14. Die to the Law Romans 7.1-25
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Die to the Law Romans 7.1-25
Bible Readings: Ezekiel 33. 1-11; Psalm 99; Luke 24. 36-49
The third step in living the life of faith. Dying to the law so as to live for Christ
What can you believe? 15 April 12
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What can you believe?
What can you believe? Martha believed Jesus was the resurrection and the life but didn’t want him to open Lazarus’ grave. Peter believed the body was not in the tomb but didn’t understand about the resurrection. Thomas didn’t believe Jesus had been raised from the dead – at least he refused to until he had finger-poking evidence.
It was one of those marvellous catches that had Jesus fronting Thomas and calling him out to see the evidence. To do more than see. To stop being unbelieving and to believe. Thomas didn’t need to poke around – he saw and believed. Thomas portrays the issue very clearly (the RSV and the NIV have confused us by introducing the unnecessary word “doubt”). Thomas states his position clearly – he will not believe. This is not doubt but unbelief.
Being a follower of Jesus Easter 12
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Being a follower of Jesus
News reports suggest that the city of Homs, the third largest in Syria, has now seen almost its entire Christian population of 50,000 to 60,000 flee for safety as fighting continues in the stricken country.
The number of Christians left in the city has reportedly fallen to below 1,000.
During the worst of the conflict, the opposition forces attacked churches and also occupied an evangelical school and home for the elderly, which were then shelled by the army. Church leaders have reported that Muslim neighbours are turning on the Christians, and that Muslim extremists from other countries have been coming to Homs to join the fighting.
In Sudan other news agencies reported that Khartoum denied that it had bombed civilians earlier this month, Sudanese aerial strikes last week were aimed at church buildings and schools in Kauda, South Kordofan state, a humanitarian aid worker said.
J14a. Washing Feet John 13.1-17
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Washing Feet John 13.1-17
Sermons on John's report of Jesus' last words to his disciples in the last week before his death.
Bible Readings: Isaiah 50.4-9; Psalm 31.9-18; Philippians 2.5-11; John 13.1-17
Jesus' example is pointing to the cross and our giving our life for each other
Lowly friends? 1 April 12
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Lowly friends?
“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet...”. So many things in the Bible are told us by way of pictures and drama.
Here is a humiliating drama. Peter was offended and embarrassed by Jesus’ actions. The rest of the disciples, presumably, were dumbstruck. They didn’t know how to respond to this gross breach of decency and respect.
Washing feet was for slaves. Jewish slaves were not permitted to do it. It was for the very lowest. So why did Jesus do it?
Was it because he couldn’t stand their smelly feet any longer? Did he have an obsession about cleanliness? Or was this an acted drama pointing to something else?
The Mission at Willetton and Canning Vale
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- Category: Holy Spirit, Gospel, Evangelism
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The Mission at Willetton and Canning Vale
Sermon preached at Christ the King Willetton on 25 March 2012
Aspects of the vision and mission at Canning Vale, and Willetton, Dale's ministry in different places, what to do now.
6. Christ the Reconciler Colossians 1.15-23
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- Category: The Cross: Wed Morning Reflections
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6. Christ the Reconciler Colossians 1.15-23
21 March, 2012
Wednesday Morning reflections on the cross
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