Sermon notes

Sermon 13 July – Matthew 13:1-23 The parable of the sower in Matthew 13 teaches that there are different responses to the hearing of the word of God.  In combination with Acts 17, we learn that some are not open while others are open to know more, and some who understand, believe, and bear fruit.  In Matthew […]

Sermon 6 July – Luke 15:1-32 An Identity Rooted in God’s Love. Luke 15:1-32 Being a child of God is the most important thing in life. If we base our identity on other things then we will get disappointed. We go through different phases in life. The question is what can help us deal with the

Sermon 29 June – Matthew 18:10-35 What can divide, trouble, or even destroy God’s community?– pride, jealousy, greed, unforgiving heart, doctrine (not making a distinction between essential and secondary issues, or not recognising a broader but biblical understanding of faith/doctrine), atmosphere of cynicism, not willing to talk with each other openly and frankly. When your brother or sister

Sermon 22 June – Luke 17:20 – 18:8 We read this parable in view of the end times, see chapter 17:20 onwards.  Luke 18:1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. Acts 2:42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the

Sermon 15 June – Acts 2:42-47 The church must rise to the need of our day. Acts 2:42-27 gives us a grid of sort of what a church that impacts its world looks like.  There are five characteristics— -it is a movement as opposed to an institution -it is intentional as opposed to unintentional—devoted to

Sermon 8 June – John 14 – 16 Jesus’s conversation with the disciples moves to the Holy Spirit. Jesus has not left us alone. The third member of the Trinity came during Pentecost. He has come to— -indwell us -empower us -teach us -convict us -guide us Discussion Points

Sermon 1 June || John 15:1-8 Jesus’s conversation with the disciples included an object lesson—a vineyard. Jesus is the Vine, and we are the branches. The Father is the Vinedresser who cuts out and prunes back. His main objective is fruit bearing. It must also be ours. Our principal mission is to abide. The church

Sermon 25 May || John11:1-37 Jesus’s conversation with Martha and Mary addresses the issue of disappointment, especially with the loss of Lazarus and the failure of Jesus to be present to heal. The conversation teaches us two things— 1-Death does not have the last word -it is not a closure but a commencement -it is

Sermon 18 May || John 7:1-9 Jesus’s conversation with his brothers is a bit testy. He leaves them—and us—with two challenges— 1-Approach time with intentionality—be mindful of the times we are in 2-Approach life with conviction—be mindful of the growing evil Discussion Points

Sermon 11 May || John 2:1-12 Jesus’s conversation with his mother was fitting for Mother’s Day. In it, I believe God is teaching us to 1) come to him with our needs and fears; 2) yield to his timing and will; 3) remain tenacious in seeking God to do whatever it is he wills to