SERMON OUTLINE (02/05/21)

The Christian story P1: Acts 17: 22-34

1. The Introduction: Do we know what the Christian story is?

1.1 Big Idea: To look at four truths from Acts ch17: vv22-34 to help us to know what the Christian story is: to witness it faithfully with boldness (22-34)

2. The first truth is the truth about God (Creation) (24-25)

3. The second truth is the truth about humanity (Fall) (26-29)

4. The third truth is the truth about repentance (Redemption) (30)

5. The fourth truth is the truth about judgement (Consummation) (31-34)

6. Conclusion: the exhortation: Now that we know these four truths from Acts ch17 vv22-24 to help us to know what the Christian story is: will we witness it faithfully with boldness (22-34)

Reflection: Do you know what the Christian story is? Do you know why the Christian story is important? Is the truth about Creation in your Christian story? Is the truth about the Fall in your Christian story? Is the truth about Redemption in your Christian story. Is the truth about the Consummation in your Christian story? (Gen. 1: 1, 26-28; 2: 16-17; 1 Kings 8: 27; Ps. 19: 1-2; 104: 24; 135: 15-18; 146: 5-6; Dan. 4: 35; Zech. 12: 1; Matt. 5: 45; Jn. 3: 36; Acts 17: 22-34; Rom. 1: 16; 3: 10-12; 10: 17; 11: 36; 1 Cor. 1: 18, 23, 24, 25; 15: 10; Eph. 2: 14-16; Col. 1: 16; Titus 2: 11-12; 1 Pet. 3: 15; Rev. 4: 11)

SERMON OUTLINE (25/04/21)

Boldness for Jesus P2: Acts 17: 16-21

1. The Introduction: Do we have an attitude of boldness for Jesus?

1.1 Big Idea: To show us two things from Acts ch17 vv16-21 what boldness for Jesus as a Christian looks like (16-21)

2. The first thing is they are provoked within (16)

3. The second thing is they proclaim the unchanging truth of the Gospel (17-21)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two things from Acts ch17 vv16-21 to see what boldness for Jesus as a Christian looks like: do we see ourselves as one (16-21)

Reflection: Do you have an attitude of boldness for Jesus? Is your spirit provoked within when you see idols? Are you proclaiming the unchanging truth of the Gospel? (Exod. 34: 14; Deut. 5: 7-9; Ps. 135: 15-18; Prov. 14: 25; Jn. 8: 43-47; Acts 3: 1-10; 4: 8-12, 18, 19, 20, 23-31; 6: 8, 15; 7: 51-53, 55-60; 17: 16-21; Rom. 12: 2; 2 Cor. 4: 4; 10: 5; Col. 4: 3-4)

SERMON OUTLINE (04/04/21)

God equips us: Hebrews 13: 20-21

1. The Introduction: Do we believe that God equips us?

1.1 What is the Big Idea: Look at two vital things to encourage us from Hebrews ch13 vv20-21 to know that God equips us (20-21)

2. The first vital thing that we need to know is: how does God equip us (20)

3. The second vital thing that we need to know is: why does God equip us (21)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two vital things to encourage us from Hebrews ch13 vv20-21 to know that God equips us; will we allow God to equip us (20-21)

Reflection: Do you believe that God equips you? Do you know how God equips you? Do you know why God equips you? Are you allowing God to equip you? (Ezek. 37: 26-27; Matt. 10: 34-39; Lk. 22: 20; Jn. 10: 11-18; 17: 1; Rom. 5: 1; 8: 11; 2 Cor. 3: 17-18; Phil. 2: 12-16; 3: 10; Col. 1: 20; 2 Tim. 2: 1; Heb. 13: 20-21)

Jesus gave Himself up for our sins Gal. 1: 1-5

SERMON OUTLINE (28/03/21)

Boldness for Jesus: Acts 17: 16-21

1. The Introduction: Do we have an attitude of boldness for Jesus?

1.1 Big Idea: To show us two things from Acts ch17 vv16-21 what boldness for Jesus as a Christian looks like (16-21)

2.  The first thing is they are provoked within (16)

3. The second thing is they proclaim the unchanging truth of the Gospel (17-21)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two things from Acts ch17 vv16-21 to see what boldness for Jesus as a Christian looks like: do we see ourselves as one (16-21)

Reflection: Do you have an attitude of boldness for Jesus? Is your spirit provoked within when you see idols? Are you proclaiming the unchanging truth of the Gospel?  (Exod. 34: 14; Deut. 5: 7-9; Ps. 135: 15-18; Prov. 14: 25; Jn. 8: 43-47; Acts 3: 1-10; 4: 8-12, 18, 19, 20, 23-31; 6: 8, 15; 7: 51-53, 55-60; 17: 16-21; Rom. 12: 2; 2 Cor. 4: 4; 10: 5; Col. 4: 3-4)

SERMON OUTLINE (14/03/21)

Noble minded Christian P2: Acts 17: 10-15

1. The Introduction: Do we see ourselves as noble minded Christians?

1.1 Big Idea: We turn our attention to Acts ch17 vv10-15 to look at two things that show us what noble minded Christians look like (10-15)

2.  The first thing is they receive the Word with eagerness (10-11)

3. The second thing is they examine the Scriptures (11-15)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two things that we have looked at in Acts ch17 vv10-15 to show us what noble minded Christians look like – do we see ourselves as one? (10-15)

