Sermons

Jesus: His Call for Repentance!

Mark 6-8 – Bible Reading 6:1-29

 

Mark shows us:

Who rejects Jesus 

Who Jesus calls

 

Mark warns us:

Being part of God’s Kingdom begins with repentance

And calling for repentance will meet with rejection

Jesus: Just Believe?

Mark 5:21-43

 

Two examples of people learning to trust/believe …

 

A father who learned to trust Jesus’ power to give life to the dead

 

A woman who trusted Jesus to give peace when she was in despair

 

Mark challenges us to believe in Jesus too!

 

 

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus: Can You Trust His Authority?

Mark 4:35-5:20

 

What do you fear the most?

 

Mark shows us that Jesus has authority over EVERYTHING, including: 

–       outward storms (4:35-41)

–       inward storms (5:1-20)

–       and even death itself

 

…which leads people to fear him! 
                               (4:41, 5:15, 5:33, 5:42)

  

What would you do if you saw God?

(Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Are You Listening to Him?

Mark 4:1-34 (Reading 4:1-20)

 

 Have you heard this parable before? 

 

                        …be careful not to switch off! (vv. 3, 9)

 

Here’s how…

1: Lean into Jesus (v. 10)

2: Grow in Jesus (v. 20)

3: Don’t expect spiritual realities to be simple… (v. 11)

4: Be assured that God changes hearts! (vv. 26-29)

(Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Do You Accept His Authority?

Mark 2:13-3:35

Bible Reading: 2:13-3:6

 

 Jesus hates religion 

 

–       Mark gives us five examples

  

The gospel is ENTIRELY about Jesus… not religion! 

 

Some accept his authority; others don’t…

 

…what about you?

(Preacher: Steve YOUNG)

Jesus: His Authority and Priority

Mark 1:14-2:17 (Bible Reading:1:21-38)

 

That is why I have come  – to preach 1:38

– his authority and his compassion

– his priority and his ‘problem’

 

That is why I have come – to call sinners 2:17

– his compassion and his authority

– his ‘problem’ and his priority

 

Hard-edged compassion

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Proclaiming The Truth About Jesus

Bible Reading: Mark 1:1-20 & 16:1-8

Mark’s Gospel…

… the proclamation of Jesus as King (1:1)

 

Jesus is proclaimed by:

• Prophets: the King will come (1:2-3)
• John: the King is coming (1:4-8)
• God: the King is here (1:9-13)
• Jesus: The Kingdom of God is here, repent (1:14-15)  
• Us?    (16:8)

 

The right response to Jesus (1:16-20)

 

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Gender: Speaking Truth in Love

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24

 

Gender and Identity: What’s the issue?

What does the Bible Say?

How should truth, love and acceptance intersect, for us as Christians?

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Link to Patricia Weerakoon’s book and other stuff

“Be True To Yourself”

Bible Reading: Romans 1:18-25

 

 

What do people mean when they say “be true to yourself” ? 

 

 

What does the Bible Say?

 

 

Where does that leave us?

 

 

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Waiting for Christ’s return

2 Peter 3

 

Don’t listen to scoffing 

 

 

Christ’s return is delayed for a reason!

 

Therefore, live your lives knowing that Christ is coming

  

 

Trust the scriptures to be on guard against the errors of the world

 

(Preacher: Thom Herbert)