Sermons on Self-denial
How to Deal with Jealousy
How to Deal with Jealousy – John’s Gospel chapter 3, verses 22 to 36 “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30. Envy and jealousy can find their way in anywhere, even in church, and bring bitterness. Jealousy Rises verses 22-26 The rise of Jesus’ influence. But John still had a ministry. Many flocked to him in the north. But a dispute: perhaps about who’s baptism was better – “everyone is…
The Folly of Greed
The Folly of Greed – Luke’s Gospel, chapter 12, verses 13 to 21 Greed condemned Luke 12:13-15 Then he [Jesus] said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’ Luke 12:15 The greed illustrated Luke 12:16-20 And he told them this parable: ‘The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself, “What shall I do? I have no place to…
Humble Witnesses
Humble Witnesses – John’s Gospel chapter 1, verses 19 to 28 John the Baptist – the Humble Witness 19Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. 20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, ‘I am not the Messiah.’ John 1:19-20 John points to the true Messiah 23 John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, ‘I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness,…
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.®…
A Model Ministry Mindset
A Model Ministry Mindset – Colossians chapter 1 verse 24 to chapter 2 verse 5 A Model Ministry Mindset A Model Ministry Mindset is one that: 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.
Do You Love Me?
Do You Love Me? – John’s Gospel chapter 21 verses 15 to 25 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ he said, ‘you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ John 21:15 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. “Do…
God’s Royal Commission
God’s Royal Commission – 1 Timothy chapter 3, verses 1 to 7 3 Here is a trustworthy saying: whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so…
Christ Crucified
Christ Crucified – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 27, verses 27 to 46 Jesus’ Crucifixion Predicted centuries before My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? Psalm 22:1 (1000 years before) We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 (700 years before) Jesus’ Crucifixion…
The First Trial of Jesus
The First Trial of Jesus – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 36, verses 31 to 75 Wickedness of Christ’s Opponents: 62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, ‘Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?’ 63 But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, ‘I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.’ 64 ‘You have said so,’ Jesus…
Faith and Works
Faith and Works – James chapter 2, verses 14 to 26 Faith and Works 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works…? James 2:21 English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. “What! Abraham was justified by works?” How can James say that? Isn’t it opposite to what Paul says? James was concerned that some Jewish Christians were not living according to…
The King Revealed
The King Revealed – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 16 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ 14 They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ 15 ‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ 16 Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ Matthew 16:13-28 New International Version –…
Run!
Run! – Hebrews chapter 12, verses 1 to 3 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy that was set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand…
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