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THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE 17. We are Thirsty – Aren’t We? (John 7:37-38)
Jesus says: “Come to Me and Drink” 1. It’s an Invitation with a Condition You realise you’re thirsty 2. It’s an Invitation that offers Contentment Drink and never be thirsty again 3. It’s an Invitation that has a Consequence What flows in also flows out Come to the Well of Salvation – Jesus, the Giver…
THE TRAGEDY OF APATHY 8. DERISION, DISTINCTION & THE DAY OF THE LORD! (Malachi 3:13-4:6)
1) A REBUKE! (3:13) Your words have been hard against Me says the Lord The people were cynical – it’s vain to serve God 2) A RECOGNITION! (3:14-16) Those who feared the Lord and esteemed His name were His treasured possession 3) A RETURN! (4:1-6) The great and awesome Day of the Lord A Day…
REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES 5. REJECTION! (Genesis 50:15-21, Isaiah 53:1-6, Psalm 27:9-14)
ITS HURT Excruciating ITS HEART I don’t measure up ITS HOPE In Christ’s rejection In the acceptance of truth In the process of change In the sovereignty of grace
MAKING JESUS KNOWN (Matt 25:31-46)
God’s love Shown Through Jesus is: 1. A PRACTICAL LOVE Jesus was compassionate and it always led to action. “To see good put into action is what everyone needs.” 2. A PERSONAL LOVE Jesus met people in their own situations. He did not sit in the Temple and expect people to come to Him….
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 7 (Matt 5:31-32) DIVORCE
Current divorce rate in UK – 42% (reducing due to increase in cohabiting couples) 11% increase in divorce among the over 50s – “the silver splitters” – in last 10 years 9 most common reasons – Money, Affairs, Interfering Ex’s, Sex, Children from previous relationships, Intrusive parents, Differences in handling conflict, Communication, Privacy. (The Independent…
SOVEREIGNTY AND SUFFERING 6. ZOPHAR (Job Chs 11 & 20)
1) HIS INSULT! (11:1-6,12) You are a shameful mocking babbler You claim to be clean when you’re not You are getting off lightly You are a worthless, sinful, stupid man 2) HIS INQUEST! (11:7-20) Can you fathom the mystery of God? Can you measure the limits of One who is limitless? Can you thwart…
