15th
1 Kings 18:18 - 24
Malachi 4

1 Timothy 6:6 - 10

The love of money can lead to compromise and self-sufficiency, leaving God out of the picture.

Israel was on a trade route and an exporter of food. (So, Elijah's prophecy of a drought wasn't welcome!)

Jezbel - a Sidonian princess Ahab had married out of political convenience.

Malachi 4
vs 5 John the Baptist

Our wealth is for blessing others.

Luke 3:8 - 11

Baptism as a Jewish tradition for conversion.

John wanted people to be ready for Jesus.

There is always a temptation to be distracted by the wealth.
18th
Good Friday
Isaiah 53:11

Matthew 27:45 - 66
From praise on the previous Sunday to venomous sneering.
Jesus had iron clad determination to see the plan through.
It wasn't just physical darkness. All the sin of the world was placed on Jesus' shoulders at that time.
vs 46
The weight of sin. Jesus felt separated from the Father.
Luke 23:46
Psalm 31

He didn't waver.

John 19:30

He freely gave His life for all mankind.
vs 63
The Temple curtain torn - symbolising that the Way was now open.
vs 65

It was a new tomb, so there were no other bodies.
13th
Palm Sunday
100% Hope
Dream from God
Joseph didn't expect what happened.

Matthew 27:32 - 44
The women standing at a distance.
Fear.
All they could see was death.
Hiding behind self imposed walls out of protection
How to move on from tragedy?
'What if's can cripple.
You need to make a decision to step into the presence of God. To worship Him.
But pull away due to fear.
He rescued us from sin.
Trust Him regardless of what happens.

Luke 6:46 - 49
Stand on the rock.

Jeremiah 29:11

God can do the impossible.
23rd
Matthew 26:36 - 56
Gethsemane
Singing hyms from the Last Supper
Jesus' mind was heavily burdened.
Both the Human and Divine sides of Jesus
Overwhelmed with sorrow, deep seated grief.

vs 38
Soul was crushed to the point of death.

Luke 22:39 - 46
Sweating blood - an indicator of extreme levels of stress.

Matt 26:39
Not as I will, but as You will.

Matthew 6:10
An echo of the Lord's Prayer.

His prayer aligned Him with the Father's will.

He didn't want His disciples to fall into temptation.

Bearing the load of Mankind's sin.

Jesus faces His betrayer head on.
16th
Communion
Isaiah 53
Psalm 91

Sermon
Matthew 21:1 - 11
King Jesus

Luke 9:51

Flint - stone that breaks off with a sharp edge.
Jesus was going about His Ministry with a single-minded determination.
He had an unwavering committment.

Jesus riding on a donkey's colt - He was showing that He was coming as a king of peace.

The people putting their cloaks on the road
Like a red carpet
A way of paying honor to Jesus.
Psalm 118

Hosanna - calling for help and expressing happiness at the same time.
A way of acknowledging Jesus as Savior and asking Him to save.

1. The whole city was stirred.
2. This is Jesus - the one commissioned by God.

A sense of awe settling over the city like a fog in a valley. They understood that it was something that God was doing.

The crowd recognised the fullness of King Jesus 2000 years ago.
Do we do so today?
29th
Psalm 68
Psalm 69

Emmanuel - God With Us

Grow like Jesus
Luke 2:41 - 52

A learning moment for Mary and Joseph

It was OK for them to emotional as they searched for Jesus.

In Jewish tradition turning 13 is the coming of age.

How do we need to grow so that we can be about the Father's business in 2025?
Merry Christmas

Isaiah 9:6, 7
Luke 2:10, 11
John 1:14

Immanuel
Matthew 1:18 - 25

Isaiah 7:14

Jesus is the one Isaiah talked about.

Dwelling amongst the people.
He attends to His creation. Nothing is apart from His purpose.

Are you prepared for God to dwell among you?

God's gift to mankind was Jesus.
Isaiah 9:6, 7
John 1:14
John 1:1 - 5
John 3:16

Christmas is all about Jesus
Luke 2:8 - 20

Jesus is totally God and totally man

He died in our place, to take our sins, and rose again.

We all have a God shaped hole in us.
22nd
Love
Matthew 22:34 - 40
Luke 4:14 - 21

Selfless peace
Luke 2:13, 14
Shepherds were low status people.

John 14:27

Glory to God in the highest.

Judges 6:24
Gideon recognised that God is peace.

Goodwill to men.

Luke 6:32 - 36

All of us have fallen short of God. We are all sinners.

Peace will set us free.

Luke 4:14 - 21
Isaiah 9:6

Jesus is more interested in our character, than our comfort.

Jesus hears your cry for help.
15th
Joy
Isaiah 11:1 - 10
Wonderful Counselor

Luke 4:22 - 38
Jesus' ancestry traced all the way back to Adam.

Isaiah was convinced by what he knew of God.

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him
Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding.

Matthew 9:1 - 8

Spirit of counsel or might.

Matthew 8:28 - 31
Swift, powerful and complete

Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.

Deny yourself, follow Jesus
10th
Psalm 148

Luke 9:28 - 30
2 Peter 1:12 - 21

vs 12 - 15
Reminding of the basic truth of the Gospel
Remind
Remember
Remember something you already know
Deuteronomy 5:15
Deuteronomy 16

Reminders of the Passover and Exodus

No matter how close to the LORD we have been as Christians, or how long standing our Christian commitment, or how central our position in the fellowship, that danger of wobbling remains, and we should check ourselves constantly for the tell tail signs.

Refreshing
vs 13
John 21:13

The business of the church and of preaching isn't to present us with new and interesting ideas. It is rather to remind us of truth.
Focus on the Gospel
vs 16 - 18

Psalm 22

Isaiah 53:3 - 9
Merry Christmas
Luke 2:1 - 7
John 1:1 - 5

What can we do because God sent Jesus to Earth?

Meaning Jesus is
- The Word made flesh
- The light shining in the darkness
- Prince of Peace

Peace

What can we do beacuse God sent Jesus to Earth?
There is always, always hope with Jesus!

Jesus is all things to all people at all times.

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