Sermons
The Word of God
| 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 |
Can you love God but not the Bible? Can you love the Bible and not God? When the gospel first came to Thessalonica, some received as the Word of God, others rejected it as merely human words. What about you? Outline The Rejected Word (vv14-16) (Acts 17:1-5; John 5:39-40, 46-47) The Received Word (v13) God’s Word at Work (vv13-14)
Can you love God but not the Bible? Can you love the Bible and not God? When the gospel first came to Thessalonica, some received as the Word of God, others rejected it as merely human words. What about you? Outline The Rejected Word (vv14-16) (Acts 17:1-5; John 5:39-40, 46-47) The Received Word (v13) God’s Word at Work (vv13-14)
Gospel Logic
| 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 |
History records the facts of the cross—that Jesus of Nazareth was executed by the authority of the Roman governor. But why? Why do Christians care? Why should I care? What is the logic of the gospel? Outline The bare facts The interpreted facts
History records the facts of the cross—that Jesus of Nazareth was executed by the authority of the Roman governor. But why? Why do Christians care? Why should I care? What is the logic of the gospel? Outline The bare facts The interpreted facts
Who Is Greater? I AM
| John 4 |
To a Samaritan woman, Jesus gives living water—and she meets the one greater than Jacob…the great I Am!
To a Samaritan woman, Jesus gives living water—and she meets the one greater than Jacob…the great I Am!
Gospel Work Under Pressure
| 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 |
In this message from 1 Thessalonians, we are encouraged to follow the example of those who keep going with gospel work even under pressure. Outline Down but not out (vv1-2) Motives Matter (vv3-4) Actions Matter (vv5-8) Examples Matter (vv9-12)
In this message from 1 Thessalonians, we are encouraged to follow the example of those who keep going with gospel work even under pressure. Outline Down but not out (vv1-2) Motives Matter (vv3-4) Actions Matter (vv5-8) Examples Matter (vv9-12)
Knowing Genuine Faith
| 1 Thessalonians 1 |
What does genuine Christian faith look like? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1, we see the marks of genuine faith which were shown by the believers in Thessalonica. Outline Genuine Thanksgiving (vv1-3) Genuine Reception of the Gospel (vv4-8) Genuine Conversion (vv9-10) Genuine Christianity
What does genuine Christian faith look like? In this message from 1 Thessalonians 1, we see the marks of genuine faith which were shown by the believers in Thessalonica. Outline Genuine Thanksgiving (vv1-3) Genuine Reception of the Gospel (vv4-8) Genuine Conversion (vv9-10) Genuine Christianity
Overseeing God’s Family
| Titus 1 |
How does Christ oversee his family, his church? In this message from Titus 1 we hear God’s requirements for elders in his church. Outline Elders are Examples Elders Manage God’s Household Elders Protect the Truth
How does Christ oversee his family, his church? In this message from Titus 1 we hear God’s requirements for elders in his church. Outline Elders are Examples Elders Manage God’s Household Elders Protect the Truth
Dealing with Disruption
| 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 |
One of the things God is doing in churches is forming a community shaped by peace, grace, and love. So how does a church deal with disruptive and destructive behaviour? Outline What’s the problem? (vv6, 11, 16-18) Be an Example (vv7-9) Teach How to Live (vv10-13) Discipline to Disciple (vv6, 14-15)
One of the things God is doing in churches is forming a community shaped by peace, grace, and love. So how does a church deal with disruptive and destructive behaviour? Outline What’s the problem? (vv6, 11, 16-18) Be an Example (vv7-9) Teach How to Live (vv10-13) Discipline to Disciple (vv6, 14-15)
Strength Under Pressure
| 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 |
How do you cope with the pressures of life? If you’re a Christian, how do you sometimes feel pressure to give up on trusting in Jesus? In this message from 2 Thessalonians, we hear God’s promise to strengthen the people he loves in Christ. Outline Know who you are (2:13-14) Pray to stand firm (2:15-17) Pray for Gospel Progress (3:1-2) Rest in the God who strengthens (3:3-5)
How do you cope with the pressures of life? If you’re a Christian, how do you sometimes feel pressure to give up on trusting in Jesus? In this message from 2 Thessalonians, we hear God’s promise to strengthen the people he loves in Christ. Outline Know who you are (2:13-14) Pray to stand firm (2:15-17) Pray for Gospel Progress (3:1-2) Rest in the God who strengthens (3:3-5)
Standing Firm Under Pressure
| 2 Thessalonians 2 |
The rebellion. The Man of Lawlessness. Is the end near? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 2, we hear how the Bible’s teaching about the Day of the Lord is given to comfort and strengthen those who belong to Jesus. Outline Don’t be shaken (vv1-2) The End of Lawlessness (vv2-12) So stand firm (vv13-16)
The rebellion. The Man of Lawlessness. Is the end near? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 2, we hear how the Bible’s teaching about the Day of the Lord is given to comfort and strengthen those who belong to Jesus. Outline Don’t be shaken (vv1-2) The End of Lawlessness (vv2-12) So stand firm (vv13-16)
Prayer Under Pressure
| 2 Thessalonians 1 |
What do you say to someone suffering for following Jesus? What do you pray for them? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 1, we hear how Paul, through his prayers, encourages a church facing persecution. Outline A Church Born in a Hurry (2 Thess 1:1-2; Acts 17) What do you pray for (part 1)? (vv3-4) Is God’s judgment right? (vv5-10) What do you pray for (part 2)? (vv11-12)
What do you say to someone suffering for following Jesus? What do you pray for them? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 1, we hear how Paul, through his prayers, encourages a church facing persecution. Outline A Church Born in a Hurry (2 Thess 1:1-2; Acts 17) What do you pray for (part 1)? (vv3-4) Is God’s judgment right? (vv5-10) What do you pray for (part 2)? (vv11-12)