ENC Sermons

5. Birth at a Funeral (Amos 5:1-17) 08.06.2025 36:49 ↓

Introduction 1. Amos conducts Israel’s funeral (v 1-3 & 16-17) 2. The Lord’s command to the dead (v 4-6 & 14-15) 3. The God of transforming grace (v 7-13)

Who is this? And do I know him? (Luke 8:40-56) 25.05.2025 31:25 ↓

Jesus reveals astonishing authority over frightening nature (vv. 22-25) Over demonic powers (vv. 26-29) Over a tragic death - Jairus’ daughter Over a debilitating illness - the bleeding woman Reflection: But who is this? Do I know his authority? 2. Jesus shows a wonderful willingness Willing to tolerate indifference (v. 37) Willing to be interrupted by need (vv. 41, 43-46, 49) Willing to embrace h...

3. Privilege Lost (Amos 2:6-3:15) 18.05.2025 40:41 ↓

The Bitter Fruit of False Worship (2:6-16) Israel flouts the Lord’s law (6-8) …and ignores God’s love (v9-12) Therefore, forfeits the Lord’s blessing (v13-16) The Bitter Consequences of False Worship (3:1-15) Israel have spurned their privilege (v1-2) …so the Lord will act (v3-8) As he turns against his people (v9-15)

When Favour is Met with Fury (Luke 4:14-30) 11.05.2025 41:53 ↓

The day of the Lord’s favour (14-22a) The day of the people’s fury (22b-30)

Do I Believe What God Says? (Galatians 3:1-14) 27.04.2025 40:40 ↓

At the core of my being - who am I? At the core of the bible - is a promise. At the core of our faith - is the cross.

Joy that Battles to the End of the Earth (Matthew 28:1-20) 20.04.2025 39:30 ↓

The Great Joy of the Resurrection (v.1-10) The Rubbishing of the Resurrection (v11-15) The Call of the Resurrection (v16-20)

The King of Transforming Authority (Matthew 21:1-32) 13.04.2025 40:48 ↓

Jesus’ Authority Proclaimed Jesus’ Authority Rejected Jesus’ Authority Transforms

2. The Roar that Reaches its Prey (Amos 1:2-2:5) 06.04.2025 40:56 ↓

1. The Lion of Judgement Tyre & Edom - who treat people as objects Ammonites & Moab - who betray their brothers Judah - who spurned their privelege 2. The Judgement of God is: Principled Personal Patient 3. The Great Danger of Sinful World

1. The Lion Roars (Amos 1:1-2) 30.03.2025 38:33 ↓

What happens when the Church forgets what God is like? The role of God’s prophets: covenant enforcers The lion roars

The Gratitude Attitude (Psalm 100) 23.03.2025 34:26 ↓

Know that the Lord is God (v1-3) Know that the Lord is Good (v4-5)

Even Barnabas was Led Astray (Galatians 2:11-21) 16.03.2025 32:24 ↓

Righteous fury at the hypocrisy of elitism Religious extras cause dangerous divisions Rebuilding a prison of slavery makes no sense I found pardon at the foot of the cross, forgiveness full and free

12. Standing Firm as Christ's Church (1 Peter 5:5-14) 13.03.2025 38:59 ↓

v5-7 Humble under God’s mighty hand v8-9. Watchful in Adversity v10-11. Called to Glory So … this I the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

10. Sharing in the Glorious Scars of Our Saviour (1 Peter 4:12-19) 27.02.2025 37:08 ↓

Embracing Christ’s pattern (v12-13) Displaying Chirst’s Glory (v14-16) Proved as Christ’s people (v17-18) Trusting Christ’s Father (v19)

The King's Heart's Desire (Psalm 20) 16.02.2025 31:35 ↓

A desire which the day of trouble cannot overcome A shared desire between the LORD and his Anointed A desire for which “we” rejoice for we are included

9. Armed for Warfare (1 Peter 4:1-11) 09.02.2025 34:50 ↓

Under Pressure from Outside the Church Pressure to conform (v3-4) Think like Christ (v1-2) Look to the future (v5-6) Under Pressure from Inside the Church Rely on God (v7) Love one another (v8-11a) Which glorifies Christ (v11b)

8. Confident Witness Under Pressure (1 Peter 3:13-22) 02.02.2025 35:30 ↓

1. When you suffer for doing good … Witness to Christ Have no fear Hold out your hope Remember the eternal perspective 2. When you suffer for doing good … have confidence in Christ

The Great King and His Great Project (Matthew 16:13-28) 26.01.2025 35:02 ↓

Please note: due to technical difficulties, the bible reading was not recorded. 1. His Building is spectacular 2. His method is spectacularly counterintuitive

7. Seeking God’s Blessing at Home and in Church (1 Peter 3:1-12) 19.01.2025 39:41 ↓

Winsome wives and considerate husbands (1-7) Family seeking the Father’s blessing (8-12)