Riverstone Community Church - MP3 Audio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Various
14.7.24
Speaker: Josh Groenestyn
Duration: 32:53
Thessalonians: Faith in Uncertain Times11 - Balance & WorkKey Verses: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
- Work and balance through an eternal lens
- Practical instruction on work and idleness
- Power or purpose and priority YouTube Video here
RivoChurch Welcome Booklet here
7.7.24
Speaker: Oskars Stubis
Duration: 50:04
Thessalonians: Faith in Uncertain Times10 - Deception & ApostasyKey Verses: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
YouTube Video here
RivoChurch Welcome Booklet here
30.6.24
Speaker: Xavier Lakshmanan
Duration: 51:49
Thessalonians: Faith in Uncertain Times9 - Holy Judgement & ConsequencesKey Verses: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Pain Gives Rise to:
1 - Being (2 Thess 1:1-2)
2 - Praise (2 Thess 1:3-4)
3 - Revelation (2 Thess 1:5)
4 - Justice (2 Thess 1:6-9)
5 - Glory (2 Thess 1:10-12)
YouTube Video here
RivoChurch Welcome Booklet here
23.6.24
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 43:10
Thessalonians: Faith in Uncertain Times8 - God's Will & Godly LivingKey Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Paul's Final Words:
- regarding church leadership
- regarding Christian relationships
- regarding Personal Spirituality
- regarding Personal holiness YouTube Video here
RivoChurch Welcome Booklet here
16.6.24
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 40:14
Thessalonians: Second Coming & Salvation7 - A Life pleasing to GodKey Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
YouTube Video here
6.6.24
Speaker: John Noble
Duration: 46:06
Thessalonians: Second Coming & Salvation6 - Jesus' Return & HopeKey Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
YouTube Video here
2.6.24
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 40:34
Thessalonians: Faith in Uncertain Times5 - A Life pleasing to GodKey Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
False assumptions:
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Spirituality is just one aspect of humanity. (Hebrews 9:27-28)
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Spirituality grows just through knowledge.
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Your assessment matters most.
YouTube Video here
RivoChurch Welcome Booklet here
18.2.24
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 42:41
Walk with Jesus3 - Listening to GodListening to God through His
- Word
- Work
- Wisdom
11.2.24
Speaker: Rhys Morsillo
Duration: 19:11
Key Verse: Matthew 6:33
Walk with Jesus2 - Jesus at the CentreYouTube video here
4.2.24
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 42:22
Walk with Jesus1 - Following JesusYouTube video here
14.1.24
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 26:59
Back to Basics2 - Don't neglect your great SalvationKey Verses: Hebrews 2:1-4 NASB
YouTube video here
7.1.24
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 45:26
Back to Basics1 - Idols in the HeartKey Verses: Ezekiel 14:1-8 - NLT
YouTube video here
29.5.22
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 44:59
3 - 2nd Corinthians - Meek not Weak: Stone & Spirit Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 - NLT
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A new people need a new heart
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A new people need a new spirit
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A new people need a new power
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A new people need a new covenant
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A new people need new eyes
22.5.22
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 49:16
2 - 2nd Corinthians - Meek not Weak: Repentance & Restoration Key Verses: Luke 15:11-24 (NLT)
15.5.22
Speaker: Oskars Stubis
Duration: 1:01:35
1 - 2nd Corinthians - Meek not Weak: The best laid plans Key Verses:
8.5.22
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 33:44
Mother's Day 2022 Thankfulness - Psalm 50:14-15 (NLT), Ephesians 5:3-4 (NLT), Colossians 3:13 & 15 (NLT), Colossians 4:2 (NLT), Hebrews 12:28 (NLT)
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Remember what you have - John 5:24 (NLT)
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Remember how it happened - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT)
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Remember who you are - Ephesians 2:6
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Remember where you're going - 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (NLT)
17.4.22
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 46:55
7 - Portraits of Messiah: Christ's Reign Key Verses: Psalm 110
17.4.22
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 40:30
5 - Portraits of Messiah: Christ's Resurrection Key Verses: Psalm 16
15.4.22
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 35:20
4 - Portraits of Messiah: Christ's Suffering & Death Key Verses: Psalm 22
Good Friday 2022
10.4.22
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 30:53
3 - Portraits of Messiah: Christ's Obedience Key Verses: Psalm 40
3.4.22
Speaker: David Ward
Duration: 37:46
2 - Portraits of Messiah: Christ's Role Key Verses: Matthew 26:20-30 - NLT
Psalm 118 - NLT
A call to declare God's enduring Love
27.3.22
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 40:10
1 - Portraits of Messiah: Christ's Incarnation Key Verses: Psalm 2
20.3.22
Speaker: Mitch Caverns
Duration: 37:47
- WIN Followers of Jesus - Follow Me series
6.3.22
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 40:53
Home Improvement - Life in the Family of God Key Verses: Ephesians 2:11-22
27.2.22
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 50:29
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WORSHIP Jesus - Follow Me series Key Verses: Matthew 16:13-26 - NIV
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Jesus is the PATH of Life
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Jesus is PATIENT when we wander from the PATH of Life
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Jesus PROVIDES Everything we need to Stay on the PATH to Life
6.2.22
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 34:59
I Am John Key Verses: John 20:30-31, 21:24-25
30.1.22
Speaker: David Ward
Duration: 35:21
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The World, The Word, Our Worth KickStart Series God's Word
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Stops rebellion forming in our hearts.
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Keeps apostasy at bay in our hearts.
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It stops the world inciting our old nature.
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Stops us from rationalising sin as virtue.
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The Word controls temptation.
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The Word stops accusation.
