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DESOLATION v31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a wh
COMMISSION FROM GOD WORK WAS GOOD (Genesis 1 & 2) Design & dignity, stewardship, building so
DESPAIR (v22 & 25) a) Jairus – religious, wealthy, important, helpless b) A woman – no name, no
PAUL’S DESIRE a) The Spread of The Gospel b) The Response to The Gospel c) Protection from the wicke
REQUEST a) From the Lord – Listen! (v3), Hear (v9) b) For the Lord RESPONSES a) The Path = A
You are loved! a) BELOVED: “Beloved by the Lord” v13, 1 Jn 4:7-10 b) CHOSEN: “God chose you as first
The responses of: THE PHARISEES (v1-6) To the healing on the Sabbath THE CROW
PAUL IDENTIFIES THE PROBLEM False teaching about the return of Jesus PAUL DESCRIBES A PERSON His nam
CONFRONTATION (v1-12) a) Revelation (v5) Sins forgiven: What the paralytic really needed b) Reasonin
4 treasures to trust in; THERE’S A POINT TO PERSECUTION (4-5) The road to eternal glory goes through
1. What do we learn about who Jesus is? 2. What do we learn about what Jesus came to do? 3. How do p
A Healthy Person and a Healthy Church is: 1. DISTINCT 2. WASHED 3. FAITHFUL 4. PERSEVERING
What does it look like? What does it feel like? 1 Peter 1:3 “born again to a living hope, thr
1) UNITY IS SOMETHING: a) Good b) Precious c) Fragrant d) Refreshing e) Life giving 2) A CALL
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1. The Contrast: Darkness and Light 2. The Prophetic Names: Wonderful Counsellor – He h
1. Do not quench the Spirit! (v19) 2. Do not despise prophecies! (v20) 3. Test everything! (v21) 4.
1. Respect your leaders! (v12-13) 2. Live in peace! (v13) 3. Admonish the idle! (v14) 4. Encourage t
1) JESUS OUR MIGHTY CREATOR – Before all things (Gen 1:1, John 1:3, Col 1:16, Heb 1:2)
1) BE AWARE! (v1-3) The coming of the Lord will be: Sudden, Unexpected, Painful. 2) BE AWAKE!
1) WONDERFUL a) His Deity (John 8:58) b) His Teaching (Mark 1:22, Matt 5:4-5) c) His Perfection (1 P
1) HURT! (v13) Christians grieve….but not without hope! 2) HOPE! (v14-17) The Risen Lord comes with
1) WHEN TO PRAY (v18) “at all times”, “ alert and persevering” 2) HOW TO PRAY (v17-19) v18 – in the
1) ITS INSTRUCTION! You have been taught by God 2) ITS ILLUSTRATION! Your example has spread through
1) ITS FACTS! God-breathed and unique 2) ITS FORCE! It is a light, a mirror, a meal, a treasu
1) BE DEVOTED! (v1-2) To walking in a way that pleases God more and more 2) BE DISTINCTIVE! (
1) ITS APPROACH! (v9-11) Thankfully, Joyfully, Consciously, Earnestly, Persistently, Specifically, D
1) ITS PRIORITY! “Above all”, “In all circumstances” (Heb 11:6, Rom 5:1, Eph 2:8, Gal 2:20, 1 John 5
1) A LONGING HEART! (v1 & 5) “We could bear it no longer” 2) A LOYAL FRIEND! (v2) Timothy: his q
In verses 12 & 13 we read: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the
1. The Word of God Produces – New Life Through Faith (v13) Genesis 1 & John 1 – the Word o
1) IMPLICIT RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Heb 4:15, 7:26, 9:14) The absolute and complete righteousness that belon
1) CHARACTER! (v2-10) Tenacity (v2), Integrity (v3), Accountability (v4), Transparency (v5), Humilit
1.The belt of contention 2. The belt of connection 3. The belt of conviction 4. The belt of consecra
1) ITS FOUNDATION! (v3-5) “A Family”, “In Christ”, “Loved by God”, “Chosen out of the World”, Transf
1. Be Strong… in the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:1-12) 2. Stand Firm (2 Chronicles 20:13-22) IS BEING A CH
Greetings Grace Gratitude Full outline to follow…
Context: Acts 19:18-20; 23-34; Eph 1:1-6:9 The Ephesians knew they were in a fight 1. STRENGTH (Eph
1) ITS FOCUS! (v2-3) a) The Scriptures b) The Christ c) The Cross d) The Victory 2) ITS FRUIT! (v4)
1. A LOOK BACK At a question of authenticity. 2. A LOOK UP To God’s supremacy: A God who reigns A Go
1. TWO MEN a) THE PHARISEE Spiritual Elite, RESPECTED b) THE TAX COLLECTOR Lowest of the low, DESPIS
1) LORD DELIVER US! (1 Pet 5:8-9, Mark 7:20-23) From the evil one From our evil hearts 2) LORD DEFEN
1) A BANQUET! (v16-17) A great provision A great invitation 2) A BOYCOTT! (v18-21 & 24) Excuses
1) ITS REALITY! Everyone is tempted (1 Cor 10-13) Jesus was tempted (Matt 4:1-2) Christians a
1) A PRECEPT! (v15) You shall not covet Take care and guard against all covetousness 2) A PIC
1) ITS PRIORITY! Jesus taught it, prayed it & lived it 2) ITS PROCESS! a) Decisional not
1) A TRAP! (v25-29) An expert in the Law tries to trap Jesus Jesus answers a question with a
1. THE PROBLEM – ‘DEBTS’ It’s all of our biggest problem 2. THE OWNERSHIP – ‘US OUR’ a
1) MORAL! These many years I served you, I never disobeyed your command. 2) MEAN! He was angr
A PRAYER: 1) OF DEPENDENCY! (Ex 16:12, etc, Gen 22:14, Phil 4:19) On God our Provider 2) OF N
1) RECKLESS! (v11-13) Squandered his property in reckless living 2) RUINED! (v14-16) A severe
1. WHAT IS THE WILL OF GOD? a) The Will of Decree We will never fully understand it while on earth G
1. THE INVITATIONS Sent by the King (v 1-7) 2. THE WEDDING HALL Filled by the King (v 8-10) 3. THE M
1. WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Simplest definition: ‘God with us’ Starting at the beginning: ‘God’s
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1. The CONTEXT of the Passage a) The Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5:1) b) Jesus is teaching His discipl
1. CONTEXT a) Explicit: The Sermon on the Mount – “…these words of mine..” (v24,26) b) Example
Back to Basics Where? Who? When? Why? What? How?
