God meets with people right at the end of their ropes. He stands to meet us right at the end of the runway of our own capabilities and self-assuredness.
Sermon Notes – 7 October 2018 – Blessed are the Poor in Spirit: Matthew 5:3
Sermon Notes – 5 August 2018 – Matthew 3:13-17
The Baptism of Jesus shows us what total submission and surrender looks like. The Baptism of Jesus shows us what Jesus will do to secure our righteousness. The Baptism of Jesus shows us what the perfect, loving community of the Trinity is like.
Sermon Notes – 3 September 2017 – 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 – “Resurrection Reaction”
If Jesus didn't rise from the dead then Christians are dumb and naive. But he did rise, so ...
Sermon Notes – 27 August 2017 – 1 Corinthians 13 – “Love That Lasts”
This text is as well known and overused as Footprints. But it is powerful when understood in the context of God's love for his church.
Sermon Notes – 20 August 2017 – 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 – “Godly, Gifted Gatherings”
Tongues, prophecy, women speaking in meetings. What could go wrong?
Sermon Notes – 6 August 2017 – 1 Corinthians 12:7-27 – “Brilliant Body”
Part 2 of our 5-week series in the Spiritual Gifts from 1 Corinthians.
Sermon Notes – 30 July 2017 – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – Naturally Supernatural
Week 1 in our series on Spiritual Gifts and how they are to be used in the church.
Building a Preaching Team – Part II: Calendars, Rhythms and Getting Everyone on the Same Page
Some time ago I wrote about some of the reasons that we were beginning to pursue a preaching team strategy at BBC. You can find that article here. It got a fairly significant and diverse response from right across the world. The responses mixed from applause to cynicism, but behind all of those responses lay a... Continue Reading →
Sermon Notes – Messy Grace (1 Corinthians) – Part 20: Participating with Jesus
In week 20 of our study in 1 Corinthians, we have a look at Paul's powerful description of the ordinance of communion. What is this sacred meal? What benefit does it have for believers? How best should we prepare for it and live as a result of it? Messy Grace - Part 20 - Blog... Continue Reading →
