Sermon Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Sermon Title: “Identity in Christ – Details Please!” Text Notes: Paul cannot be outdone in his Jewishness or his allegiance to Christ. Yet, none of it matters, he insists, except union with Christ through faith, shared suffering, death, and ultimately, resurrection. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Sermon Text: Matthew 21:23-32 Sermon: “Really?” Sermon Notes: The first part of today’s gospel is a debate between Jesus and the chief priests and elders regarding Jesus’ authority. Then Jesus tells a parable of two sons. He concludes his teaching with the announcement that tax collectors, prostitutes, and other outcasts who receive his teaching are [...]
Sermon Text: Philippians 1:21-30 Sermon Title: “Imprisonment?” Sermon Notes: Writing from prison, Paul is ready to die and be united with the Lord, yet he is also confident that he will visit the Philippians again. In the meantime he urges them to be strong in their faith and to count suffering for Christ as a [...]
Sermon Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon: “Forgiveness” Sermon Notes: In response to Peter’s question about how often he must forgive someone who offends him, Jesus tells a parable that highlights the true meaning of forgiveness and the consequences of not forgiving one another. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
Sermon Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Sermon Title: “Conflict” Sermon Notes: Jesus deals with what one should do if there is an offence or conflictual situation. We do have conflict, though Jesus shows us how Christ followers are able to deal with it. Order of Worship Readings and Prayers