Reflection: Do you see yourself as a noble minded Christian? Do you receive the preached Word with eagerness? Do you examine the Scriptures from the Word preached?  (2 Sam. 7: 28; Ezra 7: 10; Prov. 13: 13; Matt. 5: 27-28; Jn. 7: 17; 17: 17; Acts 17: 10-15; 18: 1-5; 2 Cor. 5: 15; Col. 4: 3-6; 1 Thess. 3: 2-3; 2 Tim. 2: 8-10; 3: 16-17; Titus 1: 2; Jas. 1: 22)

SERMON OUTLINE (07/03/21)

Noble minded Christian P1: Acts 17: 10-15

1. The Introduction: Do we see ourselves as noble minded Christians?

1.1 Big Idea: We turn our attention to Acts ch17 vv10-15 to look at two things that show us what noble minded Christians look like (10-15)

2.  The first thing is they receive the Word with eagerness (10-11)

3. The second thing is they examine the Scriptures (11-15)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two things that we have looked at in Acts ch17 vv10-15 to show us what noble minded Christians look like – do we see ourselves as one? (10-15)

Reflection: Do you see yourself as a noble minded Christian? Do you receive the preached Word with eagerness? Do you examine the Scriptures from the Word preached?  (2 Sam. 7: 28; Ezra 7: 10; Matt. 5: 27-28; Jn. 7: 17; 17: 17; Acts 17: 10-15; 18: 1-5; 2 Cor. 5: 15; Col. 4: 3-6; 1 Thess. 3: 2-3; 2 Tim. 2: 8-10; 3: 16-17; Titus 1: 2; Jas. 1: 22)

SERMON OUTLINE (28/02/21)

Travelling with the Gospel P2: Acts 17: 1-9

1. The Introduction: Are we travelling with the Gospel?

1.1 Big Idea: We turn to Acts ch17 vv1-9 to look at two facts to see what the true Gospel does; to help us to proclaim the Gospel faithfully as we travel with it (1-9)

2. The first fact is it turns the world upside down (1-3, 6)

3. The second is it divides people (4-9)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two facts that we have looked at in Acts ch17 vv1-9 to see what the true Gospel does; to help us to proclaim the Gospel as we travel with it – will we be challenged to proclaim it faithfully (1-9)

Reflection: Are you travelling with the Gospel? Do you believe the Gospel turns the world upside down? Do you believe the Gospel divides people?

(Ps. 16: 1-11; 22: 1-31; Is. 53: 1-12; Matt. 5: 16; Mk. 3: 21; Lk. 4: 28-29; 24: 25-27, 44-48; Jn. 1: 11; Acts 1:8; 17: 1-9; 21:10-14; Rom. 1: 16; 1 Cor. 1: 17-18; 15: 3-4; 2 Cor. 2. 12, 17; 5: 15; Col. 1: 13; 1 Thess. 1: 4-5; 2: 17-18; Heb. 4: 12; Jas, 1: 18, 21; 1 Pet. 1: 23, 25; 3: 15)

SERMON OUTLINE (21/02/21)

Travelling with the Gospel P1: Acts 17: 1-9

1. The Introduction: Are we travelling with the Gospel?

1.1 Big Idea: We turn to Acts ch17 vv1-9 to look at two facts to see what the true Gospel does; to help us to proclaim the Gospel faithfully as we travel with it (1-9)

2. The first fact is it turns the world upside down (1-3, 6)

3. The second is it divides people (4-9)

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two facts that we have looked at in Acts ch17 vv1-9 to see what the true Gospel does; to help us to proclaim the Gospel as we travel with it – will we be challenged to proclaim it faithfully (1-9)

Reflection: Are you travelling with the Gospel? Do you believe the Gospel turns the world upside down? Do you believe the Gospel divides people?

(Ps. 16: 1-11; 22: 1-31; Is. 53: 1-12; Matt. 5: 16; Lk. 24: 25-27, 44-48; Jn. 1: 11; Acts 1:8; 17: 1-9; 21:10-14; Rom. 1: 16; 1 Cor. 1: 17-18; 15: 3-4; Heb. 4: 12; Jas, 1: 21; 1 Pet. 1: 23, 25; 3: 15)

TOPICAL SERMON OUTLINE (14/02/21)

Fellowship with believers: Acts 2: 42-47

1. The Introduction: Is it important for Christians to fellowship with one another?

1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us, to stir us up, to true fellowship with each other – here are two true facts.

2.  The first true fact is; to have fellowship with Jesus Christ.

3.  The second true fact is; to have fellowship with one another

4. Conclusion: the exhortation: Now that we have looked at these two true facts to have true fellowship – will we allow them to stir us up to true fellowship with one another.

Reflection: Do you know that it is important for you to have fellowship with other Christians? Do you have true fellowship with Jesus Christ? Are you having true fellowship with other Christians? If you take fellowship lightly what will you do about it? (Gen. 1: 26-28; 2: 18-25; Lk. 6: 12-13; Jn. 13: 34; 15: 5; 17: 11; Acts 2: 42-47; Rom. 12: 1; 2 Cor. 5: 15; Eph. 2: 1-6; 5: 11, 25; Col. 3: 16; 1 Tim. 2: 5; Philem. 1: 13; Heb. 10: 24-25; 1 Pet. 2: 24; 3: 18; 2 Pet. 1: 4; 1 Jn 1: 7; 3: 16)