23.1.22
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 33:47
Let's try not to repeat history KickStart Series
9.1.22
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37:54
- Forgiveness KickStart Series Key Verses: Matthew 18:21-35 - NLT
2.1.22
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 36:57
- Second Nature KickStart Series Key Verses: Colossians 3:10-17 - NLT
26.12.21
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 45:08
Not Long Now Key Verses: Revelation 22:6-21
25.12.21
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 33:39
What Were They Thinking? Christmas Day 2021
28.3.21
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 46:18
DNA: Missional Church 8. Missional Church Key Verses: Matthew 4:18-20 - ESV
7.3.21
Speaker: David Ward
Duration: 32:32
DNA: Worshipful Church 7. Worship Church Key Verses: John 4:16-24
What is true worship?
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True worship takes place on our hearts when it grasps the supreme worth of Christ in scripture.
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True worship is produced in our hearts when it's stimulated by the supreme worth of Christ.
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True worship is separation from the world by living for the glory of God.
14.3.21
Speaker: Mitch Caverns
Duration: 41:23
DNA: Spiritual Church 6. Spiritual Church Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:9-11
7.3.21
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 41:00
DNA: Prayerful Church 5. Prayer Church Key Verses: Luke 11:1-4, 9-10
28.2.21
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 34:55
DNA: Pastoral Church 4. Pastoral Church Key Verses: Acts 20:16–28
The "Shepherd" role- Pastor Biblically, Pastor Lovingly, Pastor Graciously
The "Churches" role - Grow Biblically, Support Lovingly, Pray Graciously
YouTube Video here
21.2.21
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 34:55
DNA: Relational Church 3. Relational Church Key Verses: James 2:1-9
How to relate to people right
14.2.21
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 44:15
DNA: Biblical Church 2. Our Biblical Church Key Verses: Matthew 5:17-19 - NIV
1. UPWARD: God's word gets the final say! Full Stop. (Matthew 5:17 - NIV, Deuteronomy 10:13 - NLT, James 1:25)
2. OUTWARD: Hold onto the Whole of God's Word the Whole Time.
3. INWARD: Obedience to God's Word leads to Greatness in God's Kingdom.
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
YouTube Video here
7.2.21
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37:22
DNA: Spiritual Fingerprint 1. Spiritual FingerprintKey Verses: Ephesians 4:7-16 - NLT
MISSION ALIGNMENT - "Where are we going and how will we get there?"
As disciples who love Jesus Christ, we want to be a:- Biblical Church
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Loving & Social Church
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Pastoral Church
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Prayerful Church
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Spiritual Church
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Worshipful Church
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Missional Church
RELATIONAL ALIGNMENT - "Who are we and how do we relate to one another?"
DOCTRINAL ALIGNMENT - "What do we believe and practice?"
ORGANISATIONAL ALIGNMENT - "How are we similar, yet different, to other churches?"
In fundamental doctrines, complete uniformity.
In important teachings, public conformity.
In all things, Christian charity (love).
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
31.1.21
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 50:04
Salvation and Strength Faith Key Verses: Psalm 121:1-8 - ESV
In Repentance and Rest is your Salvation
In Quietness and Trust is your Strength
Isaiah 30:15
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
24.1.21
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 48:55
One Word: 2021 Trust Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 5: 6-9
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
29.11.20
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 42:11
14 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Life is War Key Verses: Ephesians 6:10-20
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
22.11.20
Speaker: John Noble
Duration: 54:22
13 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Transferring Masters Key Verses: Ephesians 6:5-9 - NLT
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
15.11.20
Speaker: David Ward
Duration: 37:25
12 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Gospel-centred families Key Verses: Ephesians 6:1-4 - NLT
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
8.11.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 40:44
11 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: A Spirit-Filled Marriage Key Verses: Ephesians 5:21-33 - NLT
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
1.11.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 38:
10 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Imitate God Key Verses: Ephesians 5:1-20 - NLT
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
25.10.20
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 38:21
9 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: A new set of clothes Key Verses: Ephesians 4:17-24 - NLT
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
18.10.20
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 46:47
8 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: A Healthy Body Key Verses: Ephesians 4:1-16
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
11.10.20
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 39:53
3 - Pray like this: Requests Key Verses: Luke 11:1-11 NLT
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
4.10.20
Speaker: David Ward
Duration: 35:42
2 - Pray like this: Basis Key Verses: Matthew 6:5-13 - NLT
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
27.9.20
Speaker: Josh Groenestyn
Duration: 44:20
1 - Pray like this: Need Key Verses: Luke 11:2
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
20.9.20
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 43:10
7 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Praying for Power Key Verses: Ephesians 3:14-21 - NKJV
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
13.9.20
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 37:10
6 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: The Church is Central to God's Plan Key Verses: Ephesians 3:1-13
YouTube Video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
6.9.20
Speaker: Oskars Stubis
Duration: 40:58
Fatherhood 101 Learning about Fatherhood from Paul Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 4: 14-17
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
30.8.20
Speaker: Xavier Lakshmanan
Duration: 37:36
5 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Our Corporate IdentityKey Verses: Ephesians 2:11-22
Overview of Ephesians…- Ephesians as a book of heavenliness
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Book's unique style and structure
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Immediate context of the unit
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The phrase: "In Christ"
What is Identity?
