
Robert Hawker
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And Pilate Marvelled
0ISA 53:7MAT 26:38LUK 21:37JHN 12:271PE 3:18Robert Hawker preaches about the profound suffering and endurance of Jesus on the cross, highlighting how Jesus bore the wrath of God due to sin for hours, accomplishing more in that day than all creatures could have done forever. The six hours on the cross displayed a greater power and grace than the six days of creation. Reflecting on the agonies Jesus endured in body and soul leading up to his crucifixion, it's astonishing that he lived so long on the cross.
Our Beloved Physician
0PSA 103:3ISA 61:1JER 30:17MAT 9:12MRK 2:17Robert Hawker preaches on the compassionate nature of Jesus as the beloved physician, drawing parallels between Luke the physician and Jesus as the ultimate healer of souls. He emphasizes Jesus' role in healing the spiritually diseased, broken-hearted, blind, and oppressed, offering restoration and freedom through His grace. Hawker challenges listeners to reflect on whether they have allowed Jesus to diagnose their spiritual condition, experience His healing touch, and receive His free remedies of grace, righteousness, and love.
Count the Cost
0ISA 28:16ZEC 4:7LUK 14:28EPH 2:20COL 1:17Robert Hawker preaches on the importance of counting the cost of following Christ, using the analogy of a builder and a warrior to emphasize the eternal significance of the Christian life. He challenges the listeners to examine if they have truly laid their foundation on Christ and are willing to give up everything for Him, including earthly pursuits, relationships, and even life itself. The sermon highlights the necessity of making Christ the center, strength, and unity of our spiritual lives, ensuring that every part of our being is built upon Him.
Jesus' Credentials
0ISA 53:10JHN 1:14ACT 13:23ROM 4:252CO 1:20Robert Hawker preaches about the fulfillment of God's promise in raising up Jesus as the Savior for Israel, emphasizing Jesus' credentials as the Father's gift, sent and anointed for salvation. Jesus embodies all the promises of the Bible, revealing God as the great Promiser who not only gave the rich Savior to sinners but also raised Him from the dead for their justification. Believers are urged to examine their relationship with Jesus, acknowledging their need for Him, accepting Him as their Savior, and finding complete salvation in Him.
What Shall I Give You?
0JHN 16:23Robert Hawker preaches on the invitation from God to ask for blessings, drawing parallels between Solomon in the Old Testament and all believers under the New Testament grace. He encourages coming before the Lord with all needs, as He delights in giving generously and without reproach. The sermon emphasizes the importance of bringing all wants, including those of Christ's church, family, and friends, to the throne of grace in faith, knowing that Jesus eagerly waits to bestow blessings from His inexhaustible fullness.
His Servants Shall Serve Him
0ISA 65:13JHN 4:14ROM 14:172CO 3:18REV 22:3Robert Hawker preaches about the blessedness of being servants of Christ, who are distinguished from the world by serving Him. God's servants partake in the spiritual feast of Jesus, the living bread and water, and rejoice with joy of heart. They have the privilege of seeing God's face through faith and will one day behold Him in all His glory. The name of Christ is imprinted on their foreheads, signifying the transformation into His image by the Spirit of the Lord.
An Unusual House of Prayer
01CO 4:7Robert Hawker preaches on the significance of the Sabbath day and the privilege of gathering for prayer by the riverside, emphasizing the importance of cherishing and utilizing our blessings for the glory of God. He reflects on the mercy of the Sabbath and urges listeners to deeply appreciate this gift. Hawker draws parallels between the church's gathering by the riverside and historical biblical events, highlighting the faithfulness of God amidst sinful surroundings. He concludes with a prayerful desire to follow Jesus faithfully, thirsting for communion and eagerly anticipating the eternal Sabbath in heaven.
Seeking for Jesus
0PSA 27:8MAT 6:33JHN 6:24HEB 11:6JAS 4:8Robert Hawker preaches on the importance of seeking Jesus constantly in every aspect of our lives, whether in public or private, emphasizing the need to have a heart that always longs for the presence of Jesus. He prays for the Holy Spirit to stir up this seeking for Jesus within us, leading us to recognize our need for Him and His willingness to provide for us. The sermon focuses on the desire to make Jesus the center of our lives, trusting in Him alone and pouring out all our thoughts, affections, and desires into His loving arms.
