SERMON OUTLINE (20/02/22)

Loving one another: 1 John 3 11-18

1. The Introduction: Are we loving one another – our brothers and sisters in Christ as needs arise?

1.1 Big Idea: To look at two truths from 1 John ch3 vv11-18 that tells us why loving one another as Christians is so important (11-18)

2. The first truth is negative: if we are not loving one another we remain in death (14)

3. The second truth is positive: if we are loving one another we have eternal life (14)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two truths from 1 John ch3 vv11-18 to see why loving one another is important; are we challenged from them (11-18)

Reflection: Are you loving your brother and sister in Christ as needs arise? Do you know if you are not loving your brother and sister in Christ as needs arise – you remain in death? Do you know if you are loving your brother and sister in Christ as needs arise – you have eternal life? (Gen. 4: 1-16; Lev. 19: 18; Deut. 6: 5; Matt. 5: 21-26, 43-48; 12: 28-31; Mk. 7: 20-23; Lk. 6: 22, 26; 10: 25-37; Jn. 8: 44; 13: 34-35; 15: 18-25; Rom. 5: 5-10; Eph. 2: 1-3; Jas. 2: 14-17; 1 Jn. 3: 11-18; 5: 13)

SERMON OUTLINE (13/02/22)

Our Christian lifestyle P2: 1 John 3 4-10

1. The Introduction: What does our Christian lifestyle look like?

1.1 Big Idea: To look at two facts from 1 John ch3 vv4-10 to help us to see what the Christian lifestyle looks like – what the real thing looks like (4-10)

2. The first fact is: we don’t practice sin (4-10)

3. The second fact is: we practice righteousness (4-10)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two facts from 1 John ch3 vv4-10 that have looked at to see what the Christian lifestyle looks like; are we challenged from them (4-10)

Reflection: What does your Christian lifestyle look like? Is your Christian lifestyle one of practising sin? Is your Christian lifestyle one of practising righteousness? (Ps. 119: 77, 97; Matt. 5: 16; Jn. 1: 29; 8: 47; Rom. 6: 2, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14; Jas. 4: 17; 1 Pet. 1: 22-23; 2: 9-12; 1 Jn 1: 8-10; 3: 4-10)

SERMON OUTLINE (06/02/22)

Our Christian lifestyle P1: 1 John 3 4-10

1. The Introduction: What does our Christian lifestyle look like?

1.1 Big Idea: To look at two facts from 1 John ch3 vv4-10 to help us to see what the Christian lifestyle looks like – what the real thing looks like (4-10)

2. The first fact is: we don’t practice sin (4-10)

3. The second fact is: we practice righteousness (4-10)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two facts from 1 John ch3 vv4-10 that have looked at to see what the Christian life looks like; are we challenged from them (4-10)

Reflection: What does your Christian lifestyle look like? Is your Christian lifestyle one of practising sin? Is your Christian lifestyle one of practising righteousness? (Ps. 119: 77, 97; Matt. 5: 16; Jn. 1: 29; 8: 47; Rom. 6: 2, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14; Jas. 4: 17; 1 Pet. 1: 22-23; 2: 9-12; 1 Jn 1: 8-10; 3: 4-10)

SERMON OUTLINE (30/01/22)

God’s love for us P2: 1 John 3 1-3

1. The Introduction: Do we see how amazing God’s love is for us?

1.1 Big Idea: To remind us of two facts from 1 John ch3 vv1-3 to see how amazing God’s love is for us (1-3)

2. The first fact is: we are children of God (1-2)

3. The second fact is: our purity (3)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two facts to remind us to see how amazing God’s love is for us – have they reminded us and challenged us to see this (1-3)