Remember who you were - (Eph 2:11-12)
But now in Christ - (Eph 2:13-18)
Consequently - (Eph 2:19-22)
To sum up…- We were away from God
YouTube Live Stream here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
23.8.20
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 37:24
4 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: But God…Key Verses: Ephesians 2:1-10
YouTube video here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
16.8.20
Speaker: David Ward
Duration: 32:00
3 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Praying to the Glorious Father Key Verses: Ephesians 1:15-23
YouTube Live Stream here
9.8.20
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 43:19
2 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Whom Do You Worship? Key Verses: Ephesians 1:3-14
YouTube Live Stream here
2.8.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 45:47
1 - Exalting Jesus in Ephesians: Identity - Saints in Christ Key Verses: Luke 24:13-27
YouTube Live Stream here
Website
https://rivochurch.com
https://www.facebook.com/rivochurch/
26.7.20
Speaker: John Noble
Duration: 48:40
10 - Great Characters of the Bible: John the Apostle Key Verses: John 20:30-31, 1 John 1:1-4, Revelation 1:1-3, 9
YouTube Live Stream here
19.7.20
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 27:59
9 - Great Characters of the Bible: Timothy YouTube Live Stream here
12.7.20
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 44:07
8 - Great Characters of the Bible: Peter YouTube Live Stream here
5.7.20
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 30:25
7 - Great Characters of the Bible: John the Baptist YouTube Video here
28.6.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 46:19
- Habakkuk: Looking Ahead Key Verses: Habakkuk 2: 1-20
YouTube live stream here
21.6.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 36:29
- Habakkuk: Looking Up Key Verses: Habakkuk 2 - NLT
YouTube Live Stream here
14.6.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39:02
- Habakkuk: Looking Around Key Verses: 2 Kings 23:21-37
YouTube Live Stream here
7.6.20
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 40:13
6 - Great Characters of the Bible: Ezra YouTube Live Stream here
31.5.20
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 42:14
5 - Great Characters of the Bible: Esther Key Verses: John 1:1-3, 10-14 - NIV
YouTube Live Stream here
24.5.20
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 44:18
4 - Great Characters of the Bible: Job YouTube Live Stream here
17.5.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 35.07
3 - Great Characters of the Bible: Enoch YouTube Live Stream here
10.5.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 30.01
2 - Great Characters of the Bible: Eve The Reality
The Representation
The Responsibility
The Response
YouTube Live Stream here
3.5.20
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 32.03
1 - Great Characters of the Bible: Adam Key Verses: Genesis 1
YouTube Live Stream here
26.4.20
Speaker: Mark McCrindle
Duration: 27.50
5 - Who is Jesus? The Lion or The Lamb? Key Verses: Mark 5:1-10 (NLT)
YouTube Live Stream here
19.4.20
Speaker: Mark McCrindle
Duration: 28.06
4 - Who is Jesus? A Way or The Way? YouTube Live Stream here
12.4.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 24.30
3- Who is Jesus? King or Pawn? YouTube Live Stream here
10.4.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 36.03
Good Friday 2020 2 - Who is Jesus? Friend or Foe? Key Verses:Romans 5:6-10
YouTube Live Stream here
5.4.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.56
Who is Jesus? 1 - Good or God? Key Verses: Luke 18:18-27
YouTube Live Stream here
29.3.20
Speaker: Mitch Cavens
Duration: 37.12
Practices B.L.E.S.S. Key Verses: Mark 2:15-17
YouTube Stream here
22.3.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 41.06
Holy Spirit P.O.W.E.R Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Jesus lived with Holy Spirit P.O.W.E.R.
Luke 5:15-16
Prayerful guidance
Obedient living
Word centred living
Exalting the Father
Relational intentionality
15.3.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.16
Pathway Steps & Booklet Key Verses: Colossians 1:25-29
Where do you fit in?
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Unbeliever
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Seeker
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Believer
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Follower
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Worker
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Disciple Maker
GET to know, GATHER, GROW, GIVE, GO.
8.3.20
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 37.40
Product A 4D Disciple Key Verses: Matthew 4:17-20
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Clarify what you want to make (17-20)
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Commit yourself to "Modelling what you want to Make"
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Concentrate on a few Good Men & Women
4D Disciple
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Depending
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Devoted
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Developing
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Deployed
"A multiplying disciple of Jesus is someone who is increasingly depending on Jesus, devoted to Jesus, developing to become more like Jesus, and deployed on the mission of multiplying disciples of Jesus, in all of life."
1.3.20
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 35.47
Price The cost of discipleship Key Verses: Luke 9:23
16.2.20
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 39.25
Great Commandment Key Verses: Luke 10:25-37, Mark 12:28-31
9.2.20
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 36.55
Great Commission & Making Disciples Key Verses: Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus started the Church the way He wanted it, now He wants the church the way HE started it. 1. Jesus is the MASTER of the Church and Disciple Making it His MANDATE. (Eph 1:22) - NLT
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Jesus is the the MODEL for the Church and Disciple Making was His METHOD. (Eph 2:20-21) - NLT, (1 John 2:6) - HCSB, (1 Peter 2:21) - ESV, (1 Cor 11:1) - ESV
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Jesus can't make a MISTAKE, so we're MISTAKEN if we don't follow His MODEL.
2.2.20
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 35.03
Decisions & Consequences Key Verses: Mark 10:17-22
5.1.20
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 37.23
One Word Resolution Key Verses: Philippians 3:10-14
One Word
One Process
One Attitude - Thankful
Step 1: ADMIT - GET FED UP by admitting that you are broken.
Step 2: REPENT - OWN IT by accepting that you are the problem
Step 3: TRUST - COMMIT YOURSELF TO GOD trusting that He is the Solution
Step 4: GIVE THANKS - Start by Celebrating with God by being thankful for Him and His grace.
29.12.19
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 36.42
GPS Signal Lost Key Verses: Isaiah 30:15-21
25.12.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 27.35
The Greatest Gift Christmas Day 2019 The gift from God was eternal life through Jesus.
