Read the Bible passage Service Outline On getting out of bed… The hope of the resurrection: A glorious hope (v. 20-23; 35-49) A cosmic hope (v. 24-28) A transforming hope (v. 29-34) But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Saints behaving badly… The appeal (v. 10) The Problem (v. 11-12) The Solution (v. 13-17) United in the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Who shaped your view of work? Genesis 1 & 2: Work is good Genesis 3: Work is bad Reshaping work: Christ and his great work Work forever? Heaven and serving
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Aussies hate hypocrisy 1. Christians who talk the talk should walk the walk ‘Walking’ is a big idea in Ephesians 4-6 Ephesians 4:1 – ‘… live a life worthy of the calling …’ Literally ‘… walk worthy of the calling …’ Ephesians 4:17 – ‘… you must no…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. Paul, Cicadas, and his Symphony of Praise 2. Movements of Praise: a)Allegro: .. Every Spiritual Blessing (v3) b)Adagio:.. Election (chosen in him) .. Adoption (to sonship) (v4-6) c)Scherzo:.. Redemption (v7-9) .. Revelation d)Finale:.. Consummation! (v10) 3. The Hills are Alive! (v11-14) – We also … You also…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Our deep need 1. Clarity about the Gospel a) What is a ‘gospel’? b) Whose gospel is it? c) What is its background? d) What’s it about? e) What’s its scope? f) What’s its purpose? g) What’s the ultimate goal? 2. The…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Good news? The ‘gospel’! (v. 1) The Kingdom of God promised (v. 2-3) prepared (v. 4-8) announced (v. 9-11) tested (v. 12-13) proclaimed (v. 14-15) Hearing the greatest news today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The gift and purpose of freedom: For freedom Christ has set us free (5:1) The promise of freedom: God’s plan from first to last (4:21-31) The life of freedom: Standing, waiting, and running (5:1-12) Standing firm in faith Waiting in eager hope Running in…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Searching for the unseen Evaluating authority Hearing Paul’s story He didn’t create the gospel He didn’t receive the gospel from others His (independent) gospel didn’t contradict the Apostles Apostolic authority and the grace of God
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Series Introduction: Starting and finishing with the gospel 1. The surprise of getting it wrong We don’t like the idea of right and wrong The gospel is not that complex The modified message resonates with us 2. The results of getting it wrong False teachers cursed Our witness is…