Evan Richards

Perseverance, Peace and Purity
Bible Reading: Hebrews 12: 3-17 Sermon Points We must persevere to finish the Christian race (vv. 12-13) We must pursue peace with all people (v. 14) We must pursue purity before the Lo

When the Father Trains His Children
Bible Reading: Hebrews 12: 1-11 Sermon Points Look to Christ When Your Strength Is Failing (vv. 3-4) Remember That Discipline Confirms Our Sonship (vv. 5-8) Receive the Father's Training w

Running the Marathon of Faith
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:32 - 12:3 Sermon Points Faith Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint. Train Hard: Get in Shape and Stay in Shape. Endure the Course That Is Set Before You. Fix Your Eye

Looking to Jesus
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:32 - 12:2 Sermon Points Looking to Jesus as ...a) The Saviour.b) The Supreme.c) The Same.d) The One We Shall See.

Faith To Be Strong And Faith To Be Weak
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 29-40 Sermon Points Faith Receives God's Rescue (vv. 29-35a) Faith Endures God's Refusal (vv. 35b-38) Faith Rests in God's Rule (vv. 39-40) Faith Treasu

How Faith Makes the Difference When We Walk Through Crisis
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 23-28 Sermon Points Crisis #1 in Moses' Life - Were His Parents Afraid? (v.23) Crisis #3 in Moses' Life - Was Moses Afraid? (v.27) Crisis #2 in Moses' Life -

The Testing of Faith
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 8-22 Sermon PointsWhen Faith Is Tested, Believe in God's Word (v.17) When Faith Is Tested, Rest in God's Power (v.19) When Faith Is Tested, Trust in God's Provi

The Enemy within the Gate
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 5: 1-19 Sermon PointsA Cry from the Oppressed (vv. 1-5) A Courageous Confrontation (vv. 6-13) A Sacrificial Example (vv. 14-19) A Better Nehemiah

How Heaven Produces Faith, Hope and Love
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-16 Sermon Points We Live by a Different Standard (v. 13) We Die with a Different Hope (vv. 14-16a) We Look for a Different Reward (v. 16b)

Responding to Opposition
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 4: 1-14 Sermon Points to Follow

The Incredible Journey of Faith
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-10 Sermon Points Faith that Steps Out (with no map) Faith that Stands Firm (when there is delay) Faith that Stays Focused (on heaven)

Blessed Builders
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 3: 1-14 Sermon Points Leaders Who Stoop to Serve Leave a Lasting Impression The Power of Personal Ownership in God's Work Holy, Cheerful, and Persevering Zeal

Faith Before the Flood
Bible Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-7 Sermon Points Faith Believes that God Is Real and He Is the Rewarder (v. 6)Faith Shapes Our (vv. 4-7) a) Worship b) Walk c) Work Faith Sees God as the

What Is Faith?
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:32 - 11:3 Sermon Points Root Your Faith in Christ's Reward (10: 32-34) Anchor Your Hope in Things Unseen (11: 1-2) Rest in the Word of the Creator (11: 3) Liv

Do Not Throw Away Your Confidence, Which Has A Great Reward
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 19-39 Sermon Points Look Backward (vv. 32-34) Look Inward (vv. 35-36) Look Forward (vv. 37-39)

When Obedience is Radical and Costly
Bible Reading: Ezra 10: 1-17 Sermon Points A Strange and Sincere Sorrow There Must be Conviction of Sin Sin Must Be Removed

Finding Joy When Wronged
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 19-39 Sermon Points Christ Is Better Future Glory Reframes Suffering Costly Faith in a Comfortable World Hold Fast to Christ

A Prayer of Repentance
Bible Reading: Ezra 9 :1-15 Sermon PointsThe Recurrent Reaction of God's People (vv. 1-2, 6-7, 10-12) The “Embarrassing” Response of God's Servant (vv. 3-5) The Encouraging Display of G

“It Is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living God”
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 19-31 Sermon Points The Truth About God's Wrath When God Becomes a Consuming Fire What These People Once Were A Call to Take Heed

