Daniel Saunders
Is There a Future for God’s People?
| 2 Kings 18-25 |
In this final message in our series in 2 Kings, we hear how even when things feel they’ve come to an end, God’s faithful promises remain. Outline The more things change the more they stay the same. (2 Kings 18:1-23:30) …until the end. (2 Kings 23:31-25:26) Is there a future for God’s people? (2 Kings 25:27-30; Matthew 1)
In this final message in our series in 2 Kings, we hear how even when things feel they’ve come to an end, God’s faithful promises remain. Outline The more things change the more they stay the same. (2 Kings 18:1-23:30) …until the end. (2 Kings 23:31-25:26) Is there a future for God’s people? (2 Kings 25:27-30; Matthew 1)
The Fall of Israel
| 2 Kings 13-17 |
Even as we hear about the warning from the end of a people, God’s gracious work gives hope. Outline Kings who did evil People who did evil God’s grace to people who do evil
Even as we hear about the warning from the end of a people, God’s gracious work gives hope. Outline Kings who did evil People who did evil God’s grace to people who do evil
God’s Grace in a World of Disbelief
| 2 Kings 5-13 |
Many of us doubt or disbelief the promises of God’s grace. In this message from 2 Kings 5-13, time and time again we see God’s astounding grace and mercy to a world of disbelief. Outline God graciously humbles the proud (2 Kings 5) God shows mercy to his enemies and people (2 Kings 6-7) God graciously provides a godly(ish) king (2 Kings 11-12) Do you know God’s grace? (Romans 5:10)
Many of us doubt or disbelief the promises of God’s grace. In this message from 2 Kings 5-13, time and time again we see God’s astounding grace and mercy to a world of disbelief. Outline God graciously humbles the proud (2 Kings 5) God shows mercy to his enemies and people (2 Kings 6-7) God graciously provides a godly(ish) king (2 Kings 11-12) Do you know God’s grace? (Romans 5:10)
God’s Word in a World of Disbelief
| 2 Kings 1-2 |
Where do we go when it feels like God isn’t there? In the opening chapters of 2 Kings we see that, even when many think God isn’t there, God’s powerful Word remains. Outline The story so far Is there no God in Israel? God’s Word remains
Where do we go when it feels like God isn’t there? In the opening chapters of 2 Kings we see that, even when many think God isn’t there, God’s powerful Word remains. Outline The story so far Is there no God in Israel? God’s Word remains
Kingdom Service
| Matthew 20:17-34 |
In the ‘right side up’ kingdom, Jesus shows what true greatness is, by giving his life to rescue others. This is the final message of our ‘Right Side Up Kingdom’ series. Outline The Son will be humiliated (vv17-19) The sons who want glory (vv20-23) Greatness in the Kingdom (vv24-28) Seeing the Son (vv29-34)
In the ‘right side up’ kingdom, Jesus shows what true greatness is, by giving his life to rescue others. This is the final message of our ‘Right Side Up Kingdom’ series. Outline The Son will be humiliated (vv17-19) The sons who want glory (vv20-23) Greatness in the Kingdom (vv24-28) Seeing the Son (vv29-34)
Kingdom Generosity
| Matthew 20:1-16 |
Mercy means not getting what you deserve. Grace means getting what you don’t deserve. In this message, we hear a story Jesus told to show us God is fair, merciful, and gracious. Outline Leaving everything for Jesus (19:27-30) The farm-owner and his workers (20:1-7) Generous and fair (20:8-16) Our fair and generous God This sermon was pre-recorded and is available as a video:
Mercy means not getting what you deserve. Grace means getting what you don’t deserve. In this message, we hear a story Jesus told to show us God is fair, merciful, and gracious. Outline Leaving everything for Jesus (19:27-30) The farm-owner and his workers (20:1-7) Generous and fair (20:8-16) Our fair and generous God This sermon was pre-recorded and is available as a video:
Kingdom Wealth
| Matthew 19:13-30 |
What temporary treasure are you holding on to, stopping you from receiving what matters most? Outlines The empty receive (vv13-15) The full walk away (vv16-22) God does the impossible (vv23-30)
What temporary treasure are you holding on to, stopping you from receiving what matters most? Outlines The empty receive (vv13-15) The full walk away (vv16-22) God does the impossible (vv23-30)
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:
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:
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)