South-West Evangelical Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
South-West Evangelical Church
Big Idea: Be Holy while you wait for Jesus1. We look forward to someone better 2. So set your hope on Jesus 3. But while we wait, be Holy like our Father 4. Be Holy by loving each other earnestly 5. In all this, Godll keep us -- until our faith is sight
Questions1. What were the futile ways Peter had in mind in v18? 2. What is Peter trying to make us feel in v20 when he tells us Jesus was predestined to be our saviour? 3. In what sense has your soul been purified in verse 22? 4. What is the common thread between the vices in chapter 2 verse 1? 5. How are we to understand milk in the chapter 2 verse 2 metaphor? 6. Where is Peter quoting from in chapter 2 verse 3?
Big Idea
Our identity in Christ is secure, even in trials.
Big Question
What identity is so secure it keeps us together even in difficulty?
Asaph's Experience of Evny
3 Perspective Shifts he Gained at the Temple:
- The Wicked
- Himself
- God
Severe Mercy (Genesis 42-45)
God exposes the guilt we would rather bury
God give mercy to sinners who expect judgement
God brings forward a substitute to save the guilty.
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God Interrupts
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God Reveals that He Alone Holds the Knowledge of What's Coming
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God Exalts His Faithful Servant
Philippians 1:12-261. What does it mean to live is Christ?
I. What is meant for Paul
A. Present (To live is Christ)
B. Past (Before Christ)
C. Future (Reality of death)
Ii. What it means for us
- Having joy in the faith
The Wonder of Forgiveness
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Our Biggest Problem
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A Wandering Heart
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The Justice of God
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Our Only Hope
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The Test of Authority
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The Love of God
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Our New Calling
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Accept Forgiveness
- Wage War On Sin
Mark 9:14-29
- Stop trusting your own system
- Stop trying to be self sufficient
- Hold on to surrender
A Sting in the Tale The Four Soils
Matthew 13:1-29
Soil #1 The Path
Soil #2 The Rocks
Soil #3 The Thorns
Soil #4 The Good Soil
What is a fruitful and faithful life actually built on?
- Not outward performance
- Not spiritual achievements
- Not visible results
- Not self generated strength
I. The Essential Nature of Relying on God (vs. 22-23)
II. The Essential Nature of Focusing on Jesus (vs. 24-33)
III. The Essential Nature of Being a Faithful Christian (vs. 34-36)
Fall of Empires
The Problem is Doctrinal
The Problem is Ethical
The Problem is Internal
The Solution
A Prayer for SWEC
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To Get the Spirit to Know God Better
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To Know Our Future Hope in our Hearts
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To Know Resrrection Hope of the Church
i. God will not Abandon His Body
ii. What You Do in the Body Matters
Towards Christlikeness
Christ Is The Golden Standard
Wanting To Be Christlike
Making Our Way There
How do we keep doing what God has called us to, when we feel weak?
- Rooted in Mercy
- Real Weakness
- Reliance on a Saving God
- Resurrection Hope
Joy of Discipleship
- Following Jesus with Rejection
- Following Jesus with Commitment
- Following Jesus with Urgency
- Following Jesus with Joy
New Year, New Self
- Why the new self?
- What does the new self look like?
- What will be your new self resolutions for 2026?
Bible Readings: Genesis 22:1-18; James 2:14-26Real Faith1. Do you believe in Jesus? 2. Is it possible to have Saving Faith without Deeds? 3. What does Real Faith look like? 4. Real Faith, Our Faith?
What We Believe: The Holy Spirit
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God Living in Us
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The Spirit brings Glory to Jesus
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The Spirit gives Gift and Power to Serve
- What is the Church
i. The Body of Christ
ii. The Temple of the Holy Spirit
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Local Church and Universal Church
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What is the Church For?
- The Big Story
i. From Creation to New Creation
ii. God Dwelling with Human Beings
iii. Made in the Image of God
iv. The Image is Broken
- Saved From...
i. Slavery
ii. God's Wrath
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Saved By...
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Saved For...
What We Believe: The Fall
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Oneness of Creation
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The Fabric of Oneness is Torn
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Separation and Isolation
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Oneness with Adam
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Oneness with the Second Adam
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Devoted to King Jesus through Prayer
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Reconciling the World to the King
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Reconciling the Alienated
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The Fullness of the Kingdom
- We all value Relationships
- Living as Christians...
- ...as wives and husbands (3:18-19)
- ...as parents and children (3:20-21)
- ...as slave and masters (3:22-4:1)
- (employers and employees)
- Living for Christ vs Living for the World
Wearing the King's Clothes
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The King's Glorious People
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Killing the Dead You
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Clothed as God's Handpicked Royalty
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The Royal Song of Shalom
Compassion Sunday: Pure Religion
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Pure Religion: Protecting the Vulnerable
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Greed that Chokes Compassion
The Mystery of Christ
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Paul's Passion
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The Mystery Unveiled
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The Mission
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Knowing Christ through Love
The Gospel Bears Fruit
Colossians 1:1-12
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Impossible Words
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The Fruit of the Gospel - Grace
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The Knoweldge and Power of God
The Nicene Creed: We Believe...
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We Believe
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One God
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One Lord
i. Begotten not Made
ii. Our Creator
iii. Became Human
iv. Crucified under Pontius Pilate
- A King from a Dead Stump
i. A King with God's Spirit
ii. A King Ruling with Justice
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A Return to Eden
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Restoration for Israel
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The Joy of being Known by God
Assyria Gets the Axe. Isaiah 10
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Woe the the Lord's Axeman
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The Axe trying to Usurp the Axeman
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A Trusting Remnant
Sent on Purpose (Luke 24:44-48)
- The law, the prophets, the psalms - the scriptures.
- Repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name
- According to God’s plan
Where do you stand in the fulfilment of God’s plan?
Sent with Power (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-8a)
- Baptised with the Holy Spirit
- Witnesses of the Messiah
Are God’s gifts enhancing your witness or your worldliness?
Sent to the Ends of the Earth (Acts 1:8)
- In Jerusalem
- In Judea & Samaria
- To the ends of the earth
Who are the people around you that do not know the Jesus of the Bible?
Sent in Peace (20:19-20)
- Doubts, fears, and every excuse in-between
- His hands and his side
- Wholeness, wellness
Do you come in peace?
Sent by the Father with the Holy Spirit (20:21-22)
- Divine task
- Willingly, joyfully, wholeheartedly
- Not easy but essential and eternal
What did you expect?
Sent to bring forgiveness (20:23)
- Count the cost
- Forgiving hurts
- Jesus’ commandments are to foster forgiveness not to find faults
How much forgiveness have you brought into the world?
Sent as Jesus’ Disciples (28:16-17)
- The Eleven
- Judas is not counted
- Doubt does not disqualify a disciple
- Disciples are followers, learners, imitators of Jesus
Are you just pretending?
Sent as Disciple making disciples (28:19-20)
- Authority and Discipleship
- Father, Son, Holy Spirit kind of authority
- Obedience to Jesus looks different
Does Jesus have all authority in your life?
Sent as Everlasting disciples
- ‘And where did that bring you?’
- Jesus defeated death
Is Jesus always with you?
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Which God do you Trust in?
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The Dangerous Immanuel
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Signs of the Visually Impaired
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God's Coming King
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The Holiness of God (v1-5)
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The Forgivenss of God (v6-7)
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a) Isaiahs Response (v8)
b) Isaiahs Message (v9-13)
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Israel's Problem and Our Problem
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Why the Problem is so Serious
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Israel's Solution and Our Solution
What is the Gospel? Exploring the Apostles' Creed1. Good News: The Great Event
i. Jesus' Death
ii. Jesus's Resurrection
iii. Jesus Crowned as King
- What the Gospel Does
i. The Holy Spirit Comes
ii. Establishes the Church
iii. Brings Forgiveness of Sins
iv. Guarantees our Resurrection
God's Great Reversal: The Full are Made Empty
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The Far View - Judah's Final Hope
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Fullness and Human Autonomy
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Emptiness for the Proud
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Emptiness and Shame for Jerusalem
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Fullness and Glory Restored
- Jesus' Mountaintop Authority
- Jesus' Family Come to Take Charge of Him
- Jesus and Satan: For or Against?
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Messiah, Son of God, Hope of Israel
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Baptised in the Holy Spirit
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The Son with the Spirit
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Tussle in the Wilderness
- Looking Up
i. A Life of Worship
ii. Living by the Gospel
iii. Seeking God's Kingdom First
- Looking Out
Why does God Allow Terrible things to Happen?
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The Problem of Suffering
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The Cost of Freedom
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The Necessity of Pain
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The God Who Suffers
Why the God of the Bible over other Religions?
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The Problem with Truth Claims
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Truth in Every Religion: All Roads lead to God
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Not Truth in any Religion: We're on a Road to Nowhere
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All Roads lead to the Cross
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Love
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Forgiveness
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Resurrection
- Looking Back With Paul
- Looking Forward With Paul
- Don't Waste Your Life!
Note: This is Pastor Pete's last sermon with us - we will miss you!
- The Tragedy of an Undeserved Death
- The Tragedy of Self-destruction
- The Gloating God's
- Loyalty in the Face of Despair
Seeking God When Everything Is Taken
1. Tragedy strikes
2. Pursuing the raiders
3. Restoration
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Israel in a predicament (v1-11)
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David Israel’s champion (v12-37)
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Victory comes from God alone (v38-58)
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Paul heals a crippled man
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Crowds think Paul and Barnabas are gods
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Paul explains the gospel
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Jews nearly stone Paul to death
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The mission work continues
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Seeing a New King v1
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Jesse's Seven Sons vv2-10
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David the Shepherd vv11-13
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A Tale of Two Spirits vv14-23
1. What is Work?
a. Created by God for good
b. Definition
2. Serving God IN Our Work
3. Serving God DESPITE Our Work
a. Sin's effect
i. Evil work
ii. Frustrated work
iii. Restless work
b. The difference Jesus makes
3. Serving God THROUGH Our Work
1. The Terrible Master
a. Deceives
b. Chokes
c. Steals
2. The Wonderful Master
a. Faithful
b. Father
c. True Wealth
3. Want to Be Free?
a. Know his grace
b. Pursue contentment
c. Show his grace
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The Bible shows us that God is creation’s caretaker, and that the the majesty of creation reflects his magnificence
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God has made us to care for his creation with him
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Creation care is necessary to love our neighbours
The (W)hole of our Discipleship: Justice
- Why Should I Care?
i. What is Justice?
ii. Justice Central to the Gospel
- The Bible and Justice
i. The Law
ii. The Prophets
iii. Jesus
iv. The NT
- So What?
