Sermons on Heaven
The Way to Heaven
The Way to Heaven – John’s Gospel chapter 14 verses 5 to 11 The Objection Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ John 14:5 “How can we know the way?” Many nominal Christians believe all religions, held sincerely, lead to heaven. The Claim Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. John 14:6 The Way: Jesus says ‘no, only one way leads to heaven.’…
The Promise of Heaven
The Promise of Heaven – John’s Gospel chapter 14 verses 1 to 4 Sad and troubled disciples: one was a betrayer, all the rest would abandon Him, and He was leaving. Faith began to waver. Embarrassment, confusion, sadness. The Command: Trust Me ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1 Not a distant command. He was weighed down himself. But He cares for them. You can trust me because of who…
The Way of Blessing
The Way of Blessing – Psalm 84 How lovely is your dwelling-place, Lord Almighty!2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What is true happiness? To know the favour of God, sure that He is with me. Some things to understand Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young –a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my…
The Dying Thief
The Dying Thief – Luke’s Gospel chapter 23, verses 26-43 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left. Luke 23:33 Here Jesus is crucified in the middle, dividing the 2 thieves. The similarities that united them Both wicked men: revolutionaries, murderers, for these were then the capital crimes. Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his…
The Hope of the Resurrection
The Hope of the Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15 The Gospel stands on the physical resurrection of Jesus. Without it there is no Gospel. Evidence for Christ’s Resurrection From scripture, and from eyewitnesses. Six consequences of NO resurrection 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.…
Dwelling Securely with God
Dwelling Securely with God – Psalm 15 Security in insecure times? Wealth, health, youth and relationships are all fragile, and easily shaken. A Crucial Question. The things we think matter the most end up not mattering at all. Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? Psalm 15:1 The Searching Answer – always truthful, always kind, always generous, always honest, always reliable, always honours God. Oops! Doesn’t sound like me 🙁 Only one Man…
Come and See!
Come and See! – John’s Gospel chapter 1 verses 43 to 51 Jesus calls Philip and Nathaniel Jesus finds Philip, verses 41-44 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. John 1:43-44 Philip finds Nathaniel, verses 45-46 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also…
Paul’s Last Words (Part 1)
Paul’s Last Words (Part) 1 – 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1 to 8 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put…
Living in the Light of the End
Living in the Light of the End – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 25, verses 14 to 46 31 ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Matthew 25:14-46…
Why Christmas Really Matters
Why Christmas Really Matters – Galatians chapter 4 verses 4 to 7 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’ 7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are…
The Real Story of Christmas
The Real Story of Christmas – 1 Timothy chapter 1, verses 12 to 17 A Famous Rescue Story The Ultimate Rescue Story “Proud Pharisee rescued!” (and grows downward in humility) The Unlimited Patience of Jesus The Great and Only King (Who dies for you and me) The Enjoyment of God (“The enjoyment of God is the is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied.” – Jonathan Edwards) 12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus…
The Upside-Down Kingdom
The Upside-Down Kingdom – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 19:13 to chapter 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last.’ Matthew 20:16 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. The Upside-Down Kingdom Who will inherit the kingdom of heaven? Children, and those who have humble hearts like them. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”…
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