Sermons by Luke Crowter (Page 24)
The Righteous Life
To enter God’s Royal Family, Righteousness is Required. The whole of the Bible helps us to… Trust the Righteous One Jesus came to do what we could never do. He fulfills the Old Testament by… – Obeying the Law – Being the Messiah – Teaching the meaning The only way to find the righeousness required is by trusting Jesus! 2. Walk the…
The distinctive life
In Matthew 5-7, the Royal Son sits the Royal Family down to teach them what Royal Family Life looks like. Jesus tells us to be salty, not a ninja. Being distinctive disciples… Affects the whole of life Is the best life So don’t be shy! Stand out!
I am the Vine
To be fruity followers, we need to stay connected to Jesus! Being a fruity follower… You won’t do it without Him You WILL do it with Him Will you remain in the Vine?
I am the way
TOWIJ. The only way is Jesus. The where is a who The way is a who Because Jesus is the only way: – Don’t Contribute – Be Confident – Don’t Compromise
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!