Sermons on Community (Page 2)

Sermons on Community (Page 2)

What is the Church?

What is the Church? – Matthew chapter 16, Ephesians chapter 2 17 Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:17-18 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not…

The Fellowship of the Gospel

The Fellowship of the Gospel – Colossians chapter 4 verses 7 to 18 Colossians – a Recap: Five Concerns of a Christian The Apostle Paul’s 9 Companions in the Gospel Paul, though in prison, was not alone, nor idle. He could still write, even though his hands were in chains. Paul’s Final greetings 7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a] in the Lord. 8 I am sending him…

New Relationships in Christ

New Relationships in Christ – Colossians chapter 3, verses 18 to 25 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Colossians 3:18-21 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…

An Old Song and a New Song

An Old Song and a New Song – Revelation chapters 4 and 5 An Old, Good Song – Praise to the Creator. Praise the Lord from the heavens;praise him in the heights above.Praise him, all his angels;praise him, all his heavenly hosts.Praise him, sun and moon;praise him, all you shining stars.Praise him, you highest heavensand you waters above the skies.Let them praise the name of the Lord,for at his command they were created,and he established them for ever and ever…

God’s Servants

God’s Servants – 1 Timothy chapter 3, verses 8 to 16 – Leadership within God’s Church Deacons – Literally “servants” 8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 1 Timothy 3:8-10 New International…

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 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.