Title verse: Matt 9:11 Matthew 9:1-17; Hosea 6:1-11 Big idea: In the three stories in this passage, Jesus begins to experience opposition from the religious leaders. Many people like Jesus at the surface level, but when confronted by what he actually claims, hate him. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: Matt 8:27 Matthew 8:18-34, Psalm 107:23-32 Big idea: Jesus tells would-be disciples that life in his kingdom will be hard and demanding, but following Jesus will let you see his glory, power, and goodness. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: Matt. 8:2-3 Matthew 8:1-17; Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Big idea: In the sermon on the mount, Jesus showed his power with words, now we see his power in actions. But it’s power couched in kindness. The people of God’s kingdom are to use their power in the same way. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title Verse: Ephesians 3:16-18a Ephesians 3:1-21, Psalm 133 Big Idea: We are reconciled through Jesus, brought into unity with one another and with God. What is the purpose of this unity, and how do we work towards that? SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title Verse – Ephesians 2:13-14 Ephesians 2:11-22, Isaiah 2:1-4 Big Idea: Through Jesus, Jew and Gentile are reconciled, just as humanity and God are reconciled. Are we willing to share the good news of this with those around us, beginning with loving them as God does? SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title Verse : Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-20 Hebrews 2:5-18 Revised Lyrics for Carol… Verse 1 Away in a manger no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head The stars in the night sky looked down where he lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay Verse 2 […]
Title verse: Matthew 2:13b: “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” Bible readings Matthew 2:1-23; Hosea 11:1-11 Big idea: Jesus’ flight to Egypt has echoes of OT history. The […]
Title verse: Acts 15:11 Amos 9:11-15; Acts 15:1-35 Big idea: Jewish Christian legalists arrive in Antioch with a message that: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This sparked one of the most important debates in Church history which concluded salvation is by faith, not Jewish or […]
Title verse: Galations 14:21-22 “Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.” Acts 14:21-28; Nehemiah 8:1-12 Big idea: This short section describes the strengthening of the churches with fellowship, teaching, appointing of elders, prayer, and reports, reminding people of the wonderful grace of […]
Title Verse – Isaiah 52:9 Isaiah 51:17 – 52:12, 2 Corinthians 6:14 – 7:1 SERMON VIDEOLINK