Rev. Norman Robinson M.M.
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Topical
An Old Testament Truth for Modern Britain
Hosea 4:16; 14:1 (J.B. Phillips translation)
Introduction
Widespread belief that the Bible is irrelevant for today’s world.
(1)The Fault Lies with Believer’s v.4, 6, and 12
We have seen the burial of institutions as the
Temperance Society
The Lord’s Day Observance Society
The Challenge of God fearing activities
(2) The Root Cause was Unfaithfulness 4:6, and12
A Picture of an Obstinate Heifer. Romans 7; 20
(3) Confession, Repentance and Faith bring about Reconciliation
“I will heal their unfaithfulness” v6
“They shall come back and live beneath His shadow v7
Conclusion
Invitation to come home! To the Lord your God.
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Devotional
The Bliss of the Godly.
Psalm 91
Introduction
A particular Psalm for life’s needs
Our anchorage a necessity v1
Dwelling in the secret place
(1) Suggests a sense of Mystery
Drawing for an invisible source
(2) Dwelling in the secret place
Suggests a quiet strength through communion
The Secret Place brings heaven to our souls
(3) Dwelling in the secret place
Brings new hope to those who are anchored
(4) Our Defence
a. That defence is a refuge and fortress
b. That defence is deliverance
c. That defence is a covering
d. That defence is a protection
e. That defence is a support in trouble
Conclusion
The Bliss of the Godly
May our anchorage be in Him
May our defence come from Him
May we lodge under His shadow at all times
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Salvation
Remember Lot’s Wife
Luke 17:32
Introduction
It was the purpose of God always to maintain a testimony for truth and righteousness in the midst of an ungodly world.
(1) Remember that she was Lot’s wife
She was the wife of a man that with all his faults was a righteous man
She was united to him in closest possible bonds – yet she perished
She shared her husband’s privileges
She shared her husband’s errors
(2) Remember she went some way toward being saved
She was aroused
Begun to think over her life
Almost saved but not quite
(3) Remember her doom was terrible
Her doom befell her at the Gate of Zoar
She had lived with God’s people
She was joined to them by blood ties
She had heard the Gospel, but alas!
Conclusion
God’s call today is to repentance and faith
A call to revival and evangelical awakening
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Doctrinal
A Practical Approach to Entire Sanctification
1 Thessalonians 5: 14-24
Introduction
Holiness involves two primary factors
Complete consecration to God – Manward
Complete purification from sin – Godward
(1) It will cleanse you in places you cannot reach V23
a. God’s wisdom alone can diagnose sin
b. God’s power alone can destroy sin
(2) It will keep you straight in a crooked world
Holiness is not a faultless state
But it is a blameless one
(3) It will get you ready to go up when Jesus come down
What will happen when Christ comes? 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
Notice to whom this will happen Revelation 20:6 Ephesians 5:25-27
Conclusion
Entire sanctification means purification from sin
Preservation in holiness
Preparation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ
All outlines by Rev Norman Robinson MM [Member of Hunslet Nazarene Church]
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(Holiness) REFRESHMENT BETWEEN THE BATTLES
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. (Genesis 14: 18)
Introduction
The strife recorded in Genesis 14 was no mere border affray.
It was an expedition for chastisement and conquest.
Chedorlaomer was the Napoleon of his age.
(1) ABRAHAM’S REACTION
It is worthwhile pausing to observe Abraham’s reaction – because there is a challenge for us.
a. ABRAHAM’S THOUGHTS
What was he thinking? His thoughts were for Lot. He knew his weaknesses.
b. ABRAHAM’S CONCERN
He is an example for every Christian believer to follow.
Abraham had PRINCIPLE and CHARACTER.
Here was a jewel of the separated life.
c. ABRAHAM’S PLAN
He rallied his servants, trained domestically and military.
He planned a surprise attack
Faith taught Abraham how to act.
(2) ABRAHAM’S TEST
Dr. F. B. Meyer says
“The time of great success is often the signal for great temptation”.
a. THE TEST CAME ON HIS WAY HOME
Every time you have a victory be aware of a counter attack
b. THE TEST CAME FROM AN UNEXPECTED QUARTER
King of Sodom had escaped through the foothills and found the high road above the Jordan hills.
