Introduction Last week looking at the genealogy of Christ Picked out 4 names - 4 women Jesus came into the world to save sinners Tamah, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba This reminds…
Introduction This evening - looking at Mary So much bad news at present The birth narratives - Luke 1-3, Matthew 1-2 bring praise, hope and joy A Saviour has been…
Introduction Who will determine tomorrow for you? We have been challenged lately Will it be the nations? Will it be individuals? Meaningless chance? The Bible states that God is sovereign…
Introduction Reading 5:12-21 from ESV Contrasting Adam to Christ Reading 5:12-19 We are united to Christ This truth is liberating and joy giving We used to be in Adam -…
Introduction When did you last climb a mountain? A beautiful place to go Something compelling about being in a high place above everything else There are many stories in the…
Introduction The Christian life is likened to running a race The key is to persevere and keep going Often encouragement is needed Peter is encouraging Christians to run well Even…
Introduction In the Bible - it is often the most peaceable people receive the most persecution Example of Moses and David v9 - speaking about peacemakers v10 - speaking about…
Introduction Jesus speaks about tremendous blessing on the people of God He speaks of the kingdom of heaven He speaks of the earth His mind is upon the new heaven…
Introduction Looking at the Beatitudes They begin unusually - with a poem Held up as a great piece of literature It is much more than this It speaks deep challenging…