Sermons on Confidence (Page 2)
Shepherd Jesus, Hooray!
Shepherd Jesus, Hooray! Click Download below to get a printable colouring sheet 12 Let me ask you this. What would you do if you had a hundred sheep and one of them wandered off? Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go look for the one that had wandered away? 13 I am sure that finding it would make you happier than having the ninety-nine that never wandered off. 14 That’s how it is with your Father in heaven. He doesn’t…
Working out, Working In
Working out, Working In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 12 to 30 12-13 So then, my dearest friends, as you have always followed my advice—and that not only when I was present to give it—so now that I am far away be keener than ever to work out the salvation that God has given you with a proper sense of awe and responsibility. For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and…
Things Will Get Better
Things Will Get Better, 2 Peter chapter 1, verses 1 to 15 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason,…
A God For Turbulent Times – Psalm 93
A God For Turbulent Times, Psalm 93 Psalm 93 – The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. 2 Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. 3 The seas have lifted up, Lord,the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. 4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than…
The Growth of the Kingdom
The Growth of the Kingdom Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 31 to 35 The small seed that grows into the Kingdom of God, Verses 31 and 32 31 He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch…
God is … Unchanging
God is … Unchanging Bible Reading – Psalm 102 Unchangeable How could we trust a changeable, fickle God? 25 In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 26 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded. 27 But you remain the same, and your years will never end. 28 The children of your servants will live…
Living a Gospel-Focused Life (Part 1)
If you only want the audio Bible message, please click on the play button above. Otherwise scroll down to follow the songs, readings, prayers as well as the Bible message with video. Living a gospel-focused life: Romans chapter 12, verses 1 and 2 With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you, my brothers, as an act of intelligent worship, to give him your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated to him and acceptable by him. Don’t let the…
A SONG FOR ALL SEASONS – When I’m feeling joyful
If you only want the audio Bible message, please click on the play button above. Otherwise scroll down to find the Bible message video The kids’ spot – “Jesus and the Children” To download free colouring pages click on this link: https://econg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Jesus-blesses-kids.pdf BIBLE READING – PSALM 100 BIBLE TALK – ‘WHEN I’M FEELING JoyFUL’ – PSALM 100 Talk outline 1. THE LORD IS GOD (Verses 1-4) Make a joyful noise (Verse 1) Serve the Lord with gladness (Verse 2) Come before His…
Praising and pleading with God the Judge – Psalm 9
Praising, and pleading with God the Judge. Psalm 9 A new year in a broken world. Sometimes the wicked seem to win. This side of heaven life is still like that for the believer. Praise for past rescue: Psalm 9:1-12 David and his kingdom are under threat, but he looks to One far greater than any enemy. Every deliverance is a signpost to God and His ways, to His final victory. God’s justice is a source of hope and joy.…
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 9 – The Blessed
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 9 – The Blessed. Luke’s Gospel, chapter 1, verses 46 to 56 If we do not know God as we ought, we do not know ourselves as we ought. Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones Chapters 1 and 2 of Luke’s account are like a musical. Mary sing and the angles sing. Singing is important. The Scripture tells us this again and again. Martin Luther said “a fire is kindled in our hearts” when we sing together.…
Jesus, There Is No One Like You.
Jesus, There Is No One Like You. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 4, verses 1 to 11, Hebrews chapter 4, verses 12 to 16. How does Jesus’ temptation help is? Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:12-15. How should we respond? Hebrews 4:15-16. What can we expect? Hebrews 4:16. Image from unsplash.com – Nik Shuliahin
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…