But Servants

But Servants

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But Servants episodes

  • God's Final Victory (Ezekiel 38-39)

    In a world plagued by pervasive evil and deep-seated injustice, we often yearn for a moment of divine reckoning—a time when everything will be set right. Ezekiel 38-39 paints a vivid picture of such a day: a grand, decisive battle where the forces of evil are decisively defeated, and God's sovereign power is fully unveiled. This vision promises a future where God's glory shines unmistakably, and His people will dwell in unshakable security, free from the fear of evil’s return. As we delve into these powerful chapters, we are confronted with a crucial question: When that final day of reckoning arrives, which side will we be on?

    This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 11th August, 2024
    Sermon Outline
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xQ0zzhw0GRQrsQ1tk-UoWobNhRFjrKz/view?usp=sharing
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    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    46 min
  • The Good Shepherd Restores (Ezekiel 33-34)

    We all search for hope, especially when life descends into chaos and uncertainty. Ezekiel 33-34 offers us such hope of restoration. In the midst of chaos and desolation, God’s word reminds us that no matter how far we've strayed, there is a Good Shepherd ready to restore and renew. God is the merciful God who seeks out the lost, heals the broken and brings peace to the scattered. But only if we will acknowledge our sin and turn back to him in repentance.

    This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 21st July 2024.
    Introduction: Compassion in the face of disaster
    Context
    Ezekiel 1–24 Judgement against Jerusalem & Judah
    Ezekiel 25–32 Judgement against foreign nations
    Ezekiel 33–48 Restoration Promised
    1. The Watchman Recommissioned (Ezekiel 33)
    Real restoration can come only once real sin is acknowledged,
    and real repentance is shown.
    a. The Real Problem (1–9)
    b. The Real Solution (10 –20)
    A merciful promise of life for the repentant.
    A just punishment of death for the rebellious.
    c. The Real Hope (21–33)
    2. The Good Shepherd Restores (Ezekiel 34)
    a. Problem: Wicked shepherds scatter (1–10)
    b. Restoration: True shepherd gathers (11–16)
    c. Problem: Wicked Sheep Judged (17–19)
    d. Restoration: God’s flock rescued (20-–31)
    3. Jesus, The Good Shepherd Arrives
    4. Conclusion & Application
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    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    48 min
  • The Day of Final Judgement (Ezekiel 25-32)

    Power, wealth, wisdom, and beauty: these idols seem to offer us security, happiness and fulfilment. Yet they often leave us feeling empty and yearning for something more. Ezekiel 25-32 warns us of the day of God’s final and catastrophic judgement on the world. He graphically shows us that money, power, wisdom and beauty will offer no protection when God comes to judge us according to our works. Faced with final judgement, our only hope is to become one of God’s people by faith in his Son.

    This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 7th July 2024.
    Introduction: True Security
    Context

    1. Judgement on the Mocking Nations (Ezekiel 25)
    2. Judgement on Proud Tyre (Ezekiel 26:1–28:24)
    3. Judgement on Proud Egypt (Ezekiel 29:1–32:16)
    4. The Nations Fall But God’s People Rise (Ezekiel 32:17–32, 28:25–26)
    Conclusion
    a. The final downfall of wicked rebellion
    b. True security for God’s people
    c. All Glory To God
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    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    46 min
  • Meeting With God's Family (Hebrews 10:24-25) [Just For Starters #6]

    When we put our trust in Jesus, we’re not just saved

    as individuals. We’re saved into a family. We need each other to grow as God desires in a church. In this talk, we'll consider what church is, what it is for, and why it matters.


    This talk was delivered at Beacon Learning Centre on 28th June 2024 and is part 6 of a series entitled "Just For Starters".


    Introduction: Christianity is a team sport

      

    Recap

     

    1.     God saves us to be part of his church

     

     

    2.     Christians Meet To Encourage Each Other

     

      

    3.     Christians Need To Keep Meeting So We Can Press On

      

     

    Conclusion

    a.     Will you become a part of God’s church?

     

    b.     How can you be meeting with God’s people?

      

    c.     How can you be encouraging others?

     

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    Gospel-centred resources, God gives the growth.

    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    29 min
  • Why Will You Die? (Ezekiel 17-19)

    There is almost nothing more painful for a parent than to see their child go astray. It’s heartbreaking to see them walk in the way of evil and face the inevitable consequences. How such a parent must long that their child would turn their life around! In Ezekiel 17-19, we see that God feels the same way about sinners. God is totally just and will punish sin as it deserves. But he has no pleasure in it. Instead, he longs that we would turn from our sin and live.

    This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 23rd June 2024.
    Introduction: When a child goes astray
    Context
    1. Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine (Ezekiel 17)
    a. The Parable (1–10)
    b. The Parable Explained (11–21)
    c. A Parable of Hope (22–24)
    2. The Soul Who Sins Shall Die (Ezekiel 18)
    a. Question: Is God’s Judgement unjust? (1–2)
    b. Response: “The Soul Who Sins Shall Die” (3–4)
    c. Examples (5-24)
    i. The Righteous Father Shall Surely Live (5–9)
    ii. The Wicked Son Shall Surely Die (10–13)
    iii. The Repentant Grandson Shall Surely Live (14–19)
    iv. The Repentant Sinner Shall Surely Live (20–23)
    v. The Fallen Righteous Shall Surely Die (24)
    d. Conclusion: God is Just (25–29)
    e. Challenge: Repent (30–32)
    3. A Lament for the Princes of Israel (Ezekiel 19)
    a. The Downfall of Jehoahaz (2–4)
    b. The Downfall of Jehoiachin (5–9)
    c. The Downfall of Jerusalem under Zedekiah (10–14)
    Conclusion
    a. The tragedy of failing to repent
    b. The tragedy of falling away
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    Gospel-centred resources, God gives the growth.
    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    46 min
  • The God Who Is There (Genesis 30:25-31:55)

    Is God there? When life is going well, most of us will not

    find it hard to trust him. But how can we go on trusting God when it feels like he’s taken a vacation and left us to navigate through the struggles of life alone? How can we keep going when God seems absent?


