Compassion is….

15th March 2020 - Wayne O'Leary

1. Compassion is a touch - v41a
2. Compassion is an act of the will - v41b
3. Compassion always points to God - v44

The results of Christ's compassion on the leper (on us):

1. His (our) past was dealt with
2. His (our) present is blessed
3. His (our) future is secure

The vital ministry of reminding

2 Peter 1 - Alan Reeves

1. What Things?
   1. A precious faith (v1)
   2. A powerful provision (v3-4)
   3. A productive and purposeful life (v5-8)
2. Practical Helps
   1. Pray
   2. Share
   3. Recall

Presentation of the work of SASRA

Elders

1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:5-9 - Tim Smylie

1. The role of elders: leading, but not ruling the church.
   1. in Doctrine, Discipline, and Direction
2. The profile of an elder: an example of Christian maturity.
   1. Ambitious - for God's Kingdom, not for himself
   2. Self-disciplined and faithful - in all areas of life.
   3. Competent - to teach and to manage
   4. Friendly and compassionate
   5. Courageous
3. The elder's confidence: God's wisdom and power

Gabriel’s Story

Tim Smylie

Carol Service 22nd December 2019

Steve Hope

Son of David, Son of God

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)

04 How do you feel? - Making sense of our emotions - Part 4

Engaging our emotions - part 2 - Tim Smylie

This is a long term project!

1. Plan to cultivate your emotional garden
2. Grow:
   1. Love for God, our neighbour, and what is good
   2. Hope in God, and our eternal destiny
   3. Hatred of evil
3. Allow:
   1. Grief
   2. Guilt
   3. Jealousy
4. Eliminate:
   1. Destructive anger
   2. Fear and worry about the future

5. Disciplines to get us there
   1. Wise up to the little things - sleep, diet, and exercise.
   2. Learn to look upwards - using prayer, Scripture, and song.
   3. Commit to look outwards

Basic Church Maintenance

Romans 14:1-15:13  - Steve Hope

1. Accept one another without quarrelling - (14:1-13a)
   1. God accepts us - (v3)
   2. God is their master, not you - (v4-9)
   3. God is their judge, and yours too - (v10-12)
2. Build one another up without offending - (v14:13b-23)
   1. Offending deliberately is not acting in love - (v14-16)
   2. The Kingdom of God is more important than disputable matters - (v17-21)
3. Bear with one another without selfishness - (15:1-13)
   1. Christ is our example - (v3-7)
   2. 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. 

Jesus’ prayer for the church

John 17v6-26 - Pieter Vroom

1. Prayer for the disciples
   1. Reasons for the prayer - (v6-11)
   2. Content: safety, joy, sanctification - (v12-19)
2. Prayer for the church - (v20-26)
   1. Unity so the world knows that the Father sent Jesus
   2. That we may see Jesus' glory and have fellowship with him.
   3. That we may know the Father and share in his love.

Why Stand?

Ephesians 6:10-18 - Timothy Fisher

Why Pray?

Colossians 1:3-12 - Timothy Fisher

God’s Final Word

Hebrews 1:1-2:4 Alan Reeves

The God who Intervenes

Psalm 17 - Bill Patterson

What kind of people ought you to be?

1 Samuel 14v1-23 - Bill Patterson

Remember the wonders He has done

Psalm 105 - Roger Davies

Great is the Gospel

Romans 1v1-24 - Roger Davies

The Eternal God and us

Psalm 90 - Pieter Vroom

• From: Lord, you have been our dwelling-place throughout all generations (v1)
• to: May the favour of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands (v17)
• God is eternal ó we are mortal (vv2-6)
• Our sin and God’s wrath (vv7-11) ð Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (v12)
• Wisdom leads to dependence on God’s compassion and love with all it’s blessings (vv13-16)
• Then God can establish the work of our hands (v17).

Living in the present age

Living in this present age - 2 Timothy 3v1-4v5

1. The world as it is - v1-9
2. Resolve to follow the best mentors - v10-11
3. Be realistic about the world - v12-13
4. Rely upon the Bible - v14-17
5. Proclaim the Word - 4v1-5

In the hands of the Lord

2 Samuel 24 - Tim Smylie

1. The unavoidable reality of God's wrath - (vv1-13)
2. The central reality of God's mercy - (vv14-25)
   1. The place of mercy - (vv15-16)
   2. The cost of mercy - (vv17-25)

The Living Lord Jesus

The Living Lord Jesus - Revelation 1v9-18 - Tim Smylie
Divine authority
Perfect wisdom, purity, and power
The Saviour of those who bow

The Gospel is unstoppable, so share it freely

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

Jesus love generosity, Jesus hates hypocrisy

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

Saved by blood

Saved by blood - Exodus 11v1-12v30 - Tim Smylie

1. Judgement is coming, with salvation for some - and it's not a surprise - (11:1-10)
2. God has provided one way of escape from judgement - (12:1-30)

Be strong in the Lord

Be strong in the Lord - Ephesians 6:10-20 - Pieter Vroom

1. The Source of our Strength - the Lord - (cf 3:16-21)
2. Struggle/ conflict is part of our lives as Christians
3. Spiritual conflict requires spiritual measures
4. What protects us is:
   1. The Truth (of the Gospel)
   2. Righteousness (being in the right relationship with God)
   3. Readiness to proclaim the Gospel 
   4. Faith
   5. Salvation
   6. The Word of God

The Resurrection Life

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)

The message of Easter

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)

087 - Zion - City of God

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)