Read the Bible passage Service outline The (first) sexual revolution Seeds of the revolution: Israel, redeemed from slavery for holiness Revolutionary holiness in Corinth: The problems? Porneia Pride The response? Mourn together Act together Celebrate together Therefore let us keep the Festival
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Would you rather…? The transforming promise: Your God will come (v. 1-7) The joy-giving hope: The rescued will return (v. 8-10) Crowned with everlasting joy
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A Perspective quake? Isaiah’s new perspective on God (v1-4) Isaiah’s new perspective on himself (v5-7) Isaiah’s new perspective on his mission (v8-10) Isaiah’s new perspective on the future (v11-13) The wonder-full perspective of the gospel of Christ
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline God is holy. “Who will go for us?”.”Here am I, send me.”. The loving-kindness of God. “As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct, since it is written,” You shall be holy, for I am holy”.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline God’s better story of sex and relationships Living the better story in Thessalonica The underlying reality: God’s will for our holiness (v. 3) Sanctified sex: Three commands Avoid pornea! (v. 3) Control your own body (v. 4-5) Don’t wrong a brother or sister (v. 6) Sanctified sex: Three motives The…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A sense of direction? ‘As for other matters…’ ‘…we instructed you’ ‘…how to live in order to please God’ ‘…do this more and more’ ‘…by the authority of the Lord Jesus’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline An unusual passage and an important question On Scripture… footnotes and fragments Staggering confidence A Jesus-centred view of Holy Scripture On Stones… The trap (7:53-8:6) The response (v. 6-8) Grace and truth, forgiveness and holiness (v. 9-11) …neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. What’s so special about Jesus? His titles. The angel’s announcement to Mary. Two wrong views (heresies). The angel’s announcement to shepherds. Saviour – from, and to. 2. We await his appearing in glory. When will he appear? Why will he appear? 3. Being ready.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Citizens growing together (2:12-13) Citizens shining together (2:14-18) Two model citizens (2:19-30) Timothy: Selfless gospel servant Epaphroditus: Courageous gospel soldier ‘Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. A tale of two kingdoms (v. 1-7) A crisis in the court (v. 8-20) A surprising ending (v. 21) Living as ‘elect exiles’