Sermons from October 2020
Be Courageous
Be courageous – In prayer Be courageous – Fearless Be courageous – Stay focussed Be courageous – Face sin John 14:1-3 14 “Do not let your heart be troubled; [a]believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be…
Lost and Found
Rejoicing in what was found! Lost sheep! Lost coins! Lost sons! Luke 15 The Lost Sheep 15 Now all the tax collectors and the [a]sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him. 2 Both the Pharisees and the scribes began to grumble, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He told them this parable, saying, 4 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the [b]open pasture and go after the one which…
Be Sober-Minded
Be Sober – First Thoughts⦁ Not Drunk? ⦁ Sombre? ⦁ Serious? ⦁ Sensible? ⦁ The Sober-minded Christian⦁ Self-controlled⦁ Clear-headed⦁ Watchful— ⦁ God expects the Christian to know what is:⦁ Happening around them.⦁ Coming in the end. Acts 26:24-25 24 While Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus *said in a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind! [a]Your great learning is [b]driving you mad.” 25 But Paul *said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words [c]of sober truth.
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Hebrews 11:4 4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying [a]about his gifts, and through [b]faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.
Worthy of the calling of God Part 3
⦁ We are children of the King of Kings⦁ We are called to be just that!⦁ Our behaviour is a credit to God’s summons to service.⦁ 1 Corinthians 11:1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. (NASB)Our actions and identity always go together. They define who we are: Our stated beliefs are secondary Our actions are the greatest indicator Ephesians 4:1 Unity of the Spirit 4 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy…
Worthy of the calling of God Part 2
How to NEVER be Worthy of the Calling of God: Operate on your:⦁ Own knowledge⦁ Own wisdom⦁ Own power God’s power is infiniteOurs exists only by Him⦁ He gifts us free will⦁ He gifts us resources⦁ He gifts us salvation⦁ He gifts us purpose Living a ‘Worthy life’Starts with accepting these. 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will [a]count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with…