The (W)hole of Our Discipleship: Evangelism
1.Why?
i.Love of our Neighbour
ii. Jesus commands it
iii. Jesus is Glorified through it
iv. The Gospel is our Heart
2.Where?
3.How?
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Battle not against Flesh and Blood 10-13
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Stand Firm with God's Armour 14-17
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Pray in the Spirit 18-20.
Walking With Christ
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Walk as Jesus Walked 1-2
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Walk away from Immorality 3-5
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Walk as Light 6-14
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Walk Wisely 15-17
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Walk in the Spirit 18-21
Focus: Being a Disciple of Jesus
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It is Best to Blessed
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The Source of Blessedness
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The Marks of the Blessed
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The Product of Blessedness
Re-focus: The Cost of Discipleship
And The Wall Comes Tumbling Down
1.Uncircumcised and Alienated 11-12
2.The Wall brought Crashing Down 13-15
3.Peace through the Spirit 15-18
4.A New Temple 19-22.
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Open Eyes
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Inheriting a Family
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God's Power
Note: Recording is the final half of the sermon due to issues with the power.
Every Blessing In Christ
Ephesians 1:1-10
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Blessed
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Predestined
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Redeemed
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God's Cosmic Plan
“Who do you say I am?” We are in the Messiah’s family!
Introduction:
- Jesus’s title of Messiah is a really big deal! Because this had massive implications for how Jesus lived his life and ministered, this has big implications for how we follow and obey Jesus.
3 Major questions that we must wrestle with:
- Who is Jesus and why is this important?
- How should Jesus being the Messiah change your life right now?
- How should this shape and change the way we life as God’s family in community?
8:22-25
- Jesus regarded Bethsaida as place renown for its spiritual blindness, even after having so much going for it.
- The lack of spiritual perception was reflected even among his disciples who witnessed such great things.
- Jesus’s questions to the disciples in verses 17-18 are connected to this spiritual lack of perception.
8:27-30
- Jesus asks the pointed question, “who do you say I am?”
- Peter makes the bold and radical confession that Jesus is indeed the Messiah, the son of God.
- This is a pivotal moment in Mark because it answers the Mark’s first half big question of who is Jesus? With this revelation Jesus moves to the Mark’s second half’s big question: what does this mean?
8:31-33
- There was much idolatry wrapped up in the idea of who the Messiah was meant to be in the minds of the Jews in Jesus’s time. Jesus paints a very countercultural picture.
- Jesus is assertive that the Messiah must suffer and die.
- God’s people must get this right, he severely rebukes Peter for getting it wrong.
- Don’t settle for a weak Messiah.
8:34-9:1
- Jesus warns against those who would be ashamed of him. Are we ashamed or embarrassed to spread this news?
- Mark encourages us to take the Messiah very seriously and we must follow Jesus’s example, we must take up our cross and follow him to die to ourselves.
Conclusion and Challenges:
- We have been grafted into God’s family and commissioned out to go and make disciples.
- Are we treating our church members as our own family?
- Are we urgently spurring ourselves and each other on to make disciples of all nations?
- This is the call, this is the cost, will you still follow Jesus after counting the cost?
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Yes but Jesus is special - we don't have the same calling do we?
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Ok, that's the OT. But it doesn't apply to us does it?
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But surely we're not called to care for those outside the church!
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But now the State cares for the poor, right?
The Empty Tomb that Shook the World
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Earthquake
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Fear, Joy and Fake News
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God in the Flesh: Worthy of Worship
Preparing the Passover Sacrifice
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A New Passover vv1-5
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Preparing the Sacrifice vv6-13
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Betrayal vv14-16
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The Covenant vv17-29
Happiness Is Not A Solo Project
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Blazing our own Trail: self-fulfillment
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No one is an Island: the loneliness of self-fulfillment
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Restoration to Relationship: fulfillment in belonging
Vision Sunday
Introduction
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Church Culture
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A Vision for SWEC
a. Head heart and hands
b. Partners not passengers
c. God's heart = our heart
d. Jesus is worth it
Psalm 19
Introduction
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God speaks through Creation
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God speaks through the Law
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God speaks through Jesus
Application
Psalm 22:1-31
- Why don't you answer me v1-13
- My Body is Broken v14-21
- Praise to God who hears the Afflicted v22-31
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The Kings Stand Against The King
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The King Sits and Laughs
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Joy In Submitting To The King
Introduction
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No Reason For Joy?
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The Lord is Come
a. The person
b. The promise
c. The plan
- Reason for Joy!
Advent: Hope
Introduction
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Hope, Joy, Peace, Faith
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Hope and Promises
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Images of Hope
a. Baptism and Communion
b. Having Children
c. Godly Singleness
Advent: a time of waiting
Do not let your hearts be troubled…
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… Believe in me
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… I’ll prepare a place
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… I’ll bring you home
How do we wait faithfully?
Saul Chooses Himself - God Rejects Saul
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Saul's Selective Hearing
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Saul Justifies His Son
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Saul is Sorry...for himself
Victorious Tragedy
1 Samuel 14:1-52
Introduction
- The Story
A. Scene One
B. Scene Two
- What Do We Learn and Why it Matters
Last Farewell
Introduction
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Looking Back (1-12)
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A Warning (13-18)
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Looking Forward (19-25)
a) For Israel
b) For Us
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The Threat (1-3)
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The Rescue (4-11)
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The King (12-15)
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The Gospel
i. 1 Samuel 11 foreshadows the good news of Jesus
ii. We need to recover the Biblical worldview of warfare
iii. We are engaged in a real war and it is spiritual
iv. The gospel changes the way we fight
v. Our weapons are God's Word, Spirit, and prayer
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God's Hidden Kindness
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God's Revealed Kindness
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Saul the Man of God?
i.Fatally Flawed?
ii.Saviour?
1. Our Father the Provider
i.For all People
ii.For his Children
iii.For the Fatherless
2. Our Father the Protector
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The Problem of the Glory of God (1-9)
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The Return of the Glory of God (10-18)
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The Problem of the Glory of God (19-21)
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Glory to God Alone
Yahweh vs Dagon: The Battle for Glory
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Dagon Loses Face
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Yahweh's Glory shines through
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Yahweh won't stay on the God Shelf
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1 Samuel in the Big Picture
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Hannah's Grief
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Hannah's Prayer
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God Listens
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Hannah and the Big Picture
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For the Stranger
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In Marriage
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God, Not Money
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Follow Your Leaders
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Looking to the New City
Running Up That Hill
Introduction
1. Keep Running
a. Main Challenge
b. Motivation
c. Throw Off Hindrances
2. Look At Jesus
3. Endure As Children
INTRODUCTION – This passage asks us the question of how are we meant to be bold for the gospel?
ACTS 4:1-3:
· What was the Apostolic message? (practice getting your testimony shared in 30 seconds)
· From the beginning of the Church in Acts till now, Godly men and women are to expect persecution.
ACTS 4:8-12
· Peter and John’s response to the religious courts leads us to see how boldness starts with being submitted to the Holy Spirit.
· We are to share the gospel in all seasons despite our fears which Christ offers to take from us.
ACTS 4:13-22
· God could do it all by himself but chooses to partner with us as very floored people. Peter and John were just ordinary men.
· Mission’s is never about what we do and what method we utilise. It’s about what God has done and will do.
ACTS 4: 23-31
· In being bold and courageous for the gospel it all start’s with prayerful dependence on God by His Spirit.
· The church was emboldened for the gospel in the face of opposition because they recognized that God’s is sovereignty and has filled us with His Spirit
Introduction
1. The Basis For Confidence
2. How To Feed Confidence
a. Draw Near To God
b. Hold Fast To Hope
c. Consider One Another
1. Worship 24/7
a. Out of the church and into the home
b. Worshipping God with your 'vocation'
c. God's plan for mothers
2. Myths and Misconceptions
a. I'm 'just' a mum
b. I need to have a career
c. My children come first
d. I don't feel very motherly
3. The Rest of Us
a. Give thanks
b. Pray
c. Serve
d. Honour
e. Husbands and fathers
Introduction
1. Naomi's Gamble
2. Boaz's Worthiness
3. Boaz and Us
a. As a model man
b. As a pointer to Christ
Introduction1. Naomi's Gamble2. Boaz's Worthiness3. Boaz and Usa. As a model manb. As a pointer to Christ
- Redeeming Providence2. 'Hidden' Providence: redeeming the unremarkable3. Providence and suffering: redeeming our pain4. Providence and human decisions: redeeming our mistakes5. Providence and the foreigner: redeeming the outcast
Introduction1. James and Johna. Ambitionb. Powerc. Substitution2. Upside Downa. Taughtb. Illustrated3. Jesus and Usa. Ambitionb. Powerc. Substitution
A Fair Day's Pay for a Fair Day's Work? | Matthew 20:1-16 | Marshall Scott | 26 March 2023 by South-West Evangelical Church
Divorce and Remarriage1. Divorcea. The Phariseesb. Jesusc. Summary2. Remarriagea. When it's NOT permittedb. When it's permitted3. God the Divorcee
- Mountain Top Experiencesa. Moses and Mountainb. Messiah and Mountaini. Transfiguredii. Listen to my Soniii. Don't be afraidiv. Moving from the Mountain2. Mountain to Mundanea. Sufferinb. Failurec. Moving THIS Mountain
God's Sent People | John 17 | Marshall Scott | 12 February 2023 by South-West Evangelical Church
- Making Meaninga. No Meaningb. Self Madec. God Given2. Jesus and Zacchaeusa. Search for Meaningb. Willing To Tradec. Meaning Found!3. Jesus and Meaninga. Willing To Trade?b. Jesus Made A Tradec. What Next?
- Where do we look for happiness?2. Why can't we hold on to happiness?3. What is behind happiness?
