Sermons on Gospel (Page 5)

Sermons on Gospel (Page 5)

The Unfinished Task 15 – The Mother Church

The Unfinished Task 15 – The Mother Church Spiritual Genealogies. Antioch is the mother church of Gentile Christians, that is, of most of us. God’s mission advances as:- … believers share the good news. Acts 11:19-21 A geographic expansion and cultural expansion. … believers are encouraged and taught Acts 11:22-26 Jerusalem sends Barnabas, the “son of encouragement”. The gospel is to go out, but also to go deep. … believers express unity through generosity Acts 11:27-30 A famine on the…

The Unfinished Task 14 – The Gospel for All Nations

Our apology, but the audio of this Bible talk is incomplete, as the recorder ran out of space. Only the first 17 minutes is available. However, we have published it along with the following brief notes as the subject of the Gospel being for all nations is such an important truth. The Gospel for All Nations. Acts chapter 9, verse 32 to chapter 11, verse 18. After this I looked, and there in front of me was a huge crowd…

Saved and Sure

Saved and Sure, Romans chapter 5, verses 1 to 11. How can you be sure you will be in heaven after you die? A Love of God in Christ, verses 5 to 8, A Love that Rescues, verse 6, A Love that Reconciles, verse 10, A Love that Brings Rejoicing, verse 11, verses 2, 3 and 11.

The Unfinished Task 1 – The Foundation of Jesus’ Mission

The Foundation of Jesus’ Mission – Acts Chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 A new enterprise. Apple’s vision. A few projects, done with excellence. Jesus Christ launched an enterprise 2000 years ago, far greater, that will outlast Apple and all other solely human enterprises. He is building His church, and it will succeed. The foundation of Jesus’ mission Acts 1:1-7 His resurrection. He appeared 40 days. Many saw Him. Up to 500 at a time. They spoke with Him, they…

The Gate, the Shepherd and the Sheep

The Gate, the Shepherd, and the Sheep John 10 Leaders The figure of speech (vv. 1-6) The figure of speech expanded (vv 7-42) The gate (7-10) The shepherd (11-18) The sheep (19-42) Found: The Leader

What has Jesus done? God’s agent of salvation

What has Jesus done? God’s agent of salvation Hebrews 1:3c-4 Sacrifice and the gods Down through the centuries religion has been marked by. Or at least, closely associated with. The practice of sacrifice. Religion and sacrifice. Historically, they’ve gone together. The cultures and societies of the Ancient Near East. The area in which God’s people in the Old Testament. The Israelites. Lived. And the context in which the Old Testament was written. Those Ancient Near Eastern religions. They engaged in…

Who is Jesus? God’s Perfect Image

Who is Jesus? God’s perfect image Hebrews 1:3a The search for God Just talking to other people can reveal that many are on a search for God. They might not necessarily use the word, ‘God’, but the search is there for ‘The Great Being’, ‘Ultimate Reality’, ‘True Meaning’. Pick a term. Spiritual quests. In pursuit of the spiritual. A few years ago it was Julia Roberts’ trendy ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ movie that attracted such a following. Where Liz Gilbert. The…

Who is Jesus? God’s Final Word

Who is Jesus? God’s final word Hebrews 1:1-2a A vox pop in Engadine re Jesus I wonder if we did a vox pop here in Engadine. You know where you go around and you ask people what their opinion is on a particular subject. I wonder if we went around Engadine. Or Heathcote. Or whatever suburb you live in. And asked people who do you think Jesus is. What do you make of what Jesus has done. I wonder what…