Sermons
Wisdom and Words
| Proverbs |
Small words can have a big impact, and all too often they can lead to hurt and trouble. In this message from Proverbs we heard about the most dangerous part of our bodies—the tongue. Outline A word in time (Proverbs 26:4-7) The trouble with words (Proverbs 26:17-28) Speaking from the heart (Luke 6:43-45)
Small words can have a big impact, and all too often they can lead to hurt and trouble. In this message from Proverbs we heard about the most dangerous part of our bodies—the tongue. Outline A word in time (Proverbs 26:4-7) The trouble with words (Proverbs 26:17-28) Speaking from the heart (Luke 6:43-45)
Wisdom and Work
| Proverbs |
How can we work wisely? In this message, we hear how the Proverbs encourage hard, honest work. Outline Hard work Honest work … for the Lord (Colossians 3:15-16)
How can we work wisely? In this message, we hear how the Proverbs encourage hard, honest work. Outline Hard work Honest work … for the Lord (Colossians 3:15-16)
Wisdom Calls
| Proverbs 1:1-9; 8:1-11 |
How do we measure wisdom? How do we assess whether a certain decision is wise? How can we know if we’re wise? Where do we hear the voice of wisdom? Outline To know God’s wisdom (Proverbs 1:1-9) The voice of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-11) Listen to Jesus’ Wisdom (Matthew 7:24-29)
How do we measure wisdom? How do we assess whether a certain decision is wise? How can we know if we’re wise? Where do we hear the voice of wisdom? Outline To know God’s wisdom (Proverbs 1:1-9) The voice of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-11) Listen to Jesus’ Wisdom (Matthew 7:24-29)
Who Is - I AM
| John 15:1-11 |
Who is Jesus, and what does it mean to be connected to him? Outline Who is – I AM Fruit Trees Abiding Keys
Who is Jesus, and what does it mean to be connected to him? Outline Who is – I AM Fruit Trees Abiding Keys
God’s Foolish Wisdom
| 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 |
Where do you think true wisdom and power are found? As we begin our series on the voice of wisdom heard in Proverbs, we first look to the unexpected ‘right-way-up’ wisdom of the cross. It’s Christ crucified that is the centre of all God’s wisdom. Outline The world’s wisdom destroyed (1:18-25) Shown in… who God saves (1:26-31) how God saves (2:1-5) Hearing the voice of the cross
Where do you think true wisdom and power are found? As we begin our series on the voice of wisdom heard in Proverbs, we first look to the unexpected ‘right-way-up’ wisdom of the cross. It’s Christ crucified that is the centre of all God’s wisdom. Outline The world’s wisdom destroyed (1:18-25) Shown in… who God saves (1:26-31) how God saves (2:1-5) Hearing the voice of the cross
Repeat the Joy
| Habakkuk 3 |
What ‘big prayers’ do you pray? Why do or don’t you pray ‘big prayers’? In this message, we hear how knowing what God has done not only changes our prayers for the future but gives joy now. Outline Good News on Repeat (vv1-2) What our God has done (vv3-16) Rejoicing in the Lord (vv17-19) Philippians 4:4-6
What ‘big prayers’ do you pray? Why do or don’t you pray ‘big prayers’? In this message, we hear how knowing what God has done not only changes our prayers for the future but gives joy now. Outline Good News on Repeat (vv1-2) What our God has done (vv3-16) Rejoicing in the Lord (vv17-19) Philippians 4:4-6
Waiting Faith
| Habakkuk 2:2-20 |
How do we ’live by faith’ in the midst of suffering and oppression? In this message, we hear God’s confronting and comforting response to this question. Outline Two ways to live (vv2-5) Five Woes (vv6-20) Living by Faith
How do we ’live by faith’ in the midst of suffering and oppression? In this message, we hear God’s confronting and comforting response to this question. Outline Two ways to live (vv2-5) Five Woes (vv6-20) Living by Faith
How Long?
| Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 |
Have you ever cried out to God? Felt overwhelmed by suffering or injustice? And wondered if God has heard? In this message, we hear one man’s cry to God and God’s surprising answer. Outline Questioning God (1:1-4) See God act! (1:5-11) but God!! (1:12-2:1)
Have you ever cried out to God? Felt overwhelmed by suffering or injustice? And wondered if God has heard? In this message, we hear one man’s cry to God and God’s surprising answer. Outline Questioning God (1:1-4) See God act! (1:5-11) but God!! (1:12-2:1)
Compassionate Justice
| Nahum |
Is God’s justice good news? What compassion can be found when God avenges wrongs? In this message from the little known prophet, Nahum, we hear the good news of God’s compassionate justice. Outline Setting the Scene An avenging refuge (1:1-8) Judgment against Nineveh (2:3-10) Joy in Justice (1:15; 3:18-19) Compassionate Justice at the Cross (Colossians 2:13-15)
Is God’s justice good news? What compassion can be found when God avenges wrongs? In this message from the little known prophet, Nahum, we hear the good news of God’s compassionate justice. Outline Setting the Scene An avenging refuge (1:1-8) Judgment against Nineveh (2:3-10) Joy in Justice (1:15; 3:18-19) Compassionate Justice at the Cross (Colossians 2:13-15)
Risen
| Mark 16 |
As light dawns on the third day, the future breaks into the present with fear and alarm, but because Jesus is alive we need not be afraid. Outline Light dawns (vv1-3) An alarming sight! (vv4-7) Trembling and Afraid (v8) This sermon covers Mark 16:1-8. In the message there is a brief mention of the question of the ending of Mark. This is a short introduction to the questions around Mark’s ending
As light dawns on the third day, the future breaks into the present with fear and alarm, but because Jesus is alive we need not be afraid. Outline Light dawns (vv1-3) An alarming sight! (vv4-7) Trembling and Afraid (v8) This sermon covers Mark 16:1-8. In the message there is a brief mention of the question of the ending of Mark. This is a short introduction to the questions around Mark’s ending
