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)