RNC SOUTHERN REGION SERMONS and TALKS

Topic Summary By Date
Leadership in Ruach This message looks at the what leadership means in Ruach. It discusses the difference between "Moses" type leadership and New Testament leadership. Understanding this may prevent disappointment or frustration with your cell leader. John McKinnon Oct 2004
Church in the 21st Century This message looks at the role of the church in the world. It discusses three areas where we need to be transformed into a true alternative to the world around us. The challenge is to be a truly Biblically church. John McKinnon 2004
Friendship Explores issues of friendship from a biblical framework outlining increasing levels of commitment from association, loyalty through to affection. Some clues on how NOT to be a friend are also given. Invert these for true wisdom. Dave Milne 2003
Marriage What does the writer of Ephesians mean when he says wives submit to husbands, husbands love your wives. John unpacks the Greek for us in this accessible presentation. John McKinnon 2003
The Question of Divorce We all know that we can’t live up to God’s standards. The question is though, what do we do about it. The approach of today’s culture (and in first century Judaism) is to change the standards. In this passage we see Jesus’ answer when he is asked about the vexed issue of divorce John McKinnon 2003
Our Kingdom Mission (pdf) This message from the June Celebration in 2002 looks at the mission of the 70 in Luke 10 and draws some conclusions about our role in God's mission now. John McKinnon 2002
Jesus: Saviour and Lord (pdf) At Christmas we get so involved in the rush of the season. However, Jesus demands more than just a passing glance in a manger. He demands we make him both saviour and Lord. John McKinnon 2001
Life Isn’t Fair (pdf) Have you ever noticed that non-Christians seem to have easier and more prosperous lives than Christians? Have you ever thought that Christianity just isn’t worth it? If so, then this message from Psalm 73 is for you. John McKinnon 1999
Isaiah 61:1-2 A short reminder of the churches mandate Dave Milne 2004