Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘In the fullness of time’: the world-shaking news of Jesus the Messiah Jesus’ relationship to the Hebrew Scriptures: not abolish but fulfill (v. 17-18) The ‘surpassing righteousness’ of Jesus’ kingdom: a transformed heart (v. 19-20) Living in fullness and righteousness today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline #Blessed? A New Blessing Jesus’ famous sermon: Entry requirements? Impossible demands? The King’s gracious wisdom for life in his Kingdom A Flourishing Life in the Kingdom of Heaven (v. 1-12) Poor, mourning, and meek Hungry, merciful, and pure Peacemakers and persecuted A Shining Life in the Kingdoms of This…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A royal tour The Son who defeats the devil (v. 1-11) The Light who dawns in the darkness (v. 12-16) The King who calls, proclaims, and heals (v. 17-25) The good news of the kingdom today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline People get ready… The Herald (v. 1-4) The Crowd (v. 5-10) The One (v. 11-17) A new beginning with the righteous Son
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Lives that point people to Jesus The ‘Big Idea’ (v 11-12) Living in such a way that we commend the gospel to unbelievers around us. 2. Submitting to Human authorities (v13-17) Submit For the Lord’s sake Doing good What does it mean for us in the 21stCentury? Proper respect…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What do you want to be when you grow up? Christian vocation Starts with Jesus (v4) How can Jesus be chosen? He is a PRECIOUS living stone (v6 – quoting from Isaiah 28) Jesus value is not based on his popularity Jesus divides people We are a…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What is the best thing that has ever happened to you? Set your Hope on Future Grace (1:13) Be Holy (1:14-15) Live in Reverent Fear (1 Peter 1:17-21) Love one another Deeply (1:22-2:2) Crave Pure Spiritual milk (2:2) Do you ever feel short-changed by God?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Christmas in dark places? The darkness of the first Christmas A thrill of hope; the weary world rejoices: A new Exodus for enslaved people (v13-15) A new covenant for weeping people (v16-18) A new hope for sinful people (vv19-23) The light shines in the darkness
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘They say there’s a big man who lives far away…’ Jesus our Emmanuel: * Born to the Virgin Mary * Adopted by the faithful Joseph * Foretold by the ancient prophet * Named for his great mission ‘God the Son became God our Brother’