Read the Bible passage Service Outline What can we do to be righteous before God? Can we have any confidence in what we do? Turning from the world, we gain Christ and have confidence in his righteousness. We are called to leave the past behind, and to know Christ and life eternal with him.
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Work out your salvation How to work out our salvation A clear view of your Saviour Intentional effort Radical reliance 2. What happens when we work out our salvation Your mind is renewed Your behaviour changes Your witness shines 3. Two examples of those who work out their salvation…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Gospel Citizens… …conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel: Strive Together Suffer Together Be united in love
Read the Bible passage Service Outline What do you live for? Citizens of heaven (like Paul) live for… The Mission of Christ The Hope of being with Christ The People of Christ
Read the Bible passage Service Outline What is church to you? Paul says to be part of the church is to be…. Set Apart (in love) Together (in love) To partner in what matters most (the gospel) So will you partner with us?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline I’m only human! God became human? Some more ancient errors Jesus the super-hero Jesus the ply-wood Enjoying the pastures of Chalcedon: Truly God, truly man The second Adam who re-boots humanity (1 Cor 15:22) The self-giving Son who models true humanity (Phil 2:1-11) ‘…have the same mindset’: Becoming more…
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Wise living in a culture of fear ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’: The book of Proverbs Foolish fear: The dread of holiness Wise fear: Trembling joy Growing more (and less) fearful this year
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Introduction What things might indicate his humility? Isaiah 50:6; 53:7. John 8: 10,11; Isa.42:3. Matthew 21: 1- 5. Philippians 2: 5 -8. We as followers of Jesus are called to be humble. Romans 12: 16. 1 Peter 5:6 -7; 3:8. John 13: 15. Our Lord’s gracious…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Introduction Stand firm – in the Lord Stand together – in unity Stand out – from the world Stand up – for what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent & praiseworthy