Genealogies, Journey, and Grace
Bible Reading: Ezra 8: 21-35 Sermon Points The Genealogy of the People of God (vv.1-14) The Drudgery of Service (vv.15-20) The Risk of Theology (vv. 21-23, 31-32)

Hold Fast, Consider One Another, Meet Together
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 1-25 Sermon Points Hold Fast to Our Hope (v. 23) Consider How to Stir Up One Another to Love and Good Works (v. 24) Meet Together and Encourage One Anothe

Drawing Near to God
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 1-25 Sermon Points The “Therefore …” (v. 19) The first “since …” (v. 19) The second “since …” (v. 21) The implication (v. 22)

Delayed No More: God Gets His People Moving
Bible Reading: Ezra 6: 1-22 Sermon Points Prophecy Moves Us (vv. 5:1-2) Providence Provides for Us (vv. 5:3 - 6:15) Joy Carries Us (vv. 6:16-22)

A Seated Saviour, A Settled Conscience
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 1-14 Sermon Points How chapter 9 connects to chapter 10 Why verse 14 in chapter 10 is a key verse Two things that relate directly to your life

“Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead?”
Bible Reading: Luke 24: 1-12 Sermon Points The stone was rolled away. The women met the messengers from God. The messengers from God spoke to them.

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow
Bible Reading: Mark 16: 1-8; Ephesians 1: 15-22 Sermon Points Bright hope for tomorrow. Knowing God's incomparably great power.

Three Profound Statements from the Cross: Thirst, Abandonment and Completion
Bible Reading: John 19: 17-30 Sermon Points “I thirst.” (John 19:28) “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46) “It is finished” (John 19:30)

“Behold, Your King is Coming to You”
Bible Reading: Matthew 21: 1011 Sermon Points The King who fulfils God's promises (vv. 1-5) The King who redefines power (vv. 6-7) The King who is welcomed but misunderstood (vv. 8-9

Preparing for the Triumphal Entry
Bible Reading: Luke 19: 28-40 Sermon Points The route that the Lord Jesus took to Jerusalem The preparations Jesus made for entering Jerusalem

When Trouble Comes Knocking - Facing Opposition
Bible Reading: Ezra 4: 1-24 Sermon PointsThe World's Hatred Comes Wrapped in a Smile (vv. 1-3) The World Blatantly Hates You (vv. 4-5) The World Unceasingly Hates You (vv. 6-24)The Dates

Seeing the Power of the Mediator: Jesus and the New Covenant
Bible Reading: Hebrews 9: 11-15 Sermon Points Jesus is truly the Mediator of a better covenant What it means that Jesus is truly the Mediator of a better covenant How Jesus' sacrifici

How Do We Serve the Lord in the Grey Days?
Bible Reading: Ezra 3: 1-13 Sermon Points The Importance of Worship (vv. 1-6)a. Fearfulb. Faithfulc. FragileThe Wonder of Restoration (vv. 7-11)The Shadow of Disappointment (

Eternal Redemption Through the Lord Jesus
Bible Reading: Hebrews 9: 1-14 Sermon Points The Description of the Past The Description of the PresentThe Eternal Redemption the Lord Secures Means:a. No More Restricted Access to

Known by Name - Why Your Story Matters in God's Story
Bible Reading: Ezra 2: 1-12, 64-70 Sermon PointsThe God of His People The Priorities of God's People (vv. 36-58, 68-69) The God Who Counts What the World Overlooks Ezra 2, the Gospe

Jesus - The Mediator of a Better Covenant
Bible Reading: Hebrews 8: 1-13 Sermon Points What Is a Covenant? Why Is the New Covenant Better? How Does the New Covenant Change Us?

