Sermons on Gospel (Page 2)
A New Relationship with God and Outsiders
A New Relationship with God and Outsiders – Colossians chapter 3 verse 22 to chapter 4 verse 6 A new relationship with God A new relationship with God should flow out into all our relationships. So here we learn… Slaves and masters, employers and employees 22 Slaves, you must always obey your earthly masters. Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. Honor the Lord and serve your masters with your whole…
New Life in Christ
New Life in Christ – Colossians chapter 3, verses 1 to 17 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-17 New International Version…
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.
The God Who Comes To Us
The God Who Comes To Us – Christmas 2022 (This Christmas message is Pastor Matt Murray’s last one before his retirement as minister of the church at Engadine. We thank God for Matt’s faithful service over more than 34 years. A new pastor will join the leadership team in early 2023.) 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius…
Guarding the Gospel
Guarding the Gospel – 2 Timothy Chapter 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:1-2 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.…
Why Church Matters
Why Church Matters – Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy, chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 Why Church Matters 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 How Churches get off track 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so…
Jesus, Risen and Ruling
Jesus, Risen and Ruling – Matthew’s Gospel chapters 27 and 28
Keep Out! – Come In!
Keep Out! – Come In! – Matthew chapter 27 verse 51 Keep Out! The Curtain of the Temple was 5 stories high and very thick, separating God’s Most holy Place from everyone but the High Priest. Even he was only allowed in once a year, after offering sacrifices for his own and the people’s sins. 5 Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and…
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 Innocent for the Guilty
The Innocent for the Guilty – Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 27 verses 11 to 26 26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. Matthew 27:26 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. Substitution Barabbas or Jesus? The Guilty One A notorious prisoner, a rebel and a murderer. The Innocent One…
A Tale of Two Gardens
A Tale of Two Gardens – Genesis chapters 1 to 3 and Matthew chapter 26 The First Garden In the first garden a BIG LIE came into the world – “God doesn’t love you.” A Second Garden In the second garden, God proved that He does love us. He sent Jesus, God’s Son, to rescue us, and bring us back to happiness. Inspired by the highly recommended and WONDER-FULL “Jesus Storybook Bible” by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago.
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…