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My Bible teaching

This page is an archive of notes based on sermons I have preached.  They are indexed by topic and by Bible passage.  The notes are free for personal use, and if you plan to distribute or reproduce them I would appreciate an email telling me so.

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You may also be interested in the Understanding Christianity course, which is a series of 24 studies covering the message of the whole Bible together with extensive study aids.

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To access any of these notes please click on the title.  Notes are arranged chronologically by date of preaching. 

 Title  Description  Bible Reference  Date Preached
 The Great Commission  The challenge of the Great Commission  Matthew 28:16-20  2003 January
 The Beatitudes  An A5 booklet summarising the vital message of the Beatitudes  Matthew 5:1-12  2003 February
 Choices & Consequences  The challenge of Jesus - How do we respond to His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount?  Matthew 7:13-29  2003 November 23rd
 The Power of Spirit-filled Speech  Vital teaching about our speech from Ephesians  Ephesians 4:22-5:20  2003 Undated
 The Life and Letters of  Simon Peter  A three-part series discovering our new identity in Christ through the eyes of His closest friend, Simon Peter  -  2004 May
 Practical Spirituality  A guide to four core spiritual disciplines – encountering the Bible, prayer, fasting and silence & solitudes  -  2004 June 13th
 Hyperchoice  Guidelines on how to discern God’s will in an age of increasing choices  -  2004 July 11th
 'About Spiritual Gifts'  The vital role of spiritual gifts in the life of the local church  I Corinthians 12-14  2004 October 17th
 The Resurrection  The centrality of the resurrection to our faith  I Corinthians 15  2004 October 24th
 Attitudes to Sin & Sinners  Christ's teaching on forgiveness  Matthew 18  2004 November 21st
 Where was God?  How should Christians respond to the South Asian Tsunami disaster?  -  2005 January 9th
 The Praying Church  A challenge to consider the importance of prayer in the life of the local church  -  2005 March 20th

 Essentials for Faith

 Expository teaching from Romans 1-4

 Romans 1-4

 2005, February
 Essentials for Life  Expository teaching from Romans 5-8  Romans 5-8  2005, May
 Essential Relationships  Expository teaching from Romans 12-16  Romans 12-16  2005, June / July
 The Law of God  How should Christians understand and apply the Old Testament Law?  -  2005 August 21st
 The Hebrews our Teachers  A three part series discovering what it means for us to call Jesus "Christ" with reference to the book of Hebrews and the Old Testament appointed offices of Prophet, Priest & King.  Hebrews  2005 November
 The Basin and The Towel  Peace in a Troubled World Part 1 - expository teaching from John 13-17  John 13:1-17  2006 January 29th

 Faith not Sight

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 2 - expository teaching from John 13-17  John 13:31-14:14  2006 February 12th

 Another Counsellor

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 3 - expository teaching from John 13-17  John 14:15-31  2006 February 19th

 The Vine & Branches

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 4 - expository teaching from John 13-17  John 15:1-17  2006 February 26th

 Grief & Joy

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 7 - expository teaching from John 13-17  John 16:16-33  2006 March 26th
 The Prayer of Christ  Peace in a Troubled World Part 8 - expository teaching from John 13-17  John 17  2006 April 23rd
 Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts  Teaching based on the Holy Spirit Statement of BCCC - covering questions about the baptism in the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts (especially tongues, prophecy and healings) and examining the Pentecostal and Charismatic positions.   -  2006 June 9th & 25th
 Faith & Deeds  An examination of James' central argument that faith without works is dead.  Is this in conflict with Paul's teaching?  What is the connection of faith and deeds in the Christian life?  What are the practical implications for us in assessing our own spiritual position, in how we do evangelism and in our social action as individuals and a church?  James 2:14-26  2006 August 13th
 Wisdom & Words  Do you ever struggle with your tongue?  Why is it that our lips can sing praise to God one minute and curse others the next?  In this section James shows us the beginning of true wisdom and how this will impact our speech.  James 3:1-4:12  2006 August 20th

 Living for Today

 What is the purpose of life?  How can we have a different perspective that sees beyond living for today?  What difference will this new perspective make in our lives?  James 4:13-5:20  2006 September 10th
 

 God and Life

 

 What does it mean to be human?  What is the difference between a human baby and a chimpanzee?  What does the Bible have to say about the purpose for life and hot topics like euthanasia and abortion?  How can Christians respond?  -  2006 October 15th

 God and Health

 

 

 What are the origins of illness? What is health?  How can Christians be healthy in body, soul and spirit?  How and when does God heal?  Also includes a brief focus on the global AIDS crisis.  -  2006 October 22nd
 

