Read the Bible passage Service Outline God’s forgiveness is abundant beyond anyone’s ability to recompense. Recognising our debt to the Lord is the beginning of faith. Recognising we can’t repay that debt and yet have received forgiveness is to know Christ. To forgive others is to see our overwhelming need for Jesus, our Saviour.
Read the Bible passage Service Outline We are called to a faith in Christ Jesus that does not shy away from sin in this world, even the sin of a brother or sister. The church is the body of Christ that we may be confident in what we believe. Christ is our boundary of belonging,…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline A decision to be made: which hand, which foot and which eye? Acting in the world Stepping forth in the world Seeing and understanding the world Choosing Christ God will never forsake his children Rest in the peace of the Good Shepherd
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Jesus’ hidden kingdom causes joyful sacrifice (v. 44-46) Jesus’ hidden kingdom will one day be all-in-all (v. 47-50) Jesus’ hidden kingdom creates disciples with ever-new treasure to share (v. 51-52) “For the joy set before him, he endured the cross”
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Great expectations… Jesus’ parable: A nice sea-side farm yarn? (v. 1-9) Jesus’ parable: Hiding and revealing the secrets of the Kingdom (v. 10-17) Jesus’ parable: Hearing the message of the kingdom (v. 18-23) ‘Whoever has ears, let them hear’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The King’s Admirers: ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ (v22-23) The King’s Accusers: ‘You’re demonic!’ (v24-37) The King’s Sceptics: ‘Show us a sign!’ (v38-45) The King’s Family: True disciples (v46-50) The Kingdom of God has come upon you
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Where’s your hope? Hope Hidden… In the grain fields (v. 1-8) In the synagogue (v. 9-14) Hope Revealed… To bruised reeds (v. 15-21) In his name the nations will put their hope
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Come to…? Jesus’ invitation: Come to me! Jesus’ gift: Soul rest Jesus’ yoke: Learning from him Jesus’ heart: Gentle and humble Come to Jesus, together, today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The blind men and the elephant… It (really!) matters how you respond to Jesus (v. 20-24) Because God IS the Jesus-God (v. 25-27) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”