Sermons on Growing Like Jesus
Wisdom and the Fear of the Lord
Wisdom and the Fear of the Lord – Proverbs chapter 1, verses 1 to 7 Living wisely in God’s world From the Wall Street Journal. “What happens when an entire generation never grows up?” Sometimes we just don’t know how to do LIFE. We live in an age of information and knowledge, yet we still struggle to do life, to grow up. Navigating the complexities of life This is where wisdom comes in. God’s wisdom, shown us in Proverbs. The…
Live at Peace with One Another
Live at Peace with One Another (in view of God’s mercy) – Romans chapter 12, verses 17 to 21 Background: No strong Christians Only those who know they are weak, and depend on God alone, and give themselves to God in consecration. Such people make a strong church. Love is the key, even to our enemies. Conflict is inevitable, but conflict exposes the genuineness of love. Do what is right and live at peace with everyone Repay no one evil…
Life as a Living Sacrifice
Life as a Living Sacrifice – Romans chapter 12 verses 12 to 16 Life as a living sacrifice. Hard, yet rewarding. Living sacrifices live a life of hope and prayer in trials Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 Patience endurance is the call, not naturally but in dependence on Him, in prayer. This is the answer. Living sacrifices live a life marked by generosity Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practise…
Love One Another
Love One Another – Romans chapter 12 verses 9 to 11 Love one another Paul’s picture of love’s character is not too be seen as a moralistic list, but rather as the natural outflow of the love of God in our hearts. Sincere love, but hatred for evil Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 We love because He is love, and we are to be like our Father. We are to…
According to God’s Grace, Serve One Another
Life in God’s family, Part 2 According to God’s Grace, Serve One Another – Romans chapter 12, verses 3 to 8 When part of the body is sick, the whole body suffers. So it is within the church, that is, the people. Serve One Another With All Humility 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in…
In View of God’s mercies
Life in God’s family – Part 1, In view of God’s mercies – Romans 12:1-2 Now that I’m a Christian, now what? Saved into a family, into a kingdom, into His light, to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. We are to live out this life in community. Offer your body to God Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your…
Growing in Grace-Fuelled Holiness, Part 2
Growing in Grace-Fuelled Holiness, Part 2 – 2 Peter chapter 1, verses 5 to 11 God’s work in making godly people I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put…
Growing in Grace-Fuelled Holiness, Part 1
Growing in Grace-Fuelled Holiness, Part 1 – 2 Peter chapter 1, verses 1 to 4 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him…
Trusting God in the Darkness
Trusting God in the Darkness, Isaiah chapter 50, verse 4-11 10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant?Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light,trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.11 But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches,go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze.This is what you shall receive from my hand: you will lie down in torment.…
All Christians are to be evangelists
All Christians are to be evangelists – John’s Gospel chapter 4, verses 27 to 42 Jesus talks to an outcast woman …and his followers are shocked! Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, ‘What do you want?’ or ‘Why are you talking with her?’ John 4:27 She wants to tell everyone …and forgets her water jar. ‘Come, see a man who told me everything I’ve ever done. Could…
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…
Be a Banana Tree!
Be a Banana Tree! – 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 1 to 10 The Christians of Thessalonika were like banana trees – they multiplied! The Apostle Paul was thankful for their faith, love and hope in Jesus. They were imitators of Jesus, and example to all 1st Century Greece. God’s Gospel rang out from them. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2…