Reflection: Do you see how amazing God’s love is for you? Do you see how amazing God’s love is for you; knowing that you are a child of God? Do you see how amazing God’s love is for you knowing that your heart became pure when you believed in Jesus? (Gen. 1: 1, 26, 28; Deut. 7: 7; Ps. 24: 3-4; Matt 5: 8, 45; Mk. 7: 20-23; Jn. 1: 12-13; 3: 16; 8: 44-45; 15: 3, 13, 18-20; Rom. 3: 10-12; 5: 5; 1 Cor. 13: 4-7; Gal. 5: 16; Eph. 2: 1-3, 4-9; Titus 3: 3-7; Heb. 12: 14; 2 Pet. 2: 4; 1 Jn 1: 1-3; 4: 19; Rev. 1: 5-6)

SERMON OUTLINE (23/01/22)

God’s love for us: 1 John 3 1-3

1. The Introduction: Do we see how amazing God’s love is for us?

1.1 Big Idea: To remind us of two facts from 1 John ch3 vv1-3 to see how amazing God’s love is for us (1-3)

2. The first fact is: we are children of God (1-2)

3. The second fact is: our purity (3)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two facts to remind us to see how amazing God’s love is for us – have they reminded us and challenged us to see this (1-3)

Reflection: Do you see how amazing God’s love is for you? Do you see how amazing God’s love is for you; knowing that you are a child of God? Do you see how amazing God’s love is for you knowing that your heart became pure when you believed in Jesus? (Gen. 1: 1, 26, 28; Deut. 7: 7; Ps. 24: 3-4; Matt 5: 8, 45; Mk. 7: 20-23; Jn. 1: 12-13; 3: 16; 8: 44-45; 15: 3, 13, 18-20; Rom. 3: 10-12; 5: 5; 1 Cor. 13: 4-7; Gal. 5: 16; Eph. 2: 1-3, 4-9; Titus 3: 3-7; Heb. 12: 14; 2 Pet. 2: 4; 1 Jn 1: 1-3; 4: 19; Rev. 1: 5-6)

SERMON OUTLINE (16/01/22)

Are we invited? P2 - Revelation 19: 6-10

1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us with two truths from Revelation ch19 vv6-10 to let us know that we are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb? (6-10)

2 The first truth is: our salvation (8)

3 The second truth is: our righteous deeds (8)

4 Conclusion: the exhortation: Are we encouraged by these two truths from Revelation ch19 vv6-10 to know that we are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb? (6-10)

Reflection: Are you invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb? Do you believe this truth; your salvation is your invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb? Do you believe this truth; your righteous deeds (righteous deeds that flow from our salvation) is your invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb? (Ps. 2: 1-12; 118: 22-24; Isa. 54: 4-8; 61: 10; Hos. 2: 19-20; Matt. 22: 1-14; 25: 35-40; Jn. 1: 29; Acts 3: 14; Rom. 5: 8; 6: 13; 10: 9-11; 2 Cor. 5: 21; 11: 2; Gal. 5: 25; Eph. 2: 10; 4: 21-24; 5: 25-27; Phil. 2: 12-13; Titus 2: 11-14; 1 Pet. 1: 4-6; 3: 18; Rev. 1: 7; 19: 6-10; 21: 9)

SERMON OUTLINE (09/01/22)

Are we invited? - Revelation 19: 6-10

1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us with two truths from Revelation ch19 vv6-10 to let us know that we are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb? (6-10)

2 The first truth is: our salvation (8)

3 The second truth is: our righteous deeds (8)

4 Conclusion: the exhortation: Are we encouraged by these two truths from Revelation ch19 vv6-10 to know that we are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb? (6-10)

Reflection: Are you invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb? Do you believe this truth; your salvation is your invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb? Do you believe this truth; your righteous deeds (righteous deeds that flow from our salvation) is your invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb? (Ps. 2: 1-12; 118: 22-24; Isa. 54: 4-8; 61: 10; Hos. 2: 19-20; Matt. 22: 1-14; 25: 35-40; Jn. 1: 29; Acts 3: 14; Rom. 5: 8; 6: 13; 10: 9-11; 2 Cor. 5: 21; 11: 2; Gal. 5: 25; Eph. 2: 10; 4: 21-24; 5: 25-27; Phil. 2: 12-13; Titus 2: 11-14; 1 Pet. 1: 4-6; 3: 18; Rev. 1: 7; 19: 6-10; 21: 9)

