Sermons from st James Chorley

How can we get Jesus' attention? Response Questions: How would you feel if Jesus called you an unclean dog?Where do you feel like you deserve something from God / other people?How has God blessed you?

What is the problem with Religion - listen To Jesus' analysis Response Qs ·What things do you do hoping they are enough to please God? ·When you do something wrong, what excuses might you make as to why you did it? ·Next time you apologise, try not to make excuses: “I’m sorry I was late I valued my time more than yours, I’m sorry.”

Who is Jesus> It's an important question especially when life gets hard. Look at what Mark 6 shows us Response Questions: Does this compassionate Jesus challenge your view of God? If he is compassionate, what would you like to go to him about? Why not do that now What type of rescue do you want? Can you see how the cross is better than anything else? What would it look like for you not to be afraid? How would that be possible?

When it comes to Jesus can you sit on the fence? Listen to Herod's experience in Mark. Sermon Response Questions: Where might I be trying to have Jesus and something else?What do I need to repent of?What would a life of repentance look like for me?

Psalm 22 gives us an inside look at what it was like for Jesus to go to the cross. Response Q's - how does this psalm help when life is hard? Think about the following -My saviour wept that all tears might be wiped from my eyes -experienced reproach that I might receive welcome - expired that I might for ever live