Southwood Presbyterian Church - Sermons

John 8:12-30 “The Light of the World” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 18th February 2024 Passage: John 8:12-30 ------------------- Introduction: The Light Show at the Feast of Booths The desperation of walking in ______________________ Jesus as the ________________ we desperately need Light _________ us and ________________ us Conclusion: Light from Eternity that Transforms...

John 7:25-52 “Living Water” Series: John Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 11th February 2024 Passage: John 7:25-52 ------------------- Truth #1: Jesus’ origin is in eternity. Truth #2: Jesus is going back to eternity. Truth #3: Jesus is the living water, Jesus is the well of salvation. Why it matters: The rivers of living water flow through the channels of our uncertainty!

John 7:1-24 “Struggles with Following Jesus” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 4th February 2024 Passage: John 7:1-24 ------------------- Bottom Line: At their root, our struggles with following Jesus are heart issues: We can’t live FOR someone whose life works AGAINST what we love most. Love of __________________ – may feel like PRIDE (7:1-9) Love of __________________ – may...

Jonah 1:1-3 “A Call to Love” Series: Express Grace Preacher: Guest: Chase Daws Sunday Morning Date: 28th January 2024 Passage: Jonah 1:1-3 ------------------- Jonah 1:1-3 “A Call to Love” #1: Where is God Calling You? #2: Why are You Running?

John 6:41-71 “Bread of Life Sermon, Part 2” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 21st January 2024 Passage: John 6:41-71 ------------------- HONESTY: People worthy of our skepticism, even at times cynicism ... HOPE: A Person worthy of our trust at all times ... Jesus offers himself as the source of the life we can’t achieve ourselves (6:41-51). Jesus backs up his words by selfles...

John 6:16-40 “Bread of Life Sermon, Part 1” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 14th January 2024 Passage: John 6:16-40 ------------------- Introduction: Jesus Comes ... We are safe with Him! (6:16-21) Human Struggle #1: Demanding God to perform for us (6:22-26) Jesus’ Response #1: Seek lasting satisfaction (6:27) Human Struggle #2: Demanding us to perform for God (6:28) Jesus’...

Matthew 22:34-40 “Heart Check” Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 7th January 2024 Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 ------------------- Introduction: TMTITKTMTTMT Focus #1: Is God truly central and deeply satisfying for you? (22:37-38) Focus #2: Are your neighbor’s needs as important as your own? (22:39) Conclusion: Who’s gonna focus on ME?

Hebrew 10:19-25 “A Family of Faith” Preacher: Bill Harrit Sunday Morning Date: 31st December 2023 Passage: Hebrews 1:1-13:25 ------------------- A Family (vs. 19) ....Changed by Christ (19-22) ....Confident in Christ(19-22) ....Anchored in Christ(23) ....Points each other to Christ (24-25)

Mark 10:45 “The King Gives His Life to Give Us Life” Series: Why Christmas? Preacher: Will Spink Christmas Eve Date: 24th December 2023 Passage: Mark 10:45

John 18:33-38 “The True King” Series: Why Christmas? Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 24th December 2023 Passage: John 18:33-38 ------------------- Why Christmas? Jesus came to announce the true Kingdom and the true King. Kingdoms in Conflict The King’s Show and Tell How to Live in the True Kingdom

John 6:38 “Doing God’s Will” Series: Why Christmas? Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 17th December 2023 Passage: John 6:38 ------------------- Why Christmas? Jesus came to do his Father’s will. The General Reality Should ________________ Us (6:38). Is the Father’s will MY life’s purpose? The Specific Reason Should _______________ Us (6:37,39,40)

Luke 19:1-10 “Hide and Seek” Series: Why Christmas? Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 10th December 2023 Passage: Luke 19:1-10 ------------------- Why Christmas? Jesus came to SEEK the hiding, FIND the lost, SAVE the sinners. Hiding and Seeking in the Bible’s Story How Do We Hide? Whom Does Jesus Seek? Luke 19:10 – Mark 2:17 – John 12:46 – Whom Do We Seek?

Matthew 5:17-20 “Fulfillment” Series: Why Christmas? Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 3rd December 2023 Passage: Matthew 5:17-20

Matthew 11:25-30 “Finding Our True Rest” Preacher: Bill Harrit Sunday Morning Date: 26th November 2023 Passage: Matthew 11:25-30

I Corinthians 11:23-26 “Giving Thanks at the Table" Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 19th November 2023 Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

John 6:1-15 “Bread of Life” Series: John Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 12th November 2023 Passage: John 6:1-15 ------------------- Setting the Scene (v.1-7) The Miracle (v.8-13) The Response (v.14-15) Why it matters: When we bring our lives to Jesus, he gives us greater life to bring.

John 5:30-47 “Bearing Witness” Series: John Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 5th November 2023 Passage: John 5:30-47

John 5:18-29 “Like Father, Like Son” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 30th October 2023 Passage: John 5:18-29 ------------------- Introduction: A Hard and Holy Concept Jesus’ Direct Claim to Deity (in this passage) A. Jesus is equal with God (5:18) ... In Everything (5:19-20) In Giving Life (5:21, 26) In Judging (5:22, 27) In Being Honored (5:23) B. Jesus is not a rival to Go...

John 5:1-18 “The Jesus We Must Not Miss” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 22nd October 2023 Passage: John 5:1-18 ------------------- Introduction: Being Close But Missing Jesus Physical Miracle Spiritual Lessons Sabbath Confusion Divine Equality Application: How Are We Missing Jesus? Conclusion: Jesus Keeps Drawing Near So We Don’t Miss Him

John 4:43-54 “A God You Can Take at His Word” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 15th October 2023 Passage: John 4:43-54 ------------------- Introduction: Trusting God’s Word Faulty Faith: Focusing on the Signs Full Faith: Focusing on Who Jesus Is Promises You Don't Have Promises You Do Have Conclusion: The God Whose Word You Can Trust

John 4:1-42 “Living Water” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 8th October 2023 Passage: John 4:1-42 ------------------- Jesus gives ________________________ water (4:1-26). Across all boundaries … Jesus graciously moves toward people not seeking Him … And offers water … To satisfy the ultimate thirst He exposes … So that unworthy people find their highest and most fulfilling pu...

John 3:22-36 “He Must Increase” Series: John Preacher: Mark Baginski Sunday Morning Date: 1st October 2023 Passage: John 3:22-36 ------------------- I. An Ironic Opening II. Who’s Who III. Less is More IV. Final Warning

John 3:1-21 “The Gift of Life” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 24th September 2023 Passage: John 3:1-21 ------------------- Introduction: Bringing your Questions to Jesus The Impossible Necessity: The thing you most need is something you can’t give yourself. New Birth by Water and the Spirit Ezekiel 36-37 The Necessary Simplicity: God gives you that gift, and you receive it...

John 2:12-25 “Can Jesus Upset Your Tables?” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 17th September 2023 Passage: John 2:12-25 ------------------- Introduction: Temple = God’s House SCENE 1: Jesus cleanses the temple. SCENE 2: Jesus is the new temple. Application: Turning Over Tables in our Lives 3 Paths Away from God Self-determination and control Love of money and possessions A Lif...

John 2:1-12 “Taste and See” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 10th September 2023 Passage: John 2:1-12 ------------------- Introduction: Tasting Emptiness to Taste Fullness Bottom Line: Jesus comes to bring a _____________ of life not found anywhere else. Fullness of _____________ Fullness of _____________ Fullness of _____________ Conclusion: The Feast to Fill All Our Emptine...