Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A family walk (v. 1) Walk in love (v. 2-7) Walk in light (v. 8-14) Walk in wisdom (v. 15-21)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A family walk (v. 1) Walk in love (v. 2-7) Walk in light (v. 8-14) Walk in wisdom (v. 15-21)
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The view from the mountain peak Paul’s testimony: I am convinced No separation from the love of God in Christ Threats to God’s love? Death or life? Spiritual forces? Present of future? Height or depth? Anything else!? Living in the assurance of God’s love
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Intro: A universal contagion needs a universal rescue package. Three significant images at the cross: 1. An unjust exchange Mark 15:1-15 2. An unparalleled humiliation 16-32 3. An unthinkable isolation v33-39 Conclusion: Lessons from the past to face the present Could a past event rescue us today?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Crisis and clarity Context: Confrontation Which is the most important? (v. 28) The heart of the Kingdom: Hear (v. 29) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for God (v. 30) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for your neighbour (v. 31) Not far from the Kingdom? (v. 32-34) The…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Family Identity (2:28-3:2) Family Practice (3:3-10)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Assurance for those with faith in Christ A warning about complacency Love for God vs Love for the World
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Introduction An example of Jesus’ compassion. Jesus’ compassion to a leper has inspired others – 3 examples. Some other examples of the compassion of Jesus from the gospels. What do these examples tell us about the compassion of Jesus? Jesus is our sympathetic high priest now. As followers of…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Assurance of Fellowship with God (1 John 1:1-2:3) Assurance of Knowing God The New Command…which is Old…but is New! Implications of Following the New Command
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A fruitful life? Remaining in the vine: Bearing much fruit (v. 1-8) Remaining in the vine: Overflowing, obedient, joy-filled love (v. 9-17) Remaining in the vine: Pruned by persecution (v. 18-25) This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.