A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main Point: Love your enemies because of whose you are. Introduction The Difficulty of Jesus Teachings – Non-Resistance Forego your honour (v 39) Give up your rights (v 40) It is okay to be taken advantage of (v 41) Give for the interest of others (v 42) Love your enemies An oxymoron thing to do… Continue Reading
Main Idea: Living as Upside-down citizens in an Upside-down world for an Upside-down King The Upside-down World in Jesus’ time The Upside-down Citizens of Jesus The Upside-down King and His Kingdom Reflection: Take some time to read through the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) and consider how you may be more like a citizen of Jesus Upside-down… Continue Reading
Main Point: Happiness is to believe in Jesus and living according to His kingdom values Introduction *Happiness is … *The manifesto of the King Happy are the poor in spirit Happy are those who mourn Happy are the meek Reflection: Which aspect of the Beatitudes do i lack most today? What small step can i… Continue Reading
Main Idea: We can resist temptations when we know and live in obedience to the Word of God. 1. Temptations are everywhere 2. Jesus resists the temptations through a. Understanding God’s Purpose b. Trusting in God’s Plan c. Recognizing the one true God 3. Conclusion Application: For 2021, how can you commit to knowing, memorizing… Continue Reading
Main Point: Faith in Jesus requires repentance and must move us to bear fruits of character and service. A Call to Repent Bear fruit in keeping with repentance God will judge the fruitless tree Reflection: What areas do i need to repent and bear fruit as I follow Jesus in 2021? Continue Reading
Main Point: We can celebrate Christmas because God’s purpose will prevail in our lives despite the difficulties and uncertainties. Introduction * An uncertain and challenging year. A. A threat to thwart God’s purpose Herod’s response to Christmas – Destroy Jesus. Is there a Herod in us? B. God’s purposes will prevail amidst the threat. God… Continue Reading
Main Idea: We worship an extraordinary God, who leads us extraordinarily, and is capable of extraordinary deeds in our lives. 1. An Extraordinary God 2. An Extraordinary Encounter 3. An Extraordinary Response Continue Reading
Main Idea: We celebrate Christmas because it reminds us of the coming of the Promised One, Jesus Christ, God with us. 1. Christmas 2. The Coming of the Promised One 3. God is with Us Reflection: How can you celebrate Christmas differently this year? How can “God with us” be manifested through your life today? Continue Reading
Main point: We are God’s tabernacle which reflects His presence and glory to the world by the way we live. God’s glory is in His transcendence (distinct from creation) God’s glory is in His immanence (near His people) We reflect God’s glory through acts of love and deeds The Word became flesh. Jesus dwelt with… Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.