Without Christmas, Easter is impossible but without Easter, Christmas is
22.12.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 29.52
Isaiah's Immanuel 4. The Leader Key Verses: Isaiah 11:1-9
15.12.19
Speaker: Bruce Buckley
Duration: 39.30
Isaiah's Immanuel 3. The Light Key Verses: Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7
8.12.19
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 40.22
Isaiah's Immanuel 2. The Lord Key Verses: Isaiah 7:13-16
1.12.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 38.54
Isaiah's Immanuel 1. The Rescuer Key Verses: Isaiah 42:1-9
17.11.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.21
1st John 6. Loving one another Key Verses: 1 John 3:11-24, 4:7-21
10.11.19
Speaker: Bruce Buckley
Duration: 42.04
1st John 5. Testing the Spirits Key Verses: 1 John 4:1-6
3.11.19
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 34.36
Bless this mess Gospel Key Verses: Titus 2:11-14
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He enters into the mess.
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He provides the ultimate solution to the mess.
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He helps us to move out of the mess.
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He gives us a future hope while we are still in the mess.
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He has a plan for us while we are still in the mess.
27.10.19
Speaker: Aaron Daniell
Duration: 33.08
Good Q 4. Who's son is He? Key Verses: Matthew 22:41-46
20.10.19
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 35.00
Good Q 3. How do you read? Key Verses: Luke 10:25-37
13.10.19
Speaker: Mark McCrindle
Duration: 37.38
Good Q 2. What does it profit a man? Key Verses: Mark 8:34-38
6.10.19
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 24.26
Good Q 1. Who do you say that I am? Key Verses: Luke 9:18-21
29.9.19
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 36.28
1st John 4. Living up to the Name Key Verses: 1 John 3:1-10
22.9.19
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 39.29
1st John 3. Antichrist and Antichrists Key Verses: 1 John 2:18-29
15.9.19
Speaker: Peter Gordon
Duration: 36.56
1st John 2. Walking in the Light Key Verses: 1 John 1:5-2:17
8.9.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37.37
1st John 1. The Word of life Key Verses: 1 John 1:1-4
25.8.19
Speaker: John Fleming
Duration: 36.22
The Journey 2. Walking in the Light Key Verses: Acts 16:16-34
18.8.19
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 40.09
The Journey 3. A long way to go Key Verses: Acts 8:26-40
11.8.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 47.16
The Journey 2. I saw the light Key Verses: Acts 9:1-22
SAUL TO PAUL1. Saul's pre-Christian History- Family & Citizenship
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Language
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Religious Experience
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Personality
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Logic and Thought Life
2. What did Saul know of Jesus- He was Jewish
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He claimed to be God
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He performed miracles
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He claimed to forgive sins
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He had been killed
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He said he would rise again
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He rose from the death
Saul's Conversion-
The convergence of a Significant Event & Significant Person
Something to ponder:- Where are your on your journey?
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What Significant Events and People have shaped your journey?
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How has God equipped you?
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What's your next step?
4.8.19
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 27.59
The Journey 1. Looking for loveKey Verses: John 4:1-42
Woman at the Well- Journey
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Longing
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Disillusionment
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Sin
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Heart-Cry
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Saviour
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Forgiveness
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Joy
28.7.19
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 38.59
Songs of Jesus Safety Key Verses: Psalm 4
21.7.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 35.53
Songs of Jesus Deliverance Key Verses: Psalm 3
14.7.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 42.55
Songs of Jesus Inheritance Key Verses: Psalm 2 - NIV
7.7.19
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 29.30
Songs of Jesus Blessed Key Verses: Psalm 1 - NIV
The Psalms gives advice which is:- PRACTICAL
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HELPFUL
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RELEVANT
30.6.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 43.15
33 Things 7. Complete Key Verses: Colossians 2:9-10
23.6.19
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 30.46
33 Things 6. A Light Key Verses: Ephesians 5:8 - ESV
16.6.19
Speaker: Xavier Lakshmanan
Duration: 36.19
33 Things 5. A Priesthood Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:5-9 - ESV
9.6.19
Speaker: Oskars Stubis
Duration: 32.04
33 Things 4. Adopted Key Verses: Ephesians 1:4-5
2.6.19
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 30.56
33 Things 3. Part of God's Plan Key Verses: Ephesians 2:8-10
26.5.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 40.32
33 Things 2. In Christ Key Verses: Ephesians 1:7-14
19.5.19
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 40.32
33 Things 1. Forgiven Key Verses: Romans 3:19-26 - NLT
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WHO is God? - God is my loving heavenly Father
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WHAT has God Done? - He has Adopted Me through His Son
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WHO am I? - I am dearly loved Child of God
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WHAT should I Do? - Love God and Love others
12.05.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37.10
Mother's DayMotherhood is…- Divine - Genesis 1:26-28, Habakkuk 2:14
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Discipleship - Malachi 2:25, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 1:8, Deuteronomy 6:4-9
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Difficult - Titus 2:3-5, Galatians 6:2&5, Philippians 4:6-7
Motherhood is Divine, Discipleship & Difficult and it is all so very essential and should be honoured and highly regarded.
28.4.19
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 40.25
The Second Advent Key Verses: Zechariah 12-14
21.4.19
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 40.34
Easter Sunday 2019 Ironies of the Cross Key Verses: Matthew 28:1-10 - NLT
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Inside-Out Resurrection - A Risen Lord vs. a bunch of Dead Leaders (Matt. 28:1-6 NLT)
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Inside-Out Salvation - God to Man vs. Man to God (Matt. 28:5-10 - NLT)
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Inside-Out Declaration - Good News vs. Good Advice
19.4.19
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 40.45
Good Friday 2019 Ironies of the CrossKey Verses: Matthew 27:27-54
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Jesus is a KING who dies for His Subjects. (Matt. 27:27-38 - NLT)
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Jesus is a SAVIOUR who would not Save Himself. (Matt. 27:39-44 - NLT)
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Jesus the LIVING GOD who gives Life through Death. (Matt. 27:45-54 - NLT)
The Cross of Christ is Upside Down.- There we find a KING who dies for His subjects.
