TOMS Anglican Churches

SCAN-ing Scripture - Authority: God's Word is Final

Adam Taylor speaks on 'SCAN-ing Scripture - Authority: God's Word is Final' (Acts 17:1-15; Psalm 19:1-14) at Morning Church on the 2nd of June 2019.

Sermon outline:

• Theatrical Thessalonians
• Beaverish Bereans
• Tenacious TOMS

SCAN-ing Scripture - Clarity: God's Word is Clear

Adam Taylor speaks on 'SCAN-ing Scripture - Clarity: God's Word is Clear' (Deuteronomy 30:11-20; Psalm 119:129-136) at Morning Church on the 26th of May 2019.

Sermon outline:

• The clarity of Scripture — what are we talking about?
• Three objections to the clarity of Scripture
  • Language: God is too great for words
  • Understanding: God is too complex for me to understand
  • Certainty: "that's your interpretation"
• God's word is near, not far as Israel enter the Promised Land
• God's word is near, not far for all generations
• Three truths from the clarity of Scripture
  • Language: God __________ through the Word
  • Understanding: God __________ even by me
  • Certainty: God gives us the __________
• The clarity of Scripture - what are you doing with it?

Vision 2022 - Longing for Meaning

Adam Taylor speaks on 'Vision 2022 - Longing for Meaning' (Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 104:24-31) at Morning Church on the 10th of February 2019.

Sermon outline:

• It was very good
• Creation marks us with God's image
• Creation is universal
• Why are we here?
• Longing for meaning?

Side by Side - It's Not What You Know

 Toby Campbell speaks on 'Side by Side - It's Not What You Know' (Psalm 139, Proverbs 27:1-22) at Night Church on the 4th of March 2018.

Sermon outline:

• Relating
• Receiving
• Revealing
• It's not what you know

Sacrifice Sunday: What Do You Give the One Who Has Everything?

Toby Campbell speaks on 'Sacrifice Sunday: What Do You Give the One Who Has Everything?' (Psalm 50) at Night Church on the 10th of September 2017.

Sermon outline:

• God has ____________
• God needs ____________
• God still wants ____________?
• What do you give the one who has everything?

Sacrifice Sunday: What Do You Give the One Who Has Everything?

Adam Taylor speaks on 'Sacrifice Sunday: What Do You Give the One Who Has Everything?' (Psalm 50) at Morning Church on the 10th of September 2017.

Sermon outline:

• Here is God, the one who has everything (v1-13)
• What do you give the one who has everything? (v14-21)
• Here we are, what will we give? (v22-23, Hebrews 13:15-21)

God is Our Strength and Refuge - Psalm 46

Jim South speaks on 'God is Our Strength and Refuge' (Psalm 46) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 24th of April 2016.

Sermon outline:

• Intro
• God – Our confidence (v1-3)
• God – Our adequacy (v4-7)
• God – Our hope (v8-11)
• The Lord of Hosts is with us – the God of Jacob is our refuge

Passing the Baton to the Next Generation - Psalm 78

Adam Taylor speaks on 'Passing the Baton to the Next Generation' (Psalm 78) at Morning Church and Night Church on Fathers' Day, the 6th of September 2015.

Sermon outline:

• What was passed on to you?
• Do NOT improvise
• Speak up
• Tell your children
• Understand why this matters
• The old, old story

18 Words - The Most Important Words You Will Ever Know: Sin - Psalm 51:1-12, Romans 1:18-32

Toby Campbell speaks on '18 Words - The Most Important Words You Will Ever Know: Sin' (Psalm 51:1-12, Romans 1:18-32) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 28th of September 2014.

Sermon outline:

• "It's not that big a deal, is it?"
• Deeper
• Wider
• Stronger
• More costly
• "It's not that big a deal, is it?"

Sacrificial Service of the King - Psalm 69:1-18, Titus 2:11-14

Jim South speaks Adam Taylor's sermon on 'Sacrificial Service of the King' (Psalm 69:1-18, Titus 2:11-14) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 14th of September 2014.

Sermon outline:

• Is being a Christian a sacrifice?
• Sacrifice - the model lived out by Jesus
• Sacrifice - why follow the model of Jesus?
1. We belong to him by creation
2. We belong to him by redemption
3. All we have is given to us by God
• Sacrifice - what does it look like?
1. Giving ourselves to God
2. Giving ourselves to each other
3. Giving ourselves to holy living
4. Giving ourselves to the service of God
5. Giving ourselves to a life of self-denial
6. Giving ourselves to martyrdom
• Sacrifice - where does it end?

18 Words - The Most Important Words You Will Ever Know: Scripture - Psalm 19:7-14, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Adam Taylor speaks on '18 Words - The Most Important Words You Will Ever Know: Scripture' (Psalm 19:7-14, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 10th of August 2014.

