Parkerville Baptist Church

inspiring people to follow Jesus

  • NEW HERE?
  • What’s on
  • Prayer
  • More information
  • Podcast
  • Contact us
You are here: Home / Sermons

Sermons

Subscribe in Apple podcasts
Listen on Spotify

Loading Content...

Share a Link to this Message

The link has been copied to your clipboard; paste it anywhere you would like to share it.

Close

Ray Hockley - 11 December 2022

Jesus Exceeds our Expectations

Christmas 2022
  • Watch
  • Listen

This Sunday Ray Hockley will be bringing us a message of hope in the second of our Christmas sermon series entitled Beyond Expectations.   Ray says “God is in the business of surprising us and exceeding our expectations. He did it 2000 years ago and continues to do it today. Jesus is named in the book of Isaiah as ‘Immanuel’ which means God with us. The level of intimacy now available to us through Jesus was unheard of to the religious leaders of the time, yet through abolishing the old sacrificial system Jesus ushered in a new era where God can be referred to as our Abba Father. Many of us are surprised even today that Jesus would choose us despite our misgivings, yet throughout history He often reaches out to those least expected with the offer of forgiveness and the power to transform their lives. The angelic visitation to the shepherds was just another example of His unexpected and undeserved grace. Finally, the impact of the Jesus coming was both far reaching and catalytic. Millions of lives and communities have been transformed through His love and the work of His church. This message is one of hope, even for those whose lives have been marred with tragedy. God is good and His ways are higher than our ways. Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ but also to lean into His promises knowing that God is for us.”

Bible References: Ephesians 3:20-21

More Messages from Ray Hockley | Download Audio

From Series: "Christmas 2022"

Beyond our expectations, Christmas is a celebration of Jesus coming to be amongst people. Join us as we journey towards the 25 December together.

Sermon notes

  • Facebook
  • Tweet Link
  • Share Link
  • Send Email

More Messages

Follow Me - Part 2 Image
11 May 2025
Follow Me - Part 2

Anthony Palmieri

Mark 1:16-18

Watch   Listen

Follow Me Image
4 May 2025
Follow Me

Anthony Palmieri

Watch   Listen

The Ascension Image
27 April 2025
The Ascension

Jason Brooks

Watch   Listen

Easter Sunday 2025 Image
20 April 2025
Easter Sunday 2025

Anthony Palmieri

Watch   Listen

Good Friday 2025 Image
18 April 2025
Good Friday 2025

Jason Brooks

Watch   Listen

Kingdom of Heaven - Part 9 Image
13 April 2025
Kingdom of Heaven - Part 9

Anthony Palmieri

Watch   Listen

Kingdom of Heaven - Part 8 Image
6 April 2025
Kingdom of Heaven - Part 8

Jason Brooks

Watch   Listen

Kingdom of Heaven - Part 7 Image
30 March 2025
Kingdom of Heaven - Part 7

Anthony Palmieri

Watch   Listen

Kingdom of Heaven - Part 6 Image
23 March 2025
Kingdom of Heaven - Part 6

Jason Brooks

Watch   Listen

The Parky Way - Part 2 Image
16 March 2025
The Parky Way - Part 2

Anthony Palmieri

Watch   Listen

Displaying 1-10 of 2631 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 …27More »

Powered by Series Engine

© Copyright 2016 · Parkerville Baptist Church · All Rights Reserved