Gifts for a King | Matthew 2 | Marshall Scott | 25 December 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
A Willing Sacrifice | Hebrews 10:1-18 | Marshall Scott | 18 December 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
Introduction
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The Greater Priest (1-10)
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The Greater Priesthood (11-22)
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Our Forever Intercessor (23-28)
i. APPLIES his sacrificial work for us
ii. Grants us ACCESS to the very presence of God
iii. ADVOCATES for us by praying for us
Stop Being Babies! | Hebrews 5:11-6:20 | Marshall Scott | 20 November 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
Introduction
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Saving Israel From Themselves
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The Judge Israel Deserved
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Victory From the Jaws of Defeat
The Jesus You Don't Expect | Matthew 15:21-39 | Peter Ko | 16 October 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
King Over The Storms Matthew 13
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The Shepherd who sustains us
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The King who rules the storms
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The Son of God who saves us
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Biblical Rest
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Considerations to Enter Biblical Rest A. Look out for what is harmful B. Look out for what is helpful
The Man Jesus Christ Hebrews 2:5-18
Introduction
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Jesus Became Fully Man To Be Our Pioneer
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Jesus Became Fully Man To Be Our Champion
Greater Than Angels | Hebrews 1:5-2:4
Introduction 1. Putting Angels In Their Place a. In relation to Jesus b. In relation to the Message
- Take Care Not To Drift a. Greater Salvation b. Greater Consequences c. Greater Attention
A Greater Word Hebrews 4:1-4
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Don't Drift (because)
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God Has Spoken (so)
a. Then
b. Now
- Listen By Looking (at Jesus)
Introduction
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The Story a. Gideon (8:29-32) b. Abimelek (9:1-6) c. Jotham (9:7-21) d. Shechem (9:22-49) e. God (9:50-57)
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The Significance a. Sin b. Judgement c. Grace?
Matthew 11:1-19
Introduction
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The Story So Far
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Doubts and More
a. Doubts About Jesus (2-3)
b. Doubts About John (7-11)
c. The Reason (11-15)
- No More Doubts
a. Who Jesus Is (4-5, cf. Isaiah 35:4-6)
b. A Two-Stage Kingdom (12)
c. Now Is The Time For SALVATION
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A Victory That Israel Can't Boast About
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Gideon The (Not So) Brave
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Gideon The Man Of The People
Talk 3 | God's Wisdom on Marriage, Work | Andrew Hayes | Weekend Away 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
Talk 2 (Part 2) | How God Guides - God's visible Guidance | Andrew Hayes | Weekend Away 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
Talk 2 (Part 1) | How God Guides - God's visible Guidance | Andrew Hayes | Weekend Away 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
Talk 1 | The God who Guides - God's invisible Guidance | Andrew Hayes | Weekend Away 2022 by South-West Evangelical Church
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Compassion
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Prayer
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Mission a. For the Twelve b. For All Disciples i. Nature: word and deed ii. Motivation: overflow of grace iii. Result: divided response
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Jesus Brought Healing and Salvation a. Jesus and the Nobodies b. Physical and Spiritual c. Faith That Saves d. Growing Opposition
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Jesus Brings Healing and Salvation a. Our Need Is Greater Than Meets The Eye b. Human Solutions Can't Meet Our Deepest Need c. Faith That Receives i. Faith is DEPENDENCE ii. Faith is STRONGEST in the WEAK iii. Faith can GROW
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The Story So Far
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From The Mountain To The Valley
a. Leper
b. Gentile
c. Woman
- When Jesus Confronts The World
Preacher: Marshall Scott
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A Return to the Garden
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Despair and Death in the First Adam
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A New Beginning
The Cross and the end of the world
- The Cross is a sign of the end
- The Cross is the end that we deserve
- The Cross is the end that we need
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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
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Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
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Blessed are the Peacemakers.
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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
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Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
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Blessed are the Peacemakers.
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If you are the Son of God...
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Baker's Delight from Rocks
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Leap of Glory
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King of the World at a Price
Introduction
- A Messiah with many names
a. Saviour
b. Immanuel
c. King
d. Israel
- Open Hands or Closed Fist?
a. Magi
b. Herod
c. You
Introduction
- Descended From Kings
a. Son of Abraham
b. Son of David
c. Son of Israel
- And Four 'Shady Ladies'
a. Women
b. Foreigners
c. Scandalous
Introduction
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The ULTIMATE origin of suffering is sin
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God temporarily allows suffering
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God hates suffering and will fix it
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God suffered
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Skeptic or Seeker?
Introduction
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Fragile Peace a. Facts b. Feelings
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Firm Peace a. Facts b. Feelings
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Find Peace
Introduction
- Meet You
a. I am my TRIBE
b. I am my ACHIEVEMENTS
c. I am my HEART
- Meet Jesus
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The Church a. Before b. After
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Our Church a. The Communities Out There b. The Community In Here
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Your Role a. Embrace Community b. Embrace Outsiders c. Embrace Diversity
- When Gospel Renewal Is Not Important
a. Simon
b. Us
- How To Cultivate Gospel Renewal
a. Don't Settle For 'Nice'
b. Remove Obstacles To Renewal
i. Unrepentant Pride
ii. Un-quiet Times
iii. Unwillingness To Step Out In Faith
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Personal Experience of God's Goodness (1-5)
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Corporate Experience of God's Faithful Love (6-18)
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What Does The Bible Say?
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How Does The Gospel Change Us?
a. The problem of MOTIVATION
b. The problem of GUILT
- How Do We Apply It?
a. Head
b. Heart
c. Hands
i. Take a baby step
ii. What do I have that others don't?
iii. What is my sphere of influence?
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Turning from Idols
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Turning to Serve the living and true God.
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Waiting in hope for his Son
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Make A Choice a. Why b. What c. Israel's Choice
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You Will Fail a. Because of God b. Because of You c. A Doomed Covenant
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What Will You Choose?
1) God promises to fight for you – stick with him and you will win. (3-8)
2) God promises to empower you – stick with him and you won’t cry. (9-13)
3) God promises to do good to you– stick with him and you won’t die. (14-16)
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The Brink Of War
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The Threat Within
a. No Unity Without Faithfulness
b. No Faithfulness Without Unity
c. The Resolution
- When Provoking Is Good (Hebrews 10:24-25)
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Details Details Details
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Those Who Failed
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One Who Succeeded a. Caleb Hasn't Changed b. God Hasn't Changed c. Stepping Out In Faith
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Rewind
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Israel's Unfinished Business a. The Kings b. The Army c. The Sign And Promise d. Conquered But Unfinished
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Our Unfinished Business
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Threat Level Critical (1-5)
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Salvation Initiated (6-8) a. Cry For Help b. Word Of Promise c. Us
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Salvation Accomplished (9-15) a. The LORD b. Joshua c. Jesus
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Why This Matters
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The Beginning
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The End
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The Middle
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Looking Outwards a. Proclamation b. Prayer c. Presence
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One Mission for All Nations
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One Man- Abraham
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One Nation - Israel
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One Servant
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Many Disciples
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Many Languages
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Many Nations
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Many Generations
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An Example Of Intercession (Genesis 18:16-33)
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The Key To Intercession a. WHO is God b. WHO is Jesus c. WHO are You
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Start Interceding a. Start Small Step Out b. Thankfully Persist c. In Community
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26 Ordinary Christians a. Un-famous b. Diverse c. Partners i. Missionaries ii. Church Workers iii. Helpers iv. Friends
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Living Outwards In Lockdown a. People b. Preparation c. Prayer
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Rejoicing At The Rightness Of Judgement
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Rejoicing At The Marriage Of The Lamb And His Bride
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A War Won By The Gospel
1.The Two Beasts i.War ii.Worship
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The Lamb
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The Eternal Gospel i. God is Merciful ii. Judgement is Just
Revelation 12
Introduction
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The Combatants
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The Battle
i. Deceit
ii. Accusation
- The Victory
i. The Blood of the Lamb
ii. The Word of the Testimony
- Jesus is Challenged
- Jesus Responds a) The Priest and the Levite b) The Samaritan
- Jesus’ Challenge for Us
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Parables and the Kingdom
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Like a Treasure in a Field
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Like a Rare Pearl
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The Kingdom is Worth It
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko Introduction
- How Israel Got Into This Mess
a. Gibeon Heard
b. Gibeon Acted
c. Israel Deceived (Deuteronomy 20:10-20)
d. Gibeon Saved But...
- Where Is God In This Mess?
a. Deceptive Gibeon (Psalm 84; Ezekiel 47:21-23)
b. Foolish Israel
c. The Power Of Promise (Hebrews 6:13-19)
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction
- Why Did Achan's Sin Matter So Much?
a. Because sin is SOCIAL (1-12)
b. Because no sin is SECRET (13-18)
c. Because this sin is SERIOUS (19-23)
d. Because God's mercy is SEVERE (24-26)
- Deal With Sin Now
a. What Hasn't Changed
b. What Has Changed (cf. Hosea 2:15)
c. Grace The Great Motivator
d. The Freedom Of Confession
IF God Is For Us Joshua 5-6
Introduction
- Holy
a. God's Holiness
b. Holiness and Herem (go.swec.org.au/herem)
c. Holiness and Hope
- Heavenly
a. If God Is For Israel
b. If God Is For Us
Introduction
- Entering His Rest is Received
a. The Ark
b. The Leader
c. The Miracle
- Remaining in His Rest Needs Remembering
Introduction
- The Story
a. From Joshua (1a)
b. Danger and Protection (1b-7)
c. Confession (8-11)
b'. Danger and Protection (12-21) a'. To Joshua (22-24)
- The Gospel
a. Saved From What?
b. How To Be Saved?
c. Who Gets Saved?
Introduction
- Moses Is Dead But
a. God's Promise b. God's Presence c. God's Word d. God's People
- Be Strong and Courageous
Introduction
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Jesus Before Family
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Being Jesus' Family
a. Belonging (Romans 12:5)
b. Burdens (Galatians 6:2)
The 7 Seals: Sealing the Fate of the Wicked - Sealing the Salvation of the Saints
Revelation 6-7
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Four Fearsome Horses
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How Long O Lord?
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The Wrath of the Lamb
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The Shepherd Lamb
Revelation 5
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Who will open the scroll?
