John 7:11-39 | Clarity in the Confusion
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 7:11-39 | Clarity in the Confusion
The Feast of Booths was at hand to commemorate the exodus from Egypt. Those gathered are looking for Jesus, and everyone is discussing who Jesus is. Jesus boldly attends the Feast of Booths, where He enters the temple and begins to teach. Here he explains His purpose and authority to the onlookers, and rebukes the Jews on their hypocrisy and judgement. He explains who He is, but while some believe, others are confused.
He declares: “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
John 7:1-10 | Blind Brothers
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 7:1-10 | Blind Brothers
Indwelling sin means we do wrong.
Indwelling sin means we have wrong understanding.
Indwelling sin means we cannot see.
Clarity #4 - Mission (Matthew 28:18-20)
Clarity #4 Mission
A commander
A target
A goal
A method
A message
A power
Clarity #3 - Community (1 John 4:7-12)
Clarity #3
In this sermon, we explore what it means to live in a gospel-centered community, where the love of Christ shapes our relationships and interactions. The gospel not only saves us from sin but invites us into the family of God, where we are deeply loved by Him. In response to God’s love, we are called to love one another—though this love can be difficult, it is the essence of Christian unity and forgiveness. As God joyfully watches His children love each other, so too does He desire us to embody this love in tangible ways.
True love isn’t just preached or sung about; it must be expressed through action. Reflecting on the teachings of 1 John and C.S. Lewis, we are reminded that God's love is dynamic, a living activity that calls us to small acts of love today, which prepare us for even greater sacrifices tomorrow. The challenge for the church is to love authentically and selflessly, starting with the everyday moments of grace we share together.
Clarity #2 - Discipleship (John 15:1-5)
Clarity #2
This week we explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ - that all those who become Christians become Disciples. That all discipleship is - or should be - Gospel-centred.
There are two steps to the Christian life, to believe in Him, and to abide in Him.
We also look at the two parts to Gospel discipleship - the Gospel shape and the Gospel power, that the commands of God, are rooted in the Gospel of Christ.
Clarity #1 - Gospel centred (eph. 2:1-10)
Clarity #1
Gospel Centred (Eph. 2.1-10)
Clear on Sin (v.1-3)
Clear of Grace (v.4-9)
Clear on Holiness (v.10)
Stand alone - 2 Timothy 4:16-18 God is Near
Standalone
2 Timothy 4:16-18 God is Near
People really will let you down (v16)
Jesus never will (v17)
So you can face whatever is coming (v18)
Stand alone - 2 CorinthiAns 4
Standalone
2 Corinthians 4:5-18
Strong or weak? How does my idea of the a good Christian affect my view on:
Salvation – My standing with God
The mission – Sharing hope with others
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 4 Part 2- Draw Near To God
Advent 2024
God With Us - Draw Near To God
Part 1
1: The Word
2: Open the door
3: Repentance
Part 2
4: Do ministry
5: Give him your burdens
6: Gather together
Galatians 5:1-15 | We Have Freedom in Christ Alone
Galatians 5:1-15
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1
In Galatians 5:1-15, Paul talks to the church about three main areas:
Being a slave to the law
The freedom in the Gospel
The freedom that fulfils the law
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 4 - Draw Near To God 1
Advent 2024
God With Us - Draw Near To God 1
1: The Word
2: Open the door
3: Repentance
Part 2
4: Do ministry
5: Give him your burdens
6: Gather together
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Christmas Eve - The Wise Men
Advent 2024
There are three reactions in Matthew 2:1-12 to the news of the birth of Jesus. There was resentment from Herod at the new “King of the Jews”. There was indifference from the Jewish people, who were “troubled” by his coming and did not received him. The Magi, however, sought him out and rejoiced in his coming.
How do we react to the Word of the coming of Jesus?
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 3 | Temple
Advent 2024
John 2:19-21 - Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body.
Temple God is With Us
Ark : God wants us near
Veil: We cant come near
Altar: God will bring us near
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 2 - SHOW ME YOUR GLORY
Advent 2024
Moses said, “Please show me your glory.”
- Exodus 33:18
The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty…
- Exodus 34:6-7
Advent 2024 - God With Us - Week 1 - Separation
Advent 2024
Matthew 1:18-23
We were created for nearness with God, but during the fall there was broken trust, an act of betrayal, and separation from God. Through the coming of Jesus, we have a way to be clothed in the righteousness of God and draw near to Him once more.
John 6:48-71 | The Day Jesus Blew Up His Own Movement
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 6:48-71 The Day Jesus Blew Up His Own Movement
Because Jesus loves us best,
he is very willing to have necessary confrontation.
Is he your Lord?
John 6:35-48 | A Love that Lasts
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
JOHN 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
1.WHO this promise is for.
2.WHY you can trust his promise.
3. WHAT we need to do about it
John 6:16-21 | Jesus walks on water
John 6:16-21 | Jesus walks on water
John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.”
John 6:16-21 | Jesus walks on water
John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.”