The Christian and Domestic Violence A real story 1 in 3 women … experienced physical violence since 15 years old (2.56 million women). NSW (12 years) 1000 murders related to domestic violence, 92 % of the victims were female 100% of domestic violence related murders were as a result of male driven domestic violence. What is domestic violence? “Domestic violence is a…
Matthew 16:1-28 – The King Must Die … coming to terms with the reality of just who Jesus is? Another attempt to trap Jesus … the sign of Jonah. Matthew 12:39-40, “He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and…
Matthew 15:1-39 – Defiled? No pastoral visit … coming FROM Jerusalem “Why don’t your disciples obey our long-held traditions?” How can a person who is ceremonially unclean be right with God? … nullified the word of God for the sake of their human traditions. A bigger problem. Isaiah 29:13 “These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from…
Jesus, Man and God Matthew 14:1-36 Jesus: A prophet without honour Herod and John the Baptist A very ‘human miracle’: Feeding the 5000 – Jesus’ desire and need for rest – Jesus’ compassion as a model for us – Food … a very human need A very divine miracle: Walking on Water – Jesus comes out to the disciples – Jesus the…
Why Jesus Spoke in Riddles? Matthew 13:1-58 If you were building a kingdom … “The kingdom of heaven is like …” – The chapter: A collection of related parables – What are parables? – Why does Jesus use them? The kingdom parables in Matthew 13 … – The Sower – The Weeds – The Mustard Seed – The Yeast – The Hidden…
What Is Good and Moral? Matthew 12:1-50 How do you know if something is morally OK? 1. Accusation 1 – You are Unlawful (vv1-14) • 3 OT examples • Lord of the Sabbath • Healing on the Sabbath? • Who determines what is moral and good? 2. Accusation 2 – You are Evil (vv22-45) • Problem of logic • What is “unforgivable…
Did He Really Rise? Unconvincing Alternative Explanations – Easter Sunday 2018 Would you willingly die for something you know to be a lie? 5 accepted Facts 5 almost universally accepted facts about the supposed resurrection of Jesus 1) Jesus died by crucifixion 2) Jesus disciples believed that he rose and appeared to them 3) The church persecutor Paul was suddenly changed 4)…
Good Friday 2018 Welcome Song – Almighty Maker Matthew 7:24-29 Awesome Teaching Matthew 8:5-13 Jesus Wants People To Put Their Faith In Him Song – Let Your Kingdom Come Matthew 17:1-13 God Confirms Who Jesus Is Song – Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11 The Trending Jesus Song – In The Name Of Love Matthew 26:47-56 The Kingdom Plans Unravel? General Prayers Matthew 27:45-56 The…
Matthew 9:1-42 – The Lord of the Harvest A plentiful harvest “the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest so send workers into his harvest” 1) God’s message and authority (v 1-15) “The Kingdom of heaven has come near”. Two restrictions Firstly … the lost sheep of Israel. Secondly, they cannot take anything with them.…