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

The Mighty, Personal and Praiseworthy Saviour

Luke 17:11-17 - Bill Patterson
Christ is a Majestic Lord and a Saviour - v14
He is a personal Saviour - v19
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
The command of the Lord - (vv1-3)
The character of the Lord - (vv4-6)
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
Forgiveness Available (v32-34)
Forgiveness Rejected (v35-39)
Forgiveness Received (v40-43)

Spirit-Filled Witness

Acts 4:1-31 - Kevin Vroom
The Religious Leaders: Offended by the Gospel (v1-7)
The Apostles: The Indomitable Power of the Spirit (v7-21)
The Church: Praying for Boldness (v23-31)
Remembering God's sovereignty (v24b-30)
Recognising God's sovereign plan (v25-28)
Asking for power to serve (v29-30) 

02 - Pentecost Explained

Acts 2:12-21 - Steve Hope
A Day of forceful proclamation (vv 12-14)
A Day of fulfilled promises (vv 15-18)
A Day of forewarning people (vv 19-21)

01 - The Power for Mission

Acts 2:1-12 - Steve Hope
The power that's present for all God's people (vv1-4a)
The power that proclaims to all nations (vv4b-11)
 

Because Christ is risen.......

1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie
What if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19)
Because Christ is risen... (vv20-28)
Our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23)
Creation will be renewed (vv24-28)

He made the stars also

Psalm 46 - Wayne O'Leary

Jesus: Lord of history

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)
 

Jesus - Lord of the church

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)

Jesus - born that we no more may die

Hebrews 2:5-18
The glory we're missing (vv5-8)
Jesus: The one who brings us to glory (vv9-18)
Our trail-blazer (vv9-10)
Our champion (vv11-15)
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
The Necessity of the Cross
The Accomplishment of the Cross
The Application of the Cross

Compassion is....

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

The vital ministry of reminding

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

Presentation of the work of SASRA

Elders

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

Gabriel's Story

Tim Smylie