John 20:30-31 – “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Jesus = the Messiah + SOG Belief in JESUS + LIFE…
Sermons by Rick Maude (Page 37)
How important is Jesus for Christianity? Who is JESUS? What did he come to do? Why did the apostle John write it and why did he include what he did? John 20:30-31, “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus…
What do you need to be content in life? show pictures “Contentment is satisfaction or happiness to the full extent of one’s desires.” (Oxford) – ‘give us our daily bread’ Neither poverty nor riches Proverbs 30:7-9 – “Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither…
“Life balance”? – picture of balancing rocks What is Balance? Firstly -the world is bigger than just you Secondly – takes the environment into account Thirdly – MUST take the God of the Bible into account Balanced living is NOT lukewarm and empty of any real convictions. Balanced living in the bible Balanced living starts with a right relationship with God Ecc…
Stress relief? What would be your ideal plan of relaxation? Is relaxation a good thing? One day in seven How do we go about relaxing? Slow down … Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God” … BUT don’t opt out. … extended time … unfrustrated, idle time to meditate 1) Relaxation via Meditation Meditation … a sustained ……
New Year improvements … long term exterior … what long term interior You cannot improve how much God loves you You cannot improve the certainty of your salvation John 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life for God’s wrath remains on him“. Why bother improving yourself? Glorify God – Ps 63:3…
1) The great search for ourselves “Richard is far too arrogant” to “Richard is a pleasant and interested student“. (show photo) 2) We can only understand ourselves in the light of God and his purposes for humanity Psalm 139:1-4 “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts…
A yearning to live longer? (show photo of what you will be doing when you are only 200 years old) Photo of Man on Ikaria Photo of eternity A yearning to prosper? The Word of God on … … Long Life Proverbs 28:16, “A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement but he who hates ill gotten gains will enjoy a long life” Ephesians 6:3,…
A surprising passage Recap the parable Luke 16:8 – the rich man commended his dishonest manger. Applying the parable Luke 16:8 – clever in dealing with their own kind. Luke 8:9, people who follow God should use their worldly wealth to gain friends for themselves with eternity in mind. When I have enough to spare Luke 16:10 Convert your Aussie Dollars to…
What do you long for in life? Context Luke 15:1 Jesus is teaching a bunch of tax collectors and sinners. The religious people – “This man welcomes sinners … and eats with them” The Two sons and their Dad What does this parable mean? Qu: Have we approached the Father like the younger or older son? Who is the person…