Introduction Text in 1 Peter 1:3-9 Theme - The Living Hope of the Believer... Because of God's sovereign work in salvation: We can rejoice in a living hope A final…
Introduction Looking at the Sermon on the Mount Last week - no retribution or retaliation - examples Very challenging verses Do not have a vindictive spirit - love This week…
Introduction We have been looking at the Sermon on the Mount In recent weeks - looking at very searching passages We have looked at anger and lust Today looking at…
Introduction Looking at the sermon on the mount Jesus longest recorded sermon from Jesus Jesus probably preached for longer than the 10-15 minutes if would take to read Chapters 5-7…
Introduction Looking at the sin of anger Jesus was correcting the Pharisees about the sin of murder Not just the physical act - as the Pharisees thought Jesus says the…
Introduction An accusation that Jesus will destroy the law - this is false Reading v17-20 Many people say they struggle with parts of the Old Testament - examples The civil…
Introduction Looking at "You are the Light of the World" Reading Matt 5:14-16 How do you consider the Church of Jesus Christ? Examples The Beloved bride, the pillar of truth,…
Introduction Reading v12-14 Have you ever felt discouraged? As Christians, we know what it is to be discouraged We need to be lifted up Personal example God renewed We go…
Introduction There is always something we can learn about the birth stories of Jesus Example Matthew - speaking about Gentile wise men Luke - speaking about Jewish shepherds As Gentiles…