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
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