Behold, I Come
0Robert Hawker preaches on the anticipation and longing of both Old and New Testament believers for the coming of the Lord Jesus. He encourages believers to open their hearts to Jesus' grace and Holy Spirit daily, eagerly desiring His presence. Reflecting on the various instances of Jesus' coming throughout history, from His visits to the patriarchs and prophets to His promised return, Hawker urges believers to eagerly anticipate and welcome the Lord's presence in their lives, echoing the church's cry for His swift return.
The Dayspring
0PSA 119:105LUK 1:78JHN 1:52PE 1:19REV 22:16Robert Hawker preaches about Jesus as the Dayspring from on high, bringing light to a world covered in darkness and ignorance. He highlights how Jesus fulfilled the shadows of ordinances and continues to bring light to individuals in their journey from nature to grace. Every manifestation of Jesus' love is seen as the Dayspring on their souls, leading them from grace to glory. Ultimately, Hawker emphasizes that Jesus will be the Dayspring and Morning Star in the everlasting day, shining eternally in the hearts of believers.
A Thought for the New Year
0PSA 84:11PSA 90:17JHN 14:16ROM 8:162CO 13:14EPH 1:4EPH 5:2REV 4:8Robert Hawker preaches on the importance of seeking daily blessings from the Holy Trinity - the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to end and begin each year under the precious tokens of God in Christ, maintaining a lively communion with each person of the Godhead for true happiness. Hawker emphasizes the love of God the Father in giving Jesus to the church, the sacrificial love of Jesus for the church, and the continuous work of the Holy Spirit in applying the redemption accomplished by Christ. He urges souls to seek the love-tokens of each person of the Trinity daily for earthly and eternal blessings.
When We Were Still Without Strength
0EPH 3:16Robert Hawker preaches on the profound love and sacrifice of Christ for the ungodly, emphasizing how Jesus came at the appointed time to die for those who were without strength and undeserving. He encourages believers to carry the truth of this scripture in their hearts, finding strength in Christ when they feel weak and powerless. Reflecting on their own unworthiness, he urges them to trust in Jesus, whose strength is perfected in their weakness, and to rely on His power in times of need.
Your Word My Joy
02CO 1:20Robert Hawker preaches on the profound joy and blessing found in God's Word, likening it to honey to the soul and the source of everlasting assurance and salvation. He emphasizes the covenant relationship with God, the richness of Christ's promises, and the Holy Spirit's graces all working together for the believer's benefit. Hawker encourages a deep reliance on God's Word as a guiding light through life, leading ultimately to the eternal dwelling in the house of God.
All Grace
0REV 7:17Robert Hawker preaches on the abundance of grace available to those who love the Lord Jesus Christ sincerely, urging believers to come before His throne with affection and love, knowing that Jesus has every grace suited to all needs - grace to pardon, save, renew, strengthen, and bless. He encourages souls to seek Jesus, the Lamb in the midst of the throne, who provides living waters for His church in glory and in the dry wilderness below. Hawker calls on believers to share the message that Jesus has abundant grace for all who come to Him in faith, emphasizing that His grace exceeds all perceptions, thoughts, prayers, praises, and desires.
This Year You Shall Die
0PSA 31:15JER 28:16LUK 23:432CO 5:17PHP 3:20Robert Hawker preaches a powerful sermon on the certainty of death, using Jeremiah 28:16 as a reminder that death is inevitable and could come at any time. He challenges the listener to consider the spiritual significance of their birthday, emphasizing the joy that comes from being born again in Christ Jesus. Hawker encourages a focus on heavenly things and a constant readiness to meet the Lord, acknowledging that our times are in God's hands.
I Will Lie Down in Peace
0ROM 13:14Robert Hawker preaches about finding true rest and security in Jesus, emphasizing that without Him, life can be filled with horrors and unsatisfying pursuits. He highlights how those who do not know Jesus are constantly seeking good things in the world, ultimately aiming to fulfill their fleshly desires. The sermon encourages the listener to make the light of God's countenance their greatest desire, leading to a heart filled with gladness that surpasses worldly abundance. The ultimate goal is to experience the blessedness of being in God's presence day by day, finding peace and safety in Him both in life and in death.
In the Wilderness
0Robert Hawker preaches about the wilderness of Sin, drawing parallels between the experiences of Israel in the Old Testament and our own spiritual journeys. He emphasizes the need for faith to lead us through our wilderness seasons, reminding us of God's faithfulness and love despite our rebellious nature. Hawker encourages believers to see Jesus in every trial, knowing that any circumstance that draws us closer to Him is ultimately a blessing, leading us to a deeper appreciation of His grace and mercy.