1. THE STORY: The Parable of the Soils 4 Types of soil: i) The path ii) Rocky ground iii) Weed infes
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1. KNOWING JESUS MEANS KNOWING LIFE. Stand in his resurrection life In Him alone 2. KNOWING J
Guest Service – Sorry the sermons were not recorded this week. 1. WEARY 2. WAYWARD 3. WEAK
Guest Service – Sorry the sermons were not recorded this week. 1. GOD 2. GUILT 3. GRACE 4. GLO
1) THE SCENE The Upper Room Feet washing 2) THE SERVANT W.W.J.D. To be great you must serve 3) THE S
1) A REBUKE! (3:13) Your words have been hard against Me says the Lord The people were cynical – it’
1) RESTORE (v1) a) Spiritually b) Gently c) Cautiously 2) REVIVE a) Pray for him b) Love him c) Don’
1) RETURN! (v7) To the Lord of hosts 2) RESPOND! (v10) In obedience and in faith Bring in your tithe
***Apologies the sermon was not recorded. 1) CARE How can I help? 2) COMPASSION How do I take the fi
The Lord Unchanged and Unchanging: 1) IN HIS CHARACTER! For I the Lord do not change 2) IN HIS COVEN
1. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY? a) Welcome and provision b) Philo-xenia not xeno-phobia c) Unknown
1) JUSTICE! (2:17) Where is the God of justice? 2) JESUS! (3:1-4) His herald, His majesty, His purit
SOMETHING… 1) SIMPLE! Do not grumble against one another, brother 2) SERIOUS! So that you may not be
1) IN WITNESS! (v10-12) You say you love the Lord but in fact you love the world. You are unequally
Forgive each other; as the Lord has forgiven you so you also must forgive. (Col 3:13) Forgive one an
God says to the priests: 1) YOU ARE CURSED! (v1-2) “I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have alre
1. Context (v1-9) Temporary sacrifices replaced by The Permanent Sacrifice 2. What “We Have”
1) YOU DESPISE MY NAME! (v6) With Irreverence. You don’t honour or fear the Lord of Hosts 2)
Apologies…sermon was not recorded. 1) THE BIBLE TELLS US TO! 2) THE LORD EXHORTS US TO! 3) THE
Apologies…sermon was not recorded. I love you! How do You love us? You are: 1) CHOSEN! (v2) Ja
Apologies for the sound quality. 1. I AM A GREAT SINNER! The admission of Saul of Tarsus. This man h
Apologies for the sound quality… 1) A NEW MORN! (v1-14) A revelation and an invitation 2) A NE
1. “For you were called to freedom, brothers….” 2. “…..Only do not use your freedom as an opportunit
1) IT’S COMMANDED! (John 13:34) “A new commandment I give unto you….” 2) IT’S COMPELLING! (1 Jn 4:7)
1) HIS DESPAIR! (v24) He was in mourning. He was absent. He was unbelieving 2) HIS DEMAND! (v25) Unl
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“If Christ were not raised then ….. (1 Cor 15:19)” 1) THE RESURRECTION REALLY HAPPENED – IT’S
1) SOMEONE DELIGHTFUL – THE BELOVED GAIUS! (v1-8) Lovable, spiritual, truthful, joyful, faithf
1) THE BONES OF JESUS! (v31-37) The hypocrisy, sovereignty, prophecy & testimony 2) THE BODY OF
What is the purpose of the church? What does it…do? Glorify, Edify, Multiply… How? “A communi
A Cry Of: 1) TRAUMA! His anguish is finished 2) TRANSFER! (2 Cor 5:21) His work on our behalf is com
1. THE COMMANDS Matt 22:37 – “You shall love the Lord your God…” John 13:34 – “A new com
1) THE QUESTIONS! What accusation do you bring? (18:29) Are You the King of the Jews? (18:33) Am I a
1) SOMETHING PAINFUL! (v10-11) Division and quarrelling 2) SOMETHING PITIFUL! (v12) Following men 3)
1) HOSTILITY! (v12-14, 19-24) A band of soldiers, a captain, a religious police force, Annas, Caiaph
Awaiting A/V Team to upload… 1. The COMMUNITY of prayer (v23-24) a) Release: Peter and John re
1. ANGUISH (v1-3) Jesus is in anguish of heart and mind and soul, and yet He is obedient to the will
Background Jesus and the rescue mission The birth of the Church Acts 17 Paul and Silas in Thessaloni
1) DESIRE! (v24) “Father I desire that they also whom You have given Me….. may be with Me….. to see
Justification brings: 1) PEACE WITH GOD Justified by faith alone Jesus the redeemer and mediator 2)
1) GLORIFY! (v1-5) Jesus prays that His Father would be glorified through His work on the cross 2) S
1) THE NEED FOR RECONCILIATION Living under the promise of evil 2) THE MEANS OF RECONCILIATION New c
***Awaiting for A/V desk to upload the sermon*** 1) CONFLICT! “In the world you will have tribulatio
1. IMAGES, PICTURES, METAPHORS USED TO DESCRIBE THE CHURCH! A Bride Eph 5:32 A Building 1 Cor 3:9 A
1) HE RESIDES! (16:7) “I will send Him (The Spirit) to you” The Spirit is not WITH us but IN us. 2)
1) ITS MASTER! (Matt 16:18) “… on this rock I will build My church..” 2) ITS MEMBERS! (Acts 2:36-41)
1) THE CHARGE! (v12-13) “Love one another as I have loved you”: Personally, Humbly, Unreservedly, Sa
1) A GOSPEL CHURCH! (Acts 2:22-24, 36-38) The person and work of Christ 2) A GROWING CHURCH! (Acts 2
1) DEITY! (v1 & 5) I AM the true vine 2) DEPENDENCY! (v5) Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he
1) WAIT! For God alone 2) TRUST! In Him at all times 3) POUR! Out your heart before Him 4) REST! In
1) THE CALL! “Trust Him at all times, O people.” 2) THE CRY! “Pour out your heart before Him” “When
1. C ELEBRATE the 2. H ISTORY of the 3. R EVEALING of the 4. I NCARNATION of the (Heb 1:3) 5. S ON O
1. GOSPEL GUARANTEES “I will …” 2. GOSPEL GLORY Love that results in Obedience 3. GOSPEL GIFTS Peace
***Many apologies sermon quality too poor to upload 1) WITNESS! (v3-6) Two witnesses of love and lig
1. QUESTIONS FROM TROUBLED HEARTS a) Where am I going? Peter: Where are you going? b) What’s really
1) MAJESTY! (v29) His face & clothes become dazzling white He became on the outside what He was
1. THE KING’S MISSION (v21-33) a) Betrayal (v21) b) Darkness (v30) c) Glory! (v31-32) 2. THE KING’S
1) A WALK! (v1-8) To: Gilgal (v1), Bethel (v2), Jericho (v4) & Jordan (v6) A walk of Love, Loyal
1. THE WAY OF SALVATION (v1-11) a) He who was rich beyond all splendour all for love’s sake became p
1. JEALOUSY! (v1-16) Greed, moodiness, anger, deceit, fraud, murder & theft 2) JUSTICE! (v17-24)
1. RENDER A VERDICT (v31) “Now is the judgement of this world” John 9:39 – “for judgement I came int
1) THE CAVE! (19:..) Exhaustion, Isolation, Depression, Expectation 2) THE CALL! (19:…) Personal &am
1. THE KING REVEALED (v12-19) a) The Cry of the Crowd b) The Fulfilment or Prophecy c) The Anger of
1) PACE! (18:46) Elijah the Olympian, running…..? 2) POISON! (19:1-2) Jezebel’s temper & tongue
1. THE WORSHIPPER Humble Extravagance 2. THE WHINER Leave her alone and look at your heart 3. THE WI
1) FALSEHOOD! (v17-18) You troubler of Israel 2) FAITH! (v19-21) If the Lord is God, follow Him If B
1) HIS CLAIM “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall h
1) HIS CALLING! (v3) Ruler of the house of Ahab 2) HIS CHARACTER! Godly (v3), Brave (v4), Trustworth
1. Love that is deep is prepared to delay v1-6 2. Love that is fervent does not fear v7-16 3. “… so
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1) DANGER! (v7-9) Into enemy territory 2) DEVOTION! (v10) Obedience is better than sacrifice 3) DIST
