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
I am the door
“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own,…
I am the Resurrection and the Life
Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” 4 When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death.…
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…