Calvary Church Brighton - Sermons: In the wilderness

The problem of death

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

The problem of death

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 2nd July 2017

Passage: Numbers 19:1-22

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The ritual of the red cow: a solution to the problem of death

The true priest

Steve Ellacott — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

The true priest

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 27th June 2017

Passage: Numbers 17:1-18:32

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Aaron is set apart by God for a high calling, as the symbolism of his staff shows. This sermon explains from Numbers 17,18 why spiritual leaders should be 'professional' in the best sense.

The end of the beginning

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

The end of the beginning

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 18th June 2017

Passage: Numbers 16:1-50

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The politics of the exodus descends into chaos. But as Aaron stands between the dead and the living, there is a turning point.

Covenant reminders

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Covenant reminders

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 11th June 2017

Passage: Numbers 15:1-41

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At a time of crisis, Moses is reminded of the LORD's gracious covenant. There is a distinction between unintentional infringements and willful rebellion.

Grumpy spies

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Grumpy spies

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 21st May 2017

Passage: Numbers 13:1-14:45

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The Israelites stand on the brink of the promised land, but fail to trust the LORD and turn back. What does Moses have to say?

Grumpy leaders

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 14 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Grumpy leaders

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 14th May 2017

Passage: Numbers 12:1-16

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Miriam and Aaron argue with Moses

Grumpy People

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Grumpy People

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 7th May 2017

Passage: Numbers 11:1-35

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As the people move off from Sinai, things start to go wrong

The Passover, the cloud and the trumpets

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100

The Passover, the cloud and the trumpets

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 2nd April 2017

Passage: Numbers 9:1-10:12

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Preparations for crossing the wilderness

Consecration of the Tent of Meeting

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Consecration of the Tent of Meeting

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 26th March 2017

Passage: Numbers 7:1-8:26

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The Tent of Meeting is dedicated. What goes in? And what comes out?

A holy people

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

A holy people

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 12th March 2017

Passage: Numbers 5:1-6:27

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Living in the wilderness requires holy living. Restitution of wrongs, faithfulness in marriage, clean living and keeping your word are all important. These make up the route to blessing.

The order of march

Steve Ellacott — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The order of march

Series: In the wilderness

Preacher: Steve Ellacott

Date: 5th March 2017

Passage: Numbers 1:1-2:34

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The book of numbers is not much studied. There are issues with interpreting the numbers in the book, but the experience of the Israelites in the desert has much to teach Christians about life in a hostile world.