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
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Speaking with the grain Speaking in Proverbs: The power of words The limits of words The complexity of words Words that give life The Word who gives life Speaking with the grain of the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Nailed it! Life with the grain: Introducing the book of Proverbs ‘The proverbs of Solomon…’: Listening to God’s wise King (v. 1) ‘For gaining wisdom’: Skilful living under the grace of God (v. 2-6) ‘The beginning’: The fear of the Lord (v. 7) Living today with the grain of the…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Christmas is about…? Psalm 98 and the hope of Christmas: Christmas is about salvation Christmas is about love Christmas is about joy Joy to the world this Christmas
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Awe in a dull age… The awesome God of Psalm 97: The Lord reigns! (v. 1-6) The awesome God of Psalm 97: Exalted far above all gods (v. 7-9) The holy joy of those who love this God (v. 10-12) Having an awe-filled Christmas this year
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Come, let us sing! (Psalm 95:1-5) Come, let us worship! (Psalm 95:6-7a) Hearing the good shepherd today (Psalm 95:7b-11)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 30 sleeps…! Psalm 102 and the longing of Christmas: “I am in distress…” (v. 1-11) “But you, Lord, sit enthroned forever” (v. 12-17) “Let this be written for a future generation” (v. 18-28)