v1-5.The Shepherd and His… 1. Authority 2. Voice 3. Knowledge 4. Leadership The Good Shepherd: 1. Wi
1) SECLUSION! (v2-3) “Depart from here….. Hide yourself” 2) SUPPLY! (v4-6) “You shall drink from the
1. Blind in the face of Information (v24-29) 2. Blind in the face of Transformation (v30-34) 3. Blin
Sermon removed at speakers request. 1) A WICKED KING! (16:30-33) Ahab 2) AN EVIL QUEEN! (16:31) Jeze
1. THIS IS ABOUT JESUS It’s not about the blind man. 2. EVERYONE GOES THROUGH SOME KIND OF TRIAL The
1. WHO SHOULD BE PRAISED? (v1, 6) The LORD [The I AM] 2. WHERE? (v 1b) In His Sanctuary, in the firm
1. Perseverance – it’s all of God and it’s his gift to us Rom 8:30, 1 Pet 1:4-7, Eph 2:8, Phil 1:6,
1. SCRIPTURE a) 2 Pet 1:3 Knowledge of Him Our purpose: Phil 3:10; His presence: Luke 24:27 b) 2 P
1) Praiseworthy because of who He is (v1-3) 2) Praiseworthy because of what He has done (v4-5) 3) Pr
1. THE NEED FOR SANCTIFICATION 2. THE MEANS OF SANCTIFICATION 3. THE RESULT OF SANCTIFICATION
1. THINGS CELESTIAL PRAISING GOD (v1-6) a) The heights of heaven (v1&4) b) The hosts of heaven (
1) ADOPTION WAS ALWAYS PLANNED (v4) “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son,
1) THE LORD GATHERS THE SCATTERED OUTCASTS! Praise him for your salvation – let him restore yo
1. What is it? “Change” and “Exchange” “Reconciliation is the work of God for man in which God under
1. REJOICING In the Lord (v1-2) 2. REJECTING The trust of men (v3-4) 3. RELYING On the Lord a) Past
INTRODUCTION Gateway to Psalms 146-150 – the final Psalms of praise (the ‘Hallelujah Psalms’) Last r
1. THE NEED FOR JUSTIFICATION In Gen 3:23-24 we read of Adam & Eve being “put out” or ejected fr
1) FALSENESS! We are the offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone (v33). Slaves t
1. Joined together WITH him Remember what you were … 2. Growing together FROM him Recognise what you
1. CLAIM (v12) a) Context: time (7:37, 8:2), place (8:20) and Bible (Is 42:6, 49:6; Jn 1:9, 3:19) b)
1) A NEW HEART! Something radical 2) A NEW HELP! Someone powerful 3) A NEW HOPE! Something eternal
1. She was Caught 2. They were Cruel 3. Everyone was Condemned 4. Jesus exercised Justice 5. Jesus a
1) PAIN Jesus on the cross 2) PARDON “Lord remember me” 3) PEACE “Today, you will be with Me in Para
Jesus says: “Come to Me and Drink” 1. It’s an Invitation with a Condition You realise you’re thirsty
1) THE WORLD’S GREATEST LOVE The love of God 2) THE WORLD’S GREATEST NEED Rescue for a perishing wor
1. WHO is this man? We’ve heard what others are saying We know his ancestry We’ve seen his ministry
1) HUMBLED! (v1-6) I see Your greatness I know my smallness 2) HONOURED! (v7-9) Before his friends B
He closes their mouths with: 1. Teaching (v14-18) With Authority FROM God That Gives Exaltation TO G
1) MAJESTY! (Ch 38) Questions from the creator: The earth (4-7), the sea (8-11), the dawn (12-15), t
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1. Hard Sayings or Hard Hearts? (v60-65) There’s no acceptance 2. Follow the Crowd or follow the Chr
1) ITS CRY! (13:15) “Though He slay me I will hope in Him.” I will trust God no matter what! 2) ITS
Who are the Gatecrashers?: 1. THE MATERIALISTS (v26) These people were concerned only to fill their
1) HIS INSULT! (11:1-6,12) You are a shameful mocking babbler You claim to be clean when you’re not
1) HARSH! (Chapter 8) God is just, sin is punished Your children were killed because of their sin Li
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Who is this man Jesus? He claims to be God (v1-18) His Knowledge, Compassion and Power He claims to
B e sure to grieve E ndeavour to release your emotions R efuse to be rushed E xpose your own denial
1. What’s the Big Claim? (John 20:30-31) What’s the Particular Issue? (John 5:16-18) JESUS IS
NB. Low quality audio ‘I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’ (verse 34) (1)Who is wielding t
NB. Low quality audio ‘You will be hated by all for my name’s sake…’ (verse 22) (1) Why it’s inevita
22042018MIKEPM (Apologies for the sound quality) 1. The official’s RESOLVE (v46-47) 2. The official’
1) SOVEREIGNTY! (v1-6) The sovereign Lord permits a wicked foe to strike a faithful servant 2) SUFFE
1.Divine Liaison. 2. Divine Message. 3. Divine Calling.
1. I am not the Christ (v28) 2. I am not the Bridegroom (v29) 3. He must increase, but I must
Jesus Knows: 1. What Motivates and What Matters (v13-17) 2. The Futility of Signs and the Security o
1) FAMILY! (v9 & 13) Timothy his beloved son in the faith Come quickly to see me, bring my cloak
1. AGITATION – among the guests 2. ADMIRATION – from the master of the feast 3. MANIFESTATION – of C
1) THE OFFERING! I am ready. I am poured out. I am going home. 2) THE EPITAPH! I have fought. I have
1) SEE WHAT? The Lamb of God (v36) Rabbi (v38) The Messiah (Christ) (v41) The One Moses and the Prop
1) PREACH THE WORD! (v1-4) Seriously, faithfully, earnestly, lovingly, doctrinally 2) STAY THE COURS
1. “I am a not” a) a VOICE, not the WORD v23 & Isaiah 40:3-5 b) A MESSENGER, not the MESS
Apologies for the sound quality of the audio. This will be rectified in time for next Sunday’
1. INTRODUCTION a) To John’s Gospel – mission (Jn 20:31); method (Jn 20:30; Jn 21:25) b) To John’s p
1) THE BEHAVIOUR WE ARE TO EXHIBIT (v10-11) Follow Paul’s teaching, conduct, aim, faith, patience, l
1) A PERSONAL MESSAGE (v21) “Tell Zerubbabel…” 2) A POWERFUL MESSAGE (v22) “I will….” 3) A PERMANENT
1) FIERCE! (v1-3) Insatiable in their passion for sin A Self-Indulgent Nature 2) FOUL! (v4) Treacher
1. A QUESTION FOR GOD’S PRIESTS (v10-13) Which is contagious – holiness or unholiness? Answer: UNHOL
1) A PLAGUE! (v14, 16-18) The infection of false teaching: quarrelling, ruining, babbling, infecting
1. Don’t Look To the Past (v1-3) Negative Nostalgia Don’t despise the day of small things Unfavourab
1) RESOLVE! (v1-3) a) Be strong in grace b) Pass on the torch 2) RESPOND! (v3-7) a) As a soldier (v3
1. THE CHALLENGE Consider Your Ways Prioritise With God 2. THE RESPONSE Corporate Obedience Corporat
1) A CALL! (v6-14) a) Fan the flame (v6-7) b) Don’t be ashamed (v8) c) Share in the suffering (v8-10
1) SOVEREIGNTY! Our God is on the throne and He will remember His own 2) SYMPATHY! He caringly works
1) THE PRISONER! (v1) His name, his authority, his calling, his message 2) THE PREACHER! (v2) Paul’s
How to run the race – Keep your focus on Jesus 1. Asa acted decisively with idolatry – (2 Chronicles
1) REMEMBER! The great cloud of witnesses 2) RESOLVE! To lay aside To run with endurance To fix your
1) THE PRECEPT 2) THE PROVISION 3) THE PROMISE
A Place of: 1) REFUGE 2) RECOVERY 3) REST
He is with us: 1) WHEN WE SING 2) WHEN WE SIGH 3) WHEN WE SOB 4) WHEN WE SORROW 5) WHEN WE STAND
1) The Wonderful Counsellor brings CLARITY 2) The Mighty God brings CREATIVITY 3) The Everlas
Because: 1) HE MADE YOU! 2) HE KNOWS YOU! 3) HE LOVES YOU! 4) HE CALLS YOU!
