I am the Light of the World
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8v12
I am… the bread of life (John 6v35)
Sometimes we get confused between what we NEED and what we WANT… Jesus makes… An Extraordinary Claim An Extravagant Claim A Costly Claim Will you feed on Him?
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… Giving like God
Gospel partners are like ants – they share in troubles. The Philippians are model givers. Giving like God is… Proactive They didn’t wait to be asked! Mission-focussed Gospel work costs. Repeated A habit of generosity. Necessary Aid for those in need. Generous Not just the bare necessities!…
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… seeking the peace.
How do you go from anxiety to peace, from worry to joy? Pour it out Fill it up This part of Philippians gives us so much more than just “don’t worry, be happy.”
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… dealing with division (Philippians 4v1-3)
Euodia & Syntyche were true, committed, familiar Christians, and yet over time the seeds of division turned into weeds… Dealing with division: It’s a family affair It’s essential for standing firm It’s a big deal It’s a public issue It takes two to tango It takes…
You’ve changed (1 Peter 2v10)
Christians are people who have changed! BEFORE AFTER You didn’t belong … You belong! You needed help … You’ve been helped! Which side of the line are you?
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… keeping your eyes on the prize
To run the race properly, you need to… Keep your eyes on the prize Keep your eyes on the guys who keep their eyes on the prize If we’re in Christ, when we reach the goal, we’ll get our hands on a wonderful prize… and it’s much better than flapjack.
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… Valuing Christ (Philippians 3v1-11)
Knowing Christ is of supreme value. Only He can make us right with God. Watch out! For confidence in self. Rejoice! With confidence in Christ. Don’t stick Jesus behind the sofa!
The Value of Unity (Ephesians 2v11-22)
3 things to look at in order to understand the value of unity… The life before and after unity The peace made for unity The purpose of unity