Rejected by the World, Kept by the Spirit (John 15:18-16:15)

Preached on Sunday 8th October 2023 by Daniel Mackay. The second of two sermons in John’s gospel.

Being in Christ will have a cost… (15:18-25; 16:1-8)

i) Rejection from the world

ii) Persecution on Jesus’ account

iii) Causeless hatred

…but the Spirit bears witness (15:26-27; 16:8-10)

i) About Jesus

ii) Against the world

…and the Spirit preserves us (16:12-15; 16:5-7)

i) Revelation

ii) Real presence

John 15:1-17

Preached on Sunday 1st October 2023 by Daniel Mackay. The first of two sermons in John’s gospel.

Abiding in Jesus (1-6)

i) Attitude: Dependance

ii) Action: Obedience

…means we will bear (and enjoy) Christ’s fruit (7-11)

i) We can be assured that the Father listens (7)

ii) We will glorify God (8)

iii) We will remain in Jesus’ love (9-10)

iv) We have fullness of joy (11)

…means we have fellowship with God (12-17)

i) Friendship with God (12-15)

ii) Participation in his mission (16-17)

Don't be Afraid (Luke 12:1-12)

Preached on Sunday 24th September 2023 by Pete Dickson, one of our elders. The second of a two sermon series.

Introduction: Yeast & its big impact

1. The truth will out (3)

2. So do not be afraid (4-7)

3. Here is the real perspective

4. Future certainty (8-10)

5. Disciples Apostles (11-12)

Application

Because we know truly…

…we can truly live.

Can't see the Wood for the Trees (Luke 11:33-54)

Preached on Sunday 17th September 2023 by Pete Dickson, one of our elders. The first of a two sermon series.

Introduction: Light & Darkness (33-36)

1. Key cause of hypocrisy (37-41)

2. Obsession with detail (42)

3. Impressive spirituality (43-44)

4. False piety (45-46)

5. A very heavy burden (47-51)

6. Worst of all…. (52-53)

Application

  • This is not exaggeration

  • This is repeated throughout church history

  • So… don’t switch off the light