1) HIS FAILURE! (Num 20:7-12) Disobedience, unbelief, betrayal, anger, pride, public sin, the
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1) ITS TYRANNY! (Num 13:25-14:2) Leaders overwhelmed and consumed by the cruel & oppressive desp
1) THE GLIMPSE! (Ex 33:18-23) You cannot see My face for man shall not see Me and live 2) THE GLOW!
1. IDENTITY (11a) But as for you, O man of God 2. PRIORITY (11b – 14a) a) Flee these things (see 6:3
1) FOLLY! (v1-6) “Up make us gods who shall go before us.” The folly of the people The folly of the
1. The Godly Teaching the Household Demands (v3-5) 2. The Godly Contentment the Household Demonstrat
THE LORD! (Ex 19:1-6) His Voice, His Care, His Majesty THE LAW! (Ex 20:1-17) No other gods… No idol
1. Elders’ Pay Policy (5:17-18) Respect and Remuneration 2. Elders’ Disciplinary Policy (5:19-21) Av
1) WATER! (Ex 17:1-7) Panic, fear, unbelief, rebellion Water from the rock (The Lord provides) Massa
1. THE PRINCIPLE: WE ARE FAMILY! (v1-2) The Glory of Adoption through Christ The Goal of Adoption in
1) THE MURMUR! (Ex 16:1-3) Complaint, Disapproval, Grumble, Moan, Criticise. 2) THE MANNA! (Ex 16:4-
1. Give Clear Direction (v11-12) Command and Teach (v11) Set an Example (v12) 2. Give Continual Devo
1) BARRENNESS! (Ex 15:22) The wilderness of Shur 2) BITTERNESS! (Ex 15:23-26) The water of Marah The
1. The Cause of the Shipwreck (v1-5) False teachers are to be expected False teachers are to be expo
1) THE WAR! (Ex 14:5-12) Pharaoh on the warpath The people of God trapped & terrified 2) THE WOR
1. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS A TITLE The Church of the Living God 2. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS A TASK
1) Elders – above reproach: In his morality, self-control, hospitality, ability to teach, approach t
1) THE POWER OF THE LORD! The Nile turns to blood (Ex 7:19-20) The land invaded by frogs (Ex
Men: Display Household Holiness in public worship by your prayerfulness v8 Women: Display Household
1) THE HIGH! (Ex 4:28-31) Of Company, Unity, Expectancy 2) THE HURT! (Ex 5:1-21) Of Insult, Associat
1. The Priority of Prayer (v1-4) Its Importance Its Content Its Outcome 2. The Proclamation of Truth
SPECULATION (v3-11, 18-20) a) Bad Teachers and Bad Teaching b) The Urgency of the Charge c) The Moti
1) THE GHETTO! (Ex 1:8-14, 15-22) Genocide in Goshen 2) THE CRADLE! (Ex 2:1-10) A baby in the bulrus
It Reveals: 1) THE HEART OF GOD! (Rom 5:6-8) God’s heart is for sinners 2) THE HAND OF GRACE! (Eph 2
1. THE REACTION OF THOSE LISTENING TO THE WORDS OF JESUS There are only two ways to react to what Je
1) A Personal Testimony (v1-10) a) Praising God (1-3) b) Seeking God (4-7) c) Experiencing God (8-10
1. The Real Deal (v15-20) 2. The Real Consequences (v21-23) Are you professing to know Jesus with yo
1. WHO IS THE AUTHOR SPEAKING TO? (vs1, 8 & 22) The Righteous, Inhabitants of the Earth 2. WHAT
1. How to pray. How to come to God. 2. The whole law in 12 words 3. Two doors, two roads, two destin
1) PRAY/COME TO GOD Therefore… Pray (v6) Face up to guilt (v5) Confess your sin Find forgivene
1. Jesus says NO! to ‘judgementalism’ 2. Jesus says YES! to discernment
1. I can sing because of ETERNAL CERTAINTY(v1-8) Based on: Who God is (character) What God does (act
The Prescription: Matt 6:25-34 Remember who God is and how He cares v25-6; 31-2 Recognise that worry
1. PRAISE to God (vv 1-5) for Protection for Preservation 2. PRIDE in David (vv 6-7) Presumption in
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR HEART Where is your treasure? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR MIND Where is your focus? TAKE
1. POISON! a) Betrayal (v1-7, 28) b) Financial Neglect (v10) c) Sabbath trading (v15) d) Domestic Ch
1. The Basics What is prayer and fasting? 2. The Backdrop How should we pray and fast? 3. The Bluepr
1. DEDICATION! (v27-29) The walls of Jerusalem are dedicated to the glory of God 2. PURIFICATION (v3
1. THE EXHIBITION! (v1-2) The trumpet blowers 2. THE EXHORTATION! (v3) Don’t let your left hand know
1. THE WILLING! (v1-2) 2. THE VALIANT! (v6-8) 3. THE LABOURERS! (v12-16) 4. THE MUSICIANS! (v17) 5.
Introduction Context: The rest of the sermon – directed at disciples Contrasts: “..it was said ̷
Take my poor heart and let it be, forever closed to all but thee. I have but one passion, it is HE a
Show yourself approved unto God. (Matt.5:38-42) Deny Yourself: In the face of insult and injury v38-
WHAT IS GOD LIKE? According to Nehemiah 9: He’s always existed (v5) He’s the creator (v6) He chooses
THE PEOPLE! (v1-3) They were United, Hungry & Attentive THE PURPOSE! (v4-8) The word was Read cl
1. The REALITY of Oaths – Biblical Precedent 2. The REASON for Oaths – Honesty and Accountability 3.
Current divorce rate in UK – 42% (reducing due to increase in cohabiting couples) 11% increase in di
Apologies for the poor sound quality. GUARDING! (Leadership) (v1-3) The city is made secure Gatekeep
A right understanding of Sin leads to: A right understanding of Salvation A right understanding of H
DISTRACTION! (v1-4) A call to compromise. Distraction is met with devotion DISTORTION! (v5-9) Slande
The Principle (v21-22) It’s the ROOT that leads to the FRUIT A Matter of the Heart The Practice (v23
THE PROBLEM HE FACED! (v1-5) Famine, Exploitation, Feuds THE ACTION HE TOOK! (v6-13) He was angry wi
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THE RHYTHM OF LIFE RIGHTEOUSNESS: The Powerful Beat of the Christian Life Proclaimed in the Old Test
SALT OF THE EARTH AND LIGHT OF THE WORLD SALT – Preservation in a world of decay “O Taste … that the
MALICE! (v1-6) Negative criticism met with prayer and persistence MENACE! (v7-9) Vicious conspiracy
A Godly Purpose A Clear Plan A Willing People A Burning Passion Challenges – Are You?: Constructor
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Our mercy to each other comes from God’s mer
THE MOUNTAIN OF AUTHORITY! (v1-11) How to move a king with prayer, faith & boldness THE MOUNTAIN
Context – The promised kingdom is at hand Content – The Messianic Manifesto and Discipleship Trainin
A REPORT! (v1-3) The walls of Jerusalem are broken down and the gates are destroyed by fire
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Proverbs 3:11-12 1. The COMMAND Do not despise the Lord’s discipline or reproof 2. The REASON It’s a
Sermon not available. The King Who Comes In: 1. POWER! To raise the dead, To tame the untameable; Th
