Love
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)
Partners in Love
| Philippians 1:1-11 |
What do you feel about other believers? In this opening section to Paul’s letter to the Christian believers in Philippi, we’re challenged to overflow in Christ’s love for his people. Outline To God’s holy people (vv1-2) Are you thankful? (vv3-6) What fills your heart? (vv7-8) What do you pray? (vv9-11)
What do you feel about other believers? In this opening section to Paul’s letter to the Christian believers in Philippi, we’re challenged to overflow in Christ’s love for his people. Outline To God’s holy people (vv1-2) Are you thankful? (vv3-6) What fills your heart? (vv7-8) What do you pray? (vv9-11)
Truth and Love
| Matthew 5:33-48 |
As we continue listening to Jesus’ teaching his followers, he calls them to be people who speak truth, refuse to retaliate, and love enemies. It’s a huge call, but it’s good news as we see it lived out by Jesus. Outline Speak the truth (vv33-37) Do not resist (vv38-42) Love Enemies (vv43-47) Because this is our God (v48) Note: this sermon was pre-recorded.
As we continue listening to Jesus’ teaching his followers, he calls them to be people who speak truth, refuse to retaliate, and love enemies. It’s a huge call, but it’s good news as we see it lived out by Jesus. Outline Speak the truth (vv33-37) Do not resist (vv38-42) Love Enemies (vv43-47) Because this is our God (v48) Note: this sermon was pre-recorded.
True Love
| Malachi 1:1-5 |
Do you think God loves you? Do you feel God’s love? In this message from Malachi 1, we see how God’s love is known not in our situation but in God’s salvation. Outline Meet Malachi (v1) How have you loved us? (vv2-5, Genesis 25) God’s choosing love (Romans 9) Do you know God’s love?
Do you think God loves you? Do you feel God’s love? In this message from Malachi 1, we see how God’s love is known not in our situation but in God’s salvation. Outline Meet Malachi (v1) How have you loved us? (vv2-5, Genesis 25) God’s choosing love (Romans 9) Do you know God’s love?
Love Under Pressure
| 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 |
Through his death and resurrection, Jesus rescues people into a new family bound together by love. Outline Prioritise Presence (2:17-3:5) Find Joy in Others’ Faith (3:6-10) Pray with Eternal Views (3:11-13)
Through his death and resurrection, Jesus rescues people into a new family bound together by love. Outline Prioritise Presence (2:17-3:5) Find Joy in Others’ Faith (3:6-10) Pray with Eternal Views (3:11-13)
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)
From Fake Fasting to True Feasing
| Zechariah 7-8 |
What does fake ‘religion,’ fake ‘devotion’ to God look like? And how do we see genuine love of God? In this message from Zechariah 7-8, we hear God’s stinging rebuke and yet astounding promises to his people. Outline Is sadness no more? (7:1-3) Pure religion (7:4-14) Sadness no more! (Chapter 8)
What does fake ‘religion,’ fake ‘devotion’ to God look like? And how do we see genuine love of God? In this message from Zechariah 7-8, we hear God’s stinging rebuke and yet astounding promises to his people. Outline Is sadness no more? (7:1-3) Pure religion (7:4-14) Sadness no more! (Chapter 8)
