Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Security in a fragile age The King’s prayer (v. 1) The King’s undivided heart (v. 2-8) The King’s eternal security (v. 9-11) Destiny and desire in the kingdom of Christ
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Security in a fragile age The King’s prayer (v. 1) The King’s undivided heart (v. 2-8) The King’s eternal security (v. 9-11) Destiny and desire in the kingdom of Christ
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Wonder in a cynical age… The king’s awe: at Yahweh’s universal rule (v. 1a, 9) at Yahweh’s unexpected stronghold (v. 1b-2) at Yahweh’s unexpected care (v. 3-4) at Yahweh’s unexpected crowning (v. 5-8) “But we do see Jesus”: The glorious rule of the second Adam
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘Who will bring us prosperity?’ The King’s distress: The sin of his people (v. 1-2) The King’s instruction: Know, tremble, offer, trust (v. 3-5) The King’s prosperity: You alone, Lord (v. 6-8) Suffering, and rejoicing, with our King
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Psalms: Comfort or confusion? The Psalms: The songs of Jesus Psalm 3: The king’s suffering The king’s enemies (v. 1-2) The king’s confidence (v. 3-6) The king’s deliverance (v. 7) The king’s people (v. 8) Suffering with our king
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The gift and purpose of freedom: For freedom Christ has set us free (5:1) The promise of freedom: God’s plan from first to last (4:21-31) The life of freedom: Standing, waiting, and running (5:1-12) Standing firm in faith Waiting in eager hope Running in…
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 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