Read the Bible passage Service Outline Unstoppable…? An unstoppable kingdom… with a living Lord (v. 1-3) empowered by God’s promised Spirit (v. 4-8) growing across the whole world (v. 8) until the King returns (v. 9-11) founded on the witness of the Apostles (v. 12-26) T he unstoppable acts of the risen Lord Jesus
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Jesus’ hidden kingdom causes joyful sacrifice (v. 44-46) Jesus’ hidden kingdom will one day be all-in-all (v. 47-50) Jesus’ hidden kingdom creates disciples with ever-new treasure to share (v. 51-52) “For the joy set before him, he endured the cross”
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Great expectations… Jesus’ parable: A nice sea-side farm yarn? (v. 1-9) Jesus’ parable: Hiding and revealing the secrets of the Kingdom (v. 10-17) Jesus’ parable: Hearing the message of the kingdom (v. 18-23) ‘Whoever has ears, let them hear’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The King’s Admirers: ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ (v22-23) The King’s Accusers: ‘You’re demonic!’ (v24-37) The King’s Sceptics: ‘Show us a sign!’ (v38-45) The King’s Family: True disciples (v46-50) The Kingdom of God has come upon you
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Kingdoms rise and fall… A Kingdom of Righteousness (32:1-8) A Kingdom of the Spirit (32:9-20) A Kingdom of Victory (33:1-16) A Kingdom of the King (33:17-24) There is still one King reigning over all
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A royal tour The Son who defeats the devil (v. 1-11) The Light who dawns in the darkness (v. 12-16) The King who calls, proclaims, and heals (v. 17-25) The good news of the kingdom today
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 Being clear about what we mean 1. What is the kingdom of God? 2. How must we receive it? a. by becoming like little children child (vv. 13-16) b. by not walking away from Jesus (vv. 17-31) c. by accepting that Jesus is more than a…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A new year, an old prayer The Psalms: the cries of God’s waiting people Praising God as we wait for his King The all-embracing praise of the people of God (v. 1-2) The key question: Who do you trust? (v. 3-9) It’s not finished just yet… (v. 10) Redeeming…