1. ITS LIFE!
Multitudes who believed
A church pulsating with spiritual energy
2. ITS LORD!
The risen Lord, Head of the Church
3. ITS LOVE!
Unity, Community, Generosity & Ministry
Introduction Context: The rest of the sermon – directed at disciples Contrasts: “..it was said …but I tell you….” Sayings vs 43,44 The teaching: Lev 19:18; Ex 23:4,5 – what was added, what was subtracted. The truth: Love with no boundaries, prayer for those who oppose. Sons vs 45 -47 Example: The Father’s practical care v45…
THE CHAIN! (v12-14) Of honour, opportunity, courage & advance THE CHOICE! (v15-18) “As long as Christ is preached, in that I rejoice” To reject the petty & to focus on Christ THE CHALLENGE! Persecution advances the Gospel Difficulties are opportunities in disguise You can have your best witness in your worst circumstance Focus on Christ…
1) THE WAR! (Ex 14:5-12) Pharaoh on the warpath The people of God trapped & terrified 2) THE WORD! (Ex 14:13-14) “Fear not! Stand still! Look up! Be silent!” 3) THE WAY! (Ex 14:15-22) Tell My people to go forward in: Faith, Unity, Purpose & Victory LESSONS: The God of the Bible is: The God…
1) A NEW HEART! Something radical 2) A NEW HELP! Someone powerful 3) A NEW HOPE! Something eternal
(Please be aware the sound is not the usual quality) Passionate worship what we’re made for (John 4:23) ‘When we look up to the glory of God, we find ourselves face down in worship’ Passionate worship flows from my Identity (1 Peter 1:3-5 & 8-9, Psalm 100:1-5) Whenever someone’s life is changed by God, they…
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