1. A FAITH TESTED (1-9) “Here am I” A refining fire Total trust, complete reliance 2. A FATHER WHO PROVIDES..JEHOVAH JIREH (10-14) Mount Moriah & Mount Calvary Jesus is our all in all 3. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE (15-19) “He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yield its fruit…
1. The Reason John is Writing: a) He loves his brothers and sisters b) So that we may not sin c) So that we don’t despair when we do sin John Newton said: “I am not what I ought to be; but I am not what I once was. And it is by the…
NB. Low quality audio ‘You will be hated by all for my name’s sake…’ (verse 22) (1) Why it’s inevitable, if we proclaim the good news (v16-25) Sheep in the midst of wolves Servants and masters (2) Why it isn’t something to fear (v26-33) Things to chat about Has this been what you expect to…
1. Corruption: His Name and His Business A Tax-Collector called Levi 2. Conversion: His Name and His Response A Follower called Matthew 3. Commitment: His Society and His Saviour A Disciple called to Share, Scribe and Sacrifice
1. The Curse of Individualism Independence Self-sufficiency Freedom Consumerism 2. We must be ALIVE Messy excitement is preferable to neat and tidy dryness and deadness 3. We must be JOINED True fellowship involves unity, commitment, responsibility and dependence 4. We must be SEEN Showing and Affirming Salvation
1. THE WORSHIPPER Humble Extravagance 2. THE WHINER Leave her alone and look at your heart 3. THE WITNESS Many believe on account of him