HOPE! (Romans 15:13)
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IT’S FOR ALL PEOPLE
Because God made all He offers hope to all
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IT’S ROOTED IN HISTORY
Jesus was a real person who actually lived
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IT CANNOT BE TAKEN AWAY FROM US
1. PAUL SAILING! (v1-16) To Jerusalem – despite warnings 2. PAUL SERVING! (v17-26) In Jerusalem – the poor & the church 3. PAUL SUFFERING! (v27-40) At Jerusalem – for the Gospel
A Healthy Person and a Healthy Church is: 1. DISTINCT 2. WASHED 3. FAITHFUL 4. PERSEVERING
1. “For you were called to freedom, brothers….” 2. “…..Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh…” 3. “….But through love serve one another….”
RENEWAL! (v1-3) The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time REVIVAL! (v4-9) A short sermon A strong reaction REFUSAL! (v10) God refuses to judge the penitent
1. THE REACTION OF THOSE LISTENING TO THE WORDS OF JESUS There are only two ways to react to what Jesus said: a) You can believe and obey His words b) You can ignore His words and suffer the consequences There is no middle ground. It is either one or the other. 2. THE REASON…
1. THE WAY OF SALVATION (v1-11) a) He who was rich beyond all splendour all for love’s sake became poor b) Having loved … He loved them to the end. c) Cleansed and Ongoing Cleansing LOVE expressed in HUMILITY 2. THE KEY TO COMMUNITY (v12-20) a) Do just as Jesus has done to you b) Blessed…