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Sunday 22nd, May 2022
Read: Psalm 107:23-32; Jonah 1; Matthew 8:23-27

Sermon: Matthew 8:23-27

Introduction:
Read Psalm 107:23-32 & Jonah 1

Matthew 8 – 10 When Jesus confronts the world

Matthew 8: 23-27 What kind of man is this?

Follow me and let the dead bury their own dead.

 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” – Matthew 8:21-22

Lord God, our loving heavenly Father,
All authority has been given to the Lord Jesus. Please give us the desire, the strength, the wisdom and perseverance to be true disciple-making disciples. Our times are in Your hands, we must not delay in heeding Christ’s call to follow and serve Him. Please give us opportunities to tell others the good news about Jesus and with those opportunities please supply the right words at the right time. All this we pray in Jesus’ name and for His sake. Amen.

Sunday 15th, May 2022
Read: Psalm 32:6-7; Isaiah 55; Matthew 8:18-22

Sermon: Matthew 8:18-22

Introduction:
Matthew, a disciple seeking disciples

The cost of discipleship: two examples

19 – 20 Don’t rush

21 – 22 Don’t delay

Conclusion:
Do follow: The benefits of discipleship

We are not told what the two men decided to do.
The question is: what would you do?

Sunday 8th, May 2022
Read: Mark 3:35-41; Psalm 107

Sermon: Psalm 107

Introduction:
Covenant background

Psalm 107:1-3 General principle: YHWH redeems from trouble.

Psalm 107:4-9 A place to dwell for the thirsty soul

Psalm 107:10-16 Destroying the prison doors for enslaved rebels

Psalm 107:17-22 Deliverance from the destruction of foolish sin

Psalm 107:23-32 Deliverance from many toils and snares: grace will lead me home

Psalm 107:33-43 For the wise: consider YHWH’s covenant faithfulness in judgement and salvation

Mark 4:35-41 Who is this, even the wind and sea obey him!

Sunday 1st, May 2022
Read: 1 John 1:1-10; Psalm 32

Sermon: Psalm 32

Introduction:
Psalms are songs of Jesus.
Singing the Psalms “in Christ” as members of His choir. (Deu 17:18-19)
How can Jesus sing a song of penitence and confession? (2 Cor 5:21)

Psalm 32:1-2 Living the blessed way of the way that leads to sorrow.

Psalm 32:3-4 David’s personal testimony

Psalm 32:5-9 A turning point and pastoral advice

Psalm 32:10-11 Sorrow or steadfast love

Conclusion:
REJOICE! (Rom 4:5-8; Isa 53)

Sunday 24th, April 2022
Read: Hebrews 11:20 – 12:4; Genesis 49:29 – 50:26

Sermon: Genesis 49:29 – 50:26

Introduction:

Genesis 1 – 48 Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and the nations (recap)

Genesis 49:29 – 50:14 Being buried with Abraham
49:29 – 33 Being gathered to God’s people

50: 1 – 6 a great outpouring of grief

50:7 – 14 a massive funeral

Genesis 50:15-21 You meant evil against me but God meant it for good.

Genesis 50:22-26 Land me safe on Canaan’s side

Hebrews 11:20-12:4 Waiting for what is promised

 

 

Sunday 17th, April 2022
Read: John 20:1 – 29

Sermon: John 20:1 – 29 (Easter Sunday)

Introduction: No ordinary day

John 20: 1- 10 They did not know because they did not understand

John 20:11-18 “I do not know” becomes “I have seen”

John 20:19-28 I will never believe

Conclusion: have you believed?

Good Friday
Sunday 15th, April 2022
Read: Psalm 22; Psalm 69; John 19: 16b-42

Sermon: John 19: 16b-42

Introduction

John 19: 16b – 24 As the king of the Jews is crucified, he is forsaken.
(Psalm 22)
16b – 22 Crucify the king of the Jews

23 – 24 The crucified king dies a God-forsaken death

John 19: As the king of the Jews is crucified, his earthly ministry is finished
(Psalm 69)
25 – 27 The suffering servant

28 – 30 It is completed

John 19: 31 – 37 As the king of the Jews is crucified, we are forgiven 
(Numbers 9:10-13; Exodus 12:46)

John 19:38 – 42 Disciples: come out of the shadows!

 

Sunday 3rd, April, 2022
Sermon: Genesis 46 – 47 

Introduction – God’s election platform

Genesis 46: Joseph brings his family to Egypt
1 – 4 God appears to Jacob: “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt”

5 – 27 Jacob’s offspring find refuge in Egypt

28 – 34 A kind of resurrection: Jacob and Joseph reunited

Genesis 47: Jacob’s family settles in Goshen
1 – 6 The benefits of being abominable

7 – 10 Pharaoh meets Jacob: the inferior is blessed by the superior

11 – 26 Joseph the savior

27 – 31 Counting on God’s promises: Jacob prepares to die

Conclusion – Direction, refuge, contentment: trusting God to deliver