Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. Real Danger 2. Real Help a) Truth b) Peace
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Interaction 1: Big Question Interaction 2: Two Rebukes Interaction 3: Corrected Fear
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A fruitful life? Remaining in the vine: Bearing much fruit (v. 1-8) Remaining in the vine: Overflowing, obedient, joy-filled love (v. 9-17) Remaining in the vine: Pruned by persecution (v. 18-25) This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A troubled heart? ‘My peace I give you’ The receivers of peace: those who love and obey Jesus The reason for peace: another advocate the triune God with us and in us the Spirit of truth Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A troubled heart… John’s gospel: believe, and live! Do not let your hearts be troubled: because Jesus is preparing a place for you (v1-3) Because you know the way (V4-6) Because you know the Father (v7-11) From a troubled heart to confident, trusting…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Fellowship With God! 1. What they proclaimed (v 1-2) 2. Why they proclaimed it (v 3-4) 3. Why we need to hear the proclamation (v 5-10) 4. What God has done to make fellowship with Him possible. (2:1-2) 5. Fellowship with God
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Friendships along the grain Wise neighbours: kind shrewd truthful merciful Wise friends: fragile careful faithful honest The best of friends What a friend we have in Jesus!
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Family with the grain The beginning of families Wisdom for families: Marriage Wisdom for families: Parents Wisdom for families: Children The ultimate family
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Speaking with the grain Speaking in Proverbs: The power of words The limits of words The complexity of words Words that give life The Word who gives life Speaking with the grain of the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Nailed it! Life with the grain: Introducing the book of Proverbs ‘The proverbs of Solomon…’: Listening to God’s wise King (v. 1) ‘For gaining wisdom’: Skilful living under the grace of God (v. 2-6) ‘The beginning’: The fear of the Lord (v. 7) Living today with the grain of the…