Understand that you’re in a Battle It’s SERIOUS It’s SHARED We’re WOUNDED We’re WEAK Use the right Weapon The Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God God’s Word Convicts, Comforts and Command Fight fire with fire The Promises of God far outshine the Promises of Lust The Pleasures of God far outweigh…
1. THE PROBLEM: What is worry? What it isn’t What does it reveal? What does it lead to? 2. THE PRESCRIPTION: Matt 6:25-34 Remember who God is and how He cares v25-6; 31-2 Recognise that worry doesn’t work v27 Resolve to trust Him more v28-30 Reset your heart’s priorities v33 Rely on today’s grace for…
1. BE WATCHFUL (24:36-44) Awake, Alert, Expectant and Devoted 2. BE RELIABLE (24: 45-51) Holiness not Hypocrisy Eager to do what is good 3. BE PREPARED (25:1-13) Anticipation and Intention is not enough Care and Attention is required Preparation can’t be borrowed or shared Belated preparation prepares you to be late Be Watchful, Reliable…
THOSE WHO WOULD NOT COME (v1-7) All is ready. Rejection of the invitation is rejection of the King Will you reject this invitation? THOSE WHO CAME (v8-10) The invitation goes out to ALL The gospel is an invitation to something incredible, knowing God. “The greatest treasure of grace is God Himself” (Max Lucado) Will you…
SEEKING! The world seeks a meaning The church seeks the Master FINDING! Christ alone – ‘The Pearl of Great Price’ In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Col 2:3) SELLING! The merchant sold all he had If Jesus is worth anything He is worth everything BUYING! We can buy life’s greatest…
1) TRADESMEN! Mr Wise-Man & Sons Mr Folly & Sons Two World Views 2) TEMPESTS! Rain, Floods, Wind & Storms 3) TRUTH! On Christ the solid Rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand
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….
LORD DELIVER US! From evil LORD DEFEND US! Arise O God and defend Your cause LORD DESCEND TO US! In reviving powe In returning glory
1. THE NARRATIVE – (a look at the man) a) Who was he? i) Young (v20) ii) Rich (v22) iii) Prominent (Luke 18) iv) Keen (Luke 18) v) Respectful (Luke 18) vi) Asked questions (v 16 & 20) b) What did he really think? i) I’m doing pretty well! ii) Acceptance with God is not…
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