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
Title verse: Acts 13:38 Acts 13:13-52; Psalm 89:19-37 Big idea: Paul preaches in the synagogue, showing that Jesus is the promised Saviour and calling on people to not miss the saviour, but repent. The Jews, initially interested by the gospel, become jealous and hostile when the non-Jews convert. Are you jealous of your religion? SERMON […]
Acts 13:1–12; 1 Sam 28:3-20 Big idea: God sends his people to speak truth; when he sends, he equips, protects, and opens hearts — our response determines whether the gospel advances. SERMON VIDEOLINK
Title verse: John 7:33 John 8:12-30; Daniel 7:13-14, John 14:1-14 Big idea: Jesus comes from the Father and he’s going to the Father to intercede for those who believe. Your relationship to Jesus determines if you will go to the Father or not. SERMON VIDEOLINK
Title verse: John 7:28-29 John 7:14-52; Micah 5:1-5a Big idea: Jesus is from Galilee, or so people think, but this misses his true identity as the one sent from God. Don’t dismiss Jesus because you know something about his earthly origins. SERMON VIDEOLINK
Title verse: John 5:37a Deuteronomy 18:14-22; John 5:16-47 Big idea: We know Jesus was sent from God because of what he did and what the scriptures say about him. When you read the Bible, don’t miss the fact that it points to him, and end up glorifying yourself. SERMON VIDEOLINK
John 13:1-17, Genesis 1:1-2:2 Big Idea: Jesus models for the disciples that they are to use the power God has given them in humility, and serve others, including their enemies; what does that mean in our lives, and what can it look like in our lives and ministry? SERMON VIDEOLINK
Title verse: John 2:19 John 2:12-25; 2 Samuel 7:11-16 Big idea: Jesus is the ultimate meeting place between God and humanity. We don’t need to/can’t come to God through any other holy space. SERMON VIDEOLINK