A meal with Jesus - Part 2

John 1:1-25 - Tim Ambrose

The seriousness of sin and the scandal of God’s grace

2 Samuel 12:1-14 - Gerald Tanner

• The seriousness of sin

• The scandal of God’s grace

• The innocent son of David dies instead

Wholehearted Relationship

1 Samuel 1-2:11 - Kevin Vroom

1. Anguish at the LORD’s Hand (1:1-8)
2. Relief in God's Presence (1:9-18)
3. Faithfulness in Blessing (1:19-28)
4. Confidence in God's Character (2:1-10)

A meal with Jesus

John 21:1-25 - Tim Ambrose

Free to live a life of worship

Romans 12 - Pieter Vroom

The glorious freedom of the children of God (8:21). H

How is that freedom possible?

Our response to God’s mercy: live a life of worship

What does that involve?

• Sincere love
• Seen in our relationships
• Zeal for God expressed towards others
• No need for revenge
• Witness

Comfort in Christ’s coming

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Ian MacGregor

When I see the blood

Exodus 11:1-12:13 - Ian MacGregor

Sealed to Stand

Revelation 7 - Steve Hope

1. The assurance of his seal (vv. 1-8)
2. The anticipation of his salvation (vv. 9-17)

Holy, Holy, Holy

Psalm 99 - Tim Smylie

1. Holy in his supreme majesty and authority (vv1-3)
2. Holy in his just and righteous rule (vv4-5)
3. Holy in his personal involvement with his people (vv6-9)

The Indiscriminate Gospel

Acts 10 - Steve Hope

• God is Indiscriminate in the offer of his grace (vv. 1-35)

• So… We must be indiscriminate in the preaching of his gospel (vv. 36-43)

• And… We must be indiscriminate in the sharing of his blessings (vv. 44-48)

Paul in Athens

Acts 17 - Gareth Fitzpatrick

Treasure in clay jars

2 Corinthians 4 - Tim Smylie

1. The treasure – a powerful message (vv1-6)
2. The clay jars – weak messengers (vv7-12)
3. The way of renewal – focus on eternal realities (vv13-18)

The importance of a faithful personal testimony in challenging times

Acts 27-28 - Gerald Tanner

The Magnificat

Luke 1:46-55 - Steve Hope

• The humble are called to his mind (vv. 46-49) 

• The humble are extended his mercy (v. 50)

• The humble are lifted by his might (vv. 51-53)

• The humble are promised his Messiah (vv. 54-55)

The tools for building back

Nehemiah 1:1-2:10 - Bill Patterson

1. Patience
2. Prayer
3. Planning

The Mighty, Personal and Praiseworthy Saviour

Luke 17:11-17 - Bill Patterson

1. Christ is a Majestic Lord and a Saviour - v14
2. He is a personal Saviour - v19
3. He is a praise-worthy Saviour - v15-16

Everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness

Acts 10 - Gerald Tanner

The evidence of great faith

Luke 7:1-10 - Gerald Tanner

Praise the Lord!

Psalm 113 - Steve Jones

1. The command of the Lord - (vv1-3)
2. The character of the Lord - (vv4-6)
3. The care of the Lord - (vv7-9)

The Vine and the Branches

John 15:1-17 - Gareth Fitzpatrick

Two ways to die

Luke 23:26-46 - Alan Reeves

1. Forgiveness Available (v32-34)
2. Forgiveness Rejected (v35-39)
3. Forgiveness Received (v40-43)

Spirit-Filled Witness

Acts 4:1-31 - Kevin Vroom

1. The Religious Leaders: Offended by the Gospel (v1-7)
2. The Apostles: The Indomitable Power of the Spirit (v7-21)
3. The Church: Praying for Boldness (v23-31)
   1. Remembering God's sovereignty (v24b-30)
   2. Recognising God's sovereign plan (v25-28)
   3. Asking for power to serve (v29-30) 

02 - Pentecost Explained

Acts 2:12-21 - Steve Hope

1. A Day of forceful proclamation (vv 12-14)
2. A Day of fulfilled promises (vv 15-18)
3. A Day of forewarning people (vv 19-21)

01 - The Power for Mission

Acts 2:1-12 - Steve Hope

1. The power that's present for all God's people (vv1-4a)
2. The power that proclaims to all nations (vv4b-11)

Because Christ is risen…….

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie

1. What if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19)
2. Because Christ is risen... (vv20-28)
   1. Our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23)
   2. Creation will be renewed (vv24-28)

He made the stars also

Psalm 46 - Wayne O'Leary

Jesus: Lord of history

Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie

1. Who is worthy - the problem of the sealed scroll (vv1-4)
2. The one who is worthy - the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb (vv5-10)
3. Worthy of worship (vv11-14)

Jesus - Lord of the church

Revelation 1:9-20 - Tim Smylie

1. A vision for the church (vv9-11)
2. Jesus: The one who is with his church (vv12-16)
3. Jesus: The one who is for his church (vv17-20)

Jesus - born that we no more may die

Hebrews 2:5-18

1. The glory we're missing (vv5-8)
2. Jesus: The one who brings us to glory (vv9-18)
   1. Our trail-blazer (vv9-10)
   2. Our champion (vv11-15)
   3. Our high priest (vv16-18)

The Greatest Salvation - Carol Service 2020

Isaiah 9:1-7  Tim Smylie

The supremacy of Christ and the danger of human philosophy - Colossians 1-2

Colossians 1-2 - Tom Martin

Peace, but not as the world gives

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)

A Living Hope

1 Peter 1:3-9 - Steve Hope

A Thief’s Story - Luke 23:32-43

Good Friday Service - Luke 23:32-43 - Tim Smylie

Christ died for our sins

Isaiah 53:6 - Steve Hope

1. The Necessity of the Cross
2. The Accomplishment of the Cross
3. The Application of the Cross

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