 God and Money

 

 How should Christians view material possessions, and how does God want us to use them.  I Timothy 6:3-21.  2006 November 19th

 God and Sexuality

 In a society that is obsessed with sex and sexuality, how should Christians respond?  How should Christians respond to homosexuality, sex education in schools and contraception?  How can be be good stewards of our own sexuality?  I Corinthians 6:12-7:9  2006 November 26th
 The Raising of the Son  Considering the amazing privilege and responsibility Mary and Joseph had in raising Jesus and drawing lessons for Christian parents and children.  Luke 2:21-52  2006 December 31st
 The Secret of Contentment  What is contentment, why do we need it and how can we have it?  Philippians 4:10-13  2007 February 11th
 Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding  A study of the post-exilic Old Testament scriptures drawing out principles for believers and churches today.  Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah  2007 February - April
 The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  Including the following parables: The Sower, The Growing Seed, The Weeds, The Mustard Seed, The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Lost Son, The Wise & Faithful Servants, The Ten Virgins, The Talents.  Matthew, Mark, Luke (various passages)  2007 May - June
 Hearing God A practical study in how God speaks and how we can learn to recognise His voice. - 2007 November 4th
 Zechariah's Song  Recapturing wonder, restoring faith and refocusing hope through the example of Zechariah.  Luke 1:5-25, 57-80  2007, December 16th
 Jesus Fulfils the Law An examination of Jesus' teaching about the Law in the Sermon on the Mount including what it means for Jesus to fulfil the Law.  Matthew 5:17-48 2008, July 27th

 

     

Scripture index:

Files are pdf documents unless marked " * ", which indicates a PowerPoint file.

 Bible Reference  Title  Description  Date Preached
 Ezra  Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding  A study of the post-exilic Old Testament scriptures drawing out principles for believers and churches today.  2007 February - March
 Nehemiah  Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding  A study of the post-exilic Old Testament scriptures drawing out principles for believers and churches today.  2007 April
 Haggai  Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding  A study of the post-exilic Old Testament scriptures drawing out principles for believers and churches today.  2007 March 11th
 Zechariah  Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding  A study of the post-exilic Old Testament scriptures drawing out principles for believers and churches today.  2007 March 25th
 Matthew 5:1-12  The Beatitudes  An A5 booklet summarising the vital message of the Beatitudes  2003 February
 Matthew 5:17-48 Jesus Fulfils the Law An examination of Jesus' teaching about the Law in the Sermon on the Mount including what it means for Jesus to fulfil the Law. 2008, July 27th
 Matthew 7:13-29  Choices & Consequences  The challenge of Jesus - How do we respond to His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount?  2003 November 23rd
 Matthew 13:1-32  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Matthew 18  Attitudes to Sin & Sinners  Christ's teaching on forgiveness  2004 November 21st
 Matthew 18:12-24  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Matthew 24:45-51  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Matthew 25:1-30  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Matthew 28:16-20  The Great Commission  The challenge of the Great Commission  2003 January
 Mark 4  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 Zechariah's Song Recapturing wonder, restoring faith and refocusing hope through the example of Zechariah. 2007, December 16th
 Luke 2:21-52   The Raising of the Son  Considering the amazing privilege and responsibility Mary and Joseph had in raising Jesus and drawing lessons for Christian parents and children.  2006, December 31st
 Luke 6:1-7  God and Money  How should Christians view material possessions, and how does God want us to use them?  2006 November 19th
 Luke 8:4-15  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Luke 13:18-19  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Luke 12:42-48  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 Luke 15:3-32  The Parables of Jesus  A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  2007 May - June
 John 13:1-17  The Basin and The Towel  Peace in a Troubled World Part 1 - expository teaching from John 13-17  2006 January 29th
 John 13:31-14:14

 Faith not Sight

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 2 - expository teaching from John 13-17  2006 February 12th
 John 14:15-31

 Another Counsellor

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 3 - expository teaching from John 13-17  2006 February 19th
 John 15:1-17

 The Vine & Branches

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 4 - expository teaching from John 13-17  2006 February 26th
 John 16:16-33

 Grief & Joy

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 7 - expository teaching from John 13-17  2006 March 26th
 John 17  The Prayer of Christ  Peace in a Troubled World Part 8 - expository teaching from John 13-17  2006 April 23rd

 Romans 1-4

 Essentials for Faith

 Expository teaching from Romans 1-4

 2005, February
 Romans 5-8  Essentials for Life  Expository teaching from Romans 5-8  2005, May
 Romans 12-16  Essential Relationships  Expository teaching from Romans 12-16  2005, June / July