1. CRY! (v1-2a) Hear my cry, O God 2. PLEAD! (v2b-3) Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I 3. DW
1. The REASONS we minister reconciliation (v4-7) Our relationship with Christ and Christians 2. The
TREACHERY! Civil war, Chaos in the home and nation TRAGEDY! “Oh, Absalom my so
7 Virtues from Grace Subject, Obedient, Doing Good, No Slandering, Peaceable, Considerate, Humble &n
1. CONFRONTATION! (2 Sam 12:1-14) Exposed! 2. CONFESSION! (Psalm 51) Broken! 3. CONSECRATION!
1. WITHIN THE COMMUNITY (v1-2) Be: Submissive; Obedient; Good; Gentle; Humble Don’t Be: Slanderous;
1. LUST! (2 Sam 11:1-5) Pride, neglect, sloth, fantasy, obsession, adultery 2. LIES! (2 Sam 11:6-13)
1. SEVEN DEADLY SINS a) Foolishness b) Disobedience c) Deceit d) Slavery e) Malice f) Envy g) Hatred
1. A COVENANT LORD! (2 Sam 9:1-5) The king shows kindness to one in fear, in weakness and in need 2.
1. BRINGING Salvation (v11) 2. TRAINING in Godliness (v12) 3. WAITING Hopefully (v13) 4. REDEEMING S
1. GRIEF! (2 Sam 1:17-27) Saul & Jonathan are killed David in deep sorrow 2. GROWTH! (2 S
1. BRINGING Salvation (v11) 2. TRAINING in Godliness (v12)
1. THE PROMISE OF GOD! He hears 2. THE PRESENCE OF GOD! He is near 3. THE PROVISION OF GOD! He deliv
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1. REVENGE! (v1-2) War is declared 3,000 chosen men 2. RESTRAINT! (v3-15) Grace is observed I will n
1. TALKERS a) Their characteristics v10 – insubordinate (rebellious/incorrigible), empty, deceptive
A Place of: 1. TRAUMA! David alone in the cave. “No-one cares for my soul” 2. TRAINING! His family a
Leadership is designed and delegated by God 1. Leaders must not be: Arrogant – Quick-tempered – Drun
A Stone of: 1. DECISION! (v22, 37) Do I go or do I stay? 2. DEPRESSION! (v41) David weeping and fall
1. The Origin of Truth The Personal God 2. The Object of Truth The People of God Their Progress in G
1. DAVID’S FRIEND! (v1-4) A soul mate – spiritual, humble, transparent, generous, loyal. 2. DAVID’S
1. A PASSIONATE CALL! Oh give thanks to the LORD 2. A PURPOSEFUL CALL! For He is good and His steadf
The GIANT of: 1. FEAR! (v1-11,24) The fear of man brings a snare (Prov 29:25) What they saw, what th
Something: 1. DISTRESSING! (v1-2) A terrifying vision of death and decay: lifeless, useless, helples
Something: 1. HARROWING! (v1) Saul is rejected by God 2. HONOURING! (v2-4) Samuel serves the
1. He is SYMPATHETIC (v6) 2. He is our STRENGTH and SHIELD (v7-8) 3. He is our SAVIOUR (v8) 4. He is
Marks of the true Christian Church – Love that is: Sincere (v9) Blessing (v14) Discerning (v9)
1. This is the Day! Spiritual Illumination 2. This is the Child! Light for the Darkness Life through
WHO IS JESUS? Saviour Christ Lord WHAT DOES JESUS BRING? Peace Reconciliation HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND
Look what’s in the Priest’s Postbag … A) Something: Personal – (v68) Paying a Debt –
A) What is God Like? – Let Mary Answer: He is MINDFUL (v48) He is MIGHTY (v49) He is ME
1. Joy in the Presence of Jesus In the womb In the women 2. Joy in the Promises of God Her story is
1. GREETINGS! (v21) “Greet every saint…..” 2. GROWTH! (v22) Members of Caesar’s household greet you
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1. PRINCIPLES! Joyfulness (v10) Thankfulness (v14-18) Contentedness (v11-12) 2. PROMISES! “I can do
1. GOD’S PEOPLE OFTEN SINK! I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. 2. GOD’S PEOPLE
1. ITS ESSENCE! Divine 2. ITS EVIDENCE! The Cross 3. ITS EXPERIENCE! By Faith
Martha – “busy, busy, busy all the time, time, time.” Mary – “busy, busy, busy, BUT NOT
1. BE JOYFUL! (v4-5) Rejoice in the Lord, He is near 2. BE PRAYERFUL! (v6-7) Choose prayer not despa
1. The MODEL of FRIENDSHIP David and Jonathan – soul mates, standing together, strengthening one-ano
1. THE PLAGUE! The epidemic of division was affecting the whole church 2. THE PLEA! Agree in the Lor
A) GUILT – FALSE OR TRUE False Guilt Satan inflicted and Self-perpetuated True Guilt Recognis
Straining Forward (3:12-16) Staying Focused (3:17-21) Standing Firm (4:1)
A) PRIDE Shows itself: 1. In our WISDOM We think we know better than God 2. In our POWER We rely on
1. REJOICE! (v1) In the Lord 2. RENOUNCE! (v2-6) All confidence in the flesh 3. RELY! (v7-11) On Chr
ITS HURT Excruciating ITS HEART I don’t measure up ITS HOPE In Christ’s rejection In t
Principles of mission: Take the gospel to people groups not political nations The gospel has power i
1. ITS REALITY! The world’s most devastating malady 2. ITS ROBBERY! Robs us of confidence, identity,
1. WORK OUT! (v12-13) Your own salvation 2. SHINE OUT! (v14-15) By being thankful, gracious & go
Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures Christ was buried Christ was raised on the thir
FOR HARMONY! (v1-2) “…being of the same mind, having the same love and being in full accord….”
