Daniel Saunders
Kingdom Faithfulness
| Matthew 19:1-12 |
When trapped by a question about divorce, Jesus goes back to the beginning to show that in the Kingdom of Heaven, believers are called to faithfulness to God in marriage and singleness. Outline Back to where it started (vv1-2) Faithfulness (to God) in marriage (vv3-9) Faithfulness (to God) in singleness (vv10-12)
When trapped by a question about divorce, Jesus goes back to the beginning to show that in the Kingdom of Heaven, believers are called to faithfulness to God in marriage and singleness. Outline Back to where it started (vv1-2) Faithfulness (to God) in marriage (vv3-9) Faithfulness (to God) in singleness (vv10-12)
Kingdom Forgiveness
| Matthew 18:21-35 |
Those who are forgiven love to forgive. In this message we hear how God values forgiveness and through knowing God’s forgiveness in Christ we can learn to forgive. Outline How much forgiveness? (vv 21-22) A story of generous forgiveness (vv 23-27) A story of evil ruthlessness (vv 26-34) The warning (v 35) Being forgiven and learning to forgive A great question came after the service and our minister, Daniel, has given a short (5 minute) response: Read more
Those who are forgiven love to forgive. In this message we hear how God values forgiveness and through knowing God’s forgiveness in Christ we can learn to forgive. Outline How much forgiveness? (vv 21-22) A story of generous forgiveness (vv 23-27) A story of evil ruthlessness (vv 26-34) The warning (v 35) Being forgiven and learning to forgive A great question came after the service and our minister, Daniel, has given a short (5 minute) response: Read more
Kingdom Restoration
| Matthew 18:15-20 |
How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’? Outline If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17) If he or she refuses (vv17-20)
How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’? Outline If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17) If he or she refuses (vv17-20)
Kingdom Greatness
| Matthew 18:1-14 |
What does Jesus think is great? In this message, we hear Jesus’ confronting and comforting words to us, whether we think we’re ‘great’ or a ’little one’. Outline Enter humbly (vv1-4) Receive little ones (vv5-10) Rejoice over wanderers (vv12-14)
What does Jesus think is great? In this message, we hear Jesus’ confronting and comforting words to us, whether we think we’re ‘great’ or a ’little one’. Outline Enter humbly (vv1-4) Receive little ones (vv5-10) Rejoice over wanderers (vv12-14)
Why We Need Easter Sunday
| 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 |
What good is your religion, spirituality, or life philosophy if it has nothing to say in the face of suffering. In this Easter message, we hear how the resurrection of Jesus is the hope we need in suffering. Outline Where does suffering come from? How does Easter Sunday give hope in suffering?
What good is your religion, spirituality, or life philosophy if it has nothing to say in the face of suffering. In this Easter message, we hear how the resurrection of Jesus is the hope we need in suffering. Outline Where does suffering come from? How does Easter Sunday give hope in suffering?
Why We Need Good Friday
| Colossians 1:15-23 |
We need Good Friday because our problem runs deep and Christ crucified is our only solution. Outline Our problem God’s solution
We need Good Friday because our problem runs deep and Christ crucified is our only solution. Outline Our problem God’s solution
Sons of the Kingdom
| Matthew 17:14-27 |
After the ‘mountain-top experience,’ when the reality of sin and suffering come crashing in, how can we still have faith in Jesus? Outline Jesus’ patience, power, and position Do you have faith?
After the ‘mountain-top experience,’ when the reality of sin and suffering come crashing in, how can we still have faith in Jesus? Outline Jesus’ patience, power, and position Do you have faith?
Revealed Kingdom
| Matthew 17:1-13 |
There are some things you see that change everything. Seeing Jesus glory changes everything and changes you. Outline Look at Jesus (vv1-4) Listen to Jesus (vv5-8) Glory and Suffering (vv9-13) Glory and change (1 John 3:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18)
There are some things you see that change everything. Seeing Jesus glory changes everything and changes you. Outline Look at Jesus (vv1-4) Listen to Jesus (vv5-8) Glory and Suffering (vv9-13) Glory and change (1 John 3:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18)
Suffering Kingdom
| Matthew 16 |
Who do you say Jesus is? In this message we hear the answer to this most important question and the difference it makes. Outline Don’t seek signs (vv1-4) Beware bad teaching (vv5-12) Who do you say Jesus is? (vv13-23) Will you follow Jesus? (vv24-28) (Apologies for poor audio quality due to technical issues.)
Who do you say Jesus is? In this message we hear the answer to this most important question and the difference it makes. Outline Don’t seek signs (vv1-4) Beware bad teaching (vv5-12) Who do you say Jesus is? (vv13-23) Will you follow Jesus? (vv24-28) (Apologies for poor audio quality due to technical issues.)
Outsiders’ Kingdom
| Matthew 15:21-39 |
Have you ever felt like an ‘outsider’? In this part of Matthew’s biography of Jesus we see Jesus overflowing mercy to outsiders, a sign of God’s invitation to ’the wedding supper of the Lamb.’ Outline ‘Crumbs’ for the Unclean (vv21-28) A feast for those far-away (vv29-39) You’re invited to the feast! (Revelation 19:6-9)
Have you ever felt like an ‘outsider’? In this part of Matthew’s biography of Jesus we see Jesus overflowing mercy to outsiders, a sign of God’s invitation to ’the wedding supper of the Lamb.’ Outline ‘Crumbs’ for the Unclean (vv21-28) A feast for those far-away (vv29-39) You’re invited to the feast! (Revelation 19:6-9)