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The Lamb is worthy to open the scroll
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What Really Matters - Worship of God and the Lamb
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Ephesus - Hard Work without the Heart
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Thyatira - Zealous but not Jealous for God
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Smyrna - The Poor Church who is Rich
Don't Mention the Resurrection! Acts 4:1-22
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An Inconveniently Empty Tomb
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Embarrassing Boldness
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Resurrection Boldness
Introduction
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Learn the Secret to Contentment
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Share in the Matter of Giving and Receiving
TALK OUTLINE
Walk This Way Philippians 3:17-4:1
Introduction
- Way One (18-19)
a. No Cross
i. Appetites
ii. Glory
iii. Minds
b. No Hope
- Way Two (20-21)
a. Cross
b. Hope
- Your Way?
a. Appetites
b. Glory
c. Minds
Introduction
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The Command to Work Out Our Salvation
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The Character of Working Out Our Salvation
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The Community Project of Working Out Our Salvation
Bible Reading: Romans 14:7-9 NIV
Introduction
- Identity
a. Which One?
b. From Where?
c. A New Crushing Conformity
- Freedom
a. Which One?
b. For Whom?
c. A New Crushing Slavery
- Jesus
a. Freedom
b. Identity
c. An Invitation
Dear Jesus, I’m sorry for trying to live life my own way without you. I know now that true life and freedom can only be found in you. Thank you for dying for my sins in my place. I want to live life under your loving rule from now on. Help me do that by your power. Amen.
Introduction
- Science Disproves God?
a. Miracles
b. Creation
c. Faith
- What is Science?
a. Science and Religion
b. Scientific Knowledge
c. The Limits of Science
i. Miracles
ii. Creation
iii. Love, Morality, History
- Christianity Enhances Science
a. Makes Science Possible
b. Scientific Wonder
Introduction
- What ISN'T Church?
a. Building b. School for morals c. Institution
- What IS Church?
a. Holy b. Universal c. Community
- An Invitation
Introduction
- Bible = Fake News?
a. The Gospels are late and unreliable b. The other gospels were silenced c. The value of the Bible is in metaphor and morals not history
- Bible = Reliable News
a. Timing is too early b. Content too counter-productive c. Form too detailed
- Bible = Good News?
Preacher: Marshall Scott
Hearing God's Voice: How do I know what God wants me to do?
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God speaking in the Old Testament
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God speaking in the New Testament
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God's calling to us
Preacher: Peter Ko
ARE YOU A HOPE-TIMIST? (Haggai 2)
Introduction
- Discouragement
a. Comparison
b. Fruitlessness
- Promise
a. I am with you, I will bless you
b. I will shake
- Fulfilment
Preacher: Peter Ko
Introduction
- God's Word Then
a. Wrong Time Wrong Way
b. Give Careful Thought
- God's Word Now
a. Right Time Right Way
b. Give Careful Thought
- A Model Response
a. The Remnant
b. Us
Preacher: Dom Cheung ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’
- Hearing the Invitation
- Seeing the King
- Rejoicing and Receiving
Psalm 8
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Why praise God in prayer? a. It confirms our DNA b. It strengthens our spiritual health c. It reminds us where we stand
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How do we grow in praising God in prayer? a. By looking outwards b. By looking backwards
Introduction
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The Story So Far
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The Prayer That Changed The World
a. WHO God is
b. WHAT God said
c. HOW to pray
- How We Need To Pray
a. Word and World
b. Who's Responsible
c. Pray Together
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WHY pray for power?
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WHAT are we praying for?
a. The power of Christ in us
b. The power to experience Christ's love
- WHO are we praying to?
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Introduction
- Lament
a. Longing ("something is wrong!") - 42:1-5
b. Overwhelmed ("I'm trying to hold on!" - 42:6-11
c. Appeal ("please God!") - 43:1-5
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Honesty
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Remembering
In response:
1.What do you need to say to your soul today?
2.Join for weekly prayer meeting (Thurs 8pm on Zoom) to pray and apply this prayer together
Introduction and Context
- The Leader's Test
a. Goal = building up (12:19,13:10) b. Motivation = sacrificial love (12:15) c. Standard = truth (13:8) d. Posture = humility (13:9) e. Emotions = fear and grief (12:20-21)
DIAGNOSTIC Qs: i. Why am I upset or angry or frustrated? ii. What fears and grief are underneath those emotions?
- The Christian's Test
a. Sins to watch out for (12:20-21)
DIAGNOSTIC Qs: i. Why am I upset or angry or frustrated? ii. What fears and grief are underneath those emotions?
b. Not perfection but repentance (13:11)
DIAGNOSTIC Qs: i. When God last revealed sin in your life, were you quick to repent or quick to ignore? ii. In conflict and disunity, have you done everything you can to forgive, and/or repent, and/or reconcile?
c. Look outwards (see 1 John 3:20)
DIAGNOSTIC Qs: i. Is there an objective command that you have broken or are your feelings of guilt and unworthiness vague and general? ii. Have you confessed and repented of these sins? What does God say of you and your sin because of Jesus? iii. What will you do with those lingering feelings of guilt and shame and unworthiness?
A Believer's Delight (2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10) Preacher: Dom Cheung
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We Delight in Weakness because it can Reveal Those We Sincerely Love (11:16-33)
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We Delight in Weakness because We Can Learn to Depend on God’s Power (12:1-10)
a. Weaknesses can help us lean less on ourselves
b. Weaknesses can help us lean more on God
Introduction
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Devotion in Danger (1-4, 12-15)
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Deception Point (5-11)
a. Corinthians
b. Us
- Materialism and consumerism
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Freedom to define and express yourself
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How to Stay Devoted
a. Know the truth
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b. Counter-cultural rhythms
i. Individual
ii. Corporate
Response Questions
How are your life rhythms making you more worldly than godly?
What habits do you need to incorporate in your life as a result of hearing God’s Word today?
- Paul's loss of approval
- God approves of those who: a) Fight gospel battles (1-6) b) Use authority to build up (7-11) c) Serve faithfully (12-18)
- Approved in Christ
Response Questions: How might God's word to you today help you if you struggle with: a) pride / boasting b) unhealthy guilt or shame?
- Paul's loss of approval
- God approves of those who: a) Fight gospel battles (1-6) b) Use authority to build up (7-11) c) Serve faithfully (12-18)
- Approved in Christ
Response Questions: How might God's word to you today help you if you struggle with: a) pride / boasting b) unhealthy guilt or shame?
Pastor Pete preaches on 2 Corinthians 8-9.
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The outline is below:
Introduction
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The Collection
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Redefining "Rich" a. Grace b. Fellowship c. Worship
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The How and What a. How i. Cheerfully ii. Proportionately b. What i. Family ii. Gospel
Discussion Question:
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What does your attitude to and use of money reveal about what’s important to you?
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What might being more generous mean for you in your current situation?
Pastor Pete preaches about God's answer to a COVID world - UNrestricted - in the final of our series.
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The sermon Bible passage is from Matthew 28:16-20
The outline is below:
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The Authority
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The Command
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The Task
Discussion Question:
What are some steps you can take to make Jesus' Great Commission even more central to your life?
Pastor Pete preaches about God's answer to a COVID world - UNcancelled - in the second of our series.
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The sermon Bible passage is from Mark 14:32-42
The outline is below:
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The Uncancelled Hour
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The Uncancelled Plan
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Our Plans
Discussion Questions:
What comfort can you take from God’s uncancelled plan to save us?
What plans in your life might God be revealing as idols?
Pastor Pete preaches on God's answer to a COVID world. We'd love to hear from you and connect with you: go.swec.org.au/connectme
Sermon Passage is Mark 5:24b-34
Outline:
- The Story So Far
- Jesus and the Bleeding Woman
- The Undistanced God a. Desperate and bold faith b. Move towards others
Discussion Questions: How has God’s good news impacted you today? Is there an expression of faith or moving towards someone that he wants you to act on today?
Pastor Marshall continues our final sermon in the series of Job
A World of Just Justice?
- A Question of Justice
- Behemoth and Leviathan
- Job’s Response and God’s Verdict
- More than Just Justice
How have these chapters, or the Book of Job in general, has spoken to you?
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Pastor Dom continues our sermon series on Job
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Pastor Marshall continues our sermon series on Job.
Elihu: Uninvited - Unwanted
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Pastor Marshall preaches from Job 28. Recorded from Zoom.
Outline: 1. No treasure hidden that we can't find 2. Wisdom can't be found 3. Wisdom is found in God
Discussion: 1. How did Job hold on to a fear of the Lord? 2. How have you been challenged from today to fear the Lord in your situation?
Pastor Marshall Scott gives the Bible talk today from Job 22-31
- The friends don’t listen to Job
- God, Where are you?
- Justice isn’t done!
- Job the Righteous Judge
Pastor Marshall Scott gives the Bible talk today from Job 4-14
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Talk outline (Job Undone by his Friends): 1. With Friends like these... 2. 3 Fatal Flaws a. They presume to know the mind of God b. They leave no room for God to be God c. No place for Grace 3. So What?
Pastor Marshall Scott gives the Bible talk today from Job 3
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Talk outline: 1. Curse the Day I was Born! 2. Why was I born? 3. No Rest and No Peace
Discussion Questions: 1. How does the inclusion of lament passages like Job 3 in the Bible help us in our understanding of God? 2. How has this chapter helped or challenged you?
Pastor Dom Cheung gives the Bible talk today from Job 1-2
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Talk outline:
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Four Compass Points a. Job's Wisdom and Blamelessness (1:1-5) b. Satan's Limits (Job 1:6-2:10) c. God's Supremacy d. Job's Isolation (Job 2:9-2:13)
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Two Ideas That Need Undoing a. Our beliefs about suffering i) The Place of Innocent Suffering ii) It's Possible to Never Discover Why b. Our beliefs about worship
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Two Takeaways
Discussion Question: How has God challenged you today? How might you direct that to him in prayer? Invite others to pray those things with you.
Preacher: Pastor Pete Ko
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Godly Sorrow Is Appropriate
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Godly Sorrow Is God-Directed
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Godly Sorrow Take Action
Discussion Question: Where in your life do you see ungodly sorrow and incomplete repentance? What steps can you take today to repent of that?