Providence, Promise, and Pilgrimage
Bible Reading: Ezra 1: 1-11 Sermon Points Providence (vv. 1, 5) “ the LORD stirred up … ”PromisePilgrimage (vv. 5-11)

The Supremacy of Christ's Priesthood
Bible Reading: Hebrews 7:25 - 8:6 Sermon Points Why Marvelling at the Supremacy of Our Saviour's Priesthood Is Helpful for the Christian How Our Saviour's Priesthood Is Supreme What Our

Dedicated to the Lord
Bible Reading: Leviticus 27: 1-34 Sermon Points The Value of Vows (vv. 1-25) The Dedication of Devoted Things (vv. 26-29) The Truth About Tithes (vv. 30-33)

Why Jesus Is the Greatest High Priest
Bible Reading: Hebrews 7: 1-25 Sermon Points Introduction: The Case for a Better Priesta. The Mystery of Melchizedek (vv. 1-10)b. The Failure of the Old Law (vv. 11-19)c. The Problem of

The Blessings of Obedience and the Consequences of Sin
Bible Reading: Leviticus 26: 1-24, 40-46 Sermon PointsReward (vv. 1-13) Rebuke (vv. 14-39) Restoration (vv. 40-46)

“A Sure and Steadfast Anchor of the Soul”
Bible Reading: Hebrews 6: 13-20 Sermon PointsThe Three Key Word Pictures The Key Statements about Hope in Hebrews The Key Statement about Hope in Hebrews 6 The Key Applications

The Sound of Liberty: The Gospel in the Jubilee
Bible Reading: Leviticus 25: 1-22 Sermon Points Sabbath of the Land (vv. 1-7) The Proclamation of Jubilee and the Gospel (vv. 8-12) The Kinsman-Redeemer (vv. 23-55)

Can We Shipwreck Our Faith?
Bible Reading: Hebrews 6: 1-12 Sermon Points RecapFour revealing questionsa. What is the danger?b. What brings this danger to pass?c. Can a true believer be lost?d.

The Light, The Bread, and The Name
Bible Reading: Leviticus 24: 1-23 Sermon PointsThe Light The Bread The Name

Running the Race of Faith with Focus and Perseverance
Bible Reading: Hebrews 5: 1-14 Sermon Points The Progress and the Problem The Perseverance and the Practice The Promise and the Patience

How the Jewish Calendar Points to Jesus
Bible Reading: Leviticus 23: 1-14 Sermon Points The gospel rest we must rejoice in. The gospel story we must remember.

Jesus Is the Source of Eternal Salvation
Bible Reading: Hebrews 5: 1-10 Sermon Points Some basic definitions The dignity of Jesus — glorified by God the Father The eternity of Jesus — High Priest forever The purity of Jesus

Facing an Unknown Year with an Omnipresent God
Bible Reading: Psalm 139: 1-24 Sermon Points A Simple DefinitionOmnipresence means that the Lord our God is present everywhere, at all times.Practical Implications

What It Means to Come to Christ
Bible Reading: Matthew 11: 1-30 Sermon Points What coming to Christ does not meana. It is not merely a physical act.b. It is not simply a mental acceptance. What coming to Christ do

The Unconquerable Light
Bible Reading: John 1: 1-18 Sermon Points The Light Triumphs Over the Darkness. (v. 5)How Can We Be Sure of the Light's Triumph?a. The Light Is the Life of the Son of God. (v. 4)b. The

Seven Surprises in the Christmas Story
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A Holy Priesthood
Bible Reading: Leviticus 21: 1-24 Sermon Points Holiness in the relationships that the priests conduct. Holiness in the qualities that the priests express. Holiness in the activities that

The Right Person, with the Right Past, in the Right Place
Bible Reading: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Sermon Points Our Saviour is the One who is:the right Person (v. 14) with the right past (v. 15) in the right place (v. 16)

Everyday Holiness
Bible Reading: Leviticus 19: 1-18 Sermon Points Holiness reveals the family likeness. (19: 1-2) Holiness is real at home. (19: 1-4) Holiness responds to God's law. Holiness rests on t

The Living and Active Word of God
Bible Reading: Hebrews 4: 1-13 Sermon Points The big picture The great answer The key applications

Holy Sexuality
Bible Reading: Leviticus 18: 1-18 Sermon Points Whose kingdom will we follow? Why is sexual sin wrong? Why should we pursue sexual purity?

