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.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 1. A powerless powerful man (v21-24) 2. A desperate nameless woman (v25-29) 3. Shock #1: Jesus stops for the nameless woman (v30-34) 4. Shock #2: Jesus offensive confidence (v35-40) 5. Shock #3: Death is sleep to Jesus (v40-43) Ultimate healing, immovable hope
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A deep thirst Grasping at Jesus (v. 25-36) Drinking from Jesus (v. 37-39) Dividing over Jesus (v. 40-52) “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”