Chalmers Church Edinburgh

A minister's heart's desire for himself and his church (Philippians 3:1–11)

1. The danger: Confidence in the flesh (vv.2-3) 2. Paul's story: Confidence in an impeccable ethnic and religious CV (vv.4-6) 3. The Christian: Confidence in the surpassing worth of Christ (vv.7-11)

Passing on the Mantle (1 Kings 19:9–21)

1. Elijah ascends and Elisha inherits 2. The LORD’s covenant continues

Remember my rest (Exodus 20:8–11)

Intro: What are our lives for? Instructions for those who have been rescued…. (20:2) 1. “Holy” – Be distinctive in stopping work for one day each week (20:8-10) 2. “To the Lord” – Be distinctive in…

In crisis don't bypass the Lord's Word - Remember he is God! (2 Kings 11:1–18)

1. Don't try to bypass the Lord's Word like Ahaziah 2. Don't try to silence the Lord's Word like Ahaziah

You can’t escape the facts of the first Easter (Luke 23:50 – 24:12)

1. Did Jesus really die, be buried and rise again? 2. Why did Jesus die, be buried and rise again? 3. What difference does Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection make? 4. So where does that leave you…

Christ really is risen… now what? (Luke 24:13–53)

Have confidence that Christ rose because… 1. The Scriptures Predicted It (v13-27, 44-46) - Isaiah 53:10 the suffering servant crushed - Psalm 22:7-8 mocked by onlookers - Exodus 12: 5-6 the innocent…

Good Friday 2026 (Luke 23:32–43)

The people - watching The rulers - scoffing The soldiers - mocking The first criminal – raging The second criminal - confessing and asking Jesus - forgiving, comforting and dying - for him, for…

Maundy Thursday 2026 (Luke 22:1–71)

Trained by grace (Titus 2:11 – 3:15)

Intro: Doesn’t God’s grace mean you can get away with anything? Recap (2:11-14): God’s gospel of grace both saves AND transforms “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that … a wretch like me” 1. As…

Find the love you’re looking for (Luke 15:11–32)

v1-2 Intro: A parable is a story, but the people are real. Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives…

Find the Truth you’re looking for (Luke 1:1–4)

v1-4 Can you trust the gospels? Yes. v1-2 Luke’s sources - written material, eye witness testimony v3-4 Luke’s method - followed all things closely, an orderly account v4 Luke’s purpose - certainty…

God’s grace has appeared, training us (Titus 2)

Does becoming a Christian require a change of behaviour, or not? 1 Church leaders must teach and model the godly living that flows from the gospel… 2 …To all Christians, who should live…

Using religion as a ‘get out of jail free card’? (Titus 1:10–16)

We need elders because… 1. Watch out! There are MANY false teachers who… (v10-16) a. Don’t submit to Paul’s Gospel… (v10-12) b. …but instead promote religious rituals… (v10, 14 & 15) c. …so that…

Find the Security you’re Looking for (Luke 12:13–34)

Intro: Jesus’ startling story: meet Mr A. Richman, EH9 1. Beware: there is more to life than accumulating wealth (13-15) The man in the crowd: Blinded by his bank accounts 2. Beware: it’s foolish…

Find the Freedom you're looking for (John 8:31–36)

The freedom we want The freedom we don’t realise we’ve lost The way to be truly free

Gospel-shaped elders (Titus 1:5–9)

v5 and 7 Every church needs multiple elders to oversee and steward God’s people v6 Elders must be above reproach in their home life v7-8 Elders must be above reproach in their own conduct and…

The life-changing gospel (Titus 1:1–5)

Find the Purpose you’re looking for (Matthew 13:44–46)

Come and see (John 1:35–51)

Introduction: Nervous? Indifferent? Clueless? etc. 1. First, come and see for yourself. 2. Then, bring others to come and see for themselves… 3. …that they may follow Him.

When God speaks: Three responses (1 Kings 22:1–29)

How do we respond when God speaks? 1. AHAB (v 1-8) Wants to be affirmed, not challenged 2. MICAIAH (v 9-28) Faithful to the truth, whatever it costs 3. JEHOSHAPHAT (v 29-53) Wants to listen, but…