Sermons

Reverend Phil Simmonds

PASTORS THOUGHTS

“The final chapter of Malachi – Chapter 4, speaks of the long awaited coming of the Messiah – Jesus, preceded by the coming of John the Baptist (referred to a s the Prophet Elijah). However, not many, especially in this day and age, would even think / realise that the celebrated “birth of Jesus” did in fact fulfill Malachi’s prophecy re an event that would also bring with it, the refiner’s fire of God’s judgment of sin! Thankfully, by God’s grace and mercy, Malachi’s prophecy also heralded the coming of the “sun of righteousness – Jesus, who would also bring the healing of salvation (for those who feared His Name) – both being achieved through Jesus’ birth and atoning sacrificial death on the Cross! Take some time out to think about what Jesus’ birth means to you? “

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Reverend Phil Simmonds

PASTORS THOUGHTS

“God’s promise of preserving, for Himself, a remnant of believers from all generations, has, and continues to be a wonderful encouragement to God’s people, especially in difficult and testing times such as was experienced at the time of Malachi. This has all been made possible in and through Jesus Christ as Romans 8:38-39 reminds, Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus—in whom God calls His people to Himself.
Can you say Amen to this wonderful promise?”

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Reverend Phil Simmonds

PASTORS THOUGHTS

This Sunday we’ll be looking at God’s viewpoint re: ‘Tithes and Offerings’. Firstly, Judah’s attitude (or lack of) towards Tithes and offerings, and secondly, its application from a New Testament perspective for today’s Christians. A good question to consider between now and Sunday (or any Sunday) is “why do I give an offering on Sunday?”

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Reverend Phil Simmonds

PASTORS THOUGHTS

Another title for this Sunday’s message could have been “But who can endure the day of His coming?” Malachi 3 primarily refers to the long awaited birth of the Christ, but His coming would also bring God’s teaching, re how God’s Covenant people would live righteously and worship God The Father in a way acceptable to Him (Mal.3:4). Jesus’ teaching was to act, and still does act, like a “refiner’s fire”, challenging and correcting the sinful ways of the religious leaders and God’s people, eg. Sermon on the Mount, Matt.5 and the Seven Woes, Matt.23, God’s sanctifying messenger of the Covenant then, now, and in the future to come -finally as God’s Judge on the Final Day. Can you endure the Day of His coming, when ever that might be?”

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