Read the text – John 4:43-54
The book of John provides plenty of reasons to believe in Jesus. In the final sermon of the sermon series “Reasons to Believe”, Paul Hallam urges us to practice our faith with a clear example of a strong faith from the final verses of John Chapter 4. Join us as we contemplate on the signs given in this sermon series and really challenge our faith, so that it may grow. This sermon was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook 10.30 service.
Read the text – John 4:1-42
In the sermon series ‘Reasons to Believe’, we analyze the signs provided in John that point to Jesus being the Messiah. In this sermon, Dave Swan speaks on the the meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman and shows that Jesus, despite his distance from us, have come to save everyone. He encourages us that there is still work to be done for Jesus’ mission and that we can help give the good news. This message was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.
Read the text – John 3:22-36
In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Reasons to Believe’, Nick Lindeback remains in John Chapter 3 to look at John the Baptist’s reaction to Jesus baptizing others. He argues that the point of ministry is to point to Jesus and celebrate as John did. This sermon was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.
Read the text – John 3:1-21
The third installment of the sermon series “Reasons to believe”, we look at chapter 3 of John. In this sermon, Ken Noakes talks on Jesus’ claim about the Kingdom of God, rebirth and that we ultimately must come through Jesus to be born again. This talk was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.
Read the text – 1 Peter 1:13-2:10
God had made Christians his Holy People, and it is our calling to be holy. In this talk in the sermon series ‘Stand Fast’, Ken Noakes speaks on what Jesus had done to earn us the grace of God, and what we’re called to be in building a spiritual house.
Read the text – John 17:20-26
Who am I? We can have many answers to this, most of which we make ourselves or garner from those around us. In this sermon on ‘Speaking to God’, David Swan argues that the answer is who we are in Christ, and is shown in Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Listen to how we’re supposed to relate to God, each other and ourselves in Belief in the One that was sent.
Read the text – Jude 1-16
Jude is a short little letter which packs a punch. It is written to those who know what faith in Jesus is about – and urges them to ‘contend for the faith’ in the face of what are known challenges. This letter is as valuable today as it would have been for those who originally received it and will help equip believers to persevere as we walk in Jesus.
In this sermon, Ken Noakes explains that the call to be Christian comes with challenges, and we need to be ready to walk with God, especially when the challenges are targeted at the faith we profess.
Read the text – 1 John 1:5-2:6 & 1 John 2:18-27
The second in this series from the little letter of 1 John – this talk looks at the contrast between truth and un-truth and more particularly the danger of not thinking that truth is important. Truth and knowledge matter when it comes to faith – so does untruth and error.
In this talk Ken Noakes suggests that if we lose sight of the truth of the gospel, then it is impossible to live by the truth of the gospel.
The Gospel of John introduces Jesus and gives him an extraordinary array of titles. Jesus does not disappoint. His teaching, his interactions, his miracles and his knowledge give those who meet him cause to question who he is – and as readers we also can look at these ‘encounters’ and decide for ourselves whether Jesus is worth another look. Perhaps a new beginning for a new year.
This talk challenges us to listen to God’s word, believe even if we can’t see, and as a result go and live out our faith in Jesus.
Read the text – John 4:43-54 Isaiah 65:17-25
What does scripture say?
‘Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness’ (Genesis 15:6)
When the apostle Paul cites this verse in Roman 4:3 he uses it to make the claim that a person is justified by faith alone.
James in his epistle also cites this verse in James 2:23 yet he used it to suggest that ‘a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.
It appears the Paul and James are at odds.
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