Title verse: 1 Peter 2:5 Psalm 118; 1 Peter 2:1-10 Big idea: Through trusting Jesus Christ our cornerstone we are made part of God’s temple and priests who offer a sacrifice of praise. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Bible Readings Acts 8:4-13; Acts 8:9-25 SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: Exodus Acts 8:4 Acts 6:8-15; Acts 8:1-4 Big idea: Mission leads to persecution, but persecution leads to mission. Stephen was accused of sin, but it’s actually the accusers who were sinful. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: Exodus 3:14a: “God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” Exodus 3:1-15; John 8:48-59 Big idea: How well do you know God? We often think of God as far smaller than he is. When we see his true nature we must trust him, follow him and praise him. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: 1 Kings 16:25-26 1 Kings 15:25-32; 1 Kings 16:15-28 Big idea: Of the five kings of Israel we’ll look at this week three are assassinated, and two are successful from a worldly perspective, but all fail to please God, and this is the true mark of their reigns. Jesus doesn’t fail. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: 1 Kings 15:4 1 Kings 15:1-8; 1 Kings 15:9-24 Big idea: Because of his covenant with their Messiah (David), God mercifully allows Judah to continue despite sin. God also entered into covenant with us through Jesus Christ and we should in thankfulness confess our sins and live God’s way. SERMONVIDEOLINK
1 Kings 12:25-33; 1 Kings 13:1-10 Big idea: Actions can have immediate consequences and others we don’t see for hundreds of years. Jeroboam sets Israel on a trajectory of syncretism, idolatry and judgement they can’t get off. In contrast, Jesus plants the church that will grow and can never be overcome. God graciously allows your […]
Title verse: 1 Kings 12:20 1 Kings 12:1-24; Proverbs 3:1-10 Big idea: What does the son of the wisest king of Israel learn from his father? Arrogance, insecurity, harshness, and idolatry. It’s a case where do what I say (Prov 3:1-10) has been drowned out by doing what I do. This generational sin had consequences, […]
Title verse: 1 Kings 11:1-13 1 Kings 11:1-13; 1 Kings 11:26-43 Big idea: Despite immense wisdom, and a warning from God, Solomon’s love for money, and political alliances spread to a love for trophy wives, which spread to a love for idolatry and judgement from God. In contrast, Jesus never failed to treat people (including […]
Title verse: Matthew 12:42 1 Kings 10:1-13 Matthew 6:24-34, 12:38-42 Big idea: This week we see Solomon’s splendour on full display – and so do the nations as they come to submit and be blessed by him. A king greater than Solomon will appear in Jesus. Do you come to Jesus to listen to him […]