A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main Point: Friends and relationships are a reward, support, comfort and security. Life will be meaningless without family and friends (vv7-8) “Two are better than one (v9a) The benefits of friendship and relationships (vv9-12) Reward (v9) “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” Support (v10) “For if they fall,… Continue Reading
Main Point: Life under the sun is meaningless but under the Son is abundant life (John 10:10) Introduction Life under the sun is meaningless The definition of “vanity” (v2) Same old same old (vv5-8) No one is remembered; nothing is new (vv8-10) Death will erase life Life under the Son brings abundant life God in… Continue Reading
Main Point: Jesus’ resurrection points towards our resurrection in the body. Introduction Jesus’ resurrection in the body is a historical fact based on eye-witnesses’ accounts (vv5-8) Jesus’ resurrection points towards our resurrection in the body. Jesus’ resurrection is the “firstfruits” of bodily resurrection (vv20-22). Death is dead (vv54-55). The characteristics of our resurrected body (vv42-44).… Continue Reading
Main Point: The reality of eternal judgment calls us to live generously and share the Good News. The Story The contrast in earthly life. the common denominator – Death. The reversal in the afterlife. Live Generously The Unbridged Chasm in the Afterlife God’s Word is sufficient to respond to the gospel now Share the Gospel… Continue Reading
Main Point: To be ready for Christ’s return is to be a faithful and wise steward Christ will come again (24:44) John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrews 9:28 Romans 8:19-23; Revelations 21:20 We do not know when Christ will return (24:36) We can be ready for Christ’s return Living faithfully and wisely (1… Continue Reading
Main Point: The called and chosen ones accept God’s invitation to receive Jesus as Lord and Saviour and put on the garments of Christian character and behaviour. Introduction Those who heard God’s invitation but “paid no attention (v5)” brought judgement upon themselves (vv1-7) God invites the “bad and good” into His kingdom (vv8-10) The called… Continue Reading
Main Point: The Reward of following Christ outweighs the sacrifices Introduction The rich young ruler who could not follow We don’t attain eternal life by doing but by being God’s child. You cannot serve God and money God’s reward will outweigh the sacrifices of following Christ Eternal Life “If you want to be perfect…” Treasure… Continue Reading
Introduction Jesus authority over heaven and earth The process of making disciples Go Baptising Teaching How AMKPC makes disciples? A promise to claim: “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Conclusion Continue Reading
Introduction The Biblical Basis for Christlikeness: Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Romans 8:29: For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.… Continue Reading
Main Point: Christmas is good news of great joy because God came as our Savour, Christ and Lord! A Time of Uncertainty and Oppression The Good News of Great Joy God came as our Saviour Jesus is the Christ Jesus is the Lord we need What is our response to God’s good news? Reflection: God… Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.