The King proposed an offer to Abraham.
But Abraham refused.
What a glorious outburst of the independence of a living faith.
(3) ABRAHAM’S SPECIAL QUEST
Something else happened on the way home
Abraham would not have come off so grandly in the second conflict because the Hebrews met Melchizedek the priest of Salem.
(a) NOTICE HIS PROVISION (v18)
He brought bread and wine and blessed the weary conqueror.
(b) NOTICE THE BLESSING (v19)
Was to Abraham through God the possessor of heaven and earth.
(4) DID NOT MELCHIZEDEK ENVISAGE THE WORK OF CHRIST?
He comes to us when He knows we are on the eve of a great temptation.
Some new revelation of Himself.
Some fresh glimpse into His character.
Some Holy thought
CONCLUSION: REFRESHMENT BETWEEN THE BATTLES
The secret lies in our personal contact with Christ and how much we know of His daily presence.
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(Devotional) PSALM 46:1-11
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Come; behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth. He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen; I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
INTRODUCTION
A Psalm used for many occasions.
(1) A GREAT REFUGE
“God is our refuge and strength “
An affirmation of FAITH that connects us to DIVINE GRACE
(2) A GREAT GOD
“There is a river”
God the author of peace
In remembering the current Sennacheribs’s and evil rulers of the world scene, encourage yourself in the fact GOD IS
(3) GOD IS A GREAT DELIVERER
What an invitation “Come and see”
CONCLUSION
A GREAT REFUGE IN TROUBLE
A GREAT GOD WHO CAN DO ANYTHING
If we are willing.
A GREAT DELIVERER
Who will reign
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(Topical) GOD’S CALL TO THE WORLD
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. (Isaiah 45:22)
INTRODUCTION
God’s call to this world.
The Old Testament is often viewed as old fashioned and out of date.
This world needs to listen to God’s Word and His Call – the international scene demands it.
(1) IT CALLS FOR ATTENTION
“Turn back to Me and be saved”.
God wants to free you from sins that bind you.
(2) THE CLAIMS ARE UNIVERSAL
“All the ends of the earth”
All power is given unto Me
From the head-hunters of Papua New Guinea to the witch-doctors of Africa etc.
(3) THE CHALLENGE IS SUPREME
“For I AM God and there is none else “
We are not dealing with a god with no eyes, or ears, or heart, a distinctive mass, a Buddha. God’s claim is paramount.
“There is none else”
CONCLUSION
God’s wake up call to the world.
And to some people today
I am coming Lord, coming now to Thee.
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Holiness: A BRAND PLUCKED FROM THE BURNING
And the LORD said unto Satan, the LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? (Zechariah 3:2)
INTRODUCTION
John Wesley, the lad rescued from a burning manse, became England’s mightiest holiness preacher.
Let us linger a few moments in the Book of Zechariah chapter 3 and see some encouraging factors that can revolutionise spiritual life and experience.
(1) THE HEAVENLY ASSIZE 3:1
Satan stands to accuse.
“Is not this a brand plucked from out of the fire? “
In the Heavenly Assize Joshua is acquitted by the Advocate – the Adversary is dismissed. Joshua takes centre stage. A brand plucked from the burning.
(a) Joshua is chosen.
(b) Joshua is cleansed.
(2) JOSHUA IS RESTORED TO HIS OFFICE AS PRIEST (3:5)
(a) Joshua was clothed
(b) He is crowned.
(c) He is recognised by the people.
He empowered to live victoriously.
(3) GOD’S DIVINE PEROGOTIVES
(a)”If you walk in My ways”
(b) The commission.
The Christian must ‘Walk God’s Way’.
Must live according to Scripture
And seek the Salvation of the lost.
(c) COMPASSED ABOUT
“I will give you places to walk among those who pass by”
CONCLUSION
We began with a brand plucked from the burning.
The LORD JESUS, SAVIOUR AND SANCTIFYER OF MEN through the Cross made it possible to Cleanse Clothe Crown and Commission all who are willing to follow.
