Carnoustie Baptist Church

Luke 12:1-12 – Bold Confession

Luke 12:1-12 – Bold Confession
Sermon Date
07 February 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
‘Beware the leaven of the Pharisees’ (vv1-3)
 
‘Do not fear those who kill the body’ (vv4-7)
 
‘Everyone who acknowledges me...’ (vv8-10)
 
‘The Holy Spirit will teach you’ (vv11-12)
 
Read also: Luke 11:14-54; Acts 4>When have you most been tempted to hypocrisy, to denying Jesus,in the face of adversity? What did, or could have, helped you inthat situation? How might the church family be a support to oneanother in preparing for or facing such situations?
> Share with each other how the idea of ‘the fear of the Lord’ hasbeen encouraging, strengthening, liberating to you.
 
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Luke 11.37-54 Shepherds of Israel

Luke 11.37-54 Shepherds of Israel
 
Sermon Date
31 January 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
True Religion (vv37-41)
Pharisees (vv42-44)
Lawyers (vv45-52)
 
Read also: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34; John 10:1-21; Jude 11-13
>Where are the greatest temptations for us to have faith that is onlyexternal? How does this ‘scatter’ people from Jesus?
>How might we hide the truth of the Gospel behind otherrequirements? How does this ‘scatter’ people from Jesus?
>How can we ensure that we keep the Word front and centre?
 
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Luke 11:27-36 – Signs

Luke 11:27-36 – Signs
Sermon Date
24 January 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
One sign only (vv29-32)Read also: 1 Kings 10:1-13; Jonah 3; compare Matthew 12:38-42- The sign of Jonah
- Sheba & Nineveh
Light (vv33-36)Read also: Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 49:1-7; Luke 8:16-18
 
> In our Covenant we pledge to be ‘faithful stewards of all the goodgifts God has given us’ (see above). How does this apply in relationto our response to God’s Word?
>What steps could you take to ensure the ‘light in you’ remainslight? How could we as a church family help one another in this?
 
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Luke 11:14-28 – Conflicting Kingdoms

Luke 11:14-28 – Conflicting Kingdoms
Sermon Date
17 January 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
The sign is not enough (vv14-16)Read also:
The greater kingdom (vv17-22)Read also:
No middle ground (vv23-26)Read also:
The highest blessing (vv27-28)Read also:
> What aspects of your life may be pointing people to Jesus –?
What aspects may be pointing away from him?
Share and pray with others that God would make you (and us all) gatherers, not scatterers (v23).
> What things might leave us vulnerable to ungodly spiritualinfluence?
How can we take the good from some things whileensuring they are still Christ-focused?
How might we explain allthis to a non-Christian?!
 
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1 Thessalonians 1 –Marks of Authenticity: The example of true faith (part 2)

1 Thessalonians 1 – Marks of Authenticity: The example of true faith (part 2)
Sermon Date
10 January 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
 ‘Marks of authenticity: Faith, Hope, Love’
Loved & Chosen
Work of Faith (James 2:14-26)
Labour of Love (1 John 4:7-21)
Steadfastness of Hope (Hebrews 12:1-17)
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1 Thessalonians 1 – Marks of Authenticity: Faith, Hope, & Love

Loved & ChosenWork of Faith - James 2:14-26Labour of Love - 1 John 4:7-21Steadfastness of Hope - Hebrews 12:1-17