Jesus Our High Priest
0JHN 17:11Robert Hawker preaches on the majestic vision of Jesus in Revelation 1:13, clothed in priestly garments, inviting souls to come boldly to the throne of grace. He emphasizes Jesus' eternal priesthood and intercession, reminding believers to approach God with reverence and faith, knowing that Jesus continually pleads on their behalf. Through the imagery of the high priest in the Old Testament, Hawker encourages trembling souls to look to Jesus, who bears their names and causes, assuring that He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him.
Christ the Head of the Body
0JHN 1:16EPH 1:22COL 1:18HEB 2:14HEB 4:15Robert Hawker preaches on the profound truth that Jesus is the head of His body, the church, emphasizing the intimate union believers have with Christ. Through His representation and assumption of human nature, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and shares in the experiences of His people, providing comfort and support in every trial. As the source of life and fullness, Christ supplies all the needs of His body, pouring out awakening, justifying, sanctifying grace, and eternal blessings upon His beloved members.
I Will Go
0GEN 24:58JHN 6:68EPH 2:4REV 21:3Robert Hawker preaches on the willingness of Rebekah to go with the servant of Abraham to Isaac, drawing parallels to our readiness to follow Jesus when called. He emphasizes the love-tokens Jesus has given us, surpassing any earthly affection, and the deliverance from sin and wrath that only Jesus can provide. Hawker urges listeners to leave behind the bondage of sin and embrace the new life offered by Jesus, declaring a resounding commitment to go, follow, live, depend, and even die with the Savior.
A Stone Cut Without Hands
0ISA 11:9DAN 2:34PHP 2:9REV 11:15Robert Hawker preaches on the vision of the heathen king in Daniel 2:34-35, highlighting how the Lord often blesses and comforts His people in unexpected ways, even using their enemies as instruments for good. The image in the vision symbolizes the kingdoms of the world before the coming of Jesus Christ, with each kingdom succeeding the other. Jesus, represented as 'the stone cut out without hands,' would arise during the Roman power to establish His spiritual kingdom, filling the earth.
Sitting at the Feet of Jesus
0ISA 61:10LUK 8:35ROM 6:22EPH 2:1COL 1:13Robert Hawker preaches on the transformation experienced by the man possessed by evil spirits in Luke 8:35, drawing parallels to the spiritual state of every individual before encountering Jesus. He vividly describes the man's condition - naked, dwelling among tombs, cutting himself with stones, and uncontrollable by chains - reflecting the bondage of sin and separation from God. Hawker challenges the listeners to reflect on their own lives before knowing Christ, emphasizing the need for deliverance and restoration through Jesus. The sermon beautifully portrays the contrast between a life enslaved by sin and the freedom, righteousness, and joy found in surrendering to Jesus and sitting at His feet.
Eyes on the Lord
0Robert Hawker preaches on the importance of fixing our eyes on the Lord Jesus for salvation, drawing from Zechariah 9:1 and Isaiah 45:22. He highlights the Father's love for Jesus as the Mediator and Surety of His church, emphasizing the need for believers to look to Jesus with the same love and devotion. Hawker encourages souls to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly, seeking Him with earnest longings and never ceasing to fix their eyes on Him until the day of full enjoyment in His presence.
Strength at the End of Life
0GEN 48:2ROM 10:11HEB 10:221PE 5:7REV 1:5Robert Hawker preaches on the profound moment in Jacob's life as he nears death, sitting up in bed and recounting the merciful works of the Lord. He challenges believers to reflect on their own journey with God and the testimony they will leave behind when facing death. Hawker urges souls to fully commit themselves to Jesus, acknowledging His power to save and surrendering wholly to His plan for salvation. He emphasizes the importance of testifying to God's faithfulness and encouraging others to seek Jesus, ensuring a life of faith transitions into a life of glory.
Kept by the Power of God
0JER 32:40Robert Hawker preaches about the divine power of God that keeps believers through faith for salvation, highlighting the humbling realization of the sinfulness within us and the gratitude for God's restraining grace that prevents sin from fully manifesting in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that it is God's power, not our own merit, that preserves us and the need to daily depend on God's faithfulness and grace. Through verses like 1 Peter 1:5, Jeremiah 32:40, and John 10:28, he encourages believers to rest in the assurance of their salvation, trust in the union with Christ, and rely on the indwelling Spirit to keep them from falling.