A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main Point: We can respond to God’s calling because His presence and promise go with us. Introduction 1. A Dire Situation (vv1-6) 2. The Truth in Love (vv7-10) 3. The Call to Serve as a “Mighty Man of Valour” (v14) 4. “Good” Reasons Not to Serve (v15) 5. God’s Commitment (v16): A. God promised His… Continue Reading
Main Point: We walk the slippery slope of spiritual decline when we compromise with God’s word and the world. Introduction Failure to listen to God’s Word Living with the Enemy The Relentless Love of God Reflection: What areas in your life do you tend to compromise with the world? How can you set boundaries over these… Continue Reading
Main Point: Build your family with a covenant of love and grace. Introduction A Covenant Understanding for Family Relationships The Characteristics of a Covenant Relationship Unmerited Grace Unconditional Love Application: Don’t give up on your family Building an environment of grace & love Reflection: Is there someone in your family whom the Lord is leading… Continue Reading
Main Point: Moral courage is to hold fast to God’s word and stand against the pressure to conform The story of two kings and their 400 ‘yes’ men Lessons from three men: Ahab – no intention to listen to God’s word Jehoshaphat – inquired but didn’t hold to God’s word Micaiah – demonstrated moral courage… Continue Reading
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
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.