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The King’s Victory - Psalm 21
1. A song of victory! 2. The victory of Israel’s king a) The king rejoices in the Lord’s strength (1) b) The king has been blessed by the Lord (2-6) c) The king trusts in the Lord (7) d) The king will win in the future by the power of the Lord (8-12) e) God judges the king’s enemies through the king’s actions f) The Lord is praised because his strength gives victories to the king (13) 3. Jesus is…
Chariots and Horses - Psalm 20
1. Before the Battle 2. After the Battle 3. Where is our trust?
The heavens, the law and the heart - Psalm 19
The Kings Rock - Psalm 18
Psalm 18 is a royal psalm True words about King David Connects to God’s covenant with David 2 Samuel 7 He was in a special relationship with God 1-6 He was rescued and vindicated 7-19 He was established as righteous 20-31 He was given complete rule 32-45 His descendant will rule forever 46-50 Truer words about King Jesus The defeated one ( crucifixion ) 1-6 The rescued one ( resurrection ) 7-19…
Living an ordinary life with an extraordinary God - Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7
Who may dwell with God? - Psalm 15
Our longing for a secure dwelling. 1. The question that really matters (v.1) 2. The answer that God gives (vv.2-5) “The one who does what is righteous” Integrity in your speech (v.2b-3). Integrity in your allegiances (v.4a). Integrity in your commitments (v.4b). Integrity in your dealings with the vulnerable (v.5a). 3. Look to Christ as the great hope of Psalm 15 (Isa 61:10; Phil 3:7-11). You…
Does God care about what's happening in our world? - Habakkuk 1:1-11
Prophecy from God (v1) The complaint to God (v2-4) The answer from God (v5-11)
The Cries and Conviction of Jesus - Mark 14:32-52
1. The Cries of Jesus (14:32-40) We see Jesus as never before: distressed, troubled, sorrowful “Abba Father” (Mark 1:11, Romans 8:15) “All things are possible for you, take this cup from me” (Isaiah 51:17, Psalm 75:8, Jer 25:15-16) “Not what I will but what you will” (v.36) We see our failure in their failure Application: Can you see Jesus – truly like us but not? (Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:15-17) 2. The…
Mark 14:1-31 - Treasuring Jesus at the End
Living in light of the end The meal at the end revealed why Jesus is to be treasured Jesus died as a Passover lamb to bring us life Jesus shed his blood to seal a new covenant of grace Treasure Jesus by seeing him as the end (Mary vs Judas) Mary of Bethany saw Jesus as her greatest treasure (see John 12:1-8) Judas saw Jesus as a means to his greatest treasure Treasuring Jesus rightly allows you to…
Watching for the Return of Jesus - Mark 13:32-37
Be On Your Guard! - Mark 13:1-31
Secure Generosity - Mark 12:41-44
Two types of offerings at the temple The rich out of their abundance The poor widow out of her lack Widows had some support in Israel – Deut. 14:29 (temple tithes); 24:19-21 (gleanings) Jesus commends the widow’s love and faith She gives to God what is God’s (12:13-17) She sees beyond this life into the next (12:18-27) She loves God with all she has (12:28-34) She honours God more than herself…
Mark 12:35-40 - Big Jesus
The teachers of the law didn’t give the Messiah enough honour (35-37) The Messiah is the son of David 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 18:50; 132:11-12; Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 30:9; Hosea 3:5; Amos 9:11 David called the Messiah ‘my Lord’ (Psalm 110) The Messiah is much more than a national hero! (Psalm 110) Will be exalted over everything vv1-3, 5-7 Acts 2:32-36; Hebrews 1:13; 1 Corinthians 15:25 Will…
Mark 12:28-34 - The Heart of the Law
1. What’s most important? 2. Question: What’s at the heart of God’s law? (28) Matthew 23:23-24 3. Answer: Love! (29-33) - Love sums up the law (29-31) - Love God – the response to monotheism (29-30) Deut. 6:5-6 - Love of others – the response to God’s holiness (31) Lev. 19:18 - Love is the most important thing (32-33) - 1 Sam. 15:22; Isa. 1:11; 66:2; Jer. 22:3; Mic. 6:8; Zech. 8:16; Matt. 7:12;…
Staycation #2 The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 5:5-18
Staycation #1 - The Trinity and Prayer
Staycation #1 - The Trinity and Prayer
Mark 12:18-27
Mark 12: 18-27
Under God and Government - Mark 12:13-17
The Great Struggle for Power - Mark 12:1-12
Easter Sunday - Clearing up Confusion - Mark 16:1-8
1. When confusion leads to fear 2. Confusion #1 – Who will move the stone? (1-5) 3. Confusion #2 – Why is Jesus not here? (6-7) 4. Confusion #3 – Why does Mark end with fear? (8) Why verses 9-20 are probably not original to Mark 1) Not in oldest copies of Mark 2) Many old copies mark it as doubtful 3) Unique vocabulary and style 4) No mention of Jesus appearing in Galilee 5) More of a summary of…
Good Friday - Rescue from the Dark - Mark 15:33-47
Shamed For You - Mark 15:16-32
The shame of the cross Rejected – The Messiah is Mocked (16-20) Exposed – The Christ is Crucified (21-27) Contaminated – The Saviour is Scorned (29-32; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24) Following the King who was shamed No shame in God’s eyes (Romans 8:1; 35-39; Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:3) Enduring shame as a follower of Jesus (v15; 8:34; Romans 16:13; Hebrews 12:1-3)
Jesus on Trial - Mark 14:53 - 15:15
What do you make of Jesus? 1. The priests get their witness (14:53-65) 2. The rock crumbles under pressure (14:66-72) 3. The guilty son goes free (15:1-15) What does Jesus make of us?
