Sin
To Be Like Jesus
| 1 John 2:28-3:10 |
Do you know you are God’s child? In this message, we hear the astounding news that all who trust in Jesus are truly God’s children, are being made like him, and will become like him. Outline Being God’s Children (2:28-3:3) Living as God’s Children (3:4-10)
Do you know you are God’s child? In this message, we hear the astounding news that all who trust in Jesus are truly God’s children, are being made like him, and will become like him. Outline Being God’s Children (2:28-3:3) Living as God’s Children (3:4-10)
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)
Life in the Light
| 1 John 1:1-2:2 |
Hiding the truth is often a burden, but we’re not sure what will happen if the truth comes out. In this message we hear the joy-filled news of God’s forgiveness when we come to his light. Outline Testifying to the Life (1:1-4) Living in the Light (1:5-2:2) Purity Clarity
Hiding the truth is often a burden, but we’re not sure what will happen if the truth comes out. In this message we hear the joy-filled news of God’s forgiveness when we come to his light. Outline Testifying to the Life (1:1-4) Living in the Light (1:5-2:2) Purity Clarity
Kingdom Restoration
| Matthew 18:15-20 |
How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’? Outline If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17) If he or she refuses (vv17-20)
How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’? Outline If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17) If he or she refuses (vv17-20)
Why We Need Good Friday
| Colossians 1:15-23 |
We need Good Friday because our problem runs deep and Christ crucified is our only solution. Outline Our problem God’s solution
We need Good Friday because our problem runs deep and Christ crucified is our only solution. Outline Our problem God’s solution
The Heart of the Kingdom
| Matthew 15:1-20 |
In the face of a serious problem, you need a serious solution. In this passage, Jesus tells us sin is a serious problem—it comes from our heart. Which means we need a serious saviour. Outline Do you nullify God’s word? (vv1-9) What really makes us unclean (vv10-19) The issue of the heart
In the face of a serious problem, you need a serious solution. In this passage, Jesus tells us sin is a serious problem—it comes from our heart. Which means we need a serious saviour. Outline Do you nullify God’s word? (vv1-9) What really makes us unclean (vv10-19) The issue of the heart
Feasting in the Kingdom
| Matthew 9:1-17 |
Who does Jesus call to his table? Those who know they’re sinners. Do you know Jesus welcome and will you extend it to others? Outline Jesus’ forgiveness (vv1-8) Jesus’ Company (vv9-13) Celebrating Jesus (vv14-17)
Who does Jesus call to his table? Those who know they’re sinners. Do you know Jesus welcome and will you extend it to others? Outline Jesus’ forgiveness (vv1-8) Jesus’ Company (vv9-13) Celebrating Jesus (vv14-17)
The LORD Sees
| 1 Kings 21-22 |
It looked like the ‘perfect crime’. But the LORD God saw the sin of Israel’s most vile king, Ahab, sin and brought justice. In this message from 1 Kings, we hear the sobering reality that God sees everything, but also his amazing grace, that this is the same God who gives forgiveness and new life to all who trust in Jesus. Outline A Perfect Crime (21:1-16) Found out! (21:17-26) Repentance (21:27-28) or Regret (Chapter 22)
It looked like the ‘perfect crime’. But the LORD God saw the sin of Israel’s most vile king, Ahab, sin and brought justice. In this message from 1 Kings, we hear the sobering reality that God sees everything, but also his amazing grace, that this is the same God who gives forgiveness and new life to all who trust in Jesus. Outline A Perfect Crime (21:1-16) Found out! (21:17-26) Repentance (21:27-28) or Regret (Chapter 22)
Faithful King
| Matthew 4:1-11 |
As Jesus is tested in the wilderness we see he is the Faithful King, our sinless saviour, and compassionate high priest. Outline Wilderness and Weakness (vv1-2) Passing the Test (vv3-11) Satan, Sin, and our Saviour (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15-16) (In this recording it’s said that Jesus’ fast meant he neither ate nor drank. The Bible says Jesus’ fast was from food. Thanks to the church member who pointed this out.)
As Jesus is tested in the wilderness we see he is the Faithful King, our sinless saviour, and compassionate high priest. Outline Wilderness and Weakness (vv1-2) Passing the Test (vv3-11) Satan, Sin, and our Saviour (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15-16) (In this recording it’s said that Jesus’ fast meant he neither ate nor drank. The Bible says Jesus’ fast was from food. Thanks to the church member who pointed this out.)
True Justice
| Malachi 2:17-3:5 |
When we make a mistake, we often try to cover it up, hoping no one notices. Our sin is always seen—we can’t hide it from the God of Justice. But there’s good news—in Jesus, God has come to purify and refine his people, so we can be acceptable to him. Outline Where is the God of justice? (2:17; 3:5) An unwanted messenger (3:1-4) When the Lord comes (Mark 11:15-17; 15:38; 1 Peter 2:4-5)
When we make a mistake, we often try to cover it up, hoping no one notices. Our sin is always seen—we can’t hide it from the God of Justice. But there’s good news—in Jesus, God has come to purify and refine his people, so we can be acceptable to him. Outline Where is the God of justice? (2:17; 3:5) An unwanted messenger (3:1-4) When the Lord comes (Mark 11:15-17; 15:38; 1 Peter 2:4-5)
