Southwood Presbyterian Church - Sermons

John 1:35-51 “Looking to Jesus” Series: John Preacher: Bill Harrit Sunday Morning Date: 3rd September 2023 Passage: John 1:35-51 ------------------- When Jesus called the first disciples, they... Saw Jesus How do you see Jesus? Found Jesus Do you find your identity in Jesus? Showed others Jesus Is Jesus compelling to you? Were given a vision of God’s glory How does God’s glory impact your hopefuln...

John 1:19-34 “Behold the Lamb of God” Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 27th August 2023 Passage: John 1:19-34 ------------------- The Star in the Spotlight A. The Lamb of God ... for imperfect people who need access to God B. The Giver of Holy Spirit ... for weak people who need power from God C. The Son of God ... for confused people who need a revelation of God Freedom for...

John 1:1-18 "What Is the Meaning of Life?" Series: John Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 20th August 2023 Passage: John 1:1-18 ------------------- The Meaning of Life is … (1:1-9) Eternal Self-existence Creative Power Unique Light Source Essential Deity (“The Word was God”) The Meaning of Life is … a ______________________ (1:14-18) That You May ______________________ … and have _________...

Matthew 9:35-10:8 “Express Grace” Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 13th August 2023 Passage: Matthew 9:35-10:8 ------------------- Introduction: Grace Shared for Free As we continually breathe in Jesus’ grace, we pray for his help to breathe it out where He sends us. Prayer 1: “Jesus, give me your __________________ and your __________________ for the people around me each day.” Prayer 2:...

“Experiencing Grace” Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 6th August 2023 ------------------- Grace for Yesterday (Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 6:23, II Corinthians 5:21) Awareness of Need Awareness of Need-Meeter Grace for Today (John 15:1-11, II Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:19) Awareness of Need Awareness of Need-Meeter Grace for Tomorrow (I Peter 1:13, Ephesians 2:7, Revelation 7:14) Awaren...

Psalm 121 “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?” Series: Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 30th July 2023 Passage: Psalm 121:1-8 ------------------- “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” By Jimmy Ruffin ... As I walk this land of broken dreams I have visions of many things But happiness is just an illusion Filled with sadness and confusion Chorus: What becomes of the...

Psalm 72 “The King and His Kingdom” Series: Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 23rd July 2023 Passage: Psalm 72:1-20 ------------------- Introduction: King and Kingdom in the Bible’s Story We long for, hope in, and delight to serve a King and a Kingdom that are ... Just (72:1-4) Everlasting (72:5-7) Universal (72:8-11) Merciful (72:12-14) Blessed (72:15-20) Conclusion:...

Psalm 147 “Why We Sing” Series: Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 16th July 2023 Passage: Psalm 147:1-20 ------------------- We sing praise to God because He is worthy. God’s great character God’s great deeds A Crisis of Worth and Worship We sing praise to God to direct our hearts to God’s worth. Thanksgiving Awe Hope

Psalm 69 “To Imprecate or Not to Imprecate?” Series: Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 9th July 2023 Passage: Psalm 69:1-36 ------------------- Beginning the lament by crying to God when overwhelmed (69:1-21) Continuing the lament by asking God to punish enemies (69:22-28) A. How NOT to approach imprecatory psalms B. Why TO sing/pray imprecatory psalms Shape our hearts...

Psalm 77 “A God for Sleepless Nights and Speechless Days” Series: Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 2nd July 2023 Passage: Psalm 77:1-20 ------------------- God’s people ought to lament (77:1-2). – Crying Out Often ... – Expressing Every Emotion and Experience ... – To God! “Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face, and shall I seek in vain? / And can the ear of sov’reign gr...

Psalm 1 “The Battle for Your Soul” Series: Summer in the Psalms Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 25th June 2023 Passage: Psalm 1:1-6 ------------------- Introduction: Wouldn’t it be wonderful ... ? What fills you up? (1:1-2) A. Wickedness, Sin, Scoffing B. The Law of the Lord Psalm 119 Challenge! What fruit does that yield? (1:3-4) What final result comes? (1:5-6) Conclusion: Where do I f...

