Sermons from September 2015
Difficulties at Work
This week focuses on the difficulties we develop with work, including fruitlessness, selfishness, meaninglessness, and idolatry from Genesis 3, Ecclesiastes, Genesis 11, and Exodus 34. SERMON OUTLINE Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” (John 5:17) The Fall: Unclothed (Genesis 3:7, 17-19) Jesus: The Messiah Who Works (Luke 22:39-23:49) Yielded to God in work (Luke 22:39-46) Disappointed by others at work (Luke 22:47-62) Accused by others at work…
God at Work
This week explores work from the perspective of God’s plan from creation for work (Genesis 1-3; 1 Corinthians 7:17). It will address God’s overall intent in work, the dignity of work, then work as dominion and cultivation and service. SERMON OUTLINE “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves…
Deep | Wide | Multiplied
Vision Weekend, 2015. Key passage: Psalm 1. SERMON OUTLINE “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither – whatever they do prospers.” (Psalm 1:3) The Good and Happy Life Deep: Growing in Christ Wide: Reaching People Multiplied: Reproducing Disciples DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What are you looking forward to most in your life as you move from Summer into Fall? This weekend we are focusing our attention…
Real Wisdom
Key passages: James 1:1-6; 3:13-18 SERMON OUTLINE But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (James 3:17) The Need for Wisdom (James 1:1-6) Difficulty Situations Difficult Decisions Wisdom defined Wisdom Lessons (James 3:13-18) Solomon Jesus (Matthew 12:42) Real Wisdom _______________________________ Differing Examples of Wisdom (James 3:13-18) Wisdom from the Earth Wisdom from Above Self-Evaluation How do you relate to people? How do you…