Sermons by Richard Blackbeard

Christian Prayer

Luke 11:1-4 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be Your Name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread,…

The Gory Cost of Atonement

2 Samuel 21v1-14 In shocking Biblical passages God wants us to learn important lessons. Notice from the passage before us: The Mercy of God’s RevelationGod revealed the truth regarding the Gibeonites and what gave rise to the prolonged drought in Israel. It was because Saul had broken Joshua’s covenant with the Gibeonites. The Gore of…

Those who are forgiven much, love much

Luke 7:36-50 These are most precious words from God: “Your sins are forgiven.” A religious life and reputation does not save one.The Pharisees trusted in their external appearance, but neglected the inside.We must ask what we base our salvation on. Is it our good deeds and appearance? Only a Penitent Faith in Jesus Christ saves.The…

Peaceful Trust in the LORD

Psalm 131 1 A Song of Ascents. Of David.O LORD, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvellous for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a…

The characteristics of lukewarmness

2 Chronicles 16 Its Characteristics: 1. Forgetfulness of God’s previous help. 2. Reliance on shrewd strategy when in distress. 3. Rejection of reproof in correction. How we should respond to criticism:a. Do not be surprised.b. Listen attentively — don’t interrupt.c. Weigh carefully what is said in the light of Scripture.d. If in doubt about the…