Read the Bible passage Sermon outline We have never faced a year like this… Is God both good and powerful? Why does God let his beloved children (Romans 8:15) suffer? And yet the Bible seems to insist Christians will suffer… Romans 8:17 “…we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share…
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A spiritual person? Two realms: Adam / flesh Vs Christ / Spirit The Realm of the Flesh: Death and hostility The Realm of the Spirit: Life and peace A new identity in the realm of the Spirit
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Our deep need 1. Clarity about the Gospel a) What is a ‘gospel’? b) Whose gospel is it? c) What is its background? d) What’s it about? e) What’s its scope? f) What’s its purpose? g) What’s the ultimate goal? 2. The…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The field (v. 1-3) The Valley (v. 4) The Feast (v. 5) The Home (v. 6) Who is your shepherd?
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Intro: A universal contagion needs a universal rescue package. Three significant images at the cross: 1. An unjust exchange Mark 15:1-15 2. An unparalleled humiliation 16-32 3. An unthinkable isolation v33-39 Conclusion: Lessons from the past to face the present Could a past event rescue us 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…