Spirit
The Church of God
| Hebrews 12:18-29; Exodus 19:1-13 |
Can you know God without having anything to do with a Christian church? In this message, we consider what it means to say ‘I believe…the church.’ Outline I believe…the church? (Genesis 12:1-3; Ezekiel 37:24-27; 1 Peter 2:4-5) The church is catholic (Hebrews 12:22-26) and the communion of saints (1 Corinthians 16:2-3) And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24–25 NIV) Read more
Can you know God without having anything to do with a Christian church? In this message, we consider what it means to say ‘I believe…the church.’ Outline I believe…the church? (Genesis 12:1-3; Ezekiel 37:24-27; 1 Peter 2:4-5) The church is catholic (Hebrews 12:22-26) and the communion of saints (1 Corinthians 16:2-3) And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24–25 NIV) Read more
God the Holy Spirit
| John 14:15-26; 16:4-15 |
Who is the Holy Spirit, what is he doing in believers and in the world? In this message, as we continue our series What We Believe, we listen to what Jesus taught about the Spirit of Truth. Outline Another Advocate (John 14:16) The Spirit and Believers (John 14:17-21, 26; 16:6-7, 12-15) The Spirit and the World (John 16:8-11) Believing in the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit, what is he doing in believers and in the world? In this message, as we continue our series What We Believe, we listen to what Jesus taught about the Spirit of Truth. Outline Another Advocate (John 14:16) The Spirit and Believers (John 14:17-21, 26; 16:6-7, 12-15) The Spirit and the World (John 16:8-11) Believing in the Holy Spirit
Listening to God
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12-13 |
If God spoke to you, would you listen? In this sermon, we continue our Back to Basics series by finding out how we can Listen to God. Outline God’s breathed-out word (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21) God’s useful word (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12-13) Are you listening?
If God spoke to you, would you listen? In this sermon, we continue our Back to Basics series by finding out how we can Listen to God. Outline God’s breathed-out word (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21) God’s useful word (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12-13) Are you listening?
When You Pray
| Luke 11:1-13 |
Teach us to pray (v1) … for the greatest gift (vv2-4) …which honours God’s name (vv5-8) …as he gives good gifts (vv9-13) Jesus is the answer to his own prayer Luke 3:22; Acts 2:38 So it can be answered in us! (Unfortunately there was some distortion in the recording of this sermon.)
Teach us to pray (v1) … for the greatest gift (vv2-4) …which honours God’s name (vv5-8) …as he gives good gifts (vv9-13) Jesus is the answer to his own prayer Luke 3:22; Acts 2:38 So it can be answered in us! (Unfortunately there was some distortion in the recording of this sermon.)
Tragedy or Comedy
| John 20 |
A tragic morning that turns to joy So we can find life Romans 8:11 Is your life a tragedy or a comedy
A tragic morning that turns to joy So we can find life Romans 8:11 Is your life a tragedy or a comedy
Life without Jesus
| John 14 |
Jesus is going… to prepare a place (vv1-7) so greater works will be done (vv8-14) to send the Spirit (vv15-26) so his disciples will have peace (vv27-31) Life ‘without’ Jesus
Jesus is going… to prepare a place (vv1-7) so greater works will be done (vv8-14) to send the Spirit (vv15-26) so his disciples will have peace (vv27-31) Life ‘without’ Jesus
Life in Christ’s Spirit
| Romans 8:1-17 |
No Condemnation (vv1-4) Because believers have God’s Spirit (vv5-13) Who makes us God’s children (sons) (vv14-17)
No Condemnation (vv1-4) Because believers have God’s Spirit (vv5-13) Who makes us God’s children (sons) (vv14-17)
Holding Firm to the Saviour
| 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 |
Why do we need to be saved? (v13) How can we be saved? (vv13-14) How do we hold firm? (vv15-17)
Why do we need to be saved? (v13) How can we be saved? (vv13-14) How do we hold firm? (vv15-17)
Adoption
| Galatians 3:26-4:7 |
Why do we need to be adopted? How can we be adopted? What comes from our adoption? Calling God Father ‘What is a Christian? […] The richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God for his Father.’ (J.I. Packer, Knowing God) Disciplined as children (Hebrews 12:7-8) Heirs of God Secure in God’s love Join the family!
Why do we need to be adopted? How can we be adopted? What comes from our adoption? Calling God Father ‘What is a Christian? […] The richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who has God for his Father.’ (J.I. Packer, Knowing God) Disciplined as children (Hebrews 12:7-8) Heirs of God Secure in God’s love Join the family!
Beginning in Jerusalem
| Luke 24:36-52 |
The end of Act 1 It is written and must be fulfilled (vv44-49) … to suffer … to rise to preach Preaching to the Nations
The end of Act 1 It is written and must be fulfilled (vv44-49) … to suffer … to rise to preach Preaching to the Nations