Pastor Dom Cheung gives the Bible talk today from 2 Corinthians 6.14-7.1
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Talk outline:
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‘Yoked Together’: A Word of Caution
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How Do We Remain Rightly Yoked? a. Remember our Otherness (vv14b-16b) b. Remember our Place in God’s Story (6:16c-7:1)
Discussion Questions: 1. What yoke do I have with the unbelieving world that God desires I break? What is one step I can take this week to beginning to do that? 2. Discuss what motivates you to remain rightly yoked. How does it compare with what Paul encourages the Corinthians to look to?
Lead Pastor Pete Ko gives the Bible talk today from 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
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Talk outline:
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Persecution (3-5)
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Purity (6-7)
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Paradox (8-10)
Discussion Question: What idols might you need to let go of so that you will live the kind of life that God commends here in 2 Corinthians 6?
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- We Church
- We Are Bodies
- We Are Not There Yet
Discussion Question: What will taking a step forward in faithfulness mean for you (and your family) at this particular time?
Preacher: Peter Ko
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Walk by Faith (1-10)
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Compelled by Love (11-15)
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Represent Jesus (16-21)
Discussion Question: Choose one of the three points from today and share about what applying that might look like for you in the week ahead.
Preacher: Peter Ko
- Failure and Success Don't Depend on Us
- God's Treasure is in Jars of Clay
- The Best Is Yet To Come
Discussion Question: What might it mean for you this week not to lose heart in your ministry to others?
Preacher: Peter Ko
- Two Ministries
- Two Veils
- Two Applications
Discussion Question: How can you make the most of the glorious transformation that Jesus wants to do in your life and in the lives of the people around you?
Preacher: Dom Cheung
Talk outline: 1. What happened so far 2. Christian confidence is strongest in suffering 3. Christian confidence doesn't come from ourselves
Preacher: Peter Ko
- The Background
- Their Problem With Paul a. Paul is FAKE b. Paul is FICKLE
- God's Faithfulness a. God's Word in Jesus b. God's Promises in Jesus
- A 'Yes' Shaped Life
Discussion Question: In what ways is God’s ‘YES’ in Jesus challenging your attitude, words, and actions towards others?
Preacher: Peter Ko
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Suffering is Real
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Suffering is Shared
a. Shared by God
b. Shared by each other
c. Comfort is also shared
- Don't Suffer Alone
Discussion Question: Who is God encouraging you to share your (1) struggles and (2) comfort with?
Preacher: Peter Ko
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Second Chances
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Peter's Second Chance i. Fishing ii. Fire iii. Food iv. Feed v. Follow
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Your Second Chance
For discussion: In what area of your life is Jesus giving you a second chance?
Preacher: Marshall Scott
- The Kingdom of this World i. The Jewish Leaders ii. Peter iii. Pontius Pilate
- The Kingdom of God i. Jesus
Discussion questions: 1.From what we learnt today about the nature of God’s Kingdom, how do you think he may be using the current crisis to fulfill his purposes? 2.Think about how Jesus responded to his arrest and trial. What might it look like for you to live in faithfulness and trust now?
Preacher: Marshall Scott
Outline: 1. Glorify the Son vv1-5 2. Glory to the Son through the disciples vv6-19 3. Glory given to us vv20-26
Discussion questions: 1. What are some ways that I can add to the unity of my CG, the wider SWEC community, or Christians beyond SWEC? How can I encourage, support, care for others? 2. What can I do for my family, friends, workmates, neighbours, to help them to see Jesus at this time? 3. How does it help knowing that Jesus is praying for you for protection in his name?
Preacher: Dom Cheung
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To Equip Us, We are Given the Gift of His Spirit (vv. 5-15) A. The Spirit’s Confirming Work (vv5-7) B. The Spirit’s Convicting Work (vv8-11) C. The Spirit’s Continuing Work (vv12-15)
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To Equip Us, We are Given the Love of the Father in Jesus’ Name (vv. 16-33)
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- Remain in the Vine (v1-4)
- His Words remain in us (v5-8)
- The Fruit of love (v9-15)
- Chosen to bear fruit (v16-17)
Preacher: Marshall Scott
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Remain in the Vine (v1-4)
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His Words remain in us (v5-8)
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The Fruit of love (v9-15)
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Chosen to bear fruit (v16-17)
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Going to get a place ready i. Jesus the Way to get there ii. Jesus the destination iii. Jesus' work continues in us
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Coming... the Spirit of Truth
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Coming... a place to live with God
- Going to get a place ready i. Jesus the Way to get there ii. Jesus the destination iii. Jesus' work continues in us
- Coming... the Spirit of truth
- Coming... a place to live with God
The Dirt on Stinky Feet
John 3:1-17
Introduction
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Jesus strips off to wash feet (v1-5)
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Peter : Dont wash my feet! (v6-11)
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Follow Jesus and get dirty (v12-17)
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott 1. Jesus strips off to wash feet(v1-5) 2. Peter: Don't wash my feet!(v6-11) 3. Follow Jesus and get dirty(v12-17)
Preacher: Peter Ko
Introduction 1. A Dinner Party With Jesus 2. Shame Interrupted 3. Who Are You In This Story?
Luke 7:36-50 Speaker: Peter Ko Introduction 1. Dinner party with Jesus 2. Shame interrupted 3. Who are you in this story?
Vision Sunday 2020 // Revelation 3:14-22 (Bankstown 4pm, 2 Feb 2020) by South-West Evangelical Church
Romans 8:31-38 Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Fragile Peace a. Facts b. Feelings
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Firm Peace a. The love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord b. The love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord
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Find Peace
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction 1. Laodicea's report card 2. SWEC's report card a) Worship b) Word c) Community d) Mission 3. A Vision for Renewal
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- Laodicea's Report Card
- SWEC's Report Card a. Worship b. Word c. Community d. Mission
- A Vision For Renewal
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
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The wrong side of the wall
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The Wall Destroyed
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Reconciled to God, Reconciled to Each Other
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction 1. Jesus' Parable a. All sin is against God b. Sin against God far outweights sin against others c. Response
- Letting Go a. Sin as a debt b. Response c. Showing Grace
The Heart of Forgiveness // Matthew 18:21-35 (Kingsgrove 11am, 19 Jan 2020) by South-West Evangelical Church
Preacher : Pastor Marshall Scott
Introduction 1. The Father's Love for the Son 2. The Son's love for us 3. Love another as God has loved us
We Love Because God Loves // John 15:1-17 (Kingsgrove 11am, 12 Jan 2020) by South-West Evangelical Church
The Journey to Happiness Psalm 84 Speaker: Peter Ko
Introduction 1. Longing 2. Journey 3. Happiness
Open Hands - Big Hands Psalms 104
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The King who rides the wind
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Everything in its place
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The Open- handed God
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Praise is the proper respsonse
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- The King who rides the Wind
- Everything in its Place
- The Open-Handed God
- Praise is the proper response
Advent 2019
John 3:16-17
Introduction
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God Loves The World And Wants to Save It
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God's Gift To The World Is His Only Son
3 Anyone Can Be Saved
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction
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God Loves The World And Wants To Save It
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God's Gift To The World Is His Only Son
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Anyone Can Be Saved
It Is Worth Waiting Well 2 Peter 3:1-11
Introduction 1. What are we waiting for?
Jesus' return will be... a) Visible and Triumphant
b) Certain yet Unexpected
c) Physical and Personal
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How has the Church tried to wait? a)Fleeing b)Fighting c)Folly d)Forgetting
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How should we wait well?
Preacher: Pastor Dom Cheung
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What are we waiting for? Jesus return will be... a) Visible and Triumphant b) Certain yet Unexpected c) Physical and Personal
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How has the Church tried to wait? a)F b)F c)F d)F
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How should we wait well?
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- Baptism is about Dying with Jesus (v1-4)
- Baptism is about Freedom from Slavery (v5-7)
- Baptism is about Conquering Death (v8-10)
- Baptism is about Living for God (v11-14)
Law.. What is it Good For?
