A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main Point: Jesus is God’s Servant who will establish justice and tenderly restore our lives. A. Jesus is God’s chosen servant I. The deity of Christ II. Our ultimate hope and security is in Jesus. B. He will establish God’s justice in the world I. Advent: Christ has come II. The Second Advent:… Continue Reading
Main Point: Human Responsibility + God’s Redeeming Power = God’s Purposes Fulfilled A. Human Responsibility Naomi answered her own prayers (3:1 & 1:9) Boaz became the blessing (3:9 & 2:12) Not for personal gain or pleasure but for the greater good Application: Seize the Opportunities B. God’s Redeeming Power * A redeemer is someone… Continue Reading
Main point: God’s loving kindness is not absent from us, and is seen when we care for others. A Dark Situation A) A National Crisis B) An Economic Crisis C) A Family Crisis God’s loving kindness is at work God’s loving kindness is at work through people Reflection: Who is someone God wants me… Continue Reading
Is money an obstacle to obeying Jesus? What are dangers of riches? How can we be more on guard? Reflections: Is money an obstacle to obeying Jesus? What are dangers of riches? How can we be more on guard? Continue Reading
Main Point: Use earthly wealth for heavenly purpose. The story in first person narrative Use money for eternal purpose Serve God and not money Reflection: * Do my spending habits reflect that I am using worldly wealth for eternal benefit? Continue Reading
Main Point: Don’t let pride or worldly priorities prevent you from turning up at God’s banquet. Introduction * The nature and purpose of Jesus’ Parables Pride can prevent us from receiving God’s gift in Christ Worldly priorities can blind us from the heavenly goal * A future reality – a banquet hosted by God Reflection:… Continue Reading
Main Point: God can turn trials, uncertainly and evil to work for our good. Introduction: * Summary of the plot A. Divine hands at work B. Divine hands collaborating with courage and willingness Reflection: What events in your life have you experienced God helping or providing for you? What struggles or fear do you want… Continue Reading
Main Point: Since Jesus is the Christ then denying self, taking up the cross daily and following Christ are worth living and dying for. A. Jesus is the Christ I. The popular view II. The disciples’ confession III. What is your view of Jesus? B. The Implications of calling Jesus the Christ: I. Not your… Continue Reading
Main Point: The fruits of repentance is expected to be seen in how we live, work and treat others. Introduction * An unpleasant but important message A. What is Repentance? (vv. 7-8) 1. Repentance means a “turning about” 2. Watch out of false idols * Heritage * Religious activities B. Why Repentance (v. 9) *… Continue Reading
Introduction *The myth of the truth God has brought about a powerful salvation (vv68-71). a. God has visited His people b. God has “raised up a horn of salvation…” Our Response to God’s salvation a. Freed for holiness b. Freed to share the joy of God’s salvation Reflection: What areas of my life need to… Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.