fardell24

27th
John 3:16
Jesus' passion
The passionate sacrificial love shown through Jesus
God's passionate love.
For God so loved the world.
It's personal
Romans 3:23
It's powerful.
It's passionate.

The prodigal son
Luke 15:11 - 32
The father welcomes him.

The gift of Jesus
... that He gave is one and only Son.

Praise point today: Jesus' passion is personal.

The lamb who was slain before the foundation of the world.

No way to the Father except through Him
John 14:6

On the Cross - it was as a substitute.

Galatians 2:20
He chose to sacrifice Himself.

Our response: Believe
... That whoever belives in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.