Dueteronomy 13-26
Introduction
- Old testament Laws and New Testament People
a. Two errors: THIS law or NO law
b. How to apply OT laws
- Israel's Decision in Detail
a. Outline of the chapters 1. 12:1-16:17 God (worship, offerings, festivals) 2. 16:18-18:22 Leaders (Judges, kings, priests, prophets) 3. 19:1-21:23 Land (justice, war, family) 4. 22:1-23:14 Community (holiness,purity,Belonging) 5. 23:15-25-19 Social/Economic (home,business,fields) 6. 26 God (offerings,worship,obedience)
b. The Triangle
- A Word for Us Today
a. We are all connected
b. The Vulnerable need special care
c. God is in the details of life
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Deuteronomy 13-26 Introduction
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Old Testament Laws and New Testament People a. Two errors: THIS law or NO law b. How to apply OT laws
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Israel's Decision in Detail a. Outline of the Chapters b. The Triangle
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A Word for Us Today a. We are all connected b. The vulnerable need special care c. God is in the details of life
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- Don't do it their way
- I did it God's way a) Seek out the One Place b)The place Yahweh will choose c) Worship is centred around Yahweh's name d) Yahweh summons the people to come
- Joy in the presence of God
Preacher: Marshall Scott
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Didn't Do It Their Way
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I Did It God's Way
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Joy In The Presence Of God
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction 1. Looking Back to Look Forward 2. Know What God is Doing When Times are Tough 3. Know How to Enjoy God's Blessings When Times Are Good
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- Looking Back to Look Forward
- Know What God Is Doing When Times Are Tough
- Know How To Enjoy God's Blessings When Times Are Good
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction 1. Holy People 2. Holy War (!?!?!) a. These commands are unique and unrepeatable b. There is a bigger story of salvation c. There is a bigger story of judgement d. Clarity is in the cross 3. Our Holiness and War (1 Peter 2:9-12) a. Against Sin b. Against Compromise
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction 1. Holy People 2. Holy War (!?!?!) a. These commands are unique and unrepeatable b. There is a bigger story of salvation c. There is a bigger story of judgement d. Clarity is in the cross 3. Our Holiness and War (1 Peter 2:9-12) a. Against Sin b. Against Compromise
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Decision Time
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HOW to love the Lord a. All of us b. In all of life
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WHY love the Lord a. Who He is b. What He has done
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Loving the Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 8:4-6)
God's Love Language Dueteronomy 6:4-9
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Decision Time
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HOW to love the Lord a. All of us b. In all of life
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WHY love the Lord a. Who he is b. What he has done
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Loving the Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 8:4-6)
Dueteronomy 4
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Listen to God who Speaks (v1-8)
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Remember the God who chose you (v9-14)
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Don't Worship a God of your own making (v15-31) I. The Lord is a God who Speaks II. The Lord is a God who Relates III The Lord is a God who Demands
Preacher : Marshall Scott
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Listen to the God who Speaks (v1-8)
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Remember the God who Chose You (v9-14)
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Don't worship a God of your own making (v15-31) i. The Lord is a God who Speaks
ii. The Lord is a God who Relates
iii. The Lord is a God who Demands
The Wander Years Deuteronomy 1-3
Introduction
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At the Crossroads (again)
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Learn from the Past a. Be honest about failure b. Know why you succeed
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Look to the future a. Israel will fail b. Jesus Succeeds
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction
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At the Crossroads (again)
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Learn from the past a. Be honest about your failure b. Know why you succeed
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Look to the future a. Israel will fail b. Jesus succeeds
Grounded Victory
John 12:20-33
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The Timing of Victory
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The Pathway of victory
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The Effects of Victory
Preacher: Dom Cheung
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The Timing of Victory
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The Pathway of Victory
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The Effect(s) of Victory
讲员： 方军长老 一，引言 - 起死回生和死而复活 二， 拉撒路病了（1-6） 三，耶稣启程要使拉撒路复活（7-16） 四，耶稣是复活，是生命（17-31） 五，耶稣使拉撒路从死里复活（32-44） 六，结语
Preacher: Kirby Wong
- The Shepherd or the thief - who do you follow? (1-6)
- Jesus is the One we must follow because a. He is the Gate through whom we enter into pasture (7-10) b. He is the Good Shepherd who owns the sheep (11-16) c. He is God's Shepherd (17-19)
Speaker: Kirby Wong
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Introduction
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The shepherd or the thief - who do you follow? (1-6)
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Jesus is the One we must follow because... a) He is the Gate through whom we enter into pasture (7-10) b) He is the Good Shepherd who owns the sheep (11-16) c) He is God's Shepherd (17-19)
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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What Jesus Brings
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How to Reject a. Disciples - WORKS
b. Parents - FEARS
c. Pharisees - CONTROL
- How to Receive
讲员： 柯允升弟兄 1. 世界不能没有光 2. 耶稣说他是世界的光，表示这世界在黑暗中 3. 耶稣这光有父神为他作见证 4. 耶稣这真光会带来审判 5. 耶稣这真光也带给人拯救 6. 怎样来就光
Jesus The Thirst Quencher
Introduction
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What Jesus Offers
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What the Holy Spirit Gives a) New birth (John 3:5-8) b) New Love (John 14:15-21) c) New Worship (John 4:32-24)
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How To Get It (John 19.31-34)
Note: This is a reupload of Bankstown 4pm sermon due to recording error
Jesus The Thirst Quencher
Introduction
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What Jesus Offers
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What the Holy Spirit Gives a) New birth (John 3:5-8) b) New Love (John 14:15-21) c) New Worship (John 4:32-24)
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How To Get It (John 19.31-34)
Preacher: Tim Bones 1. Poverty in the Bible 2. Good news for the poor 3. Our compassion
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- The rightness of grief
- The threat of grief a. can push us away from people b. can push us away from God
- The end of grief
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
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The Rightness of Grief
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The Thread of Grief a. Can push us away from people b. Can push us away from God
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The End of Grief
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Our anxiety is trying to tell us something a) What we fear b) What we value c) Who we are - Genesis 2 i) Dust ii) Dependent iii) Disordered
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Jesus is the only solution to our deepest problems a) Jesus' life models true security b) Jesus' death deals with sin c) Jesus' resurrection delivers from fear
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Hope for the anxious a) Know God personally and deeply b) Let God's promises speak louder than your fears (Deut 31:8, 1 Pet 5:7, Phil 4:6-7, Rom 8:28) c) Ground your identity and security in Jesus d) You can't do this alone
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Our anxiety is trying to tell us something a) What we fear b) What we value c) Who we are - Genesis 2 i) Dust ii) Dependent iii) Disordered
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Jesus is the only solution to our deepest problems a) Jesus' life models true security b) Jesus' death deals with sin c) Jesus' resurrection delivers from fear
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Hope for the anxious a) Know God personally and deeply b) Let God's promises speak louder than your fears (Deut 31:8, 1 Pet 5:7, Phil 4:6-7, Rom 8:28) c) Ground your identity and security in Jesus d) You can't do this alone
Preacher: Pastor Dom Cheung
The writer of Proverbs tell us three things to know about words. 1. Know the Power of Words 2. Know the Marks of Wise Words 3. Know the Path Towards Wise Words
Proverbs on Sex // Proverbs 5:1-23 (Bankstown 4pm, 14 Jul 2019) by South-West Evangelical Church
Preacher: Timothy Bones
Introduction
Work, Wisdom and Wealth
Your New Bank Account
Freedom from Security and Pleasure
Money Talks // Proverbs 3:9-10 & Matthew 6:19-27 (Bankstown 4pm, 7 July 2019) by South-West Evangelical Church
Preacher: Kirby Wong
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Laziness robs us of God's provisions, we must be diligent
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Laziness robs us of God's favour, we must be wise
Pastor Dom Cheung
- Introduction
- You're Invited to Choose (9:1-6, 13-18)
- The Reality Behind the Choice
- The Choice Lived Out (8:7-12)
Pastor Dom Cheung
- Introduction
- You're Invited to Choose (9:1-6, 13-18)
- The Reality Behind the Choice
- The Choice Lived Out (8:7-12)
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko 1. What is wisdom? 2. Who needs wisdom? 3. Why wisdom? 4. Where is wisdom? 5. How to get wisdom
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction 1. What is wisdom? 2. Who needs wisdom? 3. Why wisdom? 4. Where is wisdom? 5. How to get wisdom
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
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Be Generous (v1-4)
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Plans based on the Kingdom (v5-9)
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Submit to those in authority (v15-18)
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Living as an Ordinary Hero (v13-14)
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- The gospel
- Faith, forgiveness, hope
- God's plan of salvation
- I believe: a) I'm a part of a bigger story b) This world matters to God c) We live the future in the present
讲员： 方军弟兄 一，引言 – 生，死，复活 二， 基督的复活与福音（1-11） 三，基督的复活与神的救恩（若基督没有复活）（12-19） 四，基督的复活与神的应许（20-28） 五，基督的复活与我们的人生（29-34） 六，结语
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction
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The Gospel
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Faith, Forgiveness, Hope
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God's Plan of Salvation
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I Believe
a. I'm part of a bigger story
b. This world matters to God
c. We live the future in the present
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- Tongues and Prophecy
- Love = Intelligible
- Love = Orderly
- Love = We Before Me
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Tongues and Prophecy
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Love = Intelligible
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Love = Orderly
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Love = We Before Me
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Why is love? a. A person with gifts but no love is nothing (v1-3) b. Love lasts forever, gifts don't (v8-13)
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What is Love?
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Who is Love?
- Why is love? a. A person with gifts but no love is nothing (v1-3) b. Love lasts forever, gifts don't (v8-13)
- What is love?
- Who is love?
How To Be Charismatic
1 Corinthians 12
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Every Christian is spiritual
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Every Christian is charismatic
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The key is unity in diversity
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There are more gifts than the ones listed
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We are all indispensable members of Christ's body
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It is good to desire greater gifts
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There is something even better
How to be a Charismatic 1 corinthians 12
Introduction 1. Every Christian is spiritual 2. Every Christian is charismatic 3. The key is unity in diversity 4. There are more gifts than the ones listed 5. We are all indispensable member of Christ's body 6. It is good to desire greater gifts 7. There is something even better
John 6
1) Hungering for food that lasts (v25-27)
2) Hungering for food that gives life (v28-40)
3) Hungering for Heavenly Food (v41-51)
4) Hungering for Real Food (v52-59)
Preacher: Kirby Wong
1, Hungering for Food the Lasts (v25-27)
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Hungering for Food that Gives Life (v28-40)
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Hungering for Heavenly Food (v41-51)
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Hungering for Real Food (v52-59)
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Home at Last
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Curse Reversed a. Suffering and Sadness b. Sin c. Separation (death)
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God With Us
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Invest in Heaven
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What did Jesus say about hell? a. Hell is a place of punishment after judgement b. Hell is painful c. Hell is forever
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Hell and the Holiness of God a. God is holy in his greatness b. God is holy in his justice c. God is holy in his purity
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Where Holiness and Hell Meet
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Good but Sobering News
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Heaven is NOT
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Heaven IS a. The sky above (#1) b. God's dwelling place (#2a) c. God's rule (#2b)
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Heaven in the Bible's Storyline a. The Garden Temple b. Promises to Israel c. The Jerusalem Temple d. The Heavenly Man e. The People Temple f. The New Creation
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Citizens of Heaven
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- Never be Thristy Again (v.4-15)
- Thirsting after the Wrong Things (v.16-18)
- True Worship is through Jesus (v.19-26)
- The Saviour of the World (v.39-42)
Preacher: Marshall Scott 1. Never be thirsty again
- Thirsting after the wrong things
3.True worship is through Jesus
4.The saviour of the world
preacher Marshall
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New Birth from above (v1-10)
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The One who came from Above (v11-13)
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The Son from Above to Save (v14-18)
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Light from Above to expose Darkness Below (v19-21)
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- New birth from above (v1-10)
- The One who came from above (v11-13)
- The Son sent from above to save (v14-18)
- Light from above to expose darkness below (v19-21)
Preacher: Tim Bones 1. Have you ever wanted a sign? 2. Too much wine? 3. The last sign 4. Right and wrong response
Note: Due to recording error, this is a reupload of the Bankstown 4pm recording.
