Southwood Presbyterian Church - Sermons

John 13:31-38 “A Life of Love” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 18th August 2024 Passage: John 13:31-38 ------------------- Introduction: Whose Disciple Are You? Expected Thought: Jesus calls us to live a life of Love. The Root of a Life of Love The Heart of a Life of Love The Fruit of a Life of Love Unexpected Thought: A life of love will take you lower than you ever imagine...

John 13:1-30 “Leading Low” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 11th August 2024 Passage: John 13:1-30 ------------------- Introduction: Jesus’ Leading, Loving, and Lowering The Downward Path The humble leading/loving of the Master (13:1-5) The humble leading/loving of the Master’s Servants (13:12-17) *** To lead others, you have to lower yourself. Two Important Interactions Jesu...

Colossians 1:15-20 “First-Place Jesus” Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 4th August 2024 Passage: Colossians 1:15-20 ------------------- Jesus is first in Creation (1:15-17) Jesus is first in new Creation (1:18-20) APPLICATION: Jesus first in Everything (1:18)

Matthew 22:37-40 "Creating and Holding Space: Embracing God's Love and Purpose" Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 21st July 2024 Passage: Matthew 22:37-40 ------------------- 1.) God made space 2.) God holds space for us 3.) God wants us to hold space for each other Why it matters: The greatest commandment reveals the source of our ul...

Selected Verses “Meeting Jesus in the Lord’s Supper” Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 14th July 2024 ------------------- Introduction: The Power of Sharing a Meal Three Key Aspects of the Lord’s Supper to Consider as We Celebrate: The Host The Guests The Food Conclusion: What’s Required to Eat Always at the King’s Table?

Selected Verses “Meeting Jesus in Baptism” Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 7th July 2024 ------------------- Introduction: Walking with Jesus Together What Baptism Means God promises to forgive our sins (Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16). God promises to unite us to Jesus (Romans 6:3-11, Galatians 3:27). God promises to raise us to new life (Colos...

Matthew 6:9-13 “We Speak to God” Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 30th June 2024 Passage: Matthew 6:9-13 ------------------- Introduction: Jesus Prays Focus: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray “Father, hallowed be your name ...” What about who God is or what He has done do you want to celebrate Him for? “Your kingdom come, your will be done ...” I...

Hebrews 4:14-16 “God Listens to Us” Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 23rd June 2024 Passage: Hebrews 4:14-16 ------------------- The Foundational Reality The Prayer-Hearing, Answering God Prayer as a Pathway of Grace The Grace of Seeing Our Nature: Dependent, Needy Children The Grace of Seeing God's Nature: Gracious, Caring Father

Psalm 1:1-3 “We Listen to God” Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 16th June 2024 Passage: Psalm 1:1-3 ------------------- Introduction: Jesus takes us to the Bible. When God speaks and we long to delight in his Word, how do we listen to it? EARS: Sit with it regularly. MIND: Seek to understand it. HEART: Soak in it until transformed. Concl...

Psalm 19:7-10 “God Speaks to Us” Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 9th June 2024 Passage: Psalm 19:7-10 ------------------- God’s Word is Perfect (Psalm 19:7-10). God’s Word is Profitable (II Timothy 3:16-17). God’s Word Points us to Jesus (Luke 24:27, John 5:39).

Revelation 2-3 “Why Relationship?” Series: Walking With Jesus in the Pathways of Grace Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 2nd June 2024 Passage: Revelation 2:1-3:22 ------------------- Relationship with God: A Delight? A Difficulty? Scriptural Warnings Heart Check (2:1-7) Alarm (3:1-6) Invitation (3:14-22) A Practical Question: What’s the one time that directs all your time? A Vital Encoura...

