Love
Knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God
| Matthew 22:15-46 |
The religious have set a trap, but since they don’t know the Scriptures or the Power of God, Jesus responds to everything they throw at him by pointing to the truth and power of God. Outline Politics (vv15-22) Religion (vv23-33) Morals (vv34-40) Identity (vv41-46)
The religious have set a trap, but since they don’t know the Scriptures or the Power of God, Jesus responds to everything they throw at him by pointing to the truth and power of God. Outline Politics (vv15-22) Religion (vv23-33) Morals (vv34-40) Identity (vv41-46)
Imitate What Is Good
| 3 John |
What are we to do wotj self-centred, bullying people in God’s church? In this message from 3 John we’re hear encouragement to walk in truth, generously partner with gospel workers, and to not imitate what is evil. Outline A letter of love (vv1-4) Keep being faithful (vv5-8) Do not imitate evil, imitate good (vv9-12) Spread peace (vv13-15) Note: this message was pre-recorded on video. You can watch the video below Read more
What are we to do wotj self-centred, bullying people in God’s church? In this message from 3 John we’re hear encouragement to walk in truth, generously partner with gospel workers, and to not imitate what is evil. Outline A letter of love (vv1-4) Keep being faithful (vv5-8) Do not imitate evil, imitate good (vv9-12) Spread peace (vv13-15) Note: this message was pre-recorded on video. You can watch the video below Read more
Walk in Truth and Love
| 2 John |
We sometimes experience a tension between truth and love. In this message from 2 John we hear how truth and love come together in the Christian life because they are united in God. Outline Love in Truth (vv1-3) Walk in Love (vv4-6) Remain in Truth (vv7-11) Love in Truth (vv12-13)
We sometimes experience a tension between truth and love. In this message from 2 John we hear how truth and love come together in the Christian life because they are united in God. Outline Love in Truth (vv1-3) Walk in Love (vv4-6) Remain in Truth (vv7-11) Love in Truth (vv12-13)
Love Assured
| 1 John 5 |
You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)
You can be sure of God’s love because of Jesus. Outline This is God’s testimony (vv1-12) so you can have confidence for life (vv13-17) and know this! (vv18-21)
Recognising True Love
| 1 John 4 |
It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love. How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6) How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)
It can be hard to discern what is true and what is false. In this message from 1 John 4, we hear how to recognise truth and love. How can you recognise the spirit of truth? (vv1-6) How can you recognise love from God? (vv7-21)
Love You Can See
| 1 John 3:11-24 |
What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen? In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see. (N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.) Outline Love, don’t hate (vv11-15) Love in action (vv16-18) Loved by God (vv19-24)
What does it look like to be people and a community grounded in love? It sounds like what we want—so what do we need for it to happen? In this message from 1 John, we see two examples to show us the love we need, the love we can see. (N.b. due to techincal issues, the recording has more ambient sounds than usual.) Outline Love, don’t hate (vv11-15) Love in action (vv16-18) Loved by God (vv19-24)
Love at the End
| 1 John 2:15-27 |
Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love. Outline It’s the last hour (vv17-18) so don’t love the world (vv15-17) and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)
Do you know what time it is? And what difference this makes? In this message we hear how life in the ’last hour’ shapes what we’re to love. Outline It’s the last hour (vv17-18) so don’t love the world (vv15-17) and don’t be deceived. (vv18-27)
Walk the Talk
| 1 John 2:1-14 |
What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love. Outline What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2) Walk in love (vv3-11) Because this is who you are (vv12-14)
What does it mean to be a for-real, not fake, not scan follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 John we hear the assurance believers in Jesus can have because of what Jesus has done, is doing now, and by living his command of love. Outline What Jesus is doing now (vv1-2) Walk in love (vv3-11) Because this is who you are (vv12-14)
Our Christian Benefits Package
| Romans 5:1-5 |
What benefits come from knowing Jesus? Outline Benefits package… Peace with God Access to God Hope in God. Loved by God Presence of God
What benefits come from knowing Jesus? Outline Benefits package… Peace with God Access to God Hope in God. Loved by God Presence of God
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)
