Sermons
Hidden Kingdom
| Matthew 13:24-43 |
Have you ever had what you thought were unmet expectations? In this message we hear Jesus tell three stories that help us have right expectations for life following him now as we wait patiently for the complete coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. Outline Hidden stories (vv24-33) Prophecy fulfilled (vv34-35) Kingdom revealed (vv36-43)
Have you ever had what you thought were unmet expectations? In this message we hear Jesus tell three stories that help us have right expectations for life following him now as we wait patiently for the complete coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. Outline Hidden stories (vv24-33) Prophecy fulfilled (vv34-35) Kingdom revealed (vv36-43)
Listening Kingdom
| Matthew 13:1-23 |
Do you (or someone you know) have selective hearing? What about with God? In this message, Jesus calls us to have ears to hear his message. Outline Nice story (vv1-9) Why stories? (vv10-17) Hear the story (vv18-23)
Do you (or someone you know) have selective hearing? What about with God? In this message, Jesus calls us to have ears to hear his message. Outline Nice story (vv1-9) Why stories? (vv10-17) Hear the story (vv18-23)
What? Church
| Acts 2:42-47 |
If Christ is building his church so that all creation will see the wisdom of God, what should churches do when we gather? Outline A model church Apostles’ Teaching (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 4:11-13) Sharing (Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:17-35) Prayer (and song) (Acts 2:42, 47; Colossians 3:16-17) Adding (Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 14:24-25) Christ’s Church, Christ’s Way
If Christ is building his church so that all creation will see the wisdom of God, what should churches do when we gather? Outline A model church Apostles’ Teaching (Acts 2:42; Ephesians 4:11-13) Sharing (Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:17-35) Prayer (and song) (Acts 2:42, 47; Colossians 3:16-17) Adding (Acts 2:47; 1 Corinthians 14:24-25) Christ’s Church, Christ’s Way
How? Church
| Hebrews 10:19-25; Romans 12 |
How does ‘church’ bring glory to God? Outline By gathering (Deuteronomy 4:10; Hebrews 12:22-24) to encourage (Hebrews 10:19-25) one another (Romans 12) (A word about elders)
How does ‘church’ bring glory to God? Outline By gathering (Deuteronomy 4:10; Hebrews 12:22-24) to encourage (Hebrews 10:19-25) one another (Romans 12) (A word about elders)
Why? Church
| Matthew 16:13-20; Ephesians 2-4 |
Why has the risen and ascended Lord Jesus made ’the church'? Outline The church Jesus builds (Matthew 16:16-18; 28:18-20) Called to be… (Ephesians 2:11-22; 3:8; 4:1-6) So that… (Ephesians 3:7-12; 4:11-16)
Why has the risen and ascended Lord Jesus made ’the church'? Outline The church Jesus builds (Matthew 16:16-18; 28:18-20) Called to be… (Ephesians 2:11-22; 3:8; 4:1-6) So that… (Ephesians 3:7-12; 4:11-16)
Coming, Ready or Not!
| Matthew 25:1-13 |
Outline The critical hour The critical failure The critical question
Outline The critical hour The critical failure The critical question
The Right Side of History
| Psalm 2 |
When there is opposition or persectuion, followers of Jesus may think they’re on the ‘wrong side of history’. But Psalm 2 explains why believers in Jesus can have bold confidence especially when ’the nations rage’. Outline Listen to the Song (Psalm 2) Why do the Nations (Still) Rage? Acts 13:26-33 Acts 4:23-31 Will you ‘kiss the Son’? (Note: the first few seconds have been re-recorded due to technical problems.)
When there is opposition or persectuion, followers of Jesus may think they’re on the ‘wrong side of history’. But Psalm 2 explains why believers in Jesus can have bold confidence especially when ’the nations rage’. Outline Listen to the Song (Psalm 2) Why do the Nations (Still) Rage? Acts 13:26-33 Acts 4:23-31 Will you ‘kiss the Son’? (Note: the first few seconds have been re-recorded due to technical problems.)
How to be blessed like Mary this Christmas
| Luke 1:39-45 |
Christmas 2025 message. Outline Why do we need God’s blessing? Why is Mary blessed? How you can be blessed too.
Christmas 2025 message. Outline Why do we need God’s blessing? Why is Mary blessed? How you can be blessed too.
How to listen like (another) Mary this Christmas
| Luke 10:38-42 |
A message from our carols service. Outline Martha’s complaint Mary’s better choice
A message from our carols service. Outline Martha’s complaint Mary’s better choice
Joyful Partners
| Philippians 4:10-23 |
In this message from Philippians 4 we hear of the joy of generous, costly, partnership in the gospel. Outline In Christ we learn contentment (vv10-13) In Christ we learn generous partnership (vv14-16) In Christ we benefit from partnership (vv17-20) In Christ our ‘circles’ grow (vv21-23)
In this message from Philippians 4 we hear of the joy of generous, costly, partnership in the gospel. Outline In Christ we learn contentment (vv10-13) In Christ we learn generous partnership (vv14-16) In Christ we benefit from partnership (vv17-20) In Christ our ‘circles’ grow (vv21-23)