Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Discouragement, suffering, and weakness Paul’s glorious sufferings (v. 1, 13) The glorious mystery (v. 2-7) The glorious church (v. 8-12) Suffering and glory through the lens of the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Discouragement, suffering, and weakness Paul’s glorious sufferings (v. 1, 13) The glorious mystery (v. 2-7) The glorious church (v. 8-12) Suffering and glory through the lens of the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline When the walls come down The key to unity: Remember… … who you once were (v. 11-12) … what Christ has done (v. 13-18) … who you now are (v. 19-22) ‘enclosed by arms that are not of this world’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The view from the mountain peak Paul’s testimony: I am convinced No separation from the love of God in Christ Threats to God’s love? Death or life? Spiritual forces? Present of future? Height or depth? Anything else!? Living in the assurance of God’s love
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A victorious life? What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us: Four threats to our assurance 1) Who can be against us? 2) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? 3) Who then is the one who condemns?…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A spiritual person? Two realms: Adam / flesh Vs Christ / Spirit The Realm of the Flesh: Death and hostility The Realm of the Spirit: Life and peace A new identity in the realm of the Spirit
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The field (v. 1-3) The Valley (v. 4) The Feast (v. 5) The Home (v. 6) Who is your shepherd?
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Crisis and clarity Context: Confrontation Which is the most important? (v. 28) The heart of the Kingdom: Hear (v. 29) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for God (v. 30) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for your neighbour (v. 31) Not far from the Kingdom? (v. 32-34) The…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Jesus the king of grace and truth Upholding God’s good gift of marriage (Mark 10:1-12) A threatening situation (v. 1-2) Command Vs permission (v. 3-4) Softening hard hearts: pursuing God’s good design (v. 5-9) Softening hard hearts: confronting sin (v. 10-12) Marriage, divorce, and remarriage across the Bible’s teaching…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘Dear sirs, I am.’ The King’s rebuke: The hypocrisy of avoiding uncleanness ‘out there’ (v1-13) The King’s teaching: Seeing the uncleanness ‘in here’ (v. 14-23) ‘The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit…’