Naracoorte Presbyterian Church

The Mediator, foundation and purpose of our election

Scripture Readings My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ, in our series in the doctrine of Divine Election we would be wise to follow the teaching of the Scripture: “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,” (Prov. 25:2). “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things…
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God’s Sovereing act of righteousness

Divine election (3) Scripture Readings Introduction Dear brother and sister in the Lord Jesus Christ, we continue in our preaching of the Word of God. Our focus is on God’s election. Once again, I pray that God will enlighten my mind. I wish to proclaim the depths of this marvellous doctrine to your edification. It…
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The Justice of God

Scripture Readings Introduction My dear friends in Christ, All of us had to face the puzzling question, “How can a God of love cause people to suffer?” Just last week, the Christian world staggered under the horrible news about a young man in his early thirties. Charlie Kirk a married man who dearly loved his…
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The Glory of God (2)

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters, Last week, we heard the Word of the Lord concerning the Glory of God. That was the first part. Then, we heard about the glory of God in worship. Every aspect of worship was designed to display the glory of God. God’s glory cannot be described without reference to his holiness.…
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The glory of God (1)

Introduction In his book “The knowledge of the Holy”, A.W. Tozer wrote that the Church has abandoned its high concept of God. It has been replaced with something low and unprincipled. This new concept is unworthy of worship. This was done unintentionally. It happened gradually and without knowledge, making the situation even more tragic. This…
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The Holiness of God

Introduction Dear friends in the Lord, Last week, we began a sermon series on the attributes of God. The sermon topic last week was “The Sovereignty of God” and this week, we will explore “The Holiness of God.” Before we delve into the topic, let’s address a crucial question: why is it essential to comprehend…
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The Sovereignty of God

The Attributes of God Scripture Readings Romans 11:33-36 Daniel 4:28-37 Introduction Dear friends in the Lord, Let’s for one moment imagine that God is not sovereign, not supreme, not all-powerful, not all-wise or not unchanging. What if God were dependable on what He created. What if He needed something, where would He get it from?…
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A New Beginning (5) – Small beginnings with world-changing results

Bible Readings Revelation 11:1-12 Zechariah 4:1-14 Introduction In 1920, missionary Dr Kennith Fraser and his wife Eileen, went to Moruland, now part of Sudan. Dr Fraser understood that the locals had to develop a complete Biblical worldview. As a medical doctor, he built a hospital immediately when he first arrived, but even before that was…
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A New beginning (4) – Who do you think you are!

Bible readings 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Ezra 4:1-5, 5:9-17 Introduction With the return from captivity back to Judah, the Israelites had the task to rebuild not only the altar and the temple but also the city. God called the people He elected for the task to go back. God also provided in all their needs. He…
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A new beginning (3) – God’s business first

Bible readings Matthew 6:25-34 Haggai 1:1-15 Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Two weeks ago we began with a series of sermons under the title “A new beginning”. It revolves around the return from Babylonian captivity of the people of God in the Old Testament. God kept his promise had made through…
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