1. An all-encompassing issue Stressed, Tired, Rushed 2. An all-inclusive invitation ALL who are wear
1. PAUL’S MANDATE! (v19-20) To honour Christ: with joy… by the help of the Holy Spirit… by unashamed
Understand that you’re in a Battle It’s SERIOUS It’s SHARED We’re WOUNDED We’re WEAK Use the right W
THE CHAIN! (v12-14) Of honour, opportunity, courage & advance THE CHOICE! (v15-18) “As long as C
1. THE PROBLEM: What is worry? What it isn’t What does it reveal? What does it lead to? 2. THE PRESC
1. THE PENMAN! (v1a) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus 2. THE POST CODE! (v1b-2) To saints,
Introduction The Language The Speaker The City 1.You are hopeless and helpless v17 Poor…spirit
1. HIS PERSON ! Tender, Generous, Wise, Patient & Loving 2. HIS PARDON ! The God who loves to we
1. WHAT WAS THE CHURCH LIKE? a) Weak (v8) b) Faithful (v8 & v10) c) Undergoing opposition (v9) 2
1. BE WATCHFUL (24:36-44) Awake, Alert, Expectant and Devoted 2. BE RELIABLE (24: 45-51) Holi
1. CHRIST (v 1a) 2. THE MAJORITY (vv1b-3) The DRESSING DOWN: Whitewashed tombs DEAD! – No gro
1. LOST! (v4) The Human Race is morally, spiritually, eternally and utterly lost 2. LOVED! (v4) He k
THE CITY OF THYATIRA Textiles, Dyers, Tanners, Leather workers, Guilds. THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA Work
THOSE WHO WOULD NOT COME (v1-7) All is ready. Rejection of the invitation is rejection of the King W
A WORD OF RECOGNITION (v13) I know where you dwell A WORD OF COMPLAINT (v14-15) I have a few things
THE BACK GROUND OF THE LETTER The poor and persecuted Smyrnean Christians THE MESSAGE OF THE
SEEKING! The world seeks a meaning The church seeks the Master FINDING! Christ alone – ‘The Pearl o
THE CONTEXT a) Impressive Heritage b) Amazing History c) Imposing Society THE COMMENDATION a) Hard W
1. TWO OPPOSITES! A Pharisee and a tax collector 2. TWO OFFERINGS! One of pride, one of broke
Soak your minds in the truths of God’s Word Be constantly thankful Pray for wisdom, revelatio
Starts with a COMMAND: LISTEN! Ends with a PLEA: He who has ears to hear, let him hear Listening mu
PROMPT (v1-3) a) Situation 538BC – Regime change (v1) b) Scriptures “understood from the scriptures”
THREE DEMANDS You must love Jesus more than everything else including family (v26) If
1. His Fund 2. His Farm 3. His Folly
Jacob: 1) HIS BURDEN! (v24) Loneliness, Guilt, Regret, Fear & Dread “And Jacob was le
1) TRADESMEN! Mr Wise-Man & Sons Mr Folly & Sons Two World Views &
God’s love Shown Through Jesus is: 1. A PRACTICAL LOVE Jesus was compassionate and it always
1. The SIGN (v19) 2. The SENT (v19) 3. The SACRIFICE (v20) 4. The SER(VANTS (v21) 5. The SECU
ITS PREMISE! The character of the triune God There is forgiveness with God ITS PROMISE!
Hopeful Tremblers Humble, Contrite, Obedient Hypocritical Triflers Sinful, Meaningless, Unacceptable
IT’S FOR ALL PEOPLE Because God made all He offers hope to all IT’S ROOTED IN
THE NEW WORLD MANIFESTO: Healing for the nations (v17) Restoration of joy and gladness (v18) Removal
RAGE! (4:1-5) Jonah burning with rage at God’s mercy RELIEF! (4:6) God sends a plant t
Two Ways To Live Our Way Reject the ruler & Try to run life our way Result: Condemned by God &am
RENEWAL! (v1-3) The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time REVIVAL! (v4-9)
ISAIAH PRAYS FOR: RECOGNITION among the REBELLIOUS – 63:15-19 RENEWAL among the HELPLESS – 64:1-7 RE
OVERBOARD! (1:15-2:1) Cast over but not cast off OVERWHELMED! (2:1-6) In distress In the d
The God of Loving Power (v1-6) Sin is deadly serious (v1-3, 6) A ‘day’ of vengeance secures a ‘year
MINISTRY! (v1-2) Jonah had a divine, personal & specific call to ministry MUTINY! (v3) De
God’s Passionate Persistence – 62:1-5 God’s Prescription for Prayerfulness – 62:6-7 God’s Promise an
A PERSON TO TRUST! The Lord A PATH TO TREAD! The path of whole-hearted faith and obedience &n
A TESTIMONY OF FAITH! I trust in You, O Lord A TREASURY OF LIFE! You are my God A THEO
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(Please be aware the sound is not the usual quality) Passionate worship what we’re made for (John 4:
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THE LORD HELPS US! (v26) The God who rides to our help. THE LORD HIDES US! (v27) The eternal
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COME: SIT IN A BOAT! (v1-3) Cold, dark and sad FEAST ON A SHORE! (v4-14) A miracle and a meal ANSW
HIS PLIGHT! Honoured but hurting The son of my sorrow HIS PLEA! For God’s blessing: Enlarg
The Garments of Salvation The Robe of Righteousness Prepared by: Provided in: Purchased through: JE
FRIDAY – our dreams died SATURDAY – our beliefs buried SUNDAY – our hearts ALIVE!! &n
THE CREED! (vs 3-4) Christ died for our sins He was buried & raised on the third day
JESUS: 1) HIS BATTLE! With Satan & his demons 2) HIS BURDEN! If You be willing remove th
He has anointed Me: To Bring Good News He has sent Me: To Bind Up The Broken-Hearted To Proclaim L
THE COURIER – Tychicus (v7-8) A messenger, a beloved brother, a faithful minister, a fe
The Light dispels the Darkness (v1-2) The Light attracts the Nations (v3) Knowing and Worshipping G
AT HOME! (3:18-21) Wives, Husbands, Children, Fathers: Be like Jesus: Submissive, Loving, Obedient &
What do we see in the mirror? (v1-8) Devastation and Desperation What do we do with what we s
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1) THE WARDROBE! (vs 5-15) Take off the rags of sexual sins (vs 5-7) and social sins (vs 8-11) Put o
1) ITS CASE! (56:9-12) The leaders were irresponsible. They don’t see, know, warn. They are lazy, gr
1) OUR POSITION! (vs1 & 3) Risen with Christ Hidden in Christ 2) OUR PROGRESSION! (vs1 &a
Empowered by Hope (v1-2) Living righteous lives in the light of promised rest Exhibiting Open
TO: 1) ELITISM! (v8-10) Don’t be kidnapped by HUMAN philosophy & human tradition. You are comple
1.COME, DRINK, EAT AND LIVE! (v1-5) a) Empty Bottle and Empty Pocket b) Empty Bottle and Full Pocket
1) BE ENCOURAGED! (v1-2) In Heart In Unity In Love 2) BE ENRICHED! (v2-3) In Chri
A barren woman receives a growing family (v1-3) A lonely wife is comforted by a loving husband (v4
1) MINISTRY! (v23-25) I, Paul, became a minister… (Diakonos) according to the stewardship from God.
