December 27, 2020
Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie
- Who is worthy - the problem of the sealed scroll (vv1-4)
- The one who is worthy - the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb (vv5-10)
- Worthy of worship (vv11-14)
December 27, 2020
Revelation 1:9-20 - Tim Smylie
- A vision for the church (vv9-11)
- Jesus: The one who is with his church (vv12-16)
- Jesus: The one who is for his church (vv17-20)
November 1, 2020
Colossians 1-2 - Tom Martin
October 25, 2020
John 14:25-31 - Pieter Vroom
Background (earlier in the chapter): Jesus reassures disciples that they do not need to worry about him leaving them – He is going to prepare a place for them and He will send another counsellor: the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit will teach them (25f)
- He will give them his peace (27) – foretold in the OT, realised by his death and resurrection
- His “going away” is no need for worry – it is all part of God’s plan (28-31)
April 11, 2020
1 Peter 1:3-9 - Steve Hope
April 10, 2020
Good Friday Service - Luke 23:32-43 - Tim Smylie
March 15, 2020
15th March 2020 - Wayne O'Leary
- Compassion is a touch - v41a
- Compassion is an act of the will - v41b
- Compassion always points to God - v44
The results of Christ's compassion on the leper (on us):
- His (our) past was dealt with
- His (our) present is blessed
- His (our) future is secure
January 5, 2020
1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:5-9 - Tim Smylie
- The role of elders: leading, but not ruling the church.
- in Doctrine, Discipline, and Direction
- The profile of an elder: an example of Christian maturity.
- Ambitious - for God's Kingdom, not for himself
- Self-disciplined and faithful - in all areas of life.
- Competent - to teach and to manage
- Friendly and compassionate
- Courageous
- The elder's confidence: God's wisdom and power
December 22, 2019
Luke 1:26-56 - Tim Smylie
1. The work of a faithful God - (vv26-37)
2. Our response: faith in this faithful God - (vv38-56)
December 8, 2019
Engaging our emotions - part 2 - Tim Smylie
This is a long term project!
- Plan to cultivate your emotional garden
- Grow:
- Love for God, our neighbour, and what is good
- Hope in God, and our eternal destiny
- Hatred of evil
- Allow:
- Grief
- Guilt
- Jealousy
- Eliminate:
- Destructive anger
- Fear and worry about the future
- Disciplines to get us there
- Wise up to the little things - sleep, diet, and exercise.
- Learn to look upwards - using prayer, Scripture, and song.
- Commit to look outwards
November 17, 2019
Romans 14:1-15:13 - Steve Hope
- Accept one another without quarrelling - (14:1-13a)
- God accepts us - (v3)
- God is their master, not you - (v4-9)
- God is their judge, and yours too - (v10-12)
- Build one another up without offending - (v14:13b-23)
- Offending deliberately is not acting in love - (v14-16)
- The Kingdom of God is more important than disputable matters - (v17-21)
- Bear with one another without selfishness - (15:1-13)
- Christ is our example - (v3-7)
- Unity is the endgame - (v8-12)
Romans 4:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
November 3, 2019
John 17v6-26 - Pieter Vroom
- Prayer for the disciples
- Reasons for the prayer - (v6-11)
- Content: safety, joy, sanctification - (v12-19)
- Prayer for the church - (v20-26)
- Unity so the world knows that the Father sent Jesus
- That we may see Jesus' glory and have fellowship with him.
- That we may know the Father and share in his love.
October 27, 2019
Ephesians 6:10-18 - Timothy Fisher
October 27, 2019
Colossians 1:3-12 - Timothy Fisher
September 1, 2019
Hebrews 1:1-2:4 Alan Reeves
August 25, 2019
Psalm 17 - Bill Patterson
August 25, 2019
1 Samuel 14v1-23 - Bill Patterson
August 18, 2019
Romans 1v1-24 - Roger Davies
August 4, 2019
Living in this present age - 2 Timothy 3v1-4v5
- The world as it is - v1-9
- Resolve to follow the best mentors - v10-11
- Be realistic about the world - v12-13
- Rely upon the Bible - v14-17
- Proclaim the Word - 4v1-5
June 9, 2019
The Living Lord Jesus - Revelation 1v9-18 - Tim Smylie
Divine authority
Perfect wisdom, purity, and power
The Saviour of those who bow
May 19, 2019
Acts 5:12-42 - Giles Coghlan
The Gospel:
1. Some people will love it - so share it freely - v12-16
2. Some people will hate it - but they can't stop it - V17-42
May 19, 2019
Acts 4:31 - 5:11 - Tim Ambrose
1. Jesus loves generosity - so grow in the grace of giving
2. Jesus hates hypocrisy - so honour honesty
May 5, 2019
Saved by blood - Exodus 11v1-12v30 - Tim Smylie
- Judgement is coming, with salvation for some - and it's not a surprise - (11:1-10)
- God has provided one way of escape from judgement - (12:1-30)
April 28, 2019
Be strong in the Lord - Ephesians 6:10-20 - Pieter Vroom
- The Source of our Strength - the Lord - (cf 3:16-21)
- Struggle/ conflict is part of our lives as Christians
- Spiritual conflict requires spiritual measures
- What protects us is:
- The Truth (of the Gospel)
- Righteousness (being in the right relationship with God)
- Readiness to proclaim the Gospel
- Faith
- Salvation
- The Word of God
April 21, 2019
The Resurrection Life - Romans 6:1-14 - Steve Hope
1. We have a new life united with Jesus - (v1-4)
2. Union with Jesus means freedom from sin's power - (v5-10)
3. ....so live what you are - (v11-14)
April 21, 2019
The message of Easter - Acts 2:22-41 - Tim Smylie
1. Jesus is God' Son - (v22)
2. Jesus' death was part of God's plan - (v23)
3. Jesus is God's King - the Lord of history - (vv24-36)
4. Jesus is our only hope for forgiveness and new life - (vv37-41)
April 14, 2019
Zion: City of God -Psalm 87 - Steve Hope
1. Zion is the Lord's City - (v1-2)
2. The Lord grants citizenship in Zion - (v3-6)
3.The citizens of Zion are blessed - (v7)