Our confidence is in the Lord

Philippians 3:1-11 - Mike Wells

The parable of the rich fool

Luke 12:13-21 - Daniel Parkinson
Guard yourselves against all kinds of greed. Because our lives aren’t about what we own. Therefore, we should be rich toward God.

What’s in your hand?

Exodus 3:1-4:17 - Gareth Fitzpatrick
God uses the ‘unusual suspects’ to do His work
 God goes with us!
 God doesn’t mind our doubts our reservations or our questions     [but he does mind our dis-obedience!]
 
God uses our everyday ‘ordinary’ to do the extra-ordinary.
 

Esther 1 - Tearing back the curtain

Esther 1 - Kevin Vroom
Pomp and Circumstance [ v1-9 ]
Ordinary Problems [ v10-12 ]
Unwieldy Solutions [ v13-22 ]

The splendour of God’s appointed King

1 Kings 10:1-10,13 - Gerald Tanner
The greater glory of God’s forever King
The honour, gratitude and obedience He deserves
The warning that God’s Anointed One gave
‘now one greater than Solomon is here.’ Matthew 12:42
Is it evident that we are a privileged people, joyfully living under the rule of King Jesus?

Jesus - our representative in heaven

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 - Tim Smylie
Jesus shares our experience and is ready to help us (4:14-16)
Jesus overcame our experience and is able to save us (5:1-10)

The Identity, Mission and Call of the Messiah

Marks 8:27-38 - Steve Hope
The Identity of the Messiah (vv. 27-30)
The Mission of the Messiah (vv. 31-33)
The Call of the Messiah (vv. 34-38)
 

Jesus - Lord of history

Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie
Who is worthy? (vv1-4)
the problem of the sealed scroll
The one who is worthy (vv5-10)
the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb
Worthy of worship (vv11-14)
 

The unfailing kindness of God in Christ

2 Samuel 9 - Gerald Tanner
What does this story mean for us?
By nature we are like Mephibosheth
David is a type of Christ
The Covenant of Redemption
The merciful loving kindness of God is all of grace
We are given the privilege of a seat at the King’s table

The power of invitation

John 4:1-42 - Gareth Fitzpatrick

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Evidence and Implications

The Story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Implications of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
 

Living Faith

James 1:21 - 2:26 - Kevin Vroom
Living Faith.....
… obeys God's word  [ 1:21 - 27 ]
True religion means obeying the word - in thought and deed
… results in action  [ 2:14 - 26 ]
Obedience to God’s word reinforces genuine faith
 

A Vision for Prayer

Luke 18:1-8 - Steve Hope
The Explanation (v. 1) 
The Illustration (vv. 2-5)
The Application (vv. 6-8)
 

Herod’s story

Advent - the prequel

2 Samuel 7:1-17 - Tim Smylie
David: “God’s Kingdom has arrived!” (vv1-3)
God: “No, I’m just getting started!” (vv4-17)
“I will not rest until my people truly rest” (vv4-11a)
“A son of David will set up my eternal kingdom” (vv11b-17)

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
Anguish at the LORD’s Hand (1:1-8)
Relief in God's Presence (1:9-18)
Faithfulness in Blessing (1:19-28)
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
The assurance of his seal (vv. 1-8)
The anticipation of his salvation (vv. 9-17)
 

Holy, Holy, Holy

Psalm 99 - Tim Smylie
Holy in his supreme majesty and authority (vv1-3)
Holy in his just and righteous rule (vv4-5)
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
The treasure – a powerful message (vv1-6)
The clay jars – weak messengers (vv7-12)
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
Patience
Prayer
Planning