Title verse: Numbers 6:24 Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 128, Psalm 67 Big idea: It’s hard to imagine that God smiles at us, but the priestly blessing tells us that he does. What a life transforming thought and one that can even transform other people’s lives. This all happens through Christ. SERMONVIDEOLINK SERMON AUDIO ONLY LINK
Title verse: Matthew 10:32 Micah 7:1-7. Matthew 10:26-42 Big idea: Finding our identity and meaning in life is the key pursuit of modern Australians. Jesus tells us to find it in him, and live for him. Even though it will come with suffering now, God loves us and will reward us with eternal life. SERMONVIDEOLINK […]
Title verse: Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” Genesis 12:1-3, Isaiah 2:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 Big idea: In contrast to the Matt 10:20 where the disciples were only to go on mission to the “lost sheep of Israel”, they are now, following the resurrection to go on mission to all nations. […]
Key verse: Matthew 26:31-32 Zechariah 13:7-9, Matthew 26:47-56 Big idea: Jesus’ death is not a nice story, but it’s the story God chose to reveal himself and make us his people. SERMONVIDEOLINK SERMON AUDIO ONLY LINK
Title verse: Matthew 10:16 Matthew 10:16-25; Micah 7:1-7 Big idea: After Good Friday, people will hate Christians just as they hated Jesus. This will be especially so when they’re on mission. Jesus gives instructions for how to be prepared. SERMONVIDEOLINK SERMON AUDIO ONLY LINK
Title verse: Matthew 10:1 Matthew 9:35-10:15, Numbers 27:12-23 Big idea: Jesus is the king but for the kingdom to grow it needs leaders under him to carry on his work. SERMONVIDEOLINK SERMON AUDIO ONLY LINK
Title verse: Matthew 9:22 Matthew 9:18-34; Isaiah 35:1-10 Big idea: Jesus is the Messiah who heals and the response should be faith and faithfulness, but not everyone is willing to believe. What about you? SERMONVIDEOLINK SERMON AUDIO ONLY LINK
Title verse: Matt 9:11 Matthew 9:1-17; Hosea 6:1-11 Big idea: In the three stories in this passage, Jesus begins to experience opposition from the religious leaders. Many people like Jesus at the surface level, but when confronted by what he actually claims, hate him. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: Matt 8:27 Matthew 8:18-34, Psalm 107:23-32 Big idea: Jesus tells would-be disciples that life in his kingdom will be hard and demanding, but following Jesus will let you see his glory, power, and goodness. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Title verse: Matt. 8:2-3 Matthew 8:1-17; Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Big idea: In the sermon on the mount, Jesus showed his power with words, now we see his power in actions. But it’s power couched in kindness. The people of God’s kingdom are to use their power in the same way. SERMONVIDEOLINK