Sermons

JESUS GOES ‘FISHING’

Luke 5:1-16

Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching, miracles and now…

• a fishing miracle which shows Simon he’s a sinner – unworthy of being in God’s presence (v1-10)
• and a miracle that shows Jesus restore an outcast considered unworthy of being in God’s presence (v12-16)

Jesus says Simon will do a different kind of ‘fishing’ (v10-11)

So, what does all that mean for us?

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

JESUS’ MIRACLES (Or is it Jesus’ Authority?)

Luke 4:31-44

Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching and now Jesus’ miracles

Jesus did various miracles in Capernaum:

• v33-37 freed a man oppressed by a demon
• v38-39 and a woman suffering from a fever
• v40 healed individuals from various kinds of sickness
• v41 and cast out demons from many

But what Luke wants us to see if Jesus’ amazing authority……

and Jesus’ priority

How do YOU respond to Jesus’ authority and his priority?

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

JESUS’ TEACHING

Luke 4:14-30

Luke has shown us Jesus’ temptation and now his teaching

Jesus preaches a message of fulfilment and freedom

Jesus’ teaching will generate mixed responses……

many will not accept Jesus as Son of God and Saviour

How do YOU respond to Jesus’ teaching?

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus and Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Luke’s Gospel is written to show us Jesus…

God The Son who became one of us (3:21-37)

The Son of God (3:22)

When Jesus was tempted by Satan……

• He trusted the word of God (Dt. 8:3)…
• continued to serve God alone (Dt. 6:13)…
• and did not put God to the test (Dt. 6:16)

Jesus is perfectly equipped to help us when we are tempted!(Heb. 2:14-18)

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

How do we stand firm in the Lord?

Philippians 4

Paul’s instructions for standing firm in the Lord (v 2-9)

1. Resolve conflict and work in gospel partnership
2. Rejoice in the Lord always
3. Do all things with a prayerful attitude of thanksgiving
4. Be active – living a gospel shaped life

Paul as an example of how to stand firm in the Lord (v10-23)

Preacher: Rayk Platzek

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?

Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 24

Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour

Luke tells us about Jesus’ Resurrection

Shows us genuine responses to an unlikely event

An event with lasting significance

Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour?

BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Second Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Third Reading: Luke 24:36-49

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?

Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 23

Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour

Everyone failed to recognise Jesus as they had him crucified – they mocked him because he didn’t save himself

But Jesus understood completely what he was doing – as our Lord and Saviour

Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour?

BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 22:39-44 Second Reading: Luke 22:63-23:4 Third Reading: Luke 23:26-43

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

I Want to Know Christ

Philippians 3:1-4:1

“I want to know Christ… ”Philippians 3:10 (NIV)

1.Christians are citizens of heaven (3:20, 1:27)

2.What matters to us isknowing Jesus(3:1-10)

3.Andmaking Jesus known(3:10-4:1)

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

It’s what God is doing that really matters

Philippians 2:12-30

“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose” Philippians 2:13 (NIV)

As Christians we should conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel (1:27)

Therefore … we “work out” our salvation (2:12 and 14-16)

some examples (2:17-30)

But we knowing it is God who is at work (2:13)

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Have the same mind as Christ

Philippians 1:27-2:11

Live a life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus (1:27)

Don’t be afraid of opposition from those who do not believe (2:28-29)

And let humility shape the way you relate with those who do believe (2:1-4)

– have the same mind as Chris (2:5-11)

A life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus begins with humility and repentance…

Preacher: Steve Blencowe