“Christ alone” … instead of what? Reformation – 16thC context Who saving faith is all about? … it’s all about Jesus and Jesus alone Why should we care? Jesus has done absolutely everything … & there is absolutely nothing more we can add to what Jesus has done Jesus is the only way John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and…
Sermons on John
2 John – False teachers among us United by The Truth The truth about the gospel of Jesus. Filled with joy – v 4 The command to love – v 5 V6 – Love occurs when you walk in obedience to God’s commands. Serious heresy If you reject Jesus as being the Christ then you have nothing left. Verse 9 … ‘the…
04 – Spirit of Truth – Recognising the Spirit’s work. Jesus was not preparing his disciples for a comfortable life? John 15:26 … when the Spirit comes … disciples are filled with grief It is good that Jesus is going Unless Jesus goes the Spirit will not come … a paraclete Recognising the Spirit’s work a) Spirit’s work in the world (8-11)…
Spirit of Truth – Baptism with the Holy Spirit “if you play your cards right you will receive a second blessing from God that will bring you closer to him and more in tune with his character”. Acts 1:5, John baptised with water but in a few days, you will be “baptised with/in the Holy Spirit.” How is the phrased used in…
Exposing Our Blind Spots – Misplaced Identity 3 questions Do you want more people to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour? Do you want your family and friends to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour? Do you want the next generation of church people to remain faithfully following Jesus as their Lord and Saviour? If we take authentic Christian living…
Christmas Day 2017 – God With Us John 1:1-14 Christmas traditions John tells the Christmas story … What matters? The Beginning v1-2 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning” “The Word” = “Jesus” John’s audience was familiar with the Old Testament Contrast – Light &…
Ephesians 1:15-23 – Come And Know God Better For this reason… Paul’s joyful prayer is a response to news of their faith. To feel this kind of reward, invest in the gospel and people. The challenge: how might we do that? I pray that your eyes may be opened… Our biggest hindrance in faith is undervaluing it. The response is not to…
Service Outline Welcome Song – “Come Praise And Glorify” John 13:1-17 Confession Song – “10,000 Reasons” John 14:1-14 Song – “Sooner Count The Stars” John 17:20-26 Prayers John 18:1-11 Song – “Glorious Christ” John 19:16-27 John 19:28-42 Song – “How deep the Father’s Love” Our CCLI license does not authorise us to publish recordings of the songs, so they have been removed…
An uncomfortable message Philo, “they might as well be images or statues”. Exposed and rebuked – Heb 5:11-14 wilfully lazy Urged to change and grow – Heb 6:1-3 … they need to know what God’s word says. Hebrews 2:1-4, 3:7-19, 4:12-13. Basic things to know … 1) How to become a Christian and the seriousness of sin 2) How to be part…