Sermons on Vital Topics for Youth - J Dennison
How to Worship (45 min)
John Dennison preaches on guidelines for worship from the lives of Abraham and Isaac. He warns against the twin extremes in worship of emotional excess on the one hand (Ur) and of dry mechanical ritual (Haran) on the other. He explains that God is as interested in how we worship as to the content of our worship. There must be separation, and preparation if there is to be true worship ascending to God. (Recorded 5th Oct 2014) Complete series of…
How to Have a Godly Marriage (48 min)
John Dennison preaches on some scriptural keys to a godly marriage based on the narrative of Mary and Joseph. What was Mary taking into account as she considered marrying Joseph? His maturity, masculinity, testimony, history, spirituality and responsibility. Joseph was to become responsible for Mary’s physical, emotional, moral, financial and spiritual care – no small matter. The challenge? If you’d like to marry a Joseph, be a Mary. (Recorded 4th Oct 2014) Complete series of “Topics for Youth”: How to…
How to Overcome Temptation (51 min)
John Dennison preaches on overcoming temptation, based on the story of Joseph from Genesis 39. Joseph faced dangers from society, from his history, from his attractiveness, from a predatory woman in a position of power – and all while he was alone and far from home. How did Joseph overcome? (Recorded 4th Oct 2014) Complete series of “Topics for Youth”: How to Walk with God How to Discern the Will of God How to Overcome Temptation How to Have a…
How to Discern The Will of God (48 min)
John Dennison asks “What is the secret to knowing God’s will?” He gives guidance on this subject drawing heavily from the experience of the disciples in Acts 1. emphasising the need for obedience, prayer and patience. John discusses the role of personal conviction, the counsel of others, our circumstances and even how common sense fits in with seeking to discern the will of God for our lives. (Recorded 3rd Oct 2014) Complete series of “Topics for Youth”: How to Walk…
How To Walk with God (49 min)
John Dennison asks “Is it possible for a young person to walk with God while surrounded on every hand by a godless 21st century western culture?” Yes it is, and Enoch’s example in Genesis 5 shows us how. But what does a walk with God look like? How can I focus on what is pleasing to the Lord, in a self-centred world? (Recorded 2nd Oct 2014) Complete series of “Topics for Youth”: How to Walk with God How to Discern…
