Sermons on Desiring God (Page 3)

Sermons on Desiring God (Page 3)

If Only I Had …..

If Only I Had ….. – Exodus chapter 20, verse 17 17 ‘You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour.’ Exodus 20:17 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. If Only I Had ….. Exodus chapter 20,…

Kids’ Spot – Rules, Rules!

Kids’ Spot – Rules, Rules! 37 Jesus replied: ‘“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Running the race in light of eternity

Running the race in light of eternity – Philippians chapter 3 verse 12 to chapter 4 verse 1 Paul’s ambition He wants to know Christ, not just facts about Him. 14 I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.…

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…

Living for Christ

Living for Christ – Philippians chapter 1, verses 12 to 26 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Living for Christ A rich letter of encouragement from Paul, in prison for Christ. Christians are not free from suffering. Paul’s Chains, verses 12 to 14 Paul’s…

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…

Love in all the wrong places.

Love in all the wrong places. John’s first letter, 1 John, Chapter 2, verses 15-17. A Ferrari is impressive. What makes someone spend $400,000 to get from A to B? Desire, love? But not logic. I think, therefore I am. Rene Descartes, 17th century philosopher. In practice it is more often “I love, therefore I am”, which drives us. Love is a choice , verse 15. Do not love the world or anything in it. “Do not..” means we can…

The Good Life 1 – The Upside-Down Kingdom.

The Good Life 1 – The Upside-Down Kingdom. Matthew’s Gospel chapter 5, verses 1 to 12 Blessed are those who are … ? Matthew 5 “Blessed” means truly favoured by God. Jesus does not give us rules to get us to heaven, but a description of what it is like to be in the kingdom of heaven. Relating to God Matt 5:1-6 Relating to People Matt 5:7-12

The Pursuit of Happiness – Psalm 1

The Pursuit of Happiness. The Pursuit of Happiness – Psalm 1. We are all wired to pursue happiness. The Church has been suspicious about happiness. Our culture has been worshipping at the feet of happiness. Christians need to reclaim happiness. To be blessed is to have supreme happiness! Blessed is the Man Blessed is the one    who does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners take    or sit in the company of mockers,2 but whose delight is…