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
Where do we find God? In this Good Friday message, we hear how in the darkness and God-forsakenness of the Cross, we meet the one who is the Son of God. Outline Darkness Cry Curtain Confession
Why did Jesus die? As Jesus is mocked by soldiers and leaders, they unwittingly speak the truth—that through his death, Jesus saves. Outline The King or the Terrorist (vv1-16) Crowning the King (vv16-20) The King who Saves (vv21-32)
Revelation 12 is the Nativity story you probably didn’t know was there. In the birth of Jesus, Satan (the dragon) is defeated…and the battle is won for those who trust in Jesus. Outline The Revelation to John Signs in Heaven (vv1-6) War in heaven (vv7-12) War on Earth (vv13-17) War is over? Video Following the sermon we watched this video from SpeakLife
This message looks at the Thursday of Jesus’ final week when his hour had finally come. Outline Jesus always knew His hour is coming What a week Friday is coming
In this message, we hear some of Jesus most troubling words, as he prepares his followers for the greatest distress of history—and the mission that will follow. Outline Mountain Top View (vv1-4) Signs and Suffering (vv5-13) Greatest distress (vv14-23) The Son Comes (vv24-32) Watch (vv33-37) The Mission of the Son Revealed
For 2000 years, Christians have said that Jesus was crucified, yet rose again, is now ruling, and will return. This is a dangerous truth as it means our life has meaning and will be called to account. This is a dangerous truth because it gives hope and meaning in Christ. Outline Crucified (Acts 3:13-15, 1 Peter 3:18) Risen (Acts 3:15) Ruling (Ephesians 1:19-23; Philippians 2:6-11; Acts 3:16-19) Returning (Acts 3:20-23) A dangerous truth? Read more
Where is God when life is dark? This Good Friday we see how the darkness at the crucifixion shows that in the death of Jesus creation is undone as God’s judgment against sin is revealed. Outline Facing the Void (Genesis 1:1-5) The Darkness of… Evil (Luke 22:53) Uncreation (vv44-45a) Temple (vv45b-46) Conclusion/Application
As Jesus is crucified, the sign of the charge against him read ‘This is the King of the Jews’. In this message, as Jesus is crucified, we’ll consider how we respond to the momentous event of the cross. N.b. this sermon was recorded during an ‘online service’ due to restrictions in place in response to COVID-19 . Outline Responses to the cross: Carrying (v26) Mourning (vv27-34) Mocking (vv35-38) Seeing (vv39-47) Watching (vv48-49) Honouring (vv50-56) How do you respond to the crucified king? Read more
When you hear a warning of something concerning coming your way, do you stay or do you go? In this passage, as we continue our journey with Jesus, we will hear him talking about the cross, the turning point of history. It brings judgement on the world and ushers in the Kingdom of God. Jesus calls us to escape the world and find refuge in him. Outline The Kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44, 7:13-14) … is among you (Luke 17:20-21) …comes through suffering (17:22-25) …comes with sudden judgment (17:26-37) Living now in the Kingdom