some – and in particular those not currently in a relationship – it can be difficult.
In any church family there will be folk who are single – those who have never been married and those who have been married and are now single. Due to a breakdown in relationship, divorce, death of a spouse, a struggle against same-sex attraction, or other reason, Song of Songs may push some unhappy buttons.
Sermon – They Will Listen!
Ken Noakes preaching at Trinity Church Aldgate, looks at Paul’s attitude, articulation and activity as he shares his faith. Ken then challenges us to reflect on how the Gospel shapes our lives.
Conference Talks – Heaven & Hell
5 AWAY Weekend Away Talks – by Ken Noakes
Talk 1 – Scaring the Hell out of You!
Talk 1 Outline – Scaring the Hell out of You!
Talk 1 Script – Scaring the Hell out of You!
Discussion Group Questions – Hell
Talk 2 – Heaven Sent!
Sermon – Gospel driven guidance: Working it out
In this, the last of four sermons on Gospel-driven guidance Simon Marshman explains how we can find out from the Bible, what is God’s will for us.
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