THE HEART OF THE MATTER Isaiah 40-66 = 27 Chapter Mid point is Chapter 53 Chapter 52:13-53:12 = 15 v
JESUS: 1) HIS PERSON! a) The image of the invisible God b) The eternal Son of the Father c) The full
1) THE LORD REIGNS! Spread the good news: God is still on the throne 2) THE LORD REDEEMS! A p
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WHEN YOU ARE FEARFUL WHEN YOU ARE TEARFUL WHEN YOU ARE CHEERFUL
2 Commands Do not fear Do not be dismayed 2 Reasons I am with you I am your God 3 Prom
1) FACT! This is a true and faithful saying 2) FAITH! CHRIST Jesus came into the world to save si
The Third Servant Song The Servant is Attentive (v4) The Servant is Obedient (v5-6) The Servant is S
1) SANCTUARY! God our safe place 2) SUFFICIENCY! There is a river 3) SECURITY! The Lor
I feel forsaken and forgotten – (49:14) The reality is you’re loved and remembered I feel ber
A PROPOSAL! Come now let us reason together says the Lord. A PROBLEM! Though your sins are
STOP AND LOOK! a) The Servant brings JUSTICE v1-4 Internal Repair External Nourishment Eternal Hope
LORD DELIVER US! From evil LORD DEFEND US! Arise O God and defend Your cause LORD DESC
The Summary a) Performance Religion – v1-2 b) Stubborn Hearts and Wills – v4
1) BATTLES! (9:1-16) Throughout the Persian Empire Jews defend themselves 2) BANQUETS! (9:17-
1) THE LADY! The mistress of kingdoms is fallen 2) THE LIE! Of – Sovereignty, Mercy, Pleasure,
1) A DAY OF REWARD! (v1-2) Mordecai is made prime minister 2) A DAY OF REQUEST (v3-6) Esther pleads
The Antidote to Idolatry 1. “Listen to Me” (v3-4 & v12-13) Tender Encouragement and Tender Rebuk
1) SOVEREIGNTY! (v1-10) God’s timing is perfect 2) SINCERITY! (v11-12) God’s man is honoured 3) SECU
1. The Lord’s Unsettling Greatness (44:24-45:8) Creator, Sustainer, Sovereign, Saviour 2. The People
1) HUMILITY! (v1-8) Esther fasts, prays & humbly seeks God and wisely prepares to face the king
1. The Problem that requires the revival (43:22-24) Worship that Wearies the Lord 2. The Remedy that
1) PAIN! (v1-3) Mordecai laments 2) POISE! (v4-12) Hathach intercedes 3) PURPOSE! (v13-17) Esther re
1. THE PROBLEM THAT REQUIRES THE REFORMATION – The Disqualified Servant (42:18-25) 2. THE REME
1. A FRIEND (2:21-23) Mordecai 2. A FIEND (3:1-15) Haman the Agagite Operation Genocide 3. A FIGHT (
1. The Servant brings JUSTICE (v1-4) a) Internal Repair b) External Nourishment c) Eternal Hope 2. T
1) A PAGAN KING (vs1-4) Defeated & dejected 2) AN ORPHAN QUEEN (vs5-23) Her – name, state
1. Isaiah 41:v1-7 and 21-29: a) God’s eternal sovereignty – v2-4; 25-28 b) Mankind’s empty idolatry
1. MONARCHY! (v1-8) ‘Xerxes king of kings, king of populist countries, king of the great and mighty
1. The God of Hope and Glory (v1-11) 2. The God of Greatness and Power (v12-26) 3. The God of Blessi
1. DESPAIR! Absent without leave 2. DEFIANCE! I will not believe 3. DEVOTION! My Lord and my God
1. HIS PERSON! The ‘I AM’ 2. HIS POWER! The Source & Supply of life 3. HIS PURPOSE! To make His
1. CRUCIFIED AS A CRIMINAL 2. CRUCIFIED AS A KING 3. CRUCIFIED AS A MAN 4. CRUCIFIED AS A SAVIOUR
1. The Reasons for the Troubled Hearts (John13) a) One will Betray b) One will Deny c) One will Leav
1. A TOTAL MESS-UP (v1-2) Rich with nothing or poor with everything 2. A GREAT INVITATION (v5-7) a)
1. THE DECLARATION (v20-27) “I AM the resurrection and the life” 2. THE DEMONSTRATION (v38-44) Lazar
1. THE NARRATIVE – (a look at the man) a) Who was he? i) Young (v20) ii) Rich (v22) iii) Promi
1. AN EXPLICIT CLAIM a) Its Context (Ezekiel 34) The failed shepherds of Israel God’s promise to be
No formal outline. Geoff spoke from the verses in the reading
1. A STARK CONTRAST The good and bad shepherds 2. AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM “I am THE door” 3. AN OPEN PROM
1. CONFRONTATION (v1-13) a) The Unclean and The Clean b) The Mighty and The Almighty c) The Occupier
1. WORDS OF REVELATION ‘I AM’……the Light 2. WORDS OF ILLUMINATION The world…..in darkness 3. WORDS O
1. HIS PLIGHT! Blind – poor – without hope 2. HIS PLEA! “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 3.
1. DIVINITY! ‘I AM’ – the Divine name 2. DISCOVERY! ‘The Bread’ – source of all satisfaction 3. DEST
1. GRIME! A tapestry of sin and shame 2. GRIEF! A tragedy of pain and loss 3. GRACE! A testimony of
1. Corruption: His Name and His Business A Tax-Collector called Levi 2. Conversion: His Name and His
1. THE BRIDE! (v1-13) Ruth redeemed by Boaz: legally, willingly, at great cost, with great love 2. T
1. THE PLAN! (v1-5) There is rest & hope in Boaz Wash, anoint & go Humble yourself at the
1. HER SADNESS! (v1-9) Rejected, lonely, empty & thirsty 2. HER SECRETS! (v10-19) “…you have ha
1. LOSS! (1:19-22) Of everything except God 2. LOVE! (2:1-16) A Sovereign lover (God) & An eart
1. THE NAME HE BORE! (v1-2) “Victory”; Famous, Wealthy, Cultured, Holy, Empty 2. THE NEED HE HAD! (v
1. FAMINE! (v1-2) In the land of Judah In the soul of Elimelech 2. FEAR! (v3-5) Elimelech, Mahlon &#
1. Equipped and Empowered by The Holy Spirit 2. The Place and Privilege of Prayer 3. Boldness and Co
1. THE WARNING! (v26-28) Is 6:9-10, Matt 13:14, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, John 12:40, Acts 28:26, Rom 11
1. PAUL THE HELPER! Gathering sticks 2. PAUL THE HEALER! Touching lives 3. PAUL THE HERALD! Winning
1. ITS HEAD! I will build MY Church 2. ITS HEART! Love – vertical & horizontal 3. ITS HOPE! Hol
Herod Agrippa II: 1. HIS FAITH! He believed the prophets 2. HIS FEAR! The fear of man brings a snare
A place for: 1. Unsurpassed – JOY 2. Unfading – GLORY 3. Undiminished – BLISS 4. U
Please note the sermon will be uploaded by 6pm tonight (Monday 11th) 1. THE COURT! (v1-9) Felix, Ana
Walk in: 1. PURITY! (v1-8) 2. UNITY! (v9-10) 3. INTEGRITY! (v11-12) 4. EXPECTANCY (v13-18)
1. PAIN! (v1-10) Of rejection – aggression, corruption, frustration, division 2. PEACE! (v11)
1. I WAS COMMITTED! (v1-5) “I persecuted this Way to the death…” 2. I WAS CONVERTED! (v6-16) “I am J
1. THE BASE CAMP OF JUSTIFICATION a) Justification is a Declaration b) Justification comes by Imputa
1. PAUL SAILING! (v1-16) To Jerusalem – despite warnings 2. PAUL SERVING! (v17-26) In Jerusalem – th
SUDDEN! a) Unexpected (Matt 24:40) “Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one lef
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Honour His Majesty Celebrate His Victory Rejoice in His Sovereignty 4. Expect H
TRUTH! a) The Spirit of truth b) The resistance to truth c) The power of truth TRIAL! a) Its
1. The Seeker Who is Found – Mary 2. The Doubter Who Believes – Thomas 3. The Failure
1. RELIGIOUS! An Old Testament Law-keeper 2. RENEWED! A New Testament believer 3. RESO
1. THE SACRIFICE! 2. THE SUBSTITUTE! 3. THE SAVIOUR!
1. THE SETTING! Athens – the intellectual & cultural metropolis of the world 2. THE SERMO
PROPHET a) The Living Word, b) The Authoritative Word c) The Final Word 2. PRIEST Having made
A NEW TEAM! (v1-5) Paul, Silas & Timothy 2. A NEW VISION! (v6-10) Europe Frustration give
1. Do we REALLY have to talk about sin? 2. Is it REALLY my fault? 3. Is it REALLY that
SOMETHING: 1. SERIOUS! (v1-2) Hardliners threaten the church & the Gospel 2. SIGNIFICANT!
