Counting the Cost and Bearing the Cross
Jesus in speaking to the multitudes challenges them to follow him to the point of counting the cost and bearing the cross, using interesting examples.
Which Did the Will of the Father?
We explore the questions Jesus asked around the parable of the two sons; one who said he would work, but didn't and the one who said he wouldn't but did.
Where are those thine accusers?
Jesus asks a woman caught in adultery, “where are those thine accusers?”". In this sermon we look at the purpose and application of the law and the ministry of grace.
Whom do ye say that I am?
Jesus asks who others say that He is, then ask the disciples, "but whom say ye that I am?". We look at the circumstances and the answers to these questions.
Gift Giving
We explore Jesus' questions around giving of gifts and how a good father gives good gifts
Little Faith, No Faith, Missing Faith
We look at Jesus' questions regarding the disciples Little Faith, No Faith, Missing Faith in the boat during the storm - each has different implications
Signs, signs, everywhere signs...
We look at Jesus' rebuke of Jewish leaders request for a sign.
What Seek Ye?
We look at John's two disciples who were 'sent' to Jesus and how they wanted to dwell with him.
Consider the Ravens and the Lillies
We explore Jesus' admonition to the disciples to not fret or worry about their lives in light of how God provides for His creation.
An Encounter with Christ: Receiving Sight
We look at Jesus healing Blind Bartimaeus; the perspectives and implications of this encounter.
The Baptism of John: From Heaven or of Men?
A review of Jesus' questioning of the priests and elders about John's Baptism
Which of them will love him most?
We look at Jesus' interaction with Simon the Pharisee and the woman who washes Jesus' feet with her tears. We will look at contrasts as a Bible study tool and how love is expressed and lessons are learned.
Jesus' First Questions
Jesus first questions were to his earthly parents. We explore those questions and how questions in general are used in scripture as we start a new series.
Grace Be With Thee
Paul ends I Timothy with a last charge to keep & avoid. He then concludes I Timothy like his other letters, talking about the grace of God. We will explore the topic of grace.
Charging the Rich
Paul tells Timothy to charge the rich in this world do not do some things that would be detrimental to their spiritual growth, but to do other things that will allow them to invest in the future. We contrast these actions.
I Give Thee Charge
Paul charges Timothy with a concise summary of the who, what, why, when, where and how of ministry. It is a bit of a recap of the entire book really.
Flee, Follow, Fight
Paul instructs us how (and when) to flee, follow and fight within the Spiritual battle.
Contentment and Sufficiency In Christ
Paul admonishes Timothy around contentment and how people will get fooled/ensnared by money, which is born out of a lack of faith in the Lord's sufficient provision.