ENC Sermons

1 - v17-20: Our Joy is Written in Heaven2 - v21-24: Jesus' Joy in God’s Grace3 - v25-37: God’s Grace Changes Our Hearts

1 - 9v51-56 - Rejected Like Jesus2 - 9v57-62 - Devoted to Jesus3 - 10v1-16 - Harvesting With Jesus

1 - v28-36 - The Glorious Saviour2 - v37-43a - The Only Saviour3 - v43b-50 - The Saviour’s Servants

1 - The Twisted Priorities of God's People (v1-6)2 - The Reality of Life Without God's Glory (v7-11)3 - The Restoring Work of God's Word (v12-15)

1 - v13-27 - Slow Hearts … Need Jesus’ Words2 - v28-35 - Burning Hearts … Proclaim Jesus’ Words

1 - The Cross Happened Exactly as God Planned2 - The Cross Accomplished Exactly What God Wanted3 - So … Which Thief Are You?

1. v1-9 - Jesus’ Kingdom Grows Through Speech  2. v10-17 - Jesus’ Kingdom Satisfies3. v18-27 - Jesus’ Kingdom Saves Through Death

1. Jesus Restores the Desperate (8:40-48)2.   Jesus Raises the Dead (8:49-56)

1. The Son of God Rebukes the Evil One (8v22-25)2.   The Son of God Removes the Evil One (8v26-39)

Faith and knowledge belong togetherSalvation is in the futureChrist’s command to Paul

1. Released from Sin (7v36-50)… Seen in love for our Saviour2.   Released for Service (8v1-21)… Seen in listening to our Saviour

1. v1-17 - Jesus Raises the Deadv1-10 - The Gentile Jesus Marvelled at v11-17 - The Grief Jesus was Moved by2. v18-23 - Jesus Reassures the Doubting3. v24-35 - Jesus Rejects the Dismissive 

1. The Light Overcomes2. The Light Lasts Forever

1. Jesus is the True Light Who Brings Life2. Receiving Him Restores us to the Life we are Made For

1. God is Most Known in Jesus Life ... So His Mission is a Revealing Mission2. God is Most Glorified in Jesus Death... So His Mission is a Rescue Mission

The Living Word (v1-3)The Giving Word (v4)

Psalm 129 - Hope through AfflictionOppression (1-3)Overturning (4)Overcoming (5-8)Psalm 130 - Hope beyond TransgressionPleading from the depths (1&2)Pondering in the depths (3&4)Pausing in the depths (5&6)Proclaiming from the depths (7&8)Psalm 131 - Hope amidst Tribulation3 postures David rejects (1)1 posture David adopts (2)1 proclamation David makes (3)

Jesus Opens Heaven for Humanity (3:21-28)Jesus Defeats the Devil for Humanity (4:1-13)

Salvation is Seen (v. 1-6)Repentance Must be Real (v. 7-14)Repentance Must be Proclaimed (v.15-20)

Waiting for the Saviour (v.22-39)The Work of the Saviour (v.40-52)

The King of Humility (v1-7)The King of Peace (v8-14)The King of Those who Treasure Him (v15-21)

Rejoice! You’re home (v1-3)Rejoice! Restoration is assured (v4-6)

Rejoice! You’re home (v1-3)Rejoice! Restoration is assured (v4-6)

The new has come, a unique momentThe Lord has come, clarity emergesGod’s glory is revealed, belief is born

Good News for the Humble (vv39-56)Good News for the Weary (vv 57-80)

Good News for the Doubting (vv5-25)Good News for the Devoted (vv26-38)

1. His Gospel is Trustworthy2. His Gospel is Persuasive3. His gospel gives certainty in:Christ’s IdentityChrist’s MinistryChrist’s mission

The Unity of Christ’s Word (v 20-21)The Witness of Christ’s Church (21-23)The Blessing of Christ’s Church (v24)The Continuing of Christ’s Work (v25-26)

The security of faith (v6-10)The joy of faith (v 11-15)The holiness of faith (v16-19)

God’s Word - is to be sought out (v1-12)God’s Word - is to be spoken truthfully (v14-28)God’s Word - will come to pass (v29-41)

The covetous king (v1-2, 4)Naboth’s no (v3)The wicked wife (v5-16)Words of warning (v17-24)Surprise, surprise (v27)God’s grace (v28-29)

Hearing the SonService which Lessens RelationshipOne Thing is Necessary: Sit at Christ’s FeetTwo Assurances:1. Christ’s Word Belongs to all who sit at His Feet2. Christ’s Word Lasts Forever

Introduction1. The blessing of God’s shelter (v1-4)2. The blessing of God’s strength (v5-8)3. The blessing of God’s saviour (v9-12)

Introduction1. Woe to the “perfect” church… (5:18-27) …whose services don’t change their lives.2. Woe to the “important” church…(6:1-3)…who consider judgement far away.3. Woe to the indulgent church… (6:4-7)…who don’t care about the ruin of God’s people4. For the Lord is coming…(6:8-14)…and he judges those who turn his beautiful law into poison

Introduction1. Amos conducts Israel’s funeral (v 1-3 & 16-17)2. The Lord’s command to the dead (v 4-6 & 14-15)3. The God of transforming grace (v 7-13)

Jesus reveals astonishing authorityover frightening nature (vv. 22-25)Over demonic powers (vv. 26-29)Over a tragic death - Jairus’ daughterOver a debilitating illness - the bleeding womanReflection: But who is this? Do I know his authority?2.Jesus shows a wonderful willingnessWilling to tolerate indifference (v. 37)Willing to be interrupted by need (vv. 41, 43-46, 49)Willing to embrace human limitation (v. 45)Willing to be mocked and derided (v. 53)Reflection: But who is this? Do I know his willingness?3. Jesus displays compassionate careHe responds to urgent need (v. 42)He calls the woman “daughter” (v. 48)He protects from shame (v. 47)He brings healing and peace (v. 48)He replaces fear with faith v(v. 49-50)He avoids public spectacle (v. 51)He gently takes her by the hand (v. 54)He affectionately calls her “my child” (v. 54)He cares completely (vv. 55-56)Reflection: But who is this? Do I know his care?

The Bitter Fruit of False Worship (2:6-16)Israel flouts the Lord’s law (6-8)…and ignores God’s love (v9-12)Therefore, forfeits the Lord’s blessing (v13-16)The Bitter Consequences of False Worship (3:1-15)Israel have spurned their privilege (v1-2)…so the Lord will act (v3-8)As he turns against his people (v9-15)

The day of the Lord’s favour (14-22a)The day of the people’s fury (22b-30)

At the core of my being - who am I?At the core of the bible - is a promise.At the core of our faith - is the cross.

The Great Joy of the Resurrection (v.1-10)The Rubbishing of the Resurrection (v11-15)The Call of the Resurrection (v16-20)

Jesus’ Authority ProclaimedJesus’ Authority RejectedJesus’ Authority Transforms

1. The Lion of JudgementTyre & Edom - who treat people as objectsAmmonites & Moab - who betray their brothersJudah - who spurned their privelege2. The Judgement of God is:PrincipledPersonalPatient3. The Great Danger of Sinful World