Fear Unbelief and Be Diligent to Enter God's Rest
Bible Reading: Hebrews 4: 1-13 Sermon Points Fear unbelief What does this fear look like? Enter into God's rest

The Right Way to Worship
Bible Reading: Leviticus 17: 1-16 Sermon Points The “way” of acceptable worship (vv. 1-9) The ”who” of acceptable worship (vv. 5-7) The “where” of acceptable worship (vv. 10-16)

The Deceitfulness of Sin and the Ministry of the Church
Bible Reading: Hebrews 3: 1-19 Sermon Points Some key questions to answer. A key principle to understand. A key application to follow.

The Day of Atonement
Bible Reading: Leviticus 16: 1-10 Sermon Points The peril we are in. (vv. 1-2, 12-13) The priest we must have. (vv. 3-5, 11-14) The glorious provision we are given. (vv. 15-22) The pain

How Do We Know That We Share in Christ
Bible Reading: Hebrews 3: 7-19 Sermon Points A small word with great consequences. (vv. 6, 14) A great God who keeps His people. A powerful example and warning to persevere. (vv. 8-19)

Even Leviticus 15 Should Be Preached On!
Bible Reading: Leviticus 15: 1-18, Mark 5: 24-34 Sermon Points The Biological Facts of Life (vv. 1-30)*A. Long-Term Male Discharges (vv. 2-15)B. Short-Term Male Discharges (vv. 16-17

Consider Jesus
Bible Reading: Hebrews 3: 1-19 Sermon Points We Need a Word from God and a Way to God. Consider Jesus. Jesus Is the Word and the Way. Jesus Is Greater than Moses.

There's A Way Back
Bible Reading: Leviticus 14: 1-20, Matthew 8: 1-4 Sermon Points The overview. The ceremonies are not physical remedies for disease. Only God can heal. Jesus is God because He can heal

Why Did Jesus Have to Become a Man
Bible Reading: Hebrews 2: 1-18 Sermon Points The universal fear of death. (v. 14) The deliverance from the fear of death. (vv. 14-15) How does the death of Jesus defeat the devil's p

Skin, Sin And Separation
Bible Reading: Leviticus 13: 1-8, Matthew 8: 1-4 Sermon Points The overview. The major obstacle. The opportunity to see the glory of Jesus.

The Son Made Perfect Through Suffering
Bible Reading: Hebrews 2: 1-13 Sermon Points What is God doing in sending His Son into the world to suffer? What is the opposite of neglecting our great salvation? How does Hebrews enco

Clean And Unclean
Bible Reading: Leviticus 11: 1-23, 46-47 Sermon Points Distinguishing Grace (Leviticus 11) Generational Grace (Leviticus 12)

Will We Be Future Rulers In The World To Come?
Bible Reading: Hebrews 2: 1-9 Sermon Points To whom has He subjected all things? The problem - all things are not subjected to man now. The answer - Jesus tasted death for everyone. W

“Our God Is A Consuming Fire”
Bible Reading: Leviticus 9:8 - 10:3 Sermon Points The Pattern of Worship The Promise of Worship The Peril of Worship

The Danger of Drifting Away from Such a Great Salvation
Bible Reading: Hebrews 2: 1-9 Sermon Points Lest We Drift Away Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. (Hebrews 2:1, ESV)Such A Gre

Glimpses of Jesus Through the Priesthood
Bible Reading: Leviticus 8: 1-21 Sermon Points The overview. (vv. 1-36) The people that the priest serves. (vv. 1-4, 31-36) The clothes that the priest wears. (vv. 5-9) The power that

The Supremacy of Christ: Greater than Angels
Bible Reading: Hebrews 1: 1-14 Sermon Points Jesus has a more excellent name. (v. 4) Jesus is worshipped by angels. (v. 6) Jesus is God. (vv. 10-12) Jesus is served by angels, and