The Gospel, a clear presentation

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So our church is engaged in a number of evangelistic outreaches (door-to-door, local high school, local primary school, local police station...). One of the big requests I've received is for tracts. I went online and was so disappointed, tracts were either theologically weak and pretty, or theological strong and really ugly (oh, there were some weak ugly ones too).

So we made a decision to write and produce our own (easier said than done).

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At last, a Gospel tract I'm comfortable with :).

Handing out Bibles to Crystal Park High School

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We have the opportunity on a weekly basis of meeting with our local high school (Crystal Park High School) and addressing the morning assembly. Each morning we read a Psalm, explain the meaning and then pray for the learners and staff.

In Addition the school has allowed us to come in on a weekly basis and address the Christian Association. Out of a school of 590 pupils sometimes as many as 50 – 60 attend the first break Christian Association class.

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What an awesome morning. So encouraging to be part of God’s Work.

This week's sermon: Your Jesus is too small

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You can download this weeks sermon here.

Why am I here? What am I supposed to do with my life? What's the point of all of this? Big questions? Colossians 1:15 has big answers.

The outline was:

Passage: Colossians 1:16 Download

Title: Your Jesus is too small

1. Jesus Christ, The Creator of all (16a)
2. Jesus Christ, The Mediator of all (16b)

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This weeks sermon focused on Jesus Christ. All of Christendom – no, all of creation – ought to focus upon Him for He is the beginning and end of all things.

Questions and Answers Colossians 1:1 - 2

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Questions and Answers (asked after Sunday sermons)

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Colossians 1:1 - 2 "Why does "and the Lord Jesus Christ" not appear in the NIV translation (Colossians 1:2)?"

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Colossians 1:1 - 2 "Which translation is best to use?"

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For more Crystal Park Baptist Church Questions and Answers browse to http://crystalparkbaptistchurch.wordpress.com/about-us/questions-and-answers/

These were the great questions asked after this morning's sermon.

Questions and Answers Galatians 6:11 - 13

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Questions and Answers (Sermons)

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Galatians 6:11 - 13 "Why did Paul write in block letters (verse 11)?"

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Galatians 6:11 - 13 "What kinds of persecutions do we face today and how should we stand firm (verse 12)?"

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For more Crystal Park Baptist Church Questions and Answers browse to http://crystalparkbaptistchurch.wordpress.com/about-us/questions-and-answers/

After the sermon on a Sunday we ask the congregation if they have any questions regarding the text. The first observation comes from a Lynette, who has a MacArthur Study Bible – if ever you are stuck on a desert island and can take one book with you this should be high up on the list. The second question came from a visitor who sat through the service attentively and took notes during the sermon. I found out afterwards that he works as an intern at a Presbyterian church plant servicing UJ.

Questions and Answers Galatians 6:1 - 5

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Questions and Answers (Sermons)

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Galatians 6:1 - 5 "What is the difference between burden (verse 2) and load (verse 5)?"

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Galatians 6:1 - 5 "How long must a burden (verse 2) be carried?"

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For more Crystal Park Baptist Church Questions and Answers browse to http://crystalparkbaptistchurch.wordpress.com/about-us/questions-and-answers/

After the sermon on a Sunday we ask the congregation if they have any questions regarding the text. I was so excited this Sunday to field the first two questions we've had from the congregation. Praise the LORD, we're really starting to tackle the text.