John 12:27-50 “The Quest for Glory” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 26th May 2024 Passage: John 12:27-50 ------------------- Introduction: Seeking Glory What is Glory, and Who has it? How do I engage with this True Glory? Causes of Unbelief Urgency of Belief Where do I look to see God’s Glory? Conclusion: Finding Glory

John 12:12-26 “Where’s the War Horse?” Series: John Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 19th May 2024 Passage: John 12:12-26 ------------------- The Triumphal Entry (12:12-16) The Crowd (12:17-22) The Hour Is Here (12:23-26) Why it matters: What if strength isn’t what you think it is?

John 12:1-11 “Extravagant Love” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 12th May 2024 Passage: John 12:1-11 ------------------- Introduction: What makes a star witness for Jesus? (12:9-11) Shocking Statement: Sometimes, especially in love, extravagant makes more sense than efficient (12:1-8). WHY might extravagant love make sense? What Jesus has done What Jesus will do Who Jesus is...

John 11:38-57 “The Glory of God in the Face of Death” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 5th May 2024 Passage: John 11:38-57 ------------------- Glory Glimpse 1: Lazarus’ Resurrection Life (11:38-44) Glory Glimpse 2: Jesus’ Substitutionary Death (11:45-57) Glory Glimpse 3: Jesus’ Far-Reaching Death (11:52)

John 11:28-38 “The Tears of God in the Face of Death” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 28th April 2024 Passage: John 11:28-38 ------------------- Tears of Empathy “The Creator of all worlds, the Author of all beings, the Upholder of the universe – raining tears of human woe and sympathy upon a grave! Oh, there lives not a being in the universe who can enter into our bereaveme...

John 11:1-27 “The Presence of God in the Face of Death” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 21st April 2024 Passage: John 11:1-27 ------------------- Introduction: Facing Death Concern about Jesus’ Presence LESSON: Our greatest longing should be to see God’s greatest glory. LESSON: God’s delays do not disprove his love. Hope in Jesus’ Presence LESSON: Walking anywhere with Jesus...

John 10:22-42 “The God Who Won’t Let Go” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 14th April 2024 Passage: John 10:22-42

Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 “Into the Wild” Series: Into the Wild Preacher: Bill Nash Sunday Morning Date: 7th April 2024 Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:9-13 ------------------- ITW of The Hearts of People Who Are Following The Way of Jesus. ITW of The Hearts of People Following The Way of The Wild. ITW With A Heart of Love.

John 10:10-21 “I Am the Good Shepherd” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 31st March 2024 Passage: John 10:10-21 ------------------- Introduction: The Good Life? Fully Known Fully Loved Forever Conclusion: The Good Life is with the Good Shepherd.

John 10:1-10 "I Am the Door" Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 24th March 2024 Passage: John 10:1-10 ------------------- How do I get in with God? A. Dangers of Climbing In B. Safety of Crawling In How do I live with God? A. Going In through Jesus B. Going In through Jesus C. Finding Pasture through Jesus

John 9:13-41 “Spiritual Sight” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 17th March 2024 Passage: John 9:13-41 ------------------- Bottom Line Spiritual sight comes when we see our own ________________ and then see _________. Questions to Ponder Do I really see my own spiritual blindness? Do I truly see Jesus? “To see Jesus is to apprehend Him as the supply of our present needs and be...

John 9:1-12 “Walking Through Darkness with Jesus” Series: John Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 10th March 2024 Passage: John 9:1-12 ------------------- The Question (v.1-2) The Answer (v.3-5) The Miracle (v.6-7) The Response (v.8-12) Why it matters: Nothing in our story is wasted!

John 8:39-59 “Life-or-Death Distinction” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 3rd March 2024 Passage: John 8:39-59 ------------------- “Natural Christianity” (8:39-47) Claims God by association Talks about God but doesn’t love what God loves “Supernatural Christianity” (8:48-58) Claims God by adoption Loves the Jesus the Father loves What difference does it make? (8:59)

John 8:31-38 “True Freedom” Series: John Preacher: Bill Harrit Sunday Morning Date: 26th February 2024 Passage: John 8:31-38