Authentic Spiritual Community - Mark 11:12-25
1. Having a bad day? 2. Cleansing the temple – a sign that Israel is faithless (15-19) - The purpose of the temple: A house of prayer for all nations Isaiah 56:1-8 - The reality of the temple: A den of robbers Jeremiah 7:9-11 - Successfulness with no faithfulness 3. Cursing the fig tree – a sign that Israel is fruitless (12-14, 20-22) - The purpose of Israel: Bear fruit to reveal spiritual health…
Our Values - Seek the Good of Our Neighbourhood (Matthew 5:13-16)
Our Values - Grow in Christ Together (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Our Values - Embrace Loving Community (Romans 12)
What makes for good community? Jesus transforms people by the gospel to create communities that transform (Romans 12:1-2, 9) Christians are people transformed by God’s mercy through Jesus (12:1-2) Christian community transforms people to be like Jesus (12:9) Christians are to form communities characterised by love and honour (12:10) Christians are loved by God and so they love each other like…
Our Values - Pursue Delight in God (John 15:1-17)
Jesus shares his joy Receiving the divine joy that delights (John 15) Join the vine – connect to Jesus by faith Remain in the vine – obey Jesus to live out your status as his beloved Be nurtured by the gardener – know a full joy despite the pain, temptations and distractions of life The Trinity and joy: Father = source; Son = sharer; Spirit = sustainer. Pursue delight in God through growing your…
Our Mission - Matthew 28 16-20
Growing up as a church The continuing mission of Jesus’ church (Matthew 28:16-20) Make disciples of all nations (evangelism) Teach and train disciples (discipleship) Helping people meet Jesus at DPC A life-changing encounter with Jesus the Messiah At DPC, we want to introduce people to Jesus Helping people follow Jesus together at DPC The call to discipleship is costly and challenging (Matthew…
Covenental Baptism & Children - Genesis 17:1-16 & Colossians 2:9-15
1. “The minister wants to baptise our baby!” 2. God’s salvation plan consists of a series of covenants — A biblical covenant is a solemn agreement between two parties with blessings and curses attached (Deuteronomy 29; Genesis 9:8-11; Genesis 17:3-11) — There is one covenant of grace administered differently across time (Genesis 15:6; Galatians 3:6-18; Jeremiah 31:31-32) — God has provided…
Covenantal Baptism and God's Kindness - Acts 2:22-41
I Am Coming - Malachi 2:17 - 3:5
God's grace builds and sustains his church - Psalm 86
A Fist or a Heart? John 17:20-26
Advent Sermon - Jesus the Branch
1. The trees of Christmas 2. God promised a Branch who would renew King David’s dynasty and usher in righteousness Isaiah prophesied a Branch and a Root from the stump of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1-10) Jeremiah prophesied a righteous saviour Branch (Jeremiah 33:14-18) 3. A thousand years of disappointment Zedekiah – Failed to bring righteousness (King – 597-586 BC) He did not rule with righteousness so…
Part of the One True Story - Matthew 1:18-25
A Big Heart for People - Jonah 4
The Heart of God - Jonah 4
1. Mercy to the undeserving 2. Jonah knows God is gracious and compassionate - A summary of God’s heart from Exodus 34:5-7 3. Jonah is angry that God showed grace and compassion to his enemies - A summary of Jonah’s heart towards outsiders … and God 4. Christians must not seek to limit God’s mercy - Extend mercy to all people - Share the gospel with all people
Forgiveness Guaranteed - Jonah 3
Are you good at saying sorry? Why should I repent? Nineveh was going to be overthrown (Genesis 18:20; 19:24-29) You can avoid being overthrown and instead receive true life How do I repent? Nineveh expressed humility and contrition while turning from sin You must turn back to God with genuine sorrow and ask for his forgiveness How do I know repentance will work? Jesus is greater than Jonah…
Prayer From the Belly of Death - Jonah 2
What Have You Been Swallowed By? - Jonah 2
1. What did Jonah do when the Lord sent him to Nineveh? 2. Why did the Lord provide a huge fish to swallow Jonah? 3. What did Jonah do when he was in the belly of the fish? 4. In what ways does the story of salvation point you to the story of Jesus and the salvation he brings? 5. What do you, therefore, need to do when you have been swallowed by something?
God Alone Saves - Jonah 1 & 3
Does God need us to save people? The LORD sovereignly worked through his disobedient prophet to save the sailors (Jonah 1) God turns the spotlight on Jonah in the big storm (1-12; Proverbs 16:33) The sailors worship Yahweh (13-16) God’s role: He alone saves people (Ephesians 2:1-10) Your role: Freely speak of your Christian identity (Romans 10:9-15) The LORD sovereignly worked through his grumpy…
Jonah Introduction - Escaping God - Jonah 1
Jonah Introduction - Jonah and the Big God
1. What are you big on? 2. Jonah: A small book about a big God • It’s not about the whale! • A big God who sits over the land and sea • A big God who sits over history 3. Jonah had a big problem with God (1:1-3) • A prophet with a mission (1:1-2) • A prophet maintaining his streak? (1:3; 2 Kings 14:23-29) • A prophet who wants God’s love to be smaller (4:1-3) 4. The challenge of a big God who…