God’s new people are God’s family 1 Peter 1:14 – 2:3 just part of life… 1.0 God’s people have a new life 2.0 God’s people have a new life in God’s family 3.0 That new life in God’s family is characterised by 3.1 being holy 3.2 fearing God 3.3 loving …
God’s new people know God’s goodness 1 Peter 1:3-13 having something taken from you 1.0 The salvation of God’s people: 1.1 is …
A letter to God’s new people 1 Peter 1:1-2 what do you say? 1.0 1 Peter is a letter written to encourage …
“Whoever wants to be first must be slave of all” Mark 10:35-45 1.0 What does greatness look like (10:43-44) 2.0 The desire …
“How hard it is to enter the kingdom of God” Mark 10:17-31 What is it that you really want? 1.0 …impossible with …
“What comes out of a man makes him unclean” Mark 7:1-23 there’s so much that’s wrong 1.0 The real problem (7:20-23) 2.0 …
“Quiet! Be Still!” Mark 4:35-41 1.0 A storm 2.0 Who is Jesus 3.0 How will you respond?
I have come to call sinners Mark 2:13-17 You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep – …
Great Expectations Matthew 1:18-23 Low expectations vs great expectations “… they will call him Immanuel – which means, “God with us”.” Matthew …
Getting Ready Matthew 1:1-17 Getting Ready 1.0 Abraham 2.0 David 3.0 Jesus
‘Sinners’ will be in the kingdom Luke 15 worth celebrating… 1.0 A parable about a lost sheep 2.0 A parable about a …
Whoever gives up everything will be in the kingdom Luke 14:25-35 some decisions shouldn’t be taken lightly… 1. You cannot be Jesus’ …
The proud won’t be in the kingdom Luke 14:7 – 24 pride comes before a fall 1. A parable about choosing seats …
Not everyone will be in the kingdom Luke 13:10 – 14:6 have you changed your mind? 1. A healing 2. Two parables …
The repentant will be in the kingdom Luke 13:1-9 why do bad things happen? John 9:1-3 2 Corinthians 12:7 1. Two tragedies …
Living now for God’s coming kingdom Hebrews 13 dangerous walks 1. Five dangers to be aware of: forgetting to love (v1-3) sexual …
Helping others into God’s coming kingdom Hebrews 12:14-29 I wish we’d said yes 1. Two warnings a warning about missing something great …
Enduring for God’s coming kingdom Hebrews 12:1-13 the darkness inside the tunnel Understanding hardships part of our struggle against sin (12:1-4)) God’s …
Persevering for God’s coming kingdom Hebrews 11:1 -12:3 walking in the footsteps of giants 1.Persevering faith future looking (11:2) the faith of …
The King is dead 1 Samuel 31 A sad ending 1. The defeat of Saul (v1-6) No where to live (v7) A …
David sent home 1 Samuel 30 extravagant generosity 1. David returns to the Lord (v1-6) 2. The LORD gives David victory (v7-20) …
David sent home 1 Samuel 29 seeing the big picture What happens in chapter 29 Where chapter 29 fits in Seeing the …
God has spoken 1 Samuel 28 selective hearing 1. God is not speaking…(v3-15) 2. Because God has already spoken (v16-19) 3. Are …
David changes sides 1 Samuel 27 The straw that broke the camels back 1. When David was overwhelmed… David goes over to …
Perservering for Christ Hebrews chapter 10v19-39 all for one and one for all 1. Because of Christ … (10v19 – 21) 2. …
Complete forgiveness Hebrews chapter 10v1-18 time for something new 1. The Old Testament sacrifices didn’t work could never make perfect(10v1-2) unable to …
Eternal salvation Hebrews chapter 9:15-28 we’re all going to die 1. Three obstacles to eternal life the judgement of the first covenant …
The greatest priest Hebrews Chapter 8:1-9:6 seeing the big picture 1. Priests and covenants (8v6) 2. A new covenant WHY (8v7-9) WHAT …
The greatest priest Hebrews chapter 7:1-8:6 you have to get this right 1. Melchizedek is greater than Levi (7:1-10) 2. Levi’s priesthood …
A better David 1st Samuel 25 1. Nasty Nabal 2. Disappointing David 3. Amazing Abigail 4. A king who never disappoints
Hands off – respecting the Lord’s Anointed Respecting the Lord’s Anointed 1. David spares Saul () 2. Saul’s response () 3. …
The Christ must suffer 1st Samuel 21 to 23 1. David flees to Gath (1 Samuel chapter 21) 2. Back to Judah …
Family Tensions 1 Samuel 20 is it worth it 1. Jonathan sides with God’s anointed – David asks Jonathan for help(v1-11) – …
You can’t kill David 1 Samuel 19 not knowing… 1. David’s life under threat:1 Samuel 19:1-6 2. David’s life under threat: 1 …
Getting ready for the Kingdom of God Luke 12:35 – 59 ready or not… 1. Jesus tells his disciples 3 parables about …
What living for the Kingdom looks like Luke 12:1-34 on the way… 1. what to fear 2. what to worry about
Opposition to the kingdom of God Luke 11:37-54 some things are only skin deep 1. Jesus at a Pharisee’s house 2. Pharisees: …
Opposition to the kingdom of God Luke 11:14 – 36 do they understand the true nature of what they’re about to unleash? …
So make your hope sure Hebrews 5:11-6:20 it’s not enough 1.The conclusion: Go on to maturity(6:1-3) 2. Reason 1: Immaturity(5:11-14) 3. Reason …
A greater priest Hebrews 4:14-5:10 some people are hard to get to 1.0 What is a priest? (5:1-4) a) Jesus needs to …
A greater rest Hebrews 3:7 – 4:13 they tried to warn them 1. Moses generation: they didn’t enter God’s rest (3:7-19) 2. …
A greater ruler Hebrews 2:5-3:6 2 sides of the one coin 1. God’s great salvation: the world to come It won’t be …
Greater than angels Hebrews 1:4 – 2:4 paying more careful attention (2:1-4) 1. God’s word by his angels (Acts 7, Galatians 3) …
Serve Philippians 2:1-11 “hand in glove” 1. Connect + grow = serve 2. Serve = Connect + grow Serve in …
Grow Ephesians 4:14-16 “Just babies” 1. The need to grow the danger when we don’t (v14) the strength when we do (v14-16) …
Connect 1 Peter 3:18 Intro 1. CONNECT WITH GOD: YOU “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the …
A tale of two kings Psalm 28 intro The Fortress of King David (v1-2, 6-9) The Ruins of Rebellion (v3-5)) The Words …
Kingdom confidence Psalm 20 intro The hope of God’s people for the king (20:1-5) The confidence of God’s people because of the …
Opposition to God’s Anointed King 1 Samuel 18
