Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A Warning for Believers Matthew 6:1 The tension: Matthew 5:16 and Matthew 6:1 1.The Danger: Doing Righteousness to Impress Others 2.How to Guard Against Hypocrisy 3.What is the promised reward? 4.Hypocrisy and the Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is a)an antidote to hypocrisy b)a test for hypocrisy
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Romans 8:14 … those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God Where does the Spirit lead us? 1 The Spirit of God Leads us into Debt (Romans 8:12-13) 2 The Spirit of God Leads us into Sonship (Romans 8:14-16) a. A child of God…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What is the point of life? Where is the world heading Where is my life going? Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 Life ‘under the sun’ goes round in circles Ecclesiastes 1:5-7 Ecclesiastes 1:8-10 A survey of’ life investment’ options Wisdom/Knowledge? Ecclesiastes 1:13,18 Pleasure? Ecclesiastes 2:1-2 Achievement? Ecclesiastes 2:4-8,11,16-17 Lifestyle?…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Strange behaviour in the name of ‘Faith’. A bizarre command. In conflict with a promise. 1. A closer look at the details. 2. God, Abraham and Us. a) The God who ‘tests’. Romans 8: 28-29 James 1: 2-4, 12 b) Real faith Hebrews 11: 1, 19 c) The Lord…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Yes… Hebrews 11:8-10 and … No Genesis 12:10-17 Is Abraham someone to imitate? How does Abraham fit into the plan of God? 1.The Unfolding Account Genesis 1-11 2.God Speaks Again Genesis 12:1-5 1. I will bless you 2. Land 3. Descendants 4.…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Warnings for friends Discipleship Distractions Hypocrisy (Luke 12:1-3) Fear (Luke 12:4-12) The lure of stuff (Luke 12:13-21) The solution (Luke 12:22-34) Slackness/boredom (Luke 12:35-48) Opposition (Luke 12:54-59) Using good judgement (Luke 12:54-59)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The best way to market the gospel A challenging life Luke 9:23 Luke 9:51 The heart of the saviour (Luke 9:53-56) Tough words for would be disciples (Luke 9:57-62) Where is your security (vv 57-58) Single minded (vv.59-60) Don’t be distracted (vv.61-62) Do you call him Lord?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Dying is to become a Christian Luke 9:51 On the Winning Side (verses 18-20) Death is Not a Spectator Sport (verses 21-23) a)Jesus’ death and me b)Deny Self c)Take up your cross d)Daily e)Follow Losing and gaining life (verses 24-25)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Domesticating God Jesus – compassionate/angry Luke 9:51 Luke 19:41 Luke 19:45 What authority? Luke 20:2 Luke 20:3 First answer this question… Just avoidance? How should God respond? (Luke 20:9-19) Give to God what you owe him (Luke 20:20-26)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A delightful children’s story Zacchaeus was a wee little man… He was a ‘chief tax collector’ (Luke 19:2) 1. Lost but knows exactly where he is. Luke 19:10 The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost Luke 19:2 He was rich Remember the rich ruler in Luke 18 Luke 18:25 Indeed it is…