Sermons on Peace

Sermons on Peace

A Maritime Mystery

A Maritime Mystery – John’s Gospel chapter 6 verses 16 to 21 Prove it! – Jesus “outrageous” claims A rough night out! 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. 18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. John 6:16-18 Jesus commanded them to go. Why did He do this?It…

The Goal of Creation

The Goal of Creation – Genesis chapter 2, verses 1 to 3 1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. 2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. Genesis 2:1-3 New…

New Relationships in Christ

New Relationships in Christ – Colossians chapter 3, verses 18 to 25 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Colossians 3:18-21 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…

The Value of Life

The Value of Life – Exodus chapter 20 verse verse 13 Kids’ Spot The Value of Life 13 ‘You shall not murder. Exodus 20:13 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.

Maintaining Vital Relationships

Maintaining Vital Relationships – Philippians chapter 4, verses 2 to 9 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will…

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.…

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

Luther, Grace and OCD

Martin Luther, Grace and OCD Sub-title – How Martin Luther’s mental illness drove him to rediscover the heart of the Gospel and rescue Christianity from its deadly sleep. Exploring Christianity – Contact Form I want to tell you today about 3 things, which link their arms together to present something of the greatest importance to all of us; the third thing in particular is vital for some of us, and useful to all. These 3 are Martin Luther, Grace, and…