Sermon on 2 Peter 1:1-12
Revisiting 2 Peter, for a last edition to Pete’s series “To Stimulate Wholesome Thinking”.
Preached by Peter Dickson at Edinburgh North Church
1. Just like everyone else (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)
Preached on 26th January 2020 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
The first talk in the "How to win at Christianity" series,
Sermon Notes:
1. Just like everyone else 1 Cor 1:1-9
The most extraordinary of letters
The most ordinary of beginnings
Meet the Corinthians:
1. A church who saw each-other as winners and losers
2. …Who loved the things that made them feel like winners
3. …Who hated the things that made them feel like losers
A christian life focused on the future
Paul and his cross-shaped example
Which explains why Paul begins with:
1. You’re just like everyone else… v1-3
2. Everything that makes you special was a gift… v4-7a
3. And you got it all for a reason. v7b-9 Lessons for an ordinary church?
A Certain Future (2 Peter 3:1-18)
Sermon on 2 Peter 3:1-18
Sermon 4 of 4 from “To Stimulate Wholesome Thinking” from 2 Peter, preached by Peter Dickson at Edinburgh North Church
A Certain Danger (2 Peter 2:1-22)
Sermon on 2 Peter 2:1-22
Sermon 3 of 4 from “To Stimulate Wholesome Thinking” from 2 Peter, preached by Peter Dickson at Edinburgh North Church
A Certain Word (2 Peter 1:12-21)
Sermon on 2 Peter 1:12-21
Sermon 2 of 4 from “To Stimulate Wholesome Thinking” from 2 Peter, preached by Peter Dickson at Edinburgh North Church
Christian Certainties in an Uncertain World (2 Peter 1:1-11)
Sermon on 2 Peter 1:1-11
Sermon 1 of 4 from “To Stimulate Wholesome Thinking” from 2 Peter, preached by Peter Dickson at Edinburgh North Church
4. Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
Preached on 22nd December 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor as part of our Advent series in Isaiah 9:
“And His name shall be called…”
…4. “Prince of Peace”
3. Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)
Preached on 22nd December 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor as part of our Advent series in Isaiah 9:
“And His name shall be called…”
…3. “Everlasting Father”.
2. Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)
Preached on 15th December 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor as part of our Advent series in Isaiah 9:
“And His name shall be called…”
…2. “Mighty God”
1. Wonderful Counsellor (Isaiah 9:1-7)
Preached on 8th December 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor as part of our Advent series in Isaiah 9:
“And His name shall be called…”
…1. “Wonderful Counsellor”
Sermon Notes:
And his name shall be called…
1. Wonderful Counsellor Isaiah 9:1-7
On finding that ever-elusive Christmas Spirit v1-3
1. He lifts the weight off our hearts v4
2. He lifts the sword off our souls v5
3. He lifts the crown off our heads v6-7
A true King needs heavenly wisdom:
• He has a dark path to navigate
• He has a divine plan to unfold
• He has a deep problem to personalise
Psalm 30: Saved to Sing
Preached on 1st December 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes:
Psalm 29: What to Pray in Weakness
Preached on 24th November 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes:
When the world seems overwhelming:
1. God’s glory thunders from the heavens
a. summoning us in splendour v1-2
b. ridiculing all rivals v3-4
c. popping all pride v5-6
d. shaking the sheltered v7-9
2. God’s grace thunders through the earth v10-11
Psalm 28: A Song in the Silence
Preached on 17th November 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes:
Psalm 28: A Song in the Silence
When God seems silent…
1. Hear him plead, in the face of foes v1-5
A humble howl
Regal revenge
2. Hear him praise, in the company of friends v6-9
Psalm 27: An invitation to beauty
Preached on 10th November 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes:
Psalm 27: An invitation to beauty
When the world is dark & fearful, stay your heart on the beauty of God
1. How our Messiah clung to God’s beauty
a. He preached it to his heart v1-6
God’s beauty dazzles out the darkness (1-3)
God’s beauty crowds out earthly longings (4-6)
b. He pleaded for it with his Father v7-12
c. He proclaimed it to his people v13-14
2. How to find what He found
Manasseh: Hope and a Heads-up from the Horrid (2 Chronicles 33)
Preached on 3rd November 2019 by Josh Johnston.
A one off sermon on 2 Chronicles 33.
Psalm 26: Trusting Feet
Preached on 27th October 2019 by Rupert Hunt-Taylor.
Psalms | Book 1: Christ's battle for the kingdom
Sermon Notes
Psalms, Book I | Christ’s Battle for the Kingdom
Psalm 26: Trusting Feet
1-3 The king’s appeal lodged
4-7 The king’s evidence submitted
8-12 The king’s hope revealed
God vindicates…
1. …every step that’s walked with him
2. …every Sunday spent praising him
3. …every soul that longs for him