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A MEMORABLE DAY
(1 Samuel 16:13) Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
INTRODUCTION
From whatever side we view the life of David it is remarkable.
It maybe that Abraham excelled in faith that Moses in power of consecrated fellowship with God, that Elijah in the fiery force of his enthusiasm, but none of these lived so many sided as the gifted son of Jessie.
(1) IT BEGAN LIKE ANY ORDINARY DAY
(a) Daybreak. Dawn. Sun. Peace.
Such no doubt was the daily experience of the shepherd lad.
(b) The duties of the day were ordinary
Strengthening the weak.
Binding up the broken.
Tending that which was sick etc.
(c) The breathless messenger
Hears of Samuel’s arrival
Of a banquet prepared
Of his fathers instructions.
Family life had been complete without him.
His brothers disregarded him
Tending sheep was his lot in life.
(d) Samuel Sanctified Jessie and His Sons
Ceremonial absolution
David needed more of these
The Spirit in Fellowship with his God
Robes stainless pure
Faithful fulfilment in the common place of daily life
(2) IT WAS THE CONSUMATION OF PREVIOUS TRAINING
We must not suppose that now for the first time the Spirit of God wrought in David’s heart but had never experienced this special unction
(3) IT WAS MINISTERED THROUGH SAMUEL
The old Prophet had conferred many benefits on his native land not least the care of its youth. The creation of the School of the Prophets was due to him
(a) Samuel’s reasoning
His grief of Saul and his fear of Saul’s temper and mood swings
(b) God’s Command
“Fill thine horn with oil and go, I will send thee to the house of Jessie take an heifer and I will thee what thou shalt do”
(c) Here is a Startling Revelation
Saul was rejected by God- before he was informed
David was anointed King- before Saul was openly disclaimed as King
(d) The Anointing of God’s Holy Spirit
Is a very sacred thing
Note the house of Jessie- David and his brother’s attitude
It is a very precious thing
It gives power for Leadership
It gives power for Kingship
It can be taken away if not guarded and appreciated
(4) IT WAS A DAY OF REJECTION
Seven sons of Jessie were passed over
Why was not Eliab the eldest chosen?
Because of hard speech
The Lord is rejected and despised – but He waits the final day
CONCLUSION
A Memorable Day for David
It was consummated by Previous Training
It was ministered through the Prophets
It was a day of rejection for some
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SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. (Ephesians 1: 18-23)
Introduction.
How great is your spiritual horizon?
Some men’s vision is short sighted, it never gets beyond the letter I.
Others like Caleb have an imaginative, passionate love for regions beyond present attainments.
Spiritual dimensions are necessary for progress in Christian life.
FIRST DIMENSION – HOPE
What made these people live as they did in an world hostile to their claims?
(a) DARED TO BE DIFFERENT
They had something others did not have – HOPE. ‘The hope of His calling, the hope of eternal life. That ye might know the hope of his calling’.
SECOND DIMENSION – RICHES
‘The riches of the glory of his inheritance of the saints’.
This goes beyond the elementary bounds of Salvation. It opens up to us His Grace. His endowment through Pentecost
The disposition of Heart Holiness.
Purity in life.
Power in effective service.
Peace in heart and mind.
THIRD DIMENSION – POWER
This is a very interesting verse 19 because of four Greek words embedded in the text
(a) Power - Dunamis
The exceeding greatness of His power.
(b) Power – Enegea. Power to work
It is the Holy Spirit working – Divine energy power in effective service.
FORTH DIMENSION – POWER v19
(c) Power – Katros
His mighty Power
Impressive attractive appealing
Isn’t that what the church needs today?
(d) Power – Ischus
Power that is inherent
This resides in a person whether he uses it or not.
Great power – energy – a driving force
It is inherent deposited there by the Holy Spirit at Regeneration, for this is Sanctification begun.
Notice the source v20 Resurrection
Notice its extent v21 Principalities and Powers
Notice its effect v22-23 His Fulness
CONCLUSION
How large are your Spiritual Dimensions?
Here are three to explore HOPE – RICHES – POWER
Each is so vast that this life is too short to explore their fullest depths.
May you continue to make your discovery of these great dimensions in your Christian life