Sermons on God the Father
The God Both Far and Near
The God Both Far and Near – Isaiah chapter 57, verse 15 For this is what the high and exalted One says – he who lives for ever, whose name is holy:‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 57:15 The God Both Far and Near God reveals Himself in the Bible as both far from us…
Jesus, the Word of God
Jesus, the Word of God – John’s Gospel chapter 1, verses 1 to 5 John wrote his account of the life of Jesus for a purpose: But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 The Word. To the philosophers of John’s day it meant unknowable wisdom, but to the Jewish people it meant God’s expression of Himself. In…
The Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 6, verses 5 to 15 The pattern of prayer that Jesus taught US to pray. 5 ‘And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.…
Jesus is God, Strong and Kind
Jesus is God, Strong and Kind In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 Contemporary English Version (CEV) Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society For more information about CEV, visit www.bibles.com and www.cev.bible. All things were created by God’s Son [Jesus], and everything was made for him. Colossians 1:16 Free Downloadable PDF
God’s Family Begins
God saved the best till last – People to share his happiness. His children, and the world was their perfect home. “You look like me – your the most beautiful thing I have made!” God loved them with all his heart. They were GOOD. Inspired by the highly recommended and WONDER-FULL “Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago.
What’s in a Name?
What’s in a Name? Exodus chapter 20, verse 7 20 And God spoke all these words: … 7 ‘You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:1&7 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. What’s in a Name? 7 ‘You shall not misuse the name of…
The Unfinished Task 11 – The Pilgrim God
The Pilgrim God Acts chapter 6, verse 8 to chapter 8, verse 1 “Where is God?” Often asked by kids, sometimes by older people. Not such a little question after all! The Charge, Acts 6:8-15 But Stephen’s face was like an angel’s. The Speech, Acts 7:1-53 The Church’s First Martyr, Acts 7:54-8:1 He dies using Jesus’ words. Faith is killed by fury.