    This sermon was preached at Penang International Church on 9th June 2024.

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    Gospel-centred resources, God gives the growth.

    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    40 min
  • The End Has Come (Ezekiel 4-7)

    The Bible declares that there will be a final judgement day when every person will stand before God’s throne. Those who have trusted in Christ will be saved, but those who have rebelled will face everlasting destruction. But will such a day really come? After all, many people believe that a loving God would never come in judgment. Perhaps he’s too gracious and forgiving to punish people for their sins? Ezekiel warns us that even though God is loving and gracious, there is a time when his patience will run out. God must defend his honour and glory by judging sin. Since that judgment is so horrifically awful, we’d better repent before it’s too late.

    This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 2nd June 2024.
    Introduction: Is God bluffing?
    Context
    Ezekiel 1 A vision of God’s glory
    Ezekiel 2–3 Ezekiel called as God’s watchmen
    Ezekiel 4–7 Ezekiel announces coming judgement on Jerusalem
    1. Four Sign-Acts of Inevitable Final Judgement (Ezekiel 4–5)
    a. The Siege (4:1–3)
    b. The Guilt (4:4–8)
    c. The Rations (4:9–17)
    d. The Final Destruction (5:1–4)
    e. The Sign-Acts explained (5:5–17)
    i. Israel’s rebellion (5–7)
    ii. God’s personal relentless fury (8–12)
    iii.God’s jealousy for his glory (13–17)
    2. Two Oracles of Inescapable Final Judgement (Ezekiel 6–7)
    a. Judgement on Idolatry (Ezekiel 6)
    i. Idols destroyed (1–7)
    ii. Idolatry mourned (8–10)
    iii.God’s glory vindicated (11–14)
    b. The Day of God’s Wrath (Ezekiel 7)
    i. “The end has come” (1–3, 5–7, 10–12)
    ii. “My eye will not spare” (4, 8–9)
    iii.None shall escape (10–22)
    iv.No peace, but sheer terror (23–27)
    Conclusion
    a. Heed the warning of inevitable final judgement
    b. Our only hope is to turn from our sins in repentance
    c. God satisfies his own wrath through the cross
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    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    49 min
  • A Vision of God's Glory (Ezekiel 1)

    If God showed himself to you, what would he be like? Around us, people worship gods of gold, made in the image of men. They live in temples and are worshipped by crowds, although they cannot speak, move, or act. But in Ezekiel 1, we’re shown a vision of the true God in all his brilliant glory. He is utterly supreme, burning with holiness, all-seeing, and all-knowing. It is this glorious God that manifested his glory in Jesus. It is this glorious God that demands we leave all other gods to worship him alone.

    Introduction: If God showed himself, then I’d believe…
    Ezekiel Introduced (1–3)
    When: 31st July 593BC at 30 years old.
    Where: Babylon
    What: Visions of God
    1. God’s Total Sovereignty: The Living Creatures (4–14)
    a. God’s chariot throne (4)
    b. The four faces (5-11)
    c. The Spirit (12)
    d. The burning fire (13–14)
    2. God’s Universal Presence: The Wheels (15–21)
    3. God’s Transcendent Holiness: The Expanse (22–25)
    4. God’s Overwhelming Glory: The Throne (26–28)
    Conclusion: How should we respond?
    a. Bow before the true God
    God is glorious, holy, sovereign & ever-present
    b. Rest in God’s absolute sovereignty
    Everything is under his control
    c. Beware of God’s judgement
    He is determined to be glorified
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    44 min
  • Talking to God (Philippians 4:4-7) - Just For Starters #5

    Christians enjoy a personal relationship with God in which we enjoy the privilege of prayer. We can talk to God anytime and anywhere and bring him all our worries because we know that no request is too big or small for God. He is our loving Father who always hears our prayers and answers according to his will.


    This sermon was delivered at Beacon Learning Centre on 10th May 2024.


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    34 min
  • Defending Grace (Acts 15:1-35)

    There have been key moments in church history where Christians have needed to stand up and defend the heart of the Christian faith – that we’re not saved by what we do but simply by what God has done for us. One of those moments was the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. As we celebrate God’s grace to us as a church and commit ourselves to proclaiming the gospel, we must ensure we get the gospel right, preaching “grace alone” and welcoming people from every nation who put their faith in Christ.

    This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 5th May 2024.
    Introduction: Defending Grace
    Context
    1. The Challenge to Grace: The Judaizers (1–5)
    2. The Defense of Grace: The Basis of Salvation for all (6–18)
    a. God’s choice to welcome the Gentiles (6–12)
    b. God’s plan to welcome the Gentiles (13–18)
    3. The Affirmation of Grace: The Council Decision (19–29)
    a. Don’t trouble the Gentiles (19)
    b. But require their real repentance & love (20–21)
    c. Circulation of the decision (22–29)
    4. The Impact of Grace: Rejoicing & Strengthened (30–35)
    Conclusion
    a. We must defend the gospel of grace
    b. Christians are no longer under the law
    c. Love is just as important as doctrinal purity
    d. Grace builds the church
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    Gospel-centred resources, God gives the growth.
    We are but servants, God gets the glory.

    46 min

About But Servants

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But Servants is a Sermon Podcast hosted by Rev. Tim Nicholls for the encouragement of all Christians. We preach the gospel, but we trust God to give the growth. We are but servants, God gets the glory (1 Corinthians 2:5-9).