 I Corinthians 6:12-7:9

 God and Sexuality In a society that is obsessed with sex and sexuality, how should Christians respond?  How should Christians respond to homosexuality, sex education in schools and contraception?  How can be be good stewards of our own sexuality?  2006 November 26th
 I Corinthians 12-14  'About Spiritual Gifts'  The vital role of spiritual gifts in the life of the local church  2004 October 17th
 I Corinthians 15  The Resurrection  The centrality of the resurrection to our faith  2004 October 24th
 Ephesians 4:22-5:20  The Power of Spirit-filled Speech  Vital teaching about our speech from Ephesians  2003 Undated
 Philippians 4:10-13  The Secret of Contentment  What is contentment, why do we need it and how can we have it?  2007 February 11th
 I Timothy 6:3-21.  God and Money  How should Christians view material possessions, and how does God want us to use them?  2006 November 19th
 Hebrews  The Hebrews our Teachers  A three part series discovering what it means for us to call Jesus "Christ" with reference to the book of Hebrews and the Old Testament appointed offices of Prophet, Priest & King.  2005 November
 James 2:14-26  Faith & Deeds  An examination of James' central argument that faith without works is dead.  Is this in conflict with Paul's teaching?  What is the connection of faith and deeds in the Christian life?  What are the practical implications for us in assessing our own spiritual position, in how we do evangelism and in our social action as individuals and a church?  2006 August 13th
 James 3:1-4:12  Wisdom & Words  Do you ever struggle with your tongue?  Why is it that our lips can sing praise to God one minute and curse others the next?  In this section James shows us the beginning of true wisdom and how this will impact our speech.  2006 August 20th
 James 4:13-5:20  Living for Today  What is the purpose of life?  How can we have a different perspective that sees beyond living for today?  What difference will this new perspective make in our lives?  2006 September 10th

 

Thematic index:

 Theme  Title(s)
 Abortion  God and Life
 AIDS / HIV  God and Health
 Bible reading  Practical Spirituality
 Church  Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding
 Christ  see under "Jesus"
 Christian Living   The Beatitudes Choices & Consequences;   Essentials for Life;   Practical Spirituality
 Choices  Hyperchoice Choices & Consequences
 Christ  see under "Jesus"
 Citizenship  Essential Relationships
 Communion  see under "Lord's Supper"
 Contentment  The Secret of Contentment
 Contraception  God and Sexuality
 Cross  Essentials for Faith
 Deeds  Faith & Deeds
 Disciplines  Practical Spirituality
 Easter  The Resurrection
 Ethics  God and Life
 Euthanasia  God and Life
 Eternal security  The Vine & Branches
 Evangelism  see under "Mission"
 Faith  Faith not Sight;   Faith & Deeds Zechariah's Song
 Fasting  Practical Spirituality
 Fellowship  The Basin and The Towel
 Forgiveness  Attitudes to Sin & Sinners
 Fruit (spiritual)  The Vine & Branches
 Giving  God and Money
 God - nature / character  awaited
 Good works  see under "Deeds"
 Gospel (good news)  Essentials for Faith;   Essentials for Life;   Essential Relationships
 Guidance  Hyperchoice; Hearing God
 Health  God and Health
 Holy Spirit  Another Counsellor;   Essentials for Life;   Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts
 Homosexuality  God and Sexuality
 Humanity (anthropology)  God and Health;   God and Life
 Humility  The Basin and The Towel
 Identity  The Life and Letters of  Simon Peter
 Jesus - person of  The Wonder of Christ;    The Raising of the Son
 Jesus - work of  Faith not Sight The Hebrews our Teachers The Prayer of Christ;   The Resurrection;   The Vine & Branches
 Joy  Grief & Joy
 Justification  Essentials for Faith
 Kingdom of God  The Beatitudes;  The Parables of Jesus
 Law of God  The Law of God; Jesus Fulfils the Law
 Leadership  The Basin and The Towel; Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding (Nehemiah)
 Lord's Supper  awaited
 Love  Essential Relationships
 Marriage  God and Sexuality
 Ministry  'About Spiritual Gifts';   The Basin and The Towel
 Mission   The Great Commission
 Money  see under "Possessions"
 Parables  The Parables of Jesus
 Parenting   The Raising of the Son
 Possessions  Living for Today;   God and Money
 Prayer  Practical Spirituality;   The Prayer of Christ;   The Praying Church
 Prophecy, Old Testament  Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding; Habakkuk
 "Quiet Time"  see under "Prayer" / "Bible Reading" / "Disciplines"
 Race / racism  awaited
 Relationships  Another Counsellor