Southwood Presbyterian Church - Sermons

I Chronicles 16:4-7 “Why Thanksgiving?” Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 24th November 2024 Passage: 1 Chronicles 16:4-7

Selected Verses from John 1-17 “Previously...in the book of John” Series: John Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 17th November 2024 Passage: John 1:1-17:26

John 17:24-26 “The Glory of Love” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 10th November 2024 Passage: John 17:24-26 ------------------- Introduction: How does God feel about you? The Son's Love The Father's Love Our Love Conclusion: The Glory of God’s Eternal Love

John 17:20-23 “Unity” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 3rd November 2024 Passage: John 17:20-23 ------------------- Introduction: Jesus still prays for us! The Source of Christian Unity One Timely Application: Unity on Tuesday The Result of Christian Unity Conclusion: Jesus still unifies us!

John 17:6-19 “In the World But Not Of the World” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 27th October 2024 Passage: John 17:6-19 ------------------- Introduction: The people Jesus prays for (17:6-10) Bottom Line: Jesus prays for us because it’s hard to be in the world and not of the world. He prays for us to be Protected (17:11-15). For the Father From the Devil He prays for us to b...

John 17:3 "Eternal Life" Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 20th October 2024 Passage: John 17:3 ------------------- Introduction: Missing out on the Life we were made for? The Surprising Nature of Eternal Life Surprise: We don't naturally have it. Surprise: Eternity starts Today. Surprise: It’s about Quality more than Quantity. “And this is eternal life, that they know you, th...

John 17:1-5 “Glimpses of Glory” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 13th October 2024 Passage: John 17:1-5 ------------------- Introduction: Listening in on Jesus The One to whom Jesus prays: Father The thing for which Jesus prays: Shared Glory Glory of the Cross (17:1-2) Glory of the Crown (17:4-5) Conclusion: More Glory Sharing

John 16:16-33 “Cheer Up” Series: John Preacher: Bill Nash Sunday Morning Date: 6th October 2024 Passage: John 16:16-33

John 16:4-15 “Personal Power” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 29th September 2024 Passage: John 16:4-15 ------------------- Introduction: The Power of a Personal Presence What is this incredible power? A. Universal B. Internal C. Christ-centered Why do we need this incredible power? How do we get this incredible power? Conclusion: Pleading for Power

John 15:18-16:4 “Be Prepared” Series: John Preacher: Bill Harrit Sunday Morning Date: 22nd September 2024 Passage: John 15:18-16:4

John 15:9-17 “How Do I Abide?” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 15th September 2024 Passage: John 15:9-17 ------------------- Introduction: Is abiding ALL I do ALL the time? Bottom Line: Abiding in Christ changes you from the inside out. Abiding in Christ’s love produces sacrificial love. Abiding in Christ’s Word produces beautiful obedience. Abiding in Christ’s joy produces...

John 15:1-8 "At Home with Jesus" Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 8th September 2024 Passage: John 15:1-8 ------------------- Introduction: “I AM the true vine.” The Promise: Fruitfulness and Life The Warning: Unfruitfulness and Death Our Prime Directive: Abide, Remain, Come and Stay, Be at Home … in Christ. Conclusion: Nothing helps weak branches abide like delighting in the...

John 14:15-31 “Never Alone: The Promise of God’s Presence” Series: John Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 1st September 2024 Passage: John 14:15-31 ------------------- We all experience loneliness. (John 14:15-21) If we could do it on our own, then we wouldn’t need a Helper. The Holy Spirit gives us guidance in our loneliness. (John 14:22-26) If we could do it on our own, then we would...

John 14:1-14 "Heavenly Comfort for Troubled Disciples" Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 25th August 2024 Passage: John 14:1-14 ------------------- Comfort for Troubled Hearts: Jesus offers Himself as our hope. Let not your heart be troubled: Jesus is preparing a home for you (14:2). Let not your heart be troubled: Your true home is with Jesus (14:3). Let not your heart be tro...

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...