Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Who do we think you are? A demon-possessed Samaritan! (v. 48-51) Who do you think you are!? Greater than Abraham? (v. 52-56) Older than Abraham!? (v. 57-58) The fall-out (v. 59) Water, light, truth, and life from the great I Am
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Truth and freedom Truly free those who remain in the Son’s word (v.31-32) those set free by the Son (v. 33-38) those who belong to God as their Father (v. 39-47) A sobering warning and glorious promise
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Darkness and light… Jesus’ claim: the Light of the World (v12) Jesus’ witnesses: Father and Son (v. 13-20) Jesus’ home: From above (v. 21-30) Walking in the light
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline An unusual passage and an important question On Scripture… footnotes and fragments Staggering confidence A Jesus-centred view of Holy Scripture On Stones… The trap (7:53-8:6) The response (v. 6-8) Grace and truth, forgiveness and holiness (v. 9-11) …neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A Psalm for Aussies? Psalm 116: The overflowing thanks of a restful soul The dark sorrow of the grave The relief of a Saviour who hears and acts The free response of sacrifice & praise A Psalm of Jesus A Psalm for you
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Psalm 73: from public affirmation to personal conviction (v. 1, 28) Hovering on the edge of belief: envying ‘the wicked’ (v. 2-14) The turn: the fearful comfort of encountering God (v. 15-17) Encountering the God of judgment (v. 18-22, 27) Encountering the God of all comfort (v. 23-26) But…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline All is discovered! Fly at once! Psalm 51: The cry of an exposed heart The anatomy of true repentance: Grounded in the mercy of God Involves an open, unconditional confession of deep sin Pleads for cleansing, renewal, and joyful obedience Moves you outside of yourself in humble confidence You…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A new year, an old prayer The Psalms: the cries of God’s waiting people Praising God as we wait for his King The all-embracing praise of the people of God (v. 1-2) The key question: Who do you trust? (v. 3-9) It’s not finished just yet… (v. 10) Redeeming…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Paul’s pause (v 1-2) Sovereign surprise (v 3-4) Lavish love (v5-8) “much more” (v9-11)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. What’s so special about Jesus? His titles. The angel’s announcement to Mary. Two wrong views (heresies). The angel’s announcement to shepherds. Saviour – from, and to. 2. We await his appearing in glory. When will he appear? Why will he appear? 3. Being ready.