Sermons by Bob Field (Page 2)

Jesus: I am the Vine (john 15:1,5)

One of the distinctive elements of the teaching of Jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…

Jesus: I am sayings. I am the Way, the Truth and the Life

One of the distinctive elements of the teaching of Jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying, “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…

Luke Witnesses! – Called to be Witnesses Acts 1: 1-11

The Gospel of Luke and Acts are a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on the meaning of “witness.” We will be strengthened as followers and as witnesses as we learn from these fascinating stories. Join us Sundays 10:00am Diamond Valley Baptist Church! There are Study Notes which you can use (or use in your Connect group).

Luke – Witnesses – Jesus Prepares for Witnesses: Luke 24:36-53

10:00am Sunday 3rd of September 2023 The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to shine a spotlight on the meaning of “witness.” We will be strengthened as followers and as witnesses as we learn from these fascinating stories. Join us Sundays 10:00am Diamond Valley Baptist Church! There are Study Notes which you can use (or use in your Connect group). There will be paper-copies in the church foyer…

Luke – Witnesses: Peter’s Denial: A Negative Witness. Luke 22:54-62

10:00am Sunday 6th of August 2023 Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are…

Luke – Witnesses! Authentic and Hypocritical Witnesses (Luke 11:53—12:12)

Sunday 9th of July 2023  Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going to…

Luke – Witnesses! The Witness of Scripture (Luke 4: 16-30)

Sunday 28th of May 2023 Can you picture Luke sitting at his table, strewn with notes and scrolls, interviewing those who had walked with Jesus? Then he picks up his stylus and begins to write what we call “Luke” and “Acts”. Why is he writing? “So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.” (Luke 1:4) The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating account of Jesus and those who witnessed his life. We are going…

Easter Sunday. Names of God: Jehovah Shalom, The Lord Our Peace

Each name of God in Scripture reveals something more about the character, personality, and nature of God. Meditating on these names will grow our relationship with the one who loves us more than we can ever imagine. Today is Easter Sunday! God is our Shalom. At Easter, we celebrate the peace that can be found in Christ. To live in the presence of God through the power of the Holy Spirit is to be at peace—at peace with God, with others, with ourselves. He is the source of true…

Names of God: Jesus: God our Saviour

Each name of God in Scripture reveals something more about the character, personality, and nature of God. Meditating on these names will grow our relationship with the one who loves us more than we can ever imagine. This week’s name is “Jesus”. Jesus means “Jehovah saves”. This week is also Palm Sunday! The crowd cried out “Hosanna! Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord!” Hosanna means “Save us!” Easter week reveals the heart of the God…

Names of God: Jehovah Tsidqenu, The Lord Our Righteousness

This week the words ‘Jehovah Tsidqenu’ cannot be found in any commonly used Bible as they are a transliteration of a Hebrew phrase that is translated as ‘The Lord our Righteousness’ (Jeremiah 23:6 and 33:16) in our English language bibles. Righteousness is an attribute of God. God always does what is right, just, proper, and consistent. When we say that God is righteous, we mean that there is no wrong, dishonesty, dissonance or unfairness. God is the perfectly righteous one and God’s righteousness is an everlasting righteousness