Matthew 9:35-38 “My Evangelism Teacher Pt. 2” Series: Into the Wild Preacher: Bill Nash Sunday Morning Date: 18th June 2023 Passage: Matthew 9:35-38

1 Peter 5:12-14 “Standing Firm” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 11th June 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 5:12-14 ------------------- Standing firm ... in the midst of suffering ... in the true grace of God Identity Value/Security Purpose/Significance Belonging/Community Eternity Trinity

1 Peter 5:6-11 “Living in Light of God” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 4th June 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 5:6-11 ------------------- Introduction: Living faithfully requires awareness of spiritual realities. WHAT TO DO: Humble yourself by casting your burdens on God. ... Because of ... WHAT’S TRUE: God is strong and loving. WHAT TO DO: Be alert to resisting Satan. ... Becaus...

Luke 22:14-20 “More Than a Memorial” Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 28th May 2023 Passage: Luke 22:14-20 ------------------- We remember. Southwood’s Celebration of the Lord’s Supper God remembers.

1 Peter 5:1-5 “Shepherds and Sheep” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 21st May 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-5 ------------------- A word to Elders: Shepherd God’s Sheep (5:1-4) A word to Non-Elders: Follow Godly Shepherds (5:5) A word to Everyone: Honor Others Above Yourself (5:5)

1 Peter 4:12-19 “Responding to Suffering” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 14th May 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 ------------------- Key Suffering Principle: Relationship with God transforms how we can respond to suffering. ________________ in suffering with the Son rather than avoiding it (4:12-13). ________________ the blessing of the Spirit rather than living ashamed (...

1 Peter 4:7-11 "In the End, This is What Matters" Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Bill Harrit Sunday Morning Date: 7th May 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11

1 Peter 4:1-6 “Sin or Suffering? Self or Savior?” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 30th April 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 4:1-6 ------------------- Introduction: Jesus Choosing Key Suffering Principle: The threat of suffering presents a life-shaping choice between your sin and your Savior. Life-or-Death Choices through History Life-Shaping Choices Today Conclusion: Choosing Jesu...

1 Peter 3:18-22 “Valleys and Victory with Jesus” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 23rd April 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 3:18-22 ------------------- Introduction: Perspicuity of Scripture Key Suffering Principle: Because Jesus has endured our sufferings, we can be assured we will enjoy his victory. Glorious Gospel ___________________ (3:18) Jesus with us in our _________________...

1 Peter 3:13-18 “Suffering Sharers” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 16th April 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-18 ------------------- Introduction When you suffer, remember who and whose you are (3:13-14). Key Suffering Principle Suffering affords unique opportunities we must embrace to share our hope with others (3:14-16). What are we sharing? When should we share? Where and...

I Corinthians 15:50-58 “Becoming Imperishable” Preacher: Will Spink Easter Sunday Date: 9th April 2023 Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 ------------------- The Problem of Being _________________________ (15:50) The Wonder of Becoming ____________________________ (15:51-56) The Only Way for the ___________________ to Become ____________________(15:57-58)

1 Peter 3:8-12 “Living Blessings” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Derrick Harris Sunday Morning Date: 2nd April 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-12 ------------------- Bottom Line: The culture is looking for an alternative to itself, not an echo of itself. A divided world needs a united church. You are the church. The World The Word Why It Matters What Now?

1 Peter 3:1-7 “Wives and Husbands, Honor and Beauty” Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Will Spink Sunday Morning Date: 26th March 2023 Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7 ------------------- Wives Husbands Honor Beyond Earning (The Gospel!)

Matthew 22:37-40 "The Wholehearted Life" Preacher: Peter Date: 29th December 2019 Passage: Matthew 22:37-40