SERMON OUTLINE (02/01/22)

A Christ centered life P2: Colossians 3: 1-4

1.1 Big Idea: Here are two facts from Colossians ch3 vv1-4 to encourage us to live a Christ centered life (1-4)

2 The first fact is: our lives are hidden with Christ in God (3-4)

3 The second fact is: we are raised up with Christ (1-2)

4 Conclusion: the exhortation: Will we be challenged and take to heart these two facts from Col. ch3 vv1-4 to encourage us to live a Christ centered life (1-4)

Reflection: Are you living a Christ centered life? Do you believe that you have died to Jesus: which encourages you to live a Christ centered life? Do you believe that you are raised up with Jesus: which encourages you to live a Christ centered life? Will you put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lust? (Matt. 5: 16; 6: 25, 33; Rom. ch’s 6-8; 12: 2; 13: 14; 1 Cor. 10: 31; 12: 13; Gal. 1: 3-5; 2: 20; Eph. 1: 3; 2: 6; Phil. 3: 10, 14; Col. 1: 18; 2: 6 - 23; 3: 1- 25; 4: 1-6; 1 Thess. 4: 13 - 18; Heb. 4: 16; 1 Pet. 1: 3, 16)

SERMON OUTLINE (26/12/21)

A Christ centered life: Colossians 3: 1-4

1.1 Big Idea: Here are two facts from Colossians ch3 vv1-4 to encourage us to live a Christ centered life (1-4)

2 The first fact is: our lives are hidden with Christ in God (3-4)

3 The second fact is: we are raised up with Christ (1-2)

4 Conclusion: the exhortation: Will we be challenged and take to heart these two facts from Col. ch3 vv1-4 to encourage us to live a Christ centered life (1-4)

Reflection: Are you living a Christ centered life? Do you believe that you have died to Jesus: which encourages you to live a Christ centered life? Do you believe that you are raised up with Jesus: which encourages you to live a Christ centered life? Will you put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lust? (Matt. 5: 16; 6: 25, 33; Rom. ch’s 6-8; 12: 2; 13: 14; 1 Cor. 10: 31; 12: 13; Gal. 1: 3-5; 2: 20; Eph. 1: 3; 2: 6; Phil. 3: 10, 14; Col. 1: 18; 2: 6 - 23; 3: 1- 25; 4: 1-6; 1 Thess. 4: 13 - 18; Heb. 4: 16; 1 Pet. 1: 3, 16)

SERMON OUTLINE (19/12/21)

Confidence before Jesus P2: 1 John 2 28-29

1. The Introduction: Will we have confidence before Jesus at His coming?

1.1 Big Idea: Here are two truths from 1 John ch2 vv28-29 to prepare us to have confidence before Jesus at His appearance (28-29)

2. The first truth to prepare us is: to abide in Him (28)

3. The second truth is: to practice righteousness (29)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two truths to prepare us to have confidence before Jesus at His appearance – will we be obedient to them (28-29)

Reflection: Will you have confidence before Jesus at His coming? Do you abide in Jesus? Do you practice righteousness? (Matt 5: 20; 6: 2-18; Jn. 15: 5, 10; Acts 3: 14; Rom. 8: 13; 1 Cor. 6: 9-11; 2 Cor. 5: 17; Eph. 4: 25-32; Phil. 3: 13-14, 20-21; Col. 3: 4; Jas. 1: 22-25; 2: 14-17; 2 Pet. 3: 18; 1 Jn. 2: 28-29; 3: 9; Rev. 1: 7; 20: 11-15)