Westerhailes Baptist Church - Sermons: Problems in the Christian Life (autumn 2019)

The problem of bereavement

Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

The problem of bereavement

Series: Problems in the Christian Life (autumn 2019)

Speaker: Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton

Date: 10th November 2019

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The sorrow of Martha and Mary Behind this sorrow there is a divine purpose - that the Son of God is glorified Christian funerals have the conviction that the dead will rise again in Christ] The hope of Martha and Mary Our hope comes from the risen Christ

The problem of illness

Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

The problem of illness

Series: Problems in the Christian Life (autumn 2019)

Speaker: Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton

Date: 3rd November 2019

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The problem of illness

Trophimus was a travelling companion of Paul, first seen in Acts 20. In Acts 21 Trophimus is described as an Ephesian - he was likely converted during Paul's ministry described in Acts 19.

Trophimus was left behind in Miletus due to illness. Paul would have prayed for Trophimus, as he does elsewhere with positive effect, but Trophimus was not healed and his debilitating illness prevented him from fulfilling his ministry. What should the believer do when faced with illness?

Through Job's severe testing he remains steadfast in faith. Testing of faith produces steadfastness (James 5v11).

Epaphroditus, introduced in Phillipians had been severely ill (to the point of death), but God restored him to health to continue his ministry.

God's grace is sufficient.

The problem of unanswered prayer

Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000

The problem of unanswered prayer

Series: Problems in the Christian Life (autumn 2019)

Speaker: Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton

Date: 27th October 2019

Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Problems in the Christian Life: Doubt

Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0100

Problems in the Christian Life: Doubt

Series: Problems in the Christian Life (autumn 2019)

Speaker: Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton

Date: 13th October 2019

Passage: Mark 11:11-33

Problems in the Christian Life: Guidance

Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0100

Problems in the Christian Life: Guidance

Series: Problems in the Christian Life (autumn 2019)

Speaker: Rev.Prof. F. Dalrymple-Hamilton

Date: 6th October 2019

Passage: Proverbs 3:1-10

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Guidance on a day-to-day basis The first nine chapters of Proverbs are addressed from Solomon to "my son"; scripture only records Rehoboam as Solomon's son. Unfortunately neither Solomon or his son followed Solomon's advice. Trusting and knowing are linked - how do we get to know the Lord? By prayer, repentance from sin, and asking Christ for guidance. Faith is found in the gospels.

Pitfalls of guidance - Paul thought of areas he thought ripe for gospel preaching (Acts 16), but the Spirit prevented him. God may say no to one person (Paul) but yes to another (Peter). Possibilities of guidance (Romans 12) -mercies of God: the gospel to preach; Christ has died in our place and risen again that we may have life.