Sermons
The Heart of the Kingdom
| Matthew 15:1-20 |
In the face of a serious problem, you need a serious solution. In this passage, Jesus tells us sin is a serious problem—it comes from our heart. Which means we need a serious saviour. Outline Do you nullify God’s word? (vv1-9) What really makes us unclean (vv10-19) The issue of the heart
In the face of a serious problem, you need a serious solution. In this passage, Jesus tells us sin is a serious problem—it comes from our heart. Which means we need a serious saviour. Outline Do you nullify God’s word? (vv1-9) What really makes us unclean (vv10-19) The issue of the heart
Bountiful Kingdom
| Matthew 14:13-36 |
Does Jesus care? Will Jesus provide? As we consider two amazing miracles, we see Jesus, the king of the Bountiful Kingdom, in action. Outline Jesus’ Feast (vv13-22) Jesus’ Identity (vv23-46)
Does Jesus care? Will Jesus provide? As we consider two amazing miracles, we see Jesus, the king of the Bountiful Kingdom, in action. Outline Jesus’ Feast (vv13-22) Jesus’ Identity (vv23-46)
Rejected Kingdom
| Matthew 13:53-14:12 |
In this message we see two different ways people reject Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven, which is a challenge for us to be humbly amazed by him. Outline Is Jesus too familiar? (13:53-58) Is Jesus a threat? (4:1-12) Humbly amazed by Jesus
In this message we see two different ways people reject Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven, which is a challenge for us to be humbly amazed by him. Outline Is Jesus too familiar? (13:53-58) Is Jesus a threat? (4:1-12) Humbly amazed by Jesus
Treasured Kingdom
| Matthew 13:44-52 |
What is your greatest treasure? In this message we explore reasons why the Kingdom of Heaven should be treasured about all else. Outline Priceless treasure (vv44-46) Why treasure? (vv47-49) Treasures new and old (vv51-52)
What is your greatest treasure? In this message we explore reasons why the Kingdom of Heaven should be treasured about all else. Outline Priceless treasure (vv44-46) Why treasure? (vv47-49) Treasures new and old (vv51-52)
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
