Daniel Saunders
Faithful King
| Matthew 4:1-11 |
As Jesus is tested in the wilderness we see he is the Faithful King, our sinless saviour, and compassionate high priest. Outline Wilderness and Weakness (vv1-2) Passing the Test (vv3-11) Satan, Sin, and our Saviour (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15-16) (In this recording it’s said that Jesus’ fast meant he neither ate nor drank. The Bible says Jesus’ fast was from food. Thanks to the church member who pointed this out.) Read more
As Jesus is tested in the wilderness we see he is the Faithful King, our sinless saviour, and compassionate high priest. Outline Wilderness and Weakness (vv1-2) Passing the Test (vv3-11) Satan, Sin, and our Saviour (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15-16) (In this recording it’s said that Jesus’ fast meant he neither ate nor drank. The Bible says Jesus’ fast was from food. Thanks to the church member who pointed this out.) Read more
Beloved King
| Matthew 3 |
Listen as we hear the good (and serious) news of the coming king, Jesus Spirit-empowered beloved Son of the Father. Outline Listen to the preparing voice (vv1-12) Listen to the declaring voice (vv13-17)
Listen as we hear the good (and serious) news of the coming king, Jesus Spirit-empowered beloved Son of the Father. Outline Listen to the preparing voice (vv1-12) Listen to the declaring voice (vv13-17)
Homeless King
| Matthew 2:13-23 |
Jesus begins his life despised and rejected, fleeing the fury of kings. As he ‘fills up’ Old Testament prophecy, even in these events we see the beginning of Jesus’ victory. Outline No place to lay his head (vv13-15) The fury of kings (vv16-18) The Nazarene (vv19-23) The end of Rachel’s tears (Jeremiah 31, Revelation 21)
Jesus begins his life despised and rejected, fleeing the fury of kings. As he ‘fills up’ Old Testament prophecy, even in these events we see the beginning of Jesus’ victory. Outline No place to lay his head (vv13-15) The fury of kings (vv16-18) The Nazarene (vv19-23) The end of Rachel’s tears (Jeremiah 31, Revelation 21)
Promised King
| Matthew 1:1-17 |
Is there a place for you in Jesus’ family? Matthew’s biography of Jesus begins with a summary of the back story. It shows Jesus is the ‘yes’ to God’s great promises to David and Abraham. He is God’s king for the whole world…and for us. Outline God keeps his promises (v1) Will God really keep promises? (vv2-16) Is there a place for me? (vv3, 5, 6) Promises kept in King Jesus (v17)
Is there a place for you in Jesus’ family? Matthew’s biography of Jesus begins with a summary of the back story. It shows Jesus is the ‘yes’ to God’s great promises to David and Abraham. He is God’s king for the whole world…and for us. Outline God keeps his promises (v1) Will God really keep promises? (vv2-16) Is there a place for me? (vv3, 5, 6) Promises kept in King Jesus (v17)
Three Kings
| Matthew 2:1-12 |
A Christmas message considering the three kings of Matthew 2–not the three kings you might expect, but two responses to the shepherd-king, Jesus. Outline Herod: The Anxious King Magi: Honouring the True King Jesus: The Shepherd-King
A Christmas message considering the three kings of Matthew 2–not the three kings you might expect, but two responses to the shepherd-king, Jesus. Outline Herod: The Anxious King Magi: Honouring the True King Jesus: The Shepherd-King
God Present
| Matthew 1:18-25 |
A Christmas Eve message on Immanuel: God’s presence. Outline In Jesus, God is Present but is this good or bad news?
A Christmas Eve message on Immanuel: God’s presence. Outline In Jesus, God is Present but is this good or bad news?
The Day God Comes
| Malachi 3:16-4:6 |
Serious risks deserve serious warnings—which is what we hear as God’s message through Malachi ends. God warns of judgment and promises joy. Outline A Day of Distinction (3:16-18) A Day of Fire and Joy (4:3) Be ready for that Day (4:4-6) The Day is Now Matthew 11:7-15 Matthew 17:10-13 2 Peter 3:8-9
Serious risks deserve serious warnings—which is what we hear as God’s message through Malachi ends. God warns of judgment and promises joy. Outline A Day of Distinction (3:16-18) A Day of Fire and Joy (4:3) Be ready for that Day (4:4-6) The Day is Now Matthew 11:7-15 Matthew 17:10-13 2 Peter 3:8-9
True Profit
| Malachi 3:6-18 |
Have you ever missed out on a great business or investment opportunity? In this message from Malachi, we hear how God’s generosity in the gospel enables us to be generous. Outline A generous God (vv6-7, 17-18) who is robbed (vv8-11) and spoken against (vv13-15) Gospel generosity (2 Corinthians 8)
Have you ever missed out on a great business or investment opportunity? In this message from Malachi, we hear how God’s generosity in the gospel enables us to be generous. Outline A generous God (vv6-7, 17-18) who is robbed (vv8-11) and spoken against (vv13-15) Gospel generosity (2 Corinthians 8)
True Justice
| Malachi 2:17-3:5 |
When we make a mistake, we often try to cover it up, hoping no one notices. Our sin is always seen—we can’t hide it from the God of Justice. But there’s good news—in Jesus, God has come to purify and refine his people, so we can be acceptable to him. Outline Where is the God of justice? (2:17; 3:5) An unwanted messenger (3:1-4) When the Lord comes (Mark 11:15-17; 15:38; 1 Peter 2:4-5)
When we make a mistake, we often try to cover it up, hoping no one notices. Our sin is always seen—we can’t hide it from the God of Justice. But there’s good news—in Jesus, God has come to purify and refine his people, so we can be acceptable to him. Outline Where is the God of justice? (2:17; 3:5) An unwanted messenger (3:1-4) When the Lord comes (Mark 11:15-17; 15:38; 1 Peter 2:4-5)
True Faithfulness
| Malachi 2:10-16 |
Broken promises break relationships. In this message from Malachi 2 we hear that God takes faithfulness seriously because he is a faithful God. Outline Unfaithful People (v10) who marry unfaithfully (vv11-12) who are unfaithful in marriage (vv13-16) Our Faithful God (Ephesians 5:31-33)
Broken promises break relationships. In this message from Malachi 2 we hear that God takes faithfulness seriously because he is a faithful God. Outline Unfaithful People (v10) who marry unfaithfully (vv11-12) who are unfaithful in marriage (vv13-16) Our Faithful God (Ephesians 5:31-33)