Sermons on Gospel (Page 4)

Sermons on Gospel (Page 4)

A Humble Servant (Good Friday)

A Humble Servant – Philippians chapter 2, verses 6 to 8 … Christ Jesus: 6 who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death – even death on a cross! Philippians 2:5-8 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible,…

Paul’s Identity Check

Paul’s Identity Check – Philippians chapter 3 verses 1 to 11 7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but…

Having the Mind of Christ Jesus

Having the Mind of Christ Jesus, Philippians 1:27 to 2:11 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 who, being in very nature God,    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;7 rather, he made himself nothing    by taking the very nature of a servant,    being made in human likeness.8 And being found in appearance as a man,    he humbled himself    by becoming obedient to death –        even death on a cross! Philippians 2:5-8 New International Version –…

Side by Side in Gospel Partnership

Side by Side in Gospel Partnership – Philippians chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 Reading – Philippians 1 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Verses 3…

Portraits of Surprising Conversions

Portraits of Surprising Conversions – Acts chapter 16 Marketers say “target people who are like you.” God isn’t like that – He builds His kingdom out of all sorts of people. Portraits of Surprising Conversions, Verses 11 to 40 Lydia, a business-woman. Wealthy, and searching for God. A nameless slave girl, abused by her owners. A tough prison warden. All these become part of the young church in the Roman colony of Philippi. A video can be found here

The God Who Speaks

The God Who Speaks, from parts of Genesis chapters 1, 3 and 12 God Who speaks creation into being, and speaks to man, Genesis 1:1-3 Man who stops listening (and speaking) to God, Genesis 2, 1-10, 22-24 – a “guilty silence” God Who continues to speak to man, Genesis 12:1-8

The Kingdom Mission

The Kingdom Mission, Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 13, verses 47 to 58 The parable of the Drag-net 47 ‘Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The…

A Clash of Kingdoms

A Clash of Kingdoms Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 12, verses 22 to 37 Kids’ Spot Bible Reading – Matthew 12:22-37 22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ Matthew 12:22-37 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…

The Aroma of Christ

The Aroma of Christ Bible Reading – 2 Corinthians chapter 2, verses 14-16 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life.…

Do not be afraid

If you just want the audio Bible message, please click on the play button above. Otherwise scroll down to follow the songs, readings, prayers as well as the Bible message. Welcome to our Easter Sunday service. Today is a significant occasion in the Christian calendar, and in the lives of all Christians. It is a joyful day as we celebrate the resurrection – the coming back to life – of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. As we begin our…

Jesus is King: King Jesus, the Soul Doctor

King Jesus, the Soul Doctor. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 9, verses 9 to 13. Jesus’ Call, Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew. He was sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him. Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 “Follow me” – A hated, despised, tax-collector gets up and follows Jesus. In his crucifixion painting Rembrandt paints himself into the narrative. “Me too!” Jesus’ Mission, Matthew 9:10-13 Later Jesus…