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There we see a SAVIOUR who would not Save Himself.
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There we meet a LIVING GOD who gives life through death.
14.4.19
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 44.23
The first advent Key Verses: Zechariah 9-11 ESV
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7.4.19
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 24.28
A matter of the heart Key Verses: Zechariah 7-8 ESV
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31.3.19
Speaker: Xavier Lakshmanan
Duration: 42.33
Visions of Hope Key Verses: Zechariah 3-6 ESV
16/03/19
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone Forgiveness - Why? Session 1
Speaker: Xavier Lakshmanan
Topic: 1. Forgiveness - Why?
Duration: 56.55
- Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
16/03/19
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone Forgiveness - How? Session 2
Speaker: Rodney Trinidad
Topic: Forgiveness
Duration: 1.05.06
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Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude
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Be Aware of a Role Reversal
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Bring a Desire to Forgive
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
10.3.19
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 39.59
Servant Key Verses: Luke 22:24-30 - ESV
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A Servant Identity is Important to King Jesus - Luke 22:24-27
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King Jesus is Important to a Servant Identity - Luke 22:24-27
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Jesus wants a Servant Identity to be important to us? - Luke 22:
3.3.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 38.14
Family Key Verses: Galatians 6:1-5
Biblical pictures of the church- A bride (Ephesians 5:32)
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A branch (John 15:5)
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A wild olive vine (Romans 11:24)
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A building (1 Corinthians 3:9)
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A temple (1 Peter 2:5)
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A body (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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A family (1 Timothy 5:1-2)
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Means: No one rejected (v1)
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Means: No one overwhelmed (v2)
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Means: No one exalted (v3)
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Means: No one depreciated(v4)
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Means: No one bludging(v5)
Being Part of the family
It means sharing the
24.2.19
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 37.40
Church Identity Key Verses: Matthew 28:19-20
10.2.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 33.52
Belong Key Verses: Romans 12:4-13
POSITIONALLY - In Christ
Isaiah 49:6, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:6-7, Isaiah 43:13, John 10:28
Who I am in Christ - Neil Anderson
RELATIONALLY - In Family
1 Corinthians 12:25-27, John 13:34-35, John 17:21
PRACTICALLY - In Life
Romans 12:4-13
20.1.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 37.17
One Verse for 2019 Key Verses: Romans 8:28
13.1.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 36.59
One Word for 2019 Key Verses: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 - NLT
6.1.19
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 49.30
Cultivating for Christlikeness Key Verses: John 15:1-5
30.12.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 32.29
Weeds Key Verses: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 - NLT
25.12.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 36.41
Hope Christmas Day 2018 Key Verses: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 - NLT
23.12.18
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 34.37
Christmas Characters 3. The Prophets - Looking forward to Immanuel Key Verses: Genesis 3:12-15, Galatians 4:4-7
What and When
Just like today, people at the first Christmas were not generally expecting their Messiah. Oh yes, there were a few (Like Simeon and Anna) but after 400 years of silence from the prophets most had lost sight of the promises and were not really anticipating their Messiah any time soon. How very like us today – we give lip-service to the teaching of the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus but live as if we don't expect Him any time soon.
In his great work – the Believer's Bible Commentary – William MacDonald lists 45 passages of Scripture from the Old Testament which are clearly said to be fulfilled in the New Testament by our Lord Jesus.
In a fuller treatment of the Old Testament Prophecies Rose Publishing lists 100 prophecies from over 120 scriptures which are fulfilled in the New Testament by Jesus. Last week Eric indicated that there may be as many as 300 prophecies fulfilled in the Lord Jesus.
Today we want to consider some of these significant predictions which may easily be overlooked as we celebrate Christmas:
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The Seed of the Woman - (Genesis 3:15, Galatians 4:4, Isaiah 7:14, Matt. 1:21, Luke 1:34-35)
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The Son Who was Given - (Isa. 9:6-7, Isa 53:4-6, Luke 2:11, 2 Cor. 9:15)
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The Sign of the Times - (Daniel 9:24-26)
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The Saviour Who is God - (Genesis 22:8, John 1:29, Isa. 43:3, Isa.45:21, Matt. 1:21)
17.12.18
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 33.43
Christmas Characters 2. The Witness - Shepherds and Wise Men Key Verses: Luke 2:8-20
9.12.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 36.30
Christmas Characters 1. The Folks - Joseph and Mary Key Verses: Luke 1:26-40 & Matthew 1:16-25
Lessons from "The Folks"
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Slow down
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Speak Less
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Say "yes"
2.12.18
Speaker: Jim Whitehall
Duration: 50.42
The Solid Rock - Creation Ministries Creation Ministries
25.11.18
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 45.39
Jesus in Prophecy 3 - His Reigning in Victory Key Verses: Psalm 22:22-25
View PowerPoint presentation here
18.11.18
Speaker: Aaron Daniell
Duration: 27.13
Vision Sunday Evangelism Key Verses: Matthew 9:36-38
A ministry mindset1. Ministers at every level- minister on the intellectual level
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minister on the spiritual level
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minister on the physical level
2. Is motivated by love- Splangknizomai - stomach/ bowels/ intestines
ALWAYS involves ACTION taken in response to the compassion
Good Samaritan
3. See the multitudes
KEY STATEMENT
"Seeing the multitudes, He felt compassion for them" - The key to reaping in evangelism is effective sowing
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The key to being an effective sower is to develop a ministry mindset
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The key to developing a ministry mindset is to SEE past the surface of every encounter with people
11.11.18
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 42.26
Jesus in Prophecy 2 - His Death and Resurrection Key Verses: Psalm 22:1-18
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4.11.18
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 34.39
Jesus in Prophecy 1 - His Birth & Life Key Verses: Luke 24:13-32
Predictions of a coming Messiah
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28.10.18
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 46.55
The Holy Spirit Heeding Key Verses: Galatians 5:13-25
Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:1-4
21.10.18
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 35.40
The Holy Spirit Offending Key Verses: Matthew 12:31-32, Galatians 5:22-25
Resisting - Acts 7:51 for Non Believers
Grieving - Ephesians 4:30 for Believers
Quenching - 1 Thessalonians 5:19 for Believers
Lying - Acts 5:3-4 for Believers
Blasphemy - Matthew 12:31-32 Non Believers
14.10.18
Speaker: Peter Gordon
Duration: 36.30
The Holy Spirit Personally Key Verses: John 14:16-17, 26 - NLT
30.9.18
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 37.55
The Holy Spirit His ministry to and through Christ Key Verses: Luke 4:14-21 - NLT
Matthew 1:20
The Holy Spirit revealed Jesus as Messiah, the Son of God (Luke 3:21-22) - NLT
The Holy Spirit empowers Jesus for public ministry (Matthew 4:1, Luke 4:18-21, Matthew 12:28) - NLT
What does this mean for me? (Romans 8:8-9) - NLT
The example of the Holy Spirit and Jesus.
