Sermons on Dale Evans:

The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2005

Abraham’s final test - and he passed with flying colours

The Ultimate Test Genesis 22:1-22:19 The Ultimate Test This week I want to look at Gen 22: 1-19 1. The test (Gen 22:10-12) Here the Lord speaks to Abraham and tells him to offer that which he holds dearest to God, his son Isaac. This reminded me of the first commandment in Ex. 20: You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 5, 2005

Hannah, one of the "greats" in the OT shows us how we can succeed in adversity

Dymchurch 05-03-05 Hannah - an OT Great! 1 Samuel 1:1-28 and 2:11 Today is Mothering Sunday, the day when we thank God for giving us the one person, on this earth who generally has had the greatest impact on our lives. Question: Can anyone tell me what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

A Wife For Isaac Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 14, 2005

Abraham chooses the right wife for Isaac

Gems From Genesis - The right wife for Isaac Summary so far: We have spend the last four Mondays following the life of Abraham In the first week, we looked at the call of Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees travel 2000 miles to the Promised Land. In the second week we saw him hijacked from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-57

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Truth

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 24, 2005

If Jesus is the answer - what effect will that have on your life

24-03-05 NR Good Friday What is Truth(Jn 18:33-40 and 19:19) I would like to meditate this afternoon on Pilate’s words in John 18:38: What is truth? And perhaps answer the question. Context: When Pontius Pilate interrogated Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus proclaimed that "Everyone on the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2005

The Resurrection of Jesus - what foolishness unless.........

NR 27-03-05 Mt 28:1-10: A post Resurrection story of Jesus Story: On Maundy Thursday (24th March 2005) there was an article in the Daily Telegraph which stated: “Less than half of Britons know why Christians celebrate Easter, according to new research. Only 48 per cent of adults questioned for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness Goes Right To The Heart Of The Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2005

Why did Jesus think forgiveness is so important

NR 11-09-05 Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist - but it you did - you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to carry a marrow. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Jonah

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2005

For our God of compassion - no one is beyond the pale - not even in Ninevah

NR 18-09-05 No one is too bad for the Love of God In February, 1891, the "Star of the East", a whaling ship from Liverpool, England was hunting whales in the South Atlantic near the Falkland Islands. A whale was sighted and two boats sent to kill it. The ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

If I'd Committed Murder, I'd Have Got Less

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2005

Service for Renewal of Vows after 40 years of marriage

SERVICE for RE-AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE VOWS between Mick and Chris Chivers On Saturday 17th September in NR at 4pm Hymn: Morning has broken Introduction This sentence may be used God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them. 1 John 4.16 We have come together today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Pentecost

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 13, 2005

What can we learn from Pentecost?

SMM/IC 15-05-05 What can we learn from the Experience of Pentecost? Introduction: Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Eagles Or Chickens - You Choose

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 21, 2005

Do you want to scratch with the chickens or soar with the eagle - spiritually

Civic service NR 05-06-05 Soar with the eagle or scratch with the chickens Story: When I was living in Switzerland about 15 years ago there was a wonderful bumper sticker (I don’t know if you had it over here) – usually on the back of a Porsche - which said; “Do you want to soar with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

Do Little Things Great

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005

Introdcution to Colossians

Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Pastor's Responsibility

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005

Introduction to Colossians with respect to a pastor’s calling

Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-16, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Anglican

The Builders

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2005

Jesus asks the question; On what is the foundation of our lives built?

OR 29-05-05 Mt. 7:24-29 The Church’s one Foundation Story: From 1173 to 1350, the bell tower of a wonderful Cathedral was built -in an area known today as the “Field of Miracles”. The Tower was built just 2 metres above sea level. And even before it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

Harvest

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 7, 2005

The significance to Christians fo the three major Jewish Festivals with regard to Harvest

NR 09-10-05 Harvest Festival Story: One day Bill went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 8, 2005

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a wedding feast - is this an image that strikes a chord with you?

The Parable of the Banquet Mt 22.1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Anglican