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“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” (John 10:11-21)
1. AN EXPLICIT CLAIM a) Its Context (Ezekiel 34) The failed shepherds of Israel God’s promise to be the shepherd b) Its Content (John 10:11) I am THE shepherd, the GOOD ONE 2. AN EXTENDED COMPARISON a) Sacrifice The “hired hand” (John 10: 12,13) : runs away, doesn’t care vs Good Shepherd: “lays down His…
CONTENTMENT (Philippians 4:10-20)
1. PRINCIPLES! Joyfulness (v10) Thankfulness (v14-18) Contentedness (v11-12) 2. PROMISES! “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (v13) “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (v19) 3. PRAISE! “To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (v20)
THE CHURCH 6. ITS POWER (1 Thess 1:1-10)
Background Jesus and the rescue mission The birth of the Church Acts 17 Paul and Silas in Thessalonica Persecution and growth A letter of encouragement, 1 Thessalonians. A SPIRIT EMPOWERED: 1. LIFE (v4-5) 2. PERSEVERANCE (v6) 3. WITNESS (v7-8) 4. TRANSFORMATION (v9) 5 HOPE (v10)
REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES 4. LONELINESS! (Ecc 4:9-12, Prov 18:19-24, Psalm 142)
1. ITS REALITY! The world’s most devastating malady 2. ITS ROBBERY! Robs us of confidence, identity, humanity & dignity 3. ITS REMEDY! A community of care The Friend who sticks closer than a brother
FROM RELIGION TO REALITY (Acts 8:26-40)
***Sermon not recorded due to it being a service of baptism 3 Questions: 1) How can I understand what I’m reading unless someone explains it to me? (v31) Humbly asking for help Swallow your pride and invite a Philip into your life 2) Tell me please, who is the prophet talking about? (v34) It’s all about…
GOD PREACHING GOD (Isaiah 44:24 – 45:25)
1. The Lord’s Unsettling Greatness (44:24-45:8) Creator, Sustainer, Sovereign, Saviour 2. The People’s Unacceptable Grievance (45:9-13) I’m your God, not your puppet” 3. The Lord’s Unending Grace (45:14-25) Universal Invitation; Personal Application; Missionary Implication