We have the same Spirit that anointed Jesus for serve will enable us for service
The
23.9.18
Speaker: Xavier Lakshmanan
Duration: 31.38
The Holy Spirit His New Testament ministry Key Verses: John 14:15-17, 26-27 - NLT
16.9.18
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 47.21
The Holy Spirit - OT Ministry His Old Testament ministry Key Verses: Psalm 139:1-12 - NLT
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In Creation as a Divine Person - Gen 1:2, Psalm 104:30, Gen 1:1, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16
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In Revelation as the Author of Scripture - 2 Tim 3:16, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:10-12
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In Salvation as the Divine life-giver. - Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ezekiel 37:14, Ezekiel 39:29
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In Man's Relation to God - Genesis 6:3, Numbers 24:2, Nehemiah 9:20, Genesis 41:38, Exodus 31, 1 Samuel 16:13, 2 Chronicles 15:1, Haggai 2:5, Zechariah 4:6, Isaiah 61:1, 42:1, 1 Samuel 16:14, Psalm 51:11-12, Isaiah 63:10
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In Fellowship between God and Man as the Encourager - Romans 15:4 & 13
9.9.18
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 34.26
The Holy Spirit - Who is He? His Deity, personality and roles Key Verses: Acts 19:1-7
2.9.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 33.26
God is Good So I don't need to look elsewhere Key Verses: Psalm 34:1-7 - NLT
God is good means WHO GOD is and WHAT GOD does has Worth, Purpose and Benefit.
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God's goodness expressed (In Creation and Providence)- James 1:17
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God's goodness administered (In Judging Sin) - Hebrews 4:12-13
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God's goodness enacted (In Paying for our Sin) - Romans 5:6-8
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God's goodness exchanged (In Making us Good) - 2 Corinthians 5:21
26.8.18
Speaker: Mark McCrindle
Duration: 47.33
- Jude: Victory for the faithful Key Verses: Jude 17-25
19.8.18
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 44.27
- Jude: Avoiding the dangers Key Verses: Jude 8-16
12.8.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 47:52
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Jude: Defending the faith Key Verses: Jude 1:1-7 - NLT
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Jude, Jesus half-brother wrote this warning to us
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He knew we'd need more mercy, peace and love to extend to each other
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He calls us to rise from our inaction and apathy to live Holy and Transformed lives
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He wants to warn his of the dangers of being in a privileged position and abusing it
5.8.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 45.05
God is Gracious Key Verses: Romans 5:12-21 - NLT
Grasping Grace
Revealing Grace
Accepting Grace
Corrupting Grace
Experiencing Grace - Living in grace, living up to grace (Romans 6:5-8), (Titus 2:11-13)
29.7.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 43.28
Money: Church Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 8:7-9
Episode 7 1. Giving PRACTICES - (2 Cor 8:1-4) - NLT
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Giving PEOPLE
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Giving POWER
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Giving PROIRITIES
22.7.18
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 31.43
Money: Budgeting Key Verses: James 5:1-6
Episode 6
15.7.18
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 36.04
Money: Giving - God's Money and Possessions Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:6-15
Episode 5 Our giving demonstrates that God's grace is active in our lives.
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Give Willingly and Joyfully (8:2-3)
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Give Generously and Sacrificially
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Our giving opens the door for God to demonstrate even more grace (9:8-12)
8.7.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 47.46
Money: Eternity Key Verses: Luke 16:1-13
Episode 4
1.7.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37.40
God is Glorious Key Verses: Ezekiel 43:1-5
Episode 2 God's Glory is His Beauty, Power, Holiness.
Hebrews 1:3
John 1:14
24.6.18
Speaker: Dave Thomson
Duration: 35.12
Money: Materialism Key Verses: Luke 18:18-30 ESV
Episode 3
17.6.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 36.18
Money: Stewardship Key Verses: Luke 16:1-9
Episode 2 Stewardship is a Worship Thing -(v13)
Steward is the rewarding venture of managing God's blessings in God's way for God's glory.
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Stewardship is an Ownership thing.
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Stewardship is a Discipleship thing.
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Stewardship is a Sonship Thing
Stewardship not about raising money it's about raising Sons and Daughters to be stewards of money.