Preacher: Tim Bones 1. Have you ever wanted a sign? 2. Too much wine? 3. The last sign 4. Right and wrong response
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott 1. The Word who Created the World (v1-5) 2. A World that refuses to Listen (v7-13) 3. The Word takes on Flesh (v14-18)
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- The Word who Created the World (v1-5)
- A World that refuses to Listen (v6-13)
- The Word takes on Flesh (v14-18)
How do you feel about death?
How does Jesus feel about death?
What does Jesus do about death?
Will you believe?
Preacher: Peter Ko John 11:17-37
- How do you feel about death?
- How does Jesus feel about death?
- What does Jesus do about death>
- Will you believe?
讲员： 柯允升弟兄 1. 顺服是基督徒品格中最难建立的一项； 2, 顺服是神的命令 3, 顺服的模范 4, 顺服会有争扎 5, 除了顺服神之外, 我们还要顺服谁 6, 以谦卑束腰彼此顺服
Preacher: Peter Ko
- How could an all-powerful and all-loving God allow suffering?
- How a God is going to fix suffering
- How do I know God cares about me in my suffering?
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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How could an all-powerful and all-loving God allow suffering?
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How is God going to fix suffering?
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How do I know God cares about me in my suffering?
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Meaning Making a. No Meaning b. Self-Made c. God-given
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Jesus and Zacchaeus a. Zac's search for meaning b. Zac was willing to trade c. Zac found what he was looking for
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Jesus and Meaning a. Are you willing to trade? b. Because Jesus made a trade for you c. What next?
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Meaning Making a. No Meaning b. Self-Made c. God-given
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Jesus and Zacchaeus a. Zac's search for meaning b. Zac was willing to trade c. Zac found what he was looking for
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Jesus and Meaning a. Are you willing to trade? b. Because Jesus made a trade for you c. What next?
Preacher: Pastor Dom Cheung 1. Footwashing - an act of hospitality 2. Footwashing - a symbol of hospitality 3. Footwashing - a pointer to hospitality
Preacher: Pastor Dom Cheung
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FOOTWASHING: AN ACT OF HOSPITALITY
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FOOTWASHING: A SYMBOL OF HOSPITALITY a) Jesus’ Hospitality is Marked by Love b) Jesus’ Hospitality is Marked by a Willingness to be Hurt
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FOOTWASHING: A POINTER TO HOSPITALITY
Preacher: Dominic Cheung
- The Story of Jonah
- Jonahs Response
- Gods Response
- Where is your heart at?
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko 1. Looking Back with Paul 2. Looking Forward with Paul 3. Don't Waste Your Life
Fought, Finished, Kept?
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Introduction
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Looking Back With Paul
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Looking Forward with Paul
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Don’t Waste Your Life
Preacher: Pastor Dom Cheung
Introduction 1. What are we waiting for? 2. How have we tried to wait? 3. How should we wait?
Preacher: Pastor Dominic Cheung
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What are we waiting for?
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How have we tried to wait?
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How should we wait?
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- Waiting for the Glory (v.18-23)
- Hope is a powerful thing (v.24-27)
- Everything will work out in the end (v. 28-30)
- Nothing can come between us (v.31-38)
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
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Waiting for Glory (v18-23)
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Hope is a powerful thing (v24-27)
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Everything will work out in the end (v28-30)
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Nothing can come between us (v31-38)
The End of the Beginning
Mark 16:1-8
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Triumph and Failure
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The Time Has Come a) Not FEAR but FIGURING OUT
b) not SILENCE but SPEAKING
c)Not FLEEING but FOLLOWING
- How Will You Finnish The Story?
讲员： 柯允升弟兄 1, 门徒不相信耶稣会复活 2, 耶稣复活的证据 3, 耶稣复活使信的人得着新生命, 也保证他们日后也会复活 4, 吩咐门徒大使命 5, 耶稣升天坐在神的右边 6, 升天后仍与门徒同工
The End of the Beginning Mark 16:1-8
Introduction
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Triumph and Failure
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The Time Has Come
a. Not FEAR but FIGURING OUT
b. Not SILENCE but SPEAKING
c. Not FLEEING but FOLLOWING
- How Will You Finish The Story?
The Priesthood // 1 Peter 2:4-12 (Bankstown Weekend Away Sess 5, 25 Nov 2018) by South-West Evangelical Church
Evangelism Workshop Grant Borg (Bankstown Weekend Away Sess 3, 24 Nov 2018) by South-West Evangelical Church
The Body // Ephesians 4:1-16 (Bankstown Weekend Away Sess 2, 24 Nov 2018) by South-West Evangelical Church
The Temple // Ephesians 2:11-22 (Bankstown Weekend Away Sess 1, 23 Nov 2018) by South-West Evangelical Church
Preacher: Pastor Marshall Scott
- A King Despised (v1-20)
- A King Crucified (v21-32)
- A King Foresaken (v33-37)
- A Kingdom Come (v38-39)
Preacher: Elder Kirby Wong
- What does Jesus' arrest have to do with us? (v43-46,50)
2.What does Jesus' arrest point us to?(47-49)
- Where does Jesus' arrest leave us? (v51-52)
Jesus... Is He worth it? Mark 14:1-11
- Jesus is a problem (v1-2)
- Jesus is good, but not great (v3-6)
- Jesus is sellable (v10-11)
- Jesus is priceless (v7-9)
Preacher: Peter Ko
The Final Countdown Mark 13
Introduction 1. End of the Temple a. Content (1-4) b. Birth pain signs (5:13) c. End signs (14-23) d. AD 70
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End of the World (24-27)
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The beginning of the End
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Life in the End
Preacher: Peter Ko
Introduction
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The Master's Love
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The Tenants' Wickedness
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The Unexpected Twist
Preacher: Peter Ko
Introduction
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The Master's Love
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The Tenants' Wickedness
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The Unexpected Twist
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- Great expectations
- The unexpected
- Jesus and the end of religion
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko 1. Great Expectations a. Messiah (Zechariah 9:9; Genesis 49:10-11) b. Last Days (Malachi 3:2-3)
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The Unexpected a. Day One b. Day Two (Micah 7:1-2; Jeremiah 8:13) c. Day Three (Zecheriah 14:1-5)
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Jesus and the End of Religion
Preacher: James Hoey
The Glory of Jesus (Verse 2-4)
The Affirmation of Jesus (Verse 5-8)
The Purpose of Jesus (Verse 9-13)
Preacher: Pastor Dom Cheung
Introduction 1. The Silent Word of Creation 2. The Perfect Word of Yahweh 3. The Searching Word of the Hearer
Preacher: Dominic Cheung
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The Silent Word of Creation
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The Perfect Word of Yahweh
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The Searching Word of the Hearer
Preacher: Kirby Wong
Introduction
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We are all called to praise God (v1)
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We are secure in our belonging to God because of His love and faithfulness (v2a)
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We can respond with Hallelujah as God's people (v2b)
Conclusion
Preacher: Kirby Wong
Introduction 1. We are all called to Praise God (v.1) 2. We are secure in our belonging to God because of His Love and faithfulness (v.2a) 3. We can respond with Hallelujah as God's people (v.2b) Conclusion
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
1.Known by God a. All Knowing (1-6) b. All Present (7-12) c. All of Life (13-18) d. All Righteous (19-24)
- Known in Christ (Romans 8)
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
1.Known by God a. All Knowing (1-6) b. All Present (7-12) c. All of Life (13-18) d. All Righteous (19-24)
- Known in Christ (Romans 8)
Holding Nothing Back Worshop – Consumerism James Chen Bible readings: Romans 12:1-2
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What is consumerism? = ‘I am what I buy’ a) Consumerism vs. Materialism b) Brands and Tribes c) Abstraction and Commodification
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Consumer Culture and Desire a) Satisfaction and Relevance b) Advertising c) Sales and Discounts
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Consumerism and Christianity a) Identity (Gal 2:20) b) Faithfulness vs. Innovation (2 Tim 3:14-17) c) Generosity
Holding Nothing Back II – The heart of giving James Chen Bible readings: Proverbs 30:5-9, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
What does love look like? 1. The grace of giving a) A test of sincere love (2 Cor 8:6-8) b) The model (2 Cor 8:9) c) The example (2 Cor 8:1-5) d) The goal (2 Cor 8:10-15)
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God’s financial model for Christians a) We must be willing to work (2 Thess 3:6-13, 1 Thess 4:9-12) b) We must provide for our family (1 Tim 5:3-16) c) We must support the work of our local church (1 Tim 5:17-18) d) Christians serve the needs of other Christians in the grace of giving (2 Cor 8:1-9:15) e) Christians are concerned about the poor, the fatherless, the oppressed, and the widows (Gal 2:10, Jam 1:27, 1 Tim 5:3-16) f) God’s people are eager to financially support the spread of the Gospel (Phil 4:10-20, Luke 6:1-4, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 6:1-7) g) Christians enjoy and receive God’s creation as good (1 Tim 4:4, 1 Tim 6:17)
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A call to the rich (Prov 30:5-9, 1 Tim 6:17-19)
Holding Nothing Back III – The heart of service James Chen Bible readings: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Living sacrifices? (Rom 12:1) 1. Give yourself to God (Rom 12:1-2) 2. Give yourself to your sisters and brothers in Christ (Rom 12:3-8) 3. Give yourself in order to please God (1 Thess 2:1-6) 4. Give yourself out of love (1 Thess 2:7-12) • Christian service counters consumer-culture • Christian service is not another outlet for careerism
Holding Nothing Back I – The heart of reconciliation James Chen Bible readings: Matthew 5:21-26, Philemon
What does love look like? 1. The appeal (Philem 8-22) 2. The reputation (Philem 1-7) 3. The prayer (Philem 6) • The pursuit of reconciliation is a personal and communal matter • The practice of reconciliation is common in the Christian life
Finding Shade in the Son // Psalm 1 and 2 (Bankstown 4pm, 09 Sep 2018) by South-West Evangelical Church
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
Introduction
The Problem and Solution IN Psalm 2
The Problem and Solution OF Psalm 2
The Psalms for Us
A prayer for Judgement. Preacher: Jon
The situation is brought before God Plea for God to redirect anger onto enemies Plea for God to forgive their own sins May God save both their sake and God's own reputation
Guest Preacher
Knowing the truth we have to share Finding the people seeking this truth The cost of sharing the truth God’s enabling to share this truth
Preacher: Dom Cheung
Introduction 1. The Problem at the Lord's Supper 2. The Solution from the first Lord's Supper a. The Gospel provides the shape i, Unified Shape ii> Self-Sacrificial Shape b. The Gospel sets the stakes 3. What about us?
