Gospel
Suffering Kingdom
| Matthew 16 |
Who do you say Jesus is? In this message we hear the answer to this most important question and the difference it makes. Outline Don’t seek signs (vv1-4) Beware bad teaching (vv5-12) Who do you say Jesus is? (vv13-23) Will you follow Jesus? (vv24-28) (Apologies for poor audio quality due to technical issues.)
Who do you say Jesus is? In this message we hear the answer to this most important question and the difference it makes. Outline Don’t seek signs (vv1-4) Beware bad teaching (vv5-12) Who do you say Jesus is? (vv13-23) Will you follow Jesus? (vv24-28) (Apologies for poor audio quality due to technical issues.)
Take Your Place at the Table
| Ephesians 2:1-22 |
In the message we’re reminded of God’s gracious invitation to join the feast at his table. Outline Dead in Sin (vv1-3) Reconciled to God through Jesus (vv4-10) One in Christ (vv11-18) Welcomed at the Feast (vv19-22)
In the message we’re reminded of God’s gracious invitation to join the feast at his table. Outline Dead in Sin (vv1-3) Reconciled to God through Jesus (vv4-10) One in Christ (vv11-18) Welcomed at the Feast (vv19-22)
Gospel Priority
| Philippians 1:12-30 |
What’s your number one priority in life? What gets you out of bed and going? What sustains you when things are tough? In this message from Philippians 1, we hear that the gospel and glory of Christ is to be the number one priority for Christians. Outline Gospel priority over prison (vv12-18) Gospel priority over life or death (vv19-26) Gospel priority over identity (vv27-30) Is the gospel our priority?
What’s your number one priority in life? What gets you out of bed and going? What sustains you when things are tough? In this message from Philippians 1, we hear that the gospel and glory of Christ is to be the number one priority for Christians. Outline Gospel priority over prison (vv12-18) Gospel priority over life or death (vv19-26) Gospel priority over identity (vv27-30) Is the gospel our priority?
Living Under Pressure
| 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 |
It can be hard to stick out—we often feel pressure to conform. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, God’s people are encouraged to live for Jesus in our private and public relationahips. Outline Avoid Sexual Immorality (vv1-8) Live a Quiet Life (vv9-12)
It can be hard to stick out—we often feel pressure to conform. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4, God’s people are encouraged to live for Jesus in our private and public relationahips. Outline Avoid Sexual Immorality (vv1-8) Live a Quiet Life (vv9-12)
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)
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
Making the Gospel Clear
| Acts 18:1-19:10 |
Do you know the good news of Jesus clearly? As God’s kingdom continues to grow in Corinth and Ephesus, we’re reminded of the importance of gospel partnership, persevering through opposition, and being clear on the gospel. Outline Gospel Partnership in Corinth and Ephesus (18:1-23) Gospel Clarity in Ephesus (18:24-19:10) Partnership, Perseverance, Clarity
Do you know the good news of Jesus clearly? As God’s kingdom continues to grow in Corinth and Ephesus, we’re reminded of the importance of gospel partnership, persevering through opposition, and being clear on the gospel. Outline Gospel Partnership in Corinth and Ephesus (18:1-23) Gospel Clarity in Ephesus (18:24-19:10) Partnership, Perseverance, Clarity
Unhindered by ‘Wisdom’
| Acts 17 |
Why is Jesus good news for you and for the world? As we hear the gospel proclaimed in a synagogue in Thessalonica and the Aeropagus in Athens, we hear how good Jesus is. Outline Jesus is the Messiah (vv1-15) Jesus is the Judge of the World (vv16-34) The God who Saves
Why is Jesus good news for you and for the world? As we hear the gospel proclaimed in a synagogue in Thessalonica and the Aeropagus in Athens, we hear how good Jesus is. Outline Jesus is the Messiah (vv1-15) Jesus is the Judge of the World (vv16-34) The God who Saves
Drawing a Line
| Galatians 2:11-21 |
Legalism is out of line with the gospel. Legalism is about what you have to do to get in line with God. But the gospel proclaims what Jesus has done to justify sinners. Outline Out of line (vv11-14) Because… Faith in Jesus, not Law (vv15-16) Faith in Jesus doesn’t make sinners (vv17-18) Faith unites to Christ (vv19-20) Because we need Jesus’ death! (v21) Keeping in line with the gospel
Legalism is out of line with the gospel. Legalism is about what you have to do to get in line with God. But the gospel proclaims what Jesus has done to justify sinners. Outline Out of line (vv11-14) Because… Faith in Jesus, not Law (vv15-16) Faith in Jesus doesn’t make sinners (vv17-18) Faith unites to Christ (vv19-20) Because we need Jesus’ death! (v21) Keeping in line with the gospel
God’s Good News of Freedom
| Galatians 1:11-2:10 |
How do we know if the gospel we hear is the true gospel? Outline The gospel (good news) is God’s (1:11-24) The gospel is for freedom (2:1-5) The gospel is for the world (2:6-10) Paul’s Biography In this passage, Paul retells a section of his life story which intersects with what we read in Acts. The table below shows how Galatians and Acts fits together: Event Acts reference Galatians reference Conversion Acts 9:1-19 Galatians 1:15-16 Three years in Arabia after Acts 9:25 Galatians 1:17 First Jerusalem visit Acts 9:26-31 Galatians 1:18-19 Second Jerusalem visit Acts 11:27-30; 12:25 Galatians 2:1-10
How do we know if the gospel we hear is the true gospel? Outline The gospel (good news) is God’s (1:11-24) The gospel is for freedom (2:1-5) The gospel is for the world (2:6-10) Paul’s Biography In this passage, Paul retells a section of his life story which intersects with what we read in Acts. The table below shows how Galatians and Acts fits together: Event Acts reference Galatians reference Conversion Acts 9:1-19 Galatians 1:15-16 Three years in Arabia after Acts 9:25 Galatians 1:17 First Jerusalem visit Acts 9:26-31 Galatians 1:18-19 Second Jerusalem visit Acts 11:27-30; 12:25 Galatians 2:1-10