Sermon outline:

• THE Holy Bible
• The Holy BIBLE
• The HOLY Bible
• THE HOLY BIBLE is the inspired word of the Holy God

Atonement: Atonement 1 - Psalm 51

Chris Overhall speaks on 'Atonement in Psalm 51: My Sacrifice, O God, is a Broken Spirit' (Psalm 51) at Night Church on the 11th of November 2012. Sermon outline:

• Introduction
• David's transgression in context (v0)
• David's first appeal (v1-2)
• David's lament (v3-6)
• David's petition (v7-12)
• David's praise (v13-19)
• Conclusion

Psalm 131 - At Peace: Never Stop Being a Child

Steve Judd speaks on 'At Peace: Never Stop Being a Child' (Psalm 131) at Morning Church on the 7th of October 2012. Sermon outline:

• We live in a crazy world
• We need a way to cope
• Two unchangeable truths:
  • Isaiah 55:8-9
  • Proverbs 16:9
• The circle of influence
• At peace - like a weaned child
• Do not be anxious about anything:
  • Matthew 5:25-34
  • Philippians 4:4-7
• Grace that blows all fear away
• What is hope?
• Ring of confidence
• You can hope in the LORD!

Psalm 130 - Out of the Depths: The Inside Story (pm)

Kristian Wren speaks on 'Out of the Depths: The Inside Story' (Psalm 130) at Night Church on the 30th of September 2012. Sermon outline:

• A need for mercy (v1-2)
• A God of incredible grace (v3-4)
• Waiting and hoping (v5-6)
• An unswerving assurance (v7-8)
• Our response:
  • Remember our need for mercy
  • Praise God for His grace
  • Wait and hope with assurance

Psalm 130 - Out of the Depths: The Inside Story (am)

Les Henley speaks on 'Out of the Depths: The Inside Story' (Psalm 130) at Morning Church on the 30th of September 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• Pre-cross - waiting for the Messiah
• Post-cross - the Messiah has come
• As we wait - for the Messiah's return

Psalm 129 - How the Past Prepares Us for the Future

Rob Hicks speaks on 'How the Past Prepares Us for the Future' (Psalm 129) at Night Church on the 23rd of September 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• Israel afflicted (v1-3)
• The Lord prevails (v4)
• Justice will be served (v5-8)

Romans: Getting it Right with God - Is God Merciful? - Psalm 51

Adam Taylor speaks on 'Is God Merciful?' (Psalm 51) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 18th of March 2012. Sermon outline:

• The need for mercy
• The plea for mercy
  • The nature of sin
  • The effects of sin
  • The nature of God
• The mercy of God

Psalm 12

Jim South speaks on Psalm 12 at Morning Church and Night Church on the 29th of January 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• Words of Wickedness (v2-4, 8 )
• Words of Prayer (v1-3)
• Words from God (v5-7)
• Conclusion
• Psalm 119:23-24

Psalm 11: True Refuge

Peter Chapman speaks on 'True Refuge' (Psalm 11) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 22nd of January 2012. Sermon outline:

• Life is a battle
• The Lord is true refuge
• Three reasons to find refuge in God:
  1. Sovereignty
  2. How he deals with people
  3. His righteousness
• We can find refuge in a whole load of things - but they're not real refuge
• It calls for discernment
• At the cross of Jesus there is true refuge
• Offers of eternal security in something other than God
• Where do you find refuge in the battle of life?

Psalm 9-10: Throne Control

Steve Judd speaks on 'Throne Control' (Psalm 9-10) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 15th of January 2012. Sermon outline:

• Introduction - Justice and Mercy
• What is a Psalm?
• The two become one
• Logic vs. the Heart
• Psalm 9
  1. Thanksgiving
  2. The reason for his thanks - God's deliverance
  3. God the judge
  4. The certainty of judgement
• Psalm 10
  1. Where is God?
  2. Profile of the enemy
  3. Plea for justice
  4. Trust in God
• Comparison - Logic vs. the Heart

Psalm 9 - The Facts	Psalm 10 - The Heart
9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.	1 Why, O LORD, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
12 For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;	13 Why does the wicked renounce God and say in his heart, “You will not call to account”? (i.e., it looks like God has forgotten about the wicked) 15 Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call his wickedness to account till you find none. (The heart says "God has failed to act. Please do something")
12 he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.	11 He says in his heart, “God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.” 12 Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted. (The heart says God has forgotten)
Ultimately the both affirm God.
7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice,	16 The LORD is king forever and ever;

• Conclusion
  • What's happening in your life?
  • Look to the throne