Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are told never to judge a book by its cover. A better approach is to judge a book by its table of contents. As Easter approaches, I’ve been thinking of a wonderful little book by John Piper entitled ‘Fifty Reasons Jesus Came to Die’. Just reading the tableContinue reading “The Meaning of the Cross”
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Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled (John 14:1-7)
Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled (John 14:1-7) 1. Jesus gives peace for troubled hearts (v1-3) 2. Jesus assures us of the only way to the Father (v4-7) Sunday 16th April 2017
Love One Another (John 13:31-38)
Love One Another (John 13:31-38) 1. Is Jesus’ Cross Your Glory, or Your Achievements? (v31-32) 2. Is Jesus’ Love for You Your Model, or Your Desires? (v33-35) 3. Is Jesus’ Strength Your Confidence, or Your Devotion? (v36-38) Sunday 9th April 2017
One of You Will Betray Me (John 13:18-30)
One of You Will Betray Me (John 13:18-30) 1. Believe in Jesus who was willingly betrayed to fulfill Scripture (v18-21) 2. Fear Jesus who Knows Our Hearts (v22-26) 3. Submit to Jesus who Rules Even When Satan Takes Control (v27-30) Sunday 2nd April 2017
Ask the Lord of the Harvest (Matthew 9:35-38)
Ask the Lord of the Harvest Hear Jesus’ Proclamation (v35) Feel Jesus’ Passion (v36) See Jesus’ Plentiful Harvest (v37) Obey Jesus’ Prescription for Prayer (v38) Sunday 26th March 2017
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