Glory

The King’s House | 1 Kings 5-9 |
Where is God? Where does he live? As God’s temple is built in Jerusalem, we see God dwelling among his people. But even this is only a shadow of the true temple, Christ, and how God dwells now with his gathered people by the Spirit. Outline God’s Place Building God’s House (1 Kings 5-7) God’s Presence (1 Kings 8-9) Building God’s Spiritual (and Permanent) House (John 2:19-21, Ephesians 2:19-22)

The Lowly King Comes | Zechariah 9-10 |
When Jesus enters Jerusalem on a ‘young donkey,’ what do you see? When Jesus is on the cross, what do you see? In Zechariah 9-10, we’re taken behind the scene to see how these seemingly unimpressive moments reveal the glory of Christ. Outline Look at this man on a donkey (John 12:12-14) Look at this man on a cross (John 19) Seeing behind the scene (Zechariah 9-10) Look to Jesus!

Seeing God’s Glory | Haggai 2:1-9 |
How do you see God’s glory? Outline God’s glory in the past (2:1-3) God’s glory in the present (2:4-5) God’s glory in the future (2:6-9) Due to flooding and road closures this sermon was recorded over Zoom. The final few minutes were re-recorded due to technical issues.

Waiting for Christmas (Simeon) | Luke 2:21-33 |
Message from our 2021 Christmas Carols service

You Are the Messiah | Mark 8:22-9:13 |
Who do you say Jesus is? This is the question. As we return to Mark’s gospel, this is the question Jesus asks his followers. But the answer he gives is surprising. Outline Almost seeing (8:22-33) Follow Me (8:34-9:1) Sight! (9:2-13) Follow Him

Why Did Jesus Rise? | Isaiah 52:13-14; 53:10-12 |
Why did Jesus rise to life again? What does it reveal about him, and what difference does it make? Outline From suffering to glory For his offspring For justification For victory

Feeding His Sheep | Mark 6:30-56 |
When someone asks ‘so, who are you,’ often we answer by talking about what we do. In this message, as we see Jesus feed a crowd in the wilderness, and ‘pass by’ by walking on the lake, Jesus is revealed by what he does. Outline Feeding sheep (6:3-46) Passing by (6:47-56) Who is Jesus?

Healthy Relationships | Ephesians 2:25-32 |
How can we have healthy relationships? In this message, we hear how Jesus enables us to ’live in the light’, particularly in the way we speak, work, and respond to anger. Outline Healthy Words (vv25, 29-32) Healthy Work (v28) Healthy Wrath (vv26-27, 31-32) Psalm 4:1-5 Changed for relational health

Greatness in Christ’s Kingdom | Luke 9:28-50 |
Greatness above (9:28-36) Greatness below (9:37-43) Greatness handed over (9:44-45) Greatness of the least (9:46-50) Greatness of the King Greatness in His Kingdom