Read the Bible passage Service Outline What place does money have in my life? (1) Watch out for greed in our lives Signs of greed in our lives There is more to life than wealth (2) How to be stress-free about money Money makes us…
Sermons on Luke (Page 2)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline “Who do the crowds say I am? ” Meet Jesus: God’s anointed King (v. 18-20) Follow Jesus: The suffering Son of Man (v. 21-27) Listen to Jesus: The glorious Son of God (v. 28-36) But what about you?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Where is your fear? Meet Jesus: The Master who stills the roaring of the seas (8:22-25) The Son of the Most High who destroys the devil’s work (8:26-39) The unhurried and tender Lord of life (8:40-56) Where is your faith?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline A memorable encounter? A disabled man meets Jesus (5:17-26) has his sins forgiven and goes leaping away A wealthy traitor meets Jesus (5:27-32) leaves everything and throws a banquet A notorious sinner meets Jesus (7:36-50) is forgiven much and pours out her lavish love Who is this!?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Good news?? Jesus message: The best news ever The people’s response: from earnest praise to murderous rage The reason: Good news to the poor Good news for you
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Which Jesus? The real Jesus: was seen & talked about by many eye-witnesses brought about a great fulfilment was carefully investigated by Luke so that you might have certainty The humble boldness of gospel certainty
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Peace on earth!? The Prince of Peace: Fulfils every longing (v. 25-29) Is the saviour of all people (v. 30-33) Conquers through a cross (v. 34-35) A thrill of hope – the weary world rejoices!
Read the Bible passage Service Outline What’s happening this morning: Aussie Carol: Go Tell it to Australia! Reflection: The Missing Peace Reading: Isaiah 60:1; 9:6-7 Carol: 0 Come, 0 Come Emmanuel Reading: Luke 1:26-33 Carol: 0 Come All Ye Faithful Reflection: The Prince of Peace Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Carol: 0 Little Town of Bethlehem Carol:…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Lost!? Surprisingly lost (15:11-19) Surprisingly found (15:17-24) Surprisingly angry (15:25-30) Unsurprisingly glad (15:31-32) Coming home to the prodigal Father
Read the Bible passage Service Outline A strange way to change the world Enlightenment over aggression (Luke 2:32) Matthew 26:50-54 Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 18:1-13 Aggression over enlightenment Colossians 1:28-29 Discussion question: How does Jesus’ mission help us think about the good and the terrible in ‘Christian’ history?