Preacher: Dom Cheung
- The Problem at the Lord's Supper
- The Solution from the Lord's Supper a) The Gospel provides the shape i) Unified Shape ii) Self- Sacrificial Shape b) The Gospel sets the stakes
- What about us?
Introduction 1. Key Foundations a. God loves us and His Word is good b. God's good Word comes to flawed people c. God's unchanging Word comes to changing cultures
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Unchanging Truths a. Everyone has a head b. Jesus is everyone's reference point c. Honour your head in public worship
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Cultural and Contextual Applications a. For Corinth b. For Us
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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Key Foundations a. God loves us and His Word is good b. God's good Word comes to flawed people c. God's unchanging Word comes to changing cultures
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Unchanging Truths a. Everyone has a head b. Jesus is everyone's reference point c. Honour your head in public worship
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Cultural and Contextual Applications a. For Corinth b. For Us
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Question Time
Idolatry: It will kill you // 1 Corinthains 9:24-10:14 (Bankstown 4pm, 12 August 2018) by South-West Evangelical Church
Introduction 1) The Issue in Corinth 2) The Gospel is the Problem, and the Solution a. The Gospel liberates b. The Gospel leveller 3) Gospel Living & Gospel Love a. Don’t over-apply b. Work out when you need to do the hard work c. In everything: Love for others and God’s glory
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- Rights and Wrongs
- All Things To All People
- The One Thing That Changes Everything a. Family and friends b. The work of the Lord
Preacher: Andrew Hayes
Does it matter who and how you worship?
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Examples: for us
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Be careful: you could fall (Once saved always saved?)
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The problem with idolatry
Fear, flee, fight, find forgiveness.
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- Rights and Wrongs
- All Things To All People
- The One Thing That Changes Everything a. Family and friends b. The work of the Lord
Introduction 1) The Issue in Corinth 2) The Gospel is the Problem, and the Solution a. The Gospel liberates b. The Gospel leveller 3) Gospel Living & Gospel Love a. Don’t over-apply b. Work out when you need to do the hard work c. In everything: Love for others and God’s glory
Preacher: Peter Ko
Introduction
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Issues and Overview
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Marriage and Singleness
a. What difference did Jesus make then?
b. What difference does Jesus make now?
- Why Jesus Makes All The Difference
a. Be content to remain as you are (17-24)
b. This life ain’t it (29-31)
- Application
a. Marrieds
b. Singles
- QA
Preacher: Peter Ko
Introduction
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Issues and Overview
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Marriage and Singleness
a. What difference did Jesus make then?
b. What difference does Jesus make now?
- Why Jesus Makes All The Difference
a. Be content to remain as you are (17-24)
b. This life ain’t it (29-31)
- Application
a. Marrieds
b. Singles
- QA
Welcoming = Coming To The Well
John 4:-16 1. You must recieve before you can give
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God's welcome a.barrier- breaking b.initiative- taking c. sacrificial d. transforming
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Our welcome a. gospel-driven b. a welcoming culture c. break down barriers d. community outside of Sundays
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
- You must receive before you can give
- God's Welcome a. Barrier-breaking b. Initiative-taking c. Sacrificial d. Transforming
- Our Welcome a. Gospel-driven b. A Welcoming Culture c. Breaking Down Barriers d. Community Outside of Sundays
Preacher: Ben Teh
Intro 1. The law makes us aware of our sin 2. The law makes us aware of our sinful nature (a) I'm generally a good person (b) I'm struggling to do the right thing 3. Turning to the one and only solution to our sin (a) We can admit our failings (b) We can have the right mindset to our failings
Luke 10:25-37
Compassion Sunday Introduction
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The Big Two
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Who is My Neighbour? a. The Parable b. The 'Other' c. The Twist d. The Answer
3.No ordinary love a. Fear b. Overwhelmed c. Don't know how
Preacher: Marshall Scott
Will God's shaky, flaky people ever get to the land? 1. Preparing for life in the land - Living under a holy God (ch. 31) 2. Groundhog Day? Will they ever make it to the land? (ch. 32-33) 3. Inheriting the land - The promises of a faithful God (ch. 33-36)
Preacher: Marshall Scott
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Preparing for life in the land - Living under a holy God (ch 31)
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Groundhog Day? Will they ever make it to the land? (ch 32-33)
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Inheriting the land - The promises of a faithful God (ch 33-36)
God's zeal for His honour is our salvation
Speaker: Kirby Wong
- Introduction
- When God's zeal for His Honour brings anger, we must fear Him (v.1-3)
- When God's zeal for His Honour brings judgement, we must confess and repent (v.4-9)
- When God's zeal for His Honour brings mercy, we must receive forgiveness (v.10-13)
- Conclusion
Preacher: Kirby Wong
- Introduction
- When God's zeal for His honour brings anger, we must fear Him (v1-3)
- When God's zeal for His honour brings judgement, we must confess and repent (v4-9)
- When God's zeal for His honour brings mercy, we must receive forgiveness (v10-13)
- Conclusion
You Can't Stop The Blessing
Numbers 22-24 Introduction
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The Story a. Balak and Balaam b. Balaam and Donkey c. Balak and Balaam and God
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The Message a. The enemy b. the Twist c. The Blessing
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The Messiah
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko
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The Story a. Balak and Balaam b. Balaam and Donkey c. Balak and Balaam and God
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The Message a. The Enemy b. The Twist c. The Blessing
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The Messiah
Preacher: Pastor Peter Ko 1. Did God Overreact? 2.Who really Overreacted? 3.Going Over God's Action in Jesus
Introduction 1. Did God overreact? 2. Who really overreacted? 3. Going over God's action in Jesus
Preacher: Jono Chong Introduction 1. Why submit? a) Reflects submission to God b) Avoids Pain c) Grants clear conscience 2. How to submit
The Meat and Wine Co. | Romans 14:1-15:13
Introduction
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Background a. Jews and Gentiles b. Secondary Issues c. Strong and Weak
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To Both Strong and Weak a. Dont judge because Jesus is Lord (14:1-12) b. Accept those whom God accepts (15:7-13)
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To the Strong a. Dont pressure peers but pursue peace (14:13-23) b. Please others for the sake of unity (15:1-6) c. Whats it worth to you?
Preacher: Jono Chong Boazs marriage of Ruth, signifies Gods redemption of Naomi, who fills her emptiness and gives her a child that will become ancestor of King Jesus
Preacher: Peter Ko Wash Me Saviour Or I Die | Leviticus 4:1-5:13
- All Polluting
- All Kinds
- All Affecting
- All Done
Preacher: Jono Chong 1 Two Ways to Live
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Spirit Life a) Fruit is.... i. Gradual ii. Inevitable iii. Symmetrical b) Fruit are...
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Freed to be Fruitful a) The Spirit and Christ (v24) i. You belong to Jesus ii. You are crucified with Jesus b) Let Spirit lead
Preacher: James Hoey The incident between Pilate, Jesus and Barabus calls us to make the most important decision in our lives
Preacher: Peter Ko Preparation Confrontation - Not confined by geography - Not manipulated by activity - No limits to power Resolution - A God of promise - A God of Grace - A God who demands allegiance
Preacher: Peter Ko God calls all nations to turn and repent to Him for He is the true and living God
Preacher: Ivan Lee Roadblocks to encouraging God
The marks of a true encounter with God
The Secret: the reason anyone can encounter God.
Preacher: Jono Chong When we understand the forgiveness that comes from Jesus we can live with true freedom and joy
Preacher: Peter Ko 1. Mission Begins
- Mission DNA a. Powerful
b. Faithful
c. Persevering
- What Do You Expect?
Preacher: Peter Ko 1. How could an all-powerful and all-loving God allow suffering? 2. How is God going to fix suffering? 3. How do I know God cares about me in my suffering?
Preacher: Jono Chong Confidence in our eternal salvation is gained by remaining in Jesus
Preacher: Peter Ko Two Mistakes -Vocation is only for holy people -Vocation = my job
Vocation according to Luther -For all Christians in all of life -Big V and little v -How we serve God -How we love our neighbour -How we carry our cross
Application -Job/Career -Home/Family -Church/Gospel
Preacher: James Hoey 1. God's work and ours. (vv1-8) 2. Foundation Jesus (vv10-15) 3. You are God's temple (vv17-23)
Preacher: Peter Ko Introduction 1. What happened in Corinth? 2. What does this teach us? 3. What difference does the gospel make?
Preacher: Jono Chong In the bleak despair of life, hope is found in Ruth's faithfulness to Naomi
Preacher: Jono Chong Boaz's generous treatment of Ruth foreshadows the abundant goodness that the Christian experiences in Jesus Christ
Preacher: Jono Chong In a relationship with Jesus we are freed and liberated from all that might trap and enslave us
Preacher: Jono Chong Knowing Jesus fills and satisfies the deepest longings of our hearts
Preacher: Peter Ko Who is the real God? The epic showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
Preacher: Jono Chong God demonstrates his faithfulness to save sinners by sending Jesus the son of David and Abraham.
Preacher: Peter Ko The mission of our church is to make, mature, mobilise and multiply disciples of Jesus Christ.
Preacher: Jono Chong Fellowship with God comes from believing in the message of the Gospel and person of Jesus, the Son of God
Preacher: Jono Chong Fellowship with God is gained by the blood of Jesus, so we constantly and confidently confess sin and live lives of faith.
Preacher: Jono Chong Confidence in a real relationship with God is evidenced in our radical and limitless love for others
Preacher: Peter Ko Relationship with God is gained by faith in Jesus alone and not through good works
Preacher: Jono Chong In view of God's mercy we are to live as those wholly devoted to God in thought, word and deed
Preacher: Jono Chong Lives of worship manifest in a humility that transforms your relationship with the church, your friends and even your enemies
The end of the book of Romans shows us what it means to share Pauls ambition for the gospel
Preacher: Dom Cheung The problem of death is universal yet rarely acknowledged. How does Christian faith not just address this, but provide the solution?