10.6.18
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 47.43
Money: Discipleship & Ownership Key Verses: Luke 20:20-26, 21:1-4
Episode 1
3.6.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 44.30
God is Great Key Verses: Matthew 14:22-33
Episode 1 Jesus is Great
27.5.18
Speaker: Xavier Lakshmanan
Duration: 36.31
Prayer - His Time My Time Key Verses: Matthew 6:5-8
Responding to God in PrayerPrayer- A Natural Response (v5-7)
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A Response of Relationship (v6-8)
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A Response of Heart (v5-7)
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A Response of Strong Desire (v6)
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A Response of Trust (v8)
20.5.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 42.33
Bible Reading - His Time My Time Key Verses: Hebrews 11:21
From the life of Jacob we discover
- Confession: "I MUST develop an awareness of God's presence" (Genesis 28:10-22) - NLT
time place
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Repentance: "I WILL repent from not prioritising God" (Genesis 31:3-5, 10-11) - NLT
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Faith: "I SHALL meet with God through praying, reading and obeying" (Genesis 32:22-31) - NLT
How is a person changed and blessed by God? They must regularly meet with God, coming with the right heart attitude consisting of CONFESSION, REPENTANCE and FAITH.
13.5.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 40.12
Relationship - His Time My Time Key Verses: Psalm 145:1-7 - ESV
From Psalm 145:1-7 we uncover 3 simple principles that will help every child of God develop a worshipful relationship with God:
- Worship is a CHOICE to treasure God's Glory all the Time.
Worship is an active response to God whereby we declare his WORTH
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Worship is a DISCIPLINE to gaze at God's glory each day.
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Worship is a BATTLE to trust in God's glory in the midst of Trouble
Developing a Worshipful Relationship with God involves CHOOSING to respond to God's goodness and greatness by TREASURING Him above everything else through TELLING Him, and everyone else, with all our BEING that we love Him, Worship is all that we are, rightly responding to all that He is.
6.5.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 52.17
Gospel Fluency - Speaks into All life Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:4-6
In order to fluently speak the Good News of the Gospel into all of life we need to answer 3 basic questions about GOSPEL FLUENCY
GOSPEL FLUENCY EXPLAINED1. What is Gospel Fluency? (2 Cor 4:4-6 - NIV)- Speaking good news of the Glory of God as revealed through Jesus into all life
GOSPEL FLUENCY SUMMED UP2. What is the Glory of God? - (Exodus 33:18-20 - ESV)
The Good News of the Glory of God can be summed up in Four G's- God is GOOD,
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God is GREAT,
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God is GRACIOUS,
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God is GLORIOUS.
GOSPEL FLUENCY MODELLED 3. What does Gospel Fluency look like? - (Matthew 4:1-11 - NIV)
REMEMBER, whatever the everyday situation, speaking the gospel into it is the solution.
29.4.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 35.45
2 Peter - Anticipation Key Verses:2 Peter 3:11-18
"Live in this life, Not for this life" - Peter
Focus on the "A" list…not the "B" list.
22.4.18
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 35.55
2 Peter - Patience Key Verses:2 Peter 3:1-10
15.4.18
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 38.00
2 Peter - Danger Key Verses:2 Peter 2:12-22
1 - Observation: The question you ask is, - What does it say?
2 - Interpretation: That's where you ask the question, - What does it mean?
3 - Correlation: That's where you ask - What other verses explain it?
4- Application: The question is
- What am I going to do about it?
8.4.18
Speaker: Aaron Daniell
Duration: 35.26
2 Peter - Justice Key Verses:2 Peter 2:4-11, Psalm 73
When you consider what's happening in our nation…
How does that impact your faith in God as a believer?
False Prophets and Teachers - (v2:1-3)
God's justice is not idle or asleep- If God did not spare the angels…
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If God did not spare the accent world…
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If God preserved Noah…
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If God destroyed Sodom & Gomorrah…
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If God rescued righteous Lot…
then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, — 2 Pe 2:9
God's justice is not idle or asleep- God rescues the godly from trials
- God punishes the ungodly - (Luke 16:19-31)
TRUST in God!
1.4.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 32.28
Easter Sunday 2018 Key Verses: John 1:1-5
In the beginning the Word already existed.
The Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
He existed in the beginning with God.
God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
The Word gave life to everything that was created,
and his life brought light to everyone.
The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it. — Jn 1:1-5
logos.biblia.init();I believe in the resurrection of Jesus because:- Writings reliably report it
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Testimonies declare it
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Evidence supports it
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Opposition implies it
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History reflects it
30.3.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 29.51
Good Friday 2018 Key Verses: Romans 5:6-8
When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. — Ro 5:6-8
logos.biblia.init();
25.3.18
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 28.11
2 Peter - Truth Key Verses: 2 Peter 1:12-3:3
18.3.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 40.32
2 Peter - Growth Key Verses: 2 Peter 1:3-11
God's POWER, GLORY and GOODNESS
Intends a Godly Life
Called us
Our knowledge of HIM
Great and precious promises
Participate in the Divine Nature
Escape corruption in the world
PROMISES
1 Chronicles 16:34
Romans 1:16-17
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Philippians 1:6
Philippians 4:9
John 4:14
John 10:28
Acts 1:8
John 14:3
2 Peter 1:3
"Lord, by your strength, today please increase my integrity, teach me more about yourself, grant me the patience to pause to let your Spirit guide my response, make me courageous to keep going in the face of difficulties, guide my thoughts and actions to make decisions that would please you, and please help me love my brothers and sisters in Christ and demonstrate that with compassion and service as I reach out to the lost world around me. Amen"
11.3.18
Speaker: John Noble
Duration: 41.13
2 Peter - Knowledge Key Verses: 2 Peter 1:1-2
4.3.18
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 42.20
Haggai - Purpose Key Verses: Haggai 2:20-23 - NASB
The final speech in the series on Haggai.
