Month: June 2020

The Covenants

Lost souls matter to God

A Holy People before a Holy God (2)

A Holy People before a Holy God (1)

The Complacent Church

Serving the lord when the going get tough

1. An historical reflection   Psalm 129

Today?

Continuity between the witness of Israel and our witness as Christians. 

2. Our Lord’s warning and assurance   John 16:33

“spoken … peace”

“in the world”

“I have overcome”

3. Paul’s advice   II Corinthians 3:4-6, 4:1-15

3.1 We are not sufficient in ourselves. 3:4

3.2 We faint not – do not lose heart! 4:1

3.3 Three things to avoid lest we become disheartened. 4:2a

3.4 One thing – above all others – that we must do. 4:2b

4. Paul’s analysis of our situation   II Corinthians 4:7-15

4.1 The problems faced. 7-9

4.2 The life and death of Christ. 10-15

Grow through CoVid (2) –Reconnecting with Family

To reconnect with our families, we seek to live out…

a.             The love of Christ  (3:12-14)

b.             The peace of Christ  (3:15)

c.              Thankfulness in view of Christ  (3:15-17)

d.             The word of Christ  (3:16)

e.             The name of Christ  (3:17)

Key question for consideration & discussion:

What is one loving thing I can do for each member of my family?

Grow through CoVid (1) – Taking Another Perspective

a. The church had a conflict (6:1)

b. The church chose seven helpers (6:2-6)

c. The church continued to increase (6:7)

Key question for our consideration & discussion

How do I see God accomplishing His purpose in & through me even through the current situation?