Sermons on Church (Page 3)
Jesus is King: The King’s Workers
Jesus is King: The King’s Workers. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 9 verse 35 to chapter 10 verse 15. How to Change the World Praying for Workers (9:35-38) Jesus’ ministry (v. 35) Jesus’ compassion (v. 36) Jesus’ strategy (vv. 37-38) Sending out Workers (10:1-15) What? (v. 1) Who? (vv. 2-4) How? (vv. 5-15) Changing the World – Jesus’ Way
What is the Church? What Does She do?
What is the Church? What Does She do? By Pastor Michael Hunt, President of the Fellowship of Congregational Churches, Australia. Genesis chapter 12, verse 1 to 4, 1 Peter chapter 2, verses 4 to 25.
How God’s word changes lives
Hebrews chapter 10 verses 19 to 25. How God’s word changes lives. Our privileges in Jesus, Hebrews 10:19-21. Our standing in Christ. “Since we have….”. A time when we did NOT have: Confidence to come to God through Jesus. The door of good deeds is blocked up. The door of Jesus is thrown open for all who will come. See John 10. A never failing high priest, Jesus. The best, a perfect priest, without equal. Our responsibilities in Jesus, Hebrews…
The Unfinished Task 18 – The Gospel’s Law of Motion.
Acts chapter 14. Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion For every force there is an equal but opposite reaction. But the Gospel Law of motion is different – the Gospel is like a force, and there is an opposite, but unequal, response. Division in Iconium Acts 14:1-7 Don’t be surprised at a divided response. Many believed the Gospel, but others plot to stone Paul to death. This opposition is not equal to the Gospel, which the apostles and disciples carry then…
The Unfinished Task 15 – The Mother Church
The Unfinished Task 15 – The Mother Church Spiritual Genealogies. Antioch is the mother church of Gentile Christians, that is, of most of us. God’s mission advances as:- … believers share the good news. Acts 11:19-21 A geographic expansion and cultural expansion. … believers are encouraged and taught Acts 11:22-26 Jerusalem sends Barnabas, the “son of encouragement”. The gospel is to go out, but also to go deep. … believers express unity through generosity Acts 11:27-30 A famine on the…
The Unfinished Task 12 – Scattered and Growing
The Unfinished Task 12 – Scattered and Growing. Acts chapter 8, verses 1 to 40. Persecution, verses 1 to 3 Proclamation, verses 14 to 25 Personal Evangleism, verses 26 to 40
The Unfinished Task 10 – Seven wise Men
The Unfinished Task 10 – Seven wise Men. Acts chapter 6, verses 1 to 7. The Problem, verse 1, The Proposal, verses 1 to 6, The Postscript, verse 7.
The Unsfinished Task 9 – God’s Unstoppable Purposes
God’s Unstoppable Purposes Acts chapter 5, verses 12 to 42 “Christianity in Crisis” A Summary of Superabundance, verses 12 to 16 Many healed, many believe. The “Curious Case of the Disappearing Apostles”, verses 16 to 26 Rulers shamed by an angel they did not believe in. Increased Opposition and Increased Resolve, verses 27 to 42 Fierce opposition, yet powerless, for “all Jerusalem was filled with their teaching about Jesus”. Be Inspired and Encouraged
The Unfinished Task 4 – Totally Devoted
Totally Devoted – Acts chapter 2, verses 42 to 47 The recent sexual abuse scandals and Cardinal Pell’s conviction have caused shock and dismay to many. Even the word “church” upsets many. Yet God brings us to faith in Christ. Then we come to see what “church” means. When a person is converted to Christ what happens? Here in Acts chapter 2 we can see. 42 The believers studied what the apostles taught. They shared their lives together. They ate and…
Jesus’ Heart for People. Our Heart for People
Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 9 verse 35 to chapter 10 verse 4 Jesus’ Heart for People. Our Heart for People Are you seeing clearly? How’s your focus? Seeing people distinctly, as Jesus sees them? As lost sheep with no shepherd. Jesus was always find moving towards people (not programs). Teaching, preaching, healing. 3 things:- The portrait of Jesus Matt 9:35 Frustrated, annoyed, bothered by the crowds? No! Deeply moved in his emotions for them. So he spoke God’s truth to turn.…
Side by Side
Side by Side Colossians chapter 4 verses 2 to 18 Christians are not to be lone rangers. The church is God’s family, and spiritual diversity is God’s way. Relationships are vitally important to God. Loving Concern verses 7-9 Mutual concern is the mark of the Christian. Barnabas was called the son of encouragement Encouraging Words, verses 10 to 11 They have proved a comfort to me Unswerving Commitment, verses 12 to 18 First to Jesus, then to each other. Faithfulness…
Troublemakers and Team-Members
Troublemakers and Team-Members – Titus chapter 3 verses 9 to 15 Troublemakers verses 9-12 Controversy is not wrong. Jesus Himself was very controversial, but about things that were vital for us humans to be restored to our proper relationship with God. The test: is this issue something important to help us know him better? Is it at the core of the Gospel? If not, it is a foolish controversy. The remedy? Warn someone who persists in foolish controversy. Warn them…