Read the Bible passage Service outline Reading Isaiah 53:4-6 Song There Is A Fountain Reading Luke 22:1-23 Prayer & Silence Song The Power of the Cross Reading Luke 22:24-46 Prayer & Silence Song Hallelujah! What a Saviour Reading Luke 22:47-65 Prayer & Silence Song Before the Throne of God Above Reading Luke 22:66- 23:25 Prayer…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline In life we are continually becoming The truth of WHO Jesus is (v. 1-4; 14) The goodness of WHY Jesus (v. 9-13) The glory of WHAT Jesus has done (v. 14-18) Who will you become?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Jesus’ hidden kingdom causes joyful sacrifice (v. 44-46) Jesus’ hidden kingdom will one day be all-in-all (v. 47-50) Jesus’ hidden kingdom creates disciples with ever-new treasure to share (v. 51-52) “For the joy set before him, he endured the cross”
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Great expectations… Jesus’ parable: A nice sea-side farm yarn? (v. 1-9) Jesus’ parable: Hiding and revealing the secrets of the Kingdom (v. 10-17) Jesus’ parable: Hearing the message of the kingdom (v. 18-23) ‘Whoever has ears, let them hear’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The King’s Admirers: ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ (v22-23) The King’s Accusers: ‘You’re demonic!’ (v24-37) The King’s Sceptics: ‘Show us a sign!’ (v38-45) The King’s Family: True disciples (v46-50) The Kingdom of God has come upon you
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Where’s your hope? Hope Hidden… In the grain fields (v. 1-8) In the synagogue (v. 9-14) Hope Revealed… To bruised reeds (v. 15-21) In his name the nations will put their hope
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Come to…? Jesus’ invitation: Come to me! Jesus’ gift: Soul rest Jesus’ yoke: Learning from him Jesus’ heart: Gentle and humble Come to Jesus, together, today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The blind men and the elephant… It (really!) matters how you respond to Jesus (v. 20-24) Because God IS the Jesus-God (v. 25-27) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline When Jesus disappoints … ’… should we expect someone else …?’ 11.1-3 Dealing with Doubt – a powerful report (Isaiah 29.18, 35.4-6, 61.1) 11.4-5 – the blessing in accepting Jesus as he is, not as we want 11.6 Examining our Expectations – take the case of John the Baptist…