Sermons by The Rev. Alex Shuttleworth (Page 13)
Nov. 15: Faith & Suffering, Pt. 1
The end of James deals especially with the question of suffering. His first call is to patience, placing present suffering into a longer and bigger context.
Readings from this service:
James 5: 7-12
Psalm 37: 7-9
Matthew 10: 16-22…
Oct. 25: Double Faith
Little words might seem insignificant but ultimately we are either for or against God. What we say reveals where our hearts are.
We can’t use our mouths both for and against God (otherwise our hearts would be equally divided.) In …
Oct. 11: Rich in Faith
It is easy for us to look at people and things with worldly eyesight, but this can lead to discrimination and judgement.
Real wealth is to be faithful and real judgement is to show mercy.
Readings from this service:
James …
Oct. 4: Active Faith
A true faith is lived out. Believers don’t just learn about God, rather our faith manifests in practical work and obedience.
Readings from this service:
James 1: 19-27
Psalm 106: 1-3
Luke 11: 27-28…
Sept 27: Tested Faith
Rev. Alex starts off our new series, James: a working faith. Each passage deals with the question of what faith looks like in practice.
The world fails and falls apart, we are tempted to trust it too much but when …
Sept. 13: The Justice of the Cross
All biblical justice finds its focal point at the cross. How does Jesus’ death matter for the injustices we see around us today? Because justice is satisfied at the cross, our job is to point people to Jesus.Readings from …
Aug. 30: I Will Return
Revelation ends as Genesis began with the revelation of God (Jesus uses the name I am) and speaks of his coming again. Many themes from our series are here including, the defeat of Satan, temple, nourishing, river, throne of David …
Aug. 23: I Will Enthrone You
Laodicea is tepid, and their ambivalence to God is repugnant to Him. It leaves them in danger of a most graphic promise (I will spit you out.) However, God also promises something amazing, he approaches us and offers us the …
Aug. 2: I Will Give You Myself
Thyatira is like the opposite of Ephesus (good love and poor doctrine.) They are called no longer to tolerate evil, otherwise they will receive tribulation, sickness, and death. But if they hold fast to the truth Jesus will give them …
July 26: I Will Name You
Pergamum knows it is in a world where Satan has great power but is commended for faith in a hostile situation. But false teaching has come in. Christ promises either war against the false or the right to be name …