1. DESIGNED! Made BY God & FOR God Body & Soul 2. DEFACED! All have sinned (Rom 3:23)
A. THE ACTION 1. In Iconium (v1-7) Proclamation leads to persecution 2. In Lystra and Derbe (
1. IS GOD REALLY IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING? a) He Controls Nature b) He Controls All Creatures c) He
1. THE TEAM! (v1-3) Spiritual leaders worshipping, fasting, praying, sending Saul & Barnabas &nb
1) How do we know God exists? Consider the Clues: a) Creation b) Conscience c) Christ 2) What
1. PERIL! (v1-5) Herod angry, James martyred, Peter imprisoned 2. PRAYER! (v5) Earnest prayer
1. SPEAK OUT! (v19-20) a) ALL need to hear so ALL need to speak b) Use natural connections c) Use ap
1. REALISE! You are very precious 2. REFUSE! To believe the liar, the thief & the murdere
1. RELIGION – ISN’T ENOUGH! Cornelius was God-fearing & sincere but he wasn’t right with G
1. TERROR! Saul breathing out threats 2. TRANSFORMATION! From darkness to light 3. TRU
1. WALK by the Spirit (Gal 5:16) Our daily, spiritual walk starts with our desires 2. LED by
1. THE VISION! A lamp stand between two olive trees 2. THE VENTURE! To complete the work &nbs
1. Confessing Christ in our hearts (v13) Do you KNOW you have eternal life? 2. Confidence in
1. THE WITNESS! We have seen His star: in the Sky, in the Scriptures, in the Soul 2. THE WORS
1. WHAT CONDESCENSION! “‘Twas much that man was made like God before, but that God should be like ma
1. LOVE! “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him should n
1. A Common Thread God takes the initiative to undeserving, ordinary people 2. A Common Truth
1. In Christ we have: a) Fellowship – Forgiveness – The Advocate b) Propitiation – Power – Confidenc
The Love of God…….. Showing it – 4:11-12 “we also ought to love one another.” Knowing i
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. The Test v 1-6 Deity 2. The Task v 7-8 Intimacy 3. The Truth v 8-10 Calvary
Stephen: The Charge o Blasphemy against Moses and God The Defendant o God is not restricted to a
The Exhortation – v11 Love one another The Evidence v12-15 Love is the sign of life The Essenc
1. Tension 2. Vision 3. Action 4. Unction
SING! PRAISE! PLAY MUSIC! SING A NEW SONG! PLAY SKILFULLY! SHOUT! (v1-3) WHY? 1. Because His Word is
1. POWER! (v12-16) a) The Church purged b) The world awed c) The lost saved d) The sick healed (John
Due to this Sunday being Remembrance Sunday we took a pause in our studies of Acts. The series will
1. LOVE to the MAX (3:1) 2. ADOPTION to the MAX (2:28-9, 3:2) 3. FORGIVENESS to the MA
1. BE WARNED – DO NOT LOVE THE WORLD (v15-17) “The world viewed as a system organised under th
1. ITS LIFE! Multitudes who believed A church pulsating with spiritual energy 2. ITS LORD! Th
1. IS SOMETHING PERSONAL! We know that we know Him ‘KNOW’ – is mentioned 39 times
1. A THRONG! (v4) 5,000 men 2. A THREAT! (v1-22) Religious opposition answered
1. The Reason John is Writing: a) He loves his brothers and sisters b) So that we may not sin c) So
1. A SIGN! An amazing miracle – he clings to Peter & John 2. A SERMON! All about Jesus: a
1. TRAUMA A poor helpless, hopeless, desperate man 2. TRUTH Jesus Christ offers more than mon
1. The Foundational Message: God is Light v5 2. The Creator and Sustainer 3. Perfect R
1. ITS FOCUS! (v22-36) Jesus of Nazareth – His Condescension, Affirmation, Humiliation, Resurr
The Foundational Truths: 1. God is Light 2. God is Love “Doctrinal orthodoxy that neglects ho
1. ITS EVIDENCE! Sovereign supernatural signs to Ear, Eye, Heart & Tongue 2. ITS ELOQUENC
Burdens: 1. THEIR REALITY! David – weighed down with burdens 2. THEIR REMEDY! Cast you
1. THE AUTHOR! Luke the beloved physician 2. THE ANTHEM! The power of the risen Christ
1. Rejoice in His Peace – (v36) – So Gracious 2. Rejoice in His Presence (v37-43) ̵
1. Mistaken Identity (v43-46) 2. Miraculous Introduction (v47-49) 3. Marvellous Invita
1. DESPAIR! (v13-24) We had hoped…… (v21) Now they were crestfallen & disappointed 2. DIS
1. How Did Judas Become A Disciple? He was chosen by Christ (Matt 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke
1. The ladies needed to be REMINDED (v1-10) 2. The disciples were not PERSUADED (v11)
1. They know not what they do The Mourners (v27-31) The Religious Rulers (v35) The Soldiers (v36-37)
1. RESOLUTELY COMMITTED TO JESUS. “Let us also go, that we may die with Him” (John11:6) 2. AN
A. PILATE: 1. THE CHARGE 2. THE EXAMINATION 3. THE VERDICT B. HEROD: 1. THE GRE
A ministry: 1. FITTED TO HIS CHARACTER Content to be behind-the-scenes We need people like hi
1. MY SHEEP HEAR ME Do you hear Him ? “He who listens to me will dwell secure , and will be at
1. Contrasts Name and knowledge don’t matter. What matters is knowing Jesus 2. Conversations
1. Creator 2. Child 3. Carpenter 4. Crucified 5. Christ
1. The Calling To meet Jesus – John 1:35-42 To follow Jesus – Mark 1:16-20 2. The Character Change F
1. A Prophecy Fulfilled (v5-24) The Temple will be destroyed You will be persecuted Jerusalem will b
1. HIS FAMILY Zebedee his father & Salome his mother Zebedee did not stop his son leaving the fa
1. WHERE HE SAT Opposite the treasury (Mark 12:41) 2. WHO HE SAW The wealthy & the widow
1. PRIVILEGED AND RESPONSIBLE (vs9-10) We have been given much and as a result have much to give. &n
1. From Simon the Fisherman to Peter the Fisher of Men a) Jesus takes the raw material Inquisitive,
1. HUMILITY! The King of kings on the foal of a donkey 2. HUMANITY! Hosanna! – Crucify! Fickl
Simon Peter: 1. Hillside Declaration – (Mark 14:27-31) 2. Fireside Denial – (Mark 14:6
Zacchaeus: 1. HIS CASE! A rich, despised, apostate traitor 2. HIS CALL! Personal, urge
CHURCH DISCIPLINE 1. The Motive – LOVE 2. The Measure – GROWTH 3. The Means – G
1. HOW IS IT BUILT? a) God is the Architect b) Christ is the Cornerstone c) God is the Builder d) Go
1. The Curse of Individualism Independence Self-sufficiency Freedom Consumerism 2. We must be ALIVE
1. What does it mean to be the People of God? a) A Covenant Relationship b) A Continuous Relationshi
1. Called as Christians 2. Collected as the Church 3. Existing for God’s Glory
1. THE CROWD – NOT TO DO LIST: a) Lay up Treasure on Earth (v13-21) b) Misinterpret the Import
1. A FAITH TESTED (1-9) “Here am I” A refining fire Total trust, complete reliance