The files are grouped under two broad sections, Knowing the Truth and Living the Truth.
 | Knowing the Truth includes sermons and articles focusing on biblical teachings, doctrines and matters of theology that form the basis of our faith. |
| Living The Truth contains material dealing with practical application of our faith, the way we are to live in response to the grace and truth that we have received in Jesus. |
Without knowing the truth, we don't know how to live our new lives. Without living the truth, our knowledge is hollow and empty, worthless and merely theory.
Under each section it is hoped to add material from other writers and speakers. If you would like to recommend or contribute material for this collection, please let me know wcg3ph@wcg.org.au
I have recently
begun to use the Revised Common
Lectionary as a sermon planning guide. You will find most recent
sermons are under that heading. Those for 1999 largely work through the
life of our Saviour as addressed in the book of Matthew.
For information on the use of material from this site, please see the bottom of this page.
MAJOR TOPIC AREAS:
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Knowing The Truth
Living The Truth
Revised Common Lectionary
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Statement of Beliefs
Articles & Papers
Table of Contents
Full index see below:
Latest additions:
"Living the Truth"
I Corinthians 12
No matter who we are, or what we think of ourselves, God has given us unique gifts. We give because we have been blessed by being given to, we don't give to get God's approval.
Luke 24:13-35 The Road to Emmaus
Jesus demonstrates how we are to reach the lost, and how he cares for them, and also for us when we wander off and get a bit lost ourselves.
John 20:19-21
Ever feel afraid, or find your faith wavering? The disciples did. See how Jesus helps us at such times.
Matthew 9:9-12, 18-26
What do most people out there think makes a Christian and Christian? Those who are moral and do good works?
Who did Jesus come to be with and bring to himself? The righteous? In this passage some myths are shattered, and we find much encouragement especially when we feel unclean and unworthy of Jesus' help and presence.
Matthew 11:25-30
Having a hard time with life? Stressed, overwhelmed? Guilt and shame getting you down? Find out how Jesus can help you deal with the pressures of life.
"The Parables of Jesus"
How do we respond to God's word, his gospel, his Son, his love and encouragement, his correction, his companionship?
"Knowing the Truth"
Luke 24:44-53
The Ascension is one of the major 4 events in Jesus’ life and is included in the basic Creeds yet is the most overlooked, and often neglected altogether. What importance did this event have, and what does it mean for our lives today?
Jesus is Knocking at Your Door
Revelation 3:20 A sermon for youth.Jesus calls on all, young and old. If you haven’t already done so, listen! He is calling out to you, because he wants you, he wants to be your friend, your companion, not just for a month or a year or two, not just for this life even, but forever
What will be your answer?
Acts 7: The Defence of Stephen
What makes us Christians, what makes us a legitimate congregation and church? Are we relying on the right things for our identity as God's people? Some startling and timeless lessons from Stephen's sermon that so upset the Jews they stoned him to death. (A paper on this topic is forthcoming).
Matthew 18:18 The Lord's Supper ceremony has three central lessons that get to the heart of the Christian faith.
Papers:
This paper was written for a course in Acts. It deals particularly with the transition of the early church from being Jewish to becoming predominantly Gentile. This was a time of great challenge and difficulty for all involved. Many lessons for today can be learned as we see how God led his people out of legalism and old habits and prejudices to fully understand their calling to be no more Jews and Gentiles, but to be one through faith in Jesus.
see also whole new SERIES OF PAPERS ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES:
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In his service,
Phil Hopwood