Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Aussies hate hypocrisy 1. Christians who talk the talk should walk the walk ‘Walking’ is a big idea in Ephesians 4-6 Ephesians 4:1 – ‘… live a life worthy of the calling …’ Literally ‘… walk worthy of the calling …’ Ephesians 4:17 – ‘… you must no…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Did Jesus actually exist? Josephus (Jewish Pharisee), c. AD90, Antiquities “ … a man named James, the brother of Jesus who was called the Christ” Tacitus (Roman Historian), c. AD110, Annals of Imperial Rome “ … Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class…
I yam what I yam… A logical question (6:1) Some possible responses Paul’s gospel answer (6:2-10) We are united to Christ… …and so share in his death to sin …and in his resurrection to new life The prime directive (6:11) In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Turning points and water-sheds When Jesus and death collide (Matthew 27:57-28:15) Jesus: a body to mourn? (Matthew 27:57-61) Jesus: a threat to extinguish? (27:62-66; 28:11-15) Jesus: the risen saviour to worship (28:1-10) The joy-giving hope of Easter: “Imagine a world where death dies”
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline fear, reward, and behaviour modification? Living in Christ Jesus the Lord: a new identity (3:1-4) a new past a new future a new present Killing off the usurpers (3:5-11) an old identity idols of the heart Putting on the family clothes (3:12-17) wearing out? wearing in already worn
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Finding the unexpected An early morning mystery (24:1-3) A world-changing light (24:4-8) A mixed reception (24:9-12) An invitation to wonder