Sermons on Community (Page 2)
Portraits of Surprising Conversions
Portraits of Surprising Conversions – Acts chapter 16 Marketers say “target people who are like you.” God isn’t like that – He builds His kingdom out of all sorts of people. Portraits of Surprising Conversions, Verses 11 to 40 Lydia, a business-woman. Wealthy, and searching for God. A nameless slave girl, abused by her owners. A tough prison warden. All these become part of the young church in the Roman colony of Philippi. A video can be found here
Drawing Near to God
Drawing Near to God – Hebrews Chapter 10, Verses 19 to 25 Bible Reading – A call to persevere in faith 19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with…
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 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 Unfinished Task 8 – Lies, Damned Lies
The Unfinished Task 8 – Lies, Damned Lies. Acts chapter 5, verses 1 to 12. The non-airbrushed church, warts and all. The Presenting Circumstances, verses 1 and 2. The Underlying Reality, verses 3 and 4. The Result, verses 5-12.
The Unfinished Task 7 – A Right Response to Persecution
The Unfinished Task – A Right Response to Persecution. Acts chapter 4, verses 12 to 37. A Commitment to Witnessing, verses 13-22. A Commitment to Praying, verses 23-31. A Commitment to Community, verses 32-37.
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…
A Grace Shaped Community
Titus chapter 2, verses 1 to 10, Grace shaping the church into a Grace-Shaped Community. A Christian asked a Hindu what he thought of the church. He replied “Your Christ is beautiful, glorious, but your church is despicable.” SAdly it is often true, and the church little different from the world. Three things:- God’s Word is to be the foundation. Honouring God before the world is to be the motivation. Learning to encourage other is to be the application.
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