Sermons by Rick Maude (Page 26)
“in a minute” The going and coming of Jesus Verse 16, “In a little while you will see me no more, then in a little while you will see me” … the disciple’s grief will turn to joy 1) The time has come 2) The pain is worth the joy. Verse 22, “Now is your time of grief, but I will see…
The end of the world is nigh! “As Christians we have the expectation of the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.” What the bible says 1 Thess 1:9-10 … “waiting for the Son from Heaven”. Acts 1:11 … Jesus will return from heaven in the same way that they saw him go into heaven. 1 Cor 15:23 … first fruits ……
Show Movie – Big Red As Christians we believe that the Holy Spirit “indwells and sanctifies the Christian believer.” Sanctifies us = he helps us to live a God honouring (holy) life. Why no argument? … a common gospel. … serious error when they reject other truths What does the bible say? 1) The teaching role … Ezekiel 36:27 … to move…
The best question in the world What must I do to be saved? Acts 16:30 Truths to die for … … absolute truth exists. Why this truth matters Firstly, it affects what is central in gospel ministry. Secondly, it affects what the bible says about the gospel being a free gift, a gospel of grace. Thirdly, because it will affect who we…
How important is it ….? 1) Using my money to promote the gospel A warning … “Is gospel work ever hampered by a lack of funds?” Mat 10:5-10 1 Cor 9:13-14 Romans 15:24 1 Cor 16:6 , Titus 3:13 Do we see ourselves in some sort of gospel partnership whereby we can use our money to equip gospel proclaimers? How much should…
Following the ‘friend of sinners’ – the missionary mind of the ordinary Christians Why do we go quiet on Jesus? 1 Cor 10:33 … that others be saved. Jesus the friend of sinners Luke 19:1-10 – Zacheaus was the typical sinner. Does your life, your words, your actions and social life demonstrating your desire to have fellowship with “sinners”? Paul – the…
Why get involved in mission? “There is only one true and living God”. No one is like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power. 7 Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one…
Unexpected death The quest for the messiah seem to have come to a dead end. Unexpected Resurrection Luke 24:4 … the women were left wondering. “Why do you look for the living among the dead, he is not risen. Remember how he told you while he was still with you in Galilee, The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands…
Longing for rest? Rest and God’s people Rest is … Gen 2:2-3, “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” ……