Read the Bible passage Service Outline ‘How’s the water boys?’ The air we breathe: Compassion for the weak The air of the ancients: Discarding the weak The Jesus revolution: Compassion incarnate (Luke 7:11-17) Jesus sees… and feels… and acts… Jesus’ compassion for you
Read the Bible passage Service outline Paul’s opening words to Timothy. Paul tells us about his own experience of grace and mercy. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Why is it that it is Jesus who saves sinners? Christ has died Christ has risen. Christ will come again. To close: For what,…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Two things to say to bring us hope in this desperate situation. 1. GOD’S MERCY IS ASTOUNDING. 2. GOD’S VICTORY IS AWESOME.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Excuses…Jesus and proud doers “To some who were…” (v9) Two very different men, two very different prayers (v10-13) The scandalous summary (v14) Jesus and humble receivers “People were also bringing…” (v15) Receiving the Kingdom of God (v16-17)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. The Appeal a. To whom it is made b. The grounds on which it is made 2. The Appeal is to: a. Offer our body to God (Other mentions of using our body rightly include Romans 6:11-13 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) b. Do not conform to the world c.…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Wonder and tragedy Paul’s pain: the tragedy of Jewish unbelief (9:1-5) Paul’s consolation: the sovereign mercy of God God chooses his people, and always has (9:6-13) His choice is free and undeserved mercy (9:14-19) This mercy is given to surprising people (9:19-29) The humbling, energising reality of God’s sovereign…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A mistaken identity? The Servant in the big picture Isaiah 42: The first song The identity of the Servant: God’s chosen King The mission of the Servant: justice to the nations The guarantee of the Servant: the glory of Yahweh The heart of the Servant: tender and humble The…