Sermons on Forgiveness (Page 2)
The King’s New People
The King’s New People – Matthew’s gospel chapter 18 The greatest in the kingdom of heaven 18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this…
Kids’ Spot – Spot’s Sad and Happy Day
Kids’ Spot – Spot’s Sad and Happy Day Click here to download a colouring sheet or the whole story
The God Who Loves His People
The God Who Loves His People – Exodus chapter 34 A Great Failure of People – Exodus 32 A Great Prayer of Moses – Exodus 33 What next? The great Mercy and Love of God is shown – Exodus 34 View the video here
The Aroma of Christ
The Aroma of Christ Bible Reading – 2 Corinthians chapter 2, verses 14-16 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life.…
God is … Just
God is … Just Romans chapter 1, verses 16 to 22 Bible Reading Romans chapter 1, verses 16 to 22 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed – a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by…
A Song for All Seasons – When I’m Feeling Guilty
A Song for All Seasons – When I’m Feeling Guilty – Psalm 51. Bible Reading – Psalm 51 For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me…….. New International…
Jesus is King: King Jesus, the Soul Doctor
King Jesus, the Soul Doctor. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 9, verses 9 to 13. Jesus’ Call, Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew. He was sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him. Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 “Follow me” – A hated, despised, tax-collector gets up and follows Jesus. In his crucifixion painting Rembrandt paints himself into the narrative. “Me too!” Jesus’ Mission, Matthew 9:10-13 Later Jesus…
Jesus is King: The King’s Authority
The King’s Authority. Matthew 8:23-9:8. The world is in a mess, has been since Genesis 3’s rebellion, and no human plans can fix it. Only Jesus the King can fix it. Jesus’ authority over nature: Matthew 8:23-27 “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” Jesus authority over demons: Matthew 8:28-34 Demons do exist. Our part is to avoid an unhealthy interest in them. Jesus…
Approaching the New Year with God.
Approaching the new Year with God. Psalm 90, a Psalm of Moses. The setting is Moses in the wilderness, with all the troubles and losses he faced there. Depressed? No, for he knows God. The Eternal God: Psalm 90:1-2 “We are a moment, You are forever”. He never ages, He is outside of time. The Sovereign God: Psalm 90:3-6 He decides the lifetime of us all, yet is outside of time Himself. He decides all the affairs of this world.…
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 5 – The Servant
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 5 – The Servant. Isaiah chapter 42, verse 1 to 16. If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. “Mere Christianity”, Chapter 10 on Hope, page 75 – C.S.Lewis The silent gods, Isa. 41:6,21-26 Isaiah challenges the futility of idols, that do nothing, say nothing, just confusion. The speaking God, Isa. 42:8-16 He identifies Himself,…
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 Unifinished Task 17 – A Promise is a Promise
Acts chapter 13, verses 13 to 52. A Promise is a Promise. Some promises we learn to be cynical about. But promises by those we love and respect are different. We rely on them, and we are hurt when they are not kept. But God is the only one who always keeps his promises. The promise given, Acts 13:13-25 Paul’s first recorded sermon, and what a response! He tells what God did, step by step until King David, then beyond.…