Sermons on False Teachers (Page 2)
Why Church Matters
Why Church Matters – Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy, chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 Why Church Matters 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 How Churches get off track 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so…
Don’t be Deceived
Don’t be Deceived – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 24 verses 1 to 37 Modern prophets who think they know when Jesus the Christ will return – many predictions over the years, and all wrong. They mustn’t have read Matthew 24:36 … 36 ‘But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son [Jesus], but only the Father. Matthew 24:36 Don’t be Deceived Jesus’ disciples were concerned with the when (He will come) and the…
Woe, Woe, Woe!
Woe, Woe, Woe! – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 23 A warning against hypocrisy & False Religion 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 ‘The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practise what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are…
4 Testing Questions
4 Testing Questions – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 22 verses 15 to 46 3 Trick Questions to Jesus, and all over-turned. 15 The Pharisees got together and planned how they could trick Jesus into saying something wrong. 1 Serious Question by Jesus. 46 No one was able to give Jesus an answer, and from that day on, no one dared ask him any more questions. Matthew 22:15-46 Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society For more information about CEV,…
Making a Right Response
Making a Right Response – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 21 verse 28 to chapter 22 verse 14 “Our world despises authority and worships relevance” – in the Bible we have both authority and relevance and a right response is vital. Jesus makes this plain in 3 stories (“parables”). 2 sons under a father’s authority – Matthew 21:28-32 The evil tenants of a vineyard – Matthew 21:33-46 The King’s invitation to a banquet – Matthew 22:1-14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK)…
The Coming of the King
The Coming of the King – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 21, verse 1 to 27 Who is this? 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, ‘Who is this?’11 The crowds answered, ‘This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.’ Matthew 21 New International Version…
The King for All
The King for All – Matthew’s gospel 15:1 – 16:12 The King for All Blind Guides, Matthew 15:1-9 Warnings, Matthew 15:10-20, 16:1-12 Faith found in unlikely places Matthew 15:21-39
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.…
Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation
Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 12, verses 38 to 50 41 The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here. 42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon…
A Clash of Kingdoms
A Clash of Kingdoms Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 12, verses 22 to 37 Kids’ Spot Bible Reading – Matthew 12:22-37 22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ Matthew 12:22-37 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…
Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Mercy, Not Sacrifice Matthew’s Gospel chapter 12 verses 1 to 21 Welcome and Prayer Bible Reading – Matthew 12:1-21 If you had known what these words mean, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice,” you would not have condemned the innocent. 8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.’ 9 Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue, 10 and a man with a shrivelled hand was there. Looking for a reason to bring charges against Jesus, they asked him,…
The Good Life 8 – The Two Ways
The Good Life 8 – The Two Ways Matthew’s Gospel chapter 7, verses 13 to 23 Two Ways – God’s way or my way? Two Gates, verses 13 to 14 13 Enter God’s kingdom through the narrow gate. The gate is large and the road is wide that leads to ruin. Many people go that way. 14 But the gate is small and the road is narrow that leads to life. Only a few people find it. Matthew 7:13-14 NIRV Two…