Daniel Saunders
Learning from a Low Place
| Daniel 4 |
In this message from Daniel 4, we hear the great news that God is God, and the challenge to therefore humble ourselves. (N.b. the first minute of this recording is of a lower quality.) Outline A message for the world (vv1-3) A message for the king (vv4-27) …that is learned the hard way (vv28-37) The humble one is glorified (Philippians 2:5-11) Have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)
In this message from Daniel 4, we hear the great news that God is God, and the challenge to therefore humble ourselves. (N.b. the first minute of this recording is of a lower quality.) Outline A message for the world (vv1-3) A message for the king (vv4-27) …that is learned the hard way (vv28-37) The humble one is glorified (Philippians 2:5-11) Have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-4)
Trusting God in Interesting Times
| Daniel 2 |
We can feel insecure and anxious when there’s disruption and change in our world. In this message from Daniel 2, we’re encouraged to find security and confidence in knowing the loving God who rules the world and controls history. Outline The dilemma (vv1-13) The source of a solution (vv14-30) The statue and the stone (vv31-45) Praise and promotion (vv46-49) Trusting God in interesting times
We can feel insecure and anxious when there’s disruption and change in our world. In this message from Daniel 2, we’re encouraged to find security and confidence in knowing the loving God who rules the world and controls history. Outline The dilemma (vv1-13) The source of a solution (vv14-30) The statue and the stone (vv31-45) Praise and promotion (vv46-49) Trusting God in interesting times
Faithful God, Faithless World
| Daniel 1 |
In a faithless World, we can be faithful to God because God is faithful to his promises. Outline Setting the Scene (vv1-4) What happens in Babylon? (vv4-7) They’re in Babylon but Babylon’s not in them (vv8-16) And God gave (vv17-21)
In a faithless World, we can be faithful to God because God is faithful to his promises. Outline Setting the Scene (vv1-4) What happens in Babylon? (vv4-7) They’re in Babylon but Babylon’s not in them (vv8-16) And God gave (vv17-21)
Love Assured
| 1 John 5 |
You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)
You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)
Recognising True Love
| 1 John 4 |
It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love. How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6) How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)
It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love. How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6) How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)
Love You Can See
| 1 John 3:11-24 |
What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen? In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see. (N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.) Outline Love, don’t hate (vv11-15) Love in action (vv16-18) Loved by God (vv19-24)
What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen? In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see. (N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.) Outline Love, don’t hate (vv11-15) Love in action (vv16-18) Loved by God (vv19-24)
To Be Like Jesus
| 1 John 2:28-3:10 |
Do you know you are God’s child? In this message, we hear the astounding news that all who trust in Jesus are truly God’s children, are being made like him, and will become like him. Outline Being God’s Children (2:28-3:3) Living as God’s Children (3:4-10)
Do you know you are God’s child? In this message, we hear the astounding news that all who trust in Jesus are truly God’s children, are being made like him, and will become like him. Outline Being God’s Children (2:28-3:3) Living as God’s Children (3:4-10)
Love at the End
| 1 John 2:15-27 |
Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love. Outline It’s the last hour (vv17-18) so don’t love the world (vv15-17) and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)
Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love. Outline It’s the last hour (vv17-18) so don’t love the world (vv15-17) and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)
Walk the Talk
| 1 John 2:1-14 |
What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love. Outline What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2) Walk in love (vv3-11) Because this is who you are (vv12-14)
What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love. Outline What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2) Walk in love (vv3-11) Because this is who you are (vv12-14)
Life in the Light
| 1 John 1:1-2:2 |
Hiding the truth is often a burden, but we’re not sure what will happen if the truth comes out. In this message we hear the joy-filled news of God’s forgiveness when we come to his light. Outline Testifying to the Life (1:1-4) Living in the Light (1:5-2:2) Purity Clarity
Hiding the truth is often a burden, but we’re not sure what will happen if the truth comes out. In this message we hear the joy-filled news of God’s forgiveness when we come to his light. Outline Testifying to the Life (1:1-4) Living in the Light (1:5-2:2) Purity Clarity