25.2.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37.03
Haggai - Purity Key Verses: Haggai 2:10-19
11.2.18
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 34.53
Haggai - Response Key Verses: Haggai 1:7-15
4.2.18
Speaker: Paul Kulikovsky
Duration: 31.28
Haggai - Futility Key Verses: Haggai 1:1-6, 2 Chronicles 36:15
28.1.18
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 37.17
The pursuit of happiness Key Verses: Philippians 3:7-9 - NLT
21.1.18
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 33.37
The Love of God Key Verses: Romans 8:31-34 - ESV
The Love of God is a Sure thing. It's an absolute.
The Love of God is… - Infinite - Psalm 136 - ESV
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Incomprehensible - Ephesians 3: 16-19 - ESV
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Invincible - Romans 8:35-39 - ESV
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Intentional - Romans 5:6-8 - ESV
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Individual - John 17:20-23 - ESV
The Love of God In our… - Past - John 3:16
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Present - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
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Future - 1 John 4:18
14.1.18
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 42.13
The Key for Crossing Over Boundaries Key Verses: Joshua 3:1-12 - NASB, Numbers 13:1-2, 25-28 - ESV
Crossover
The Key for Crossing Over significant Boundaries is to believe that GOD IS ALL I NEED.
Which means believing that:
We can BELIEVE that GOD IS ALL I NEED because:
God is GREAT - (so we don't need to be in control)
God is GOOD - (so we don't need to look elsewhere)
God is GRACIOUS - (so we don't need to prove ourselves)
God is GLORIOUS - (so we don't need to fear others)
Take Aways.
- Become a believer. Trust in Jesus. Don't be alone
7.1.18
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 27.17
A new you for a new year Key Verses: 2 Peter 1:3-8
God wants F.A.T Christians
-Faithful
-Available
-Teachable
31.12.17
Speaker: Brendan Scott
Duration: 34.58
The Unreflected Life The Last Day of 2017 Key Verses: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
25.12.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 45.36
Christmas Means Fulfilment Christmas Day 2017 Key Verses: Matthew 1:18-2:6
Luke 2:8-20
Isaiah 49:5-7
Revelation 11:15
Revelation 12:10
Jude 24-25
24.12.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.34
Christmas Means Anticipation Key Verses: Micah 5:2-4, 1 Peter 1:10-12
17.12.17
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 36.15
Christmas Means Extravagance Key Verses: 1 John 3:1 - ESV
10.12.17
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 35.03
Christmas Means Relationship Key Verses: Luke 2:21-40 - NIV
3.12.17
Speaker: Bruce Buckley
Duration: 47.00
Christmas Means Forgiveness Key Verses: Luke 1:67-79 - NLT
26.11.17
Speaker: Rob Morris
Duration: 21.39
Blessed are...The Persecuted Key Verses: Matthew 5:10-12
Rob from Open Doors shares about the Persecuted Church
North Korea
What does it cost you to follow Jesus?
Christians in the West are more more in love with life, than they are with Jesus.
19.11.17
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 51.21
Blessed are...The Peacemakers Key Verses: Matthew 5:9
According to Jesus the man who has tasted God's righteousness is to show mercy to others; he is to be pure in heart; and he is to be a peacemaker.
peace breaker - You attack, using put downs, gossip and fighting to get what you want
peace faker - You escape, trying to make things look good by denying, blame shifting and avoiding the issue.
peace maker - You work it out, aiming to resolve conflict by experiencing God's peace in your own heart and working towards spreading God's peace in the hearts of others.
From the life and teaching of Jesus we uncover 4 steps that will help the child of God work for peace in any and every conflict:
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Understanding the source of the conflict
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Experiencing the peace of God in your Heart.
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Following the example of the prince of Peace.
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Working towards spreading the Peace of God.
When it comes to peace making, “the heart of the matter,
is that it is a matter of the heart.”
You need to be experiencing the peace of God in your heart,
and following Jesus' peacemaking example,
before you can start working towards spreading the peace of God in the hearts of others.
12.11.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37:54
Blessed are...The pure in heartKey Verses: Matthew 5:8
Mark 12:30-31
A pure heart requires a:- Undefiled heart
- Undivided heart
Being Pure in Heart
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It's a priority of God (Psalm 24:4, Mark 7:20-23)
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It's a partnership with God (1 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 1:9
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It's a provision of God (Ephesians 1:18-21, 1 Peter 1:2, Psalm 119:9-16)
Purified by: The Will of the Father, The Indwelling of the Spirit, The Sacrifice of the Son, Obedience to the Word
They shall see God - 1 Timothy 6:15-16, Hebrews 1:3
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His Glory - In Creation (Psalm 19:1, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 3:18)
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His Face (1 John 3:2-3)
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. — 2 Pe 1:3
5.11.17
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 36.23
I'm freed and delivered Key Verses: John 8:31-36
29.10.17
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 46.05
Blessed are...The MercifulKey Verses: Matthew 18:23-35 (NIV), Matthew 5:7 (NIV)
Why should we be MERCIFUL?
Because we have a merciful God - Exodus 34:6-7 (ESV), Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV), Titus 3:4-7 (NIV), Micah 6:8 (NIV)
So, how will you be merciful?
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Hang out with those who are merciful.
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Look out for the hurting and for the misfits.
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Give people a second chance.
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Do good to those who hurt or offend.
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Value relationships over rules.
Note: Mercy always comes at a cost
22.10.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummmerson
Duration: 30.13
Blessed are...Those who Hunger Key Verses: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:24-34, Mark 12:30
The pursuits of humanity:- Intellectual
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Occupational
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Physical
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Relational
Four things to encourage us to hunger and this for righteousness
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Its God's express purpose to pursue righteousness in us - Romans 8:29
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There is a bond that drives us in this direction - Galatians 4:6
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We have been given a point of focus to raise our sights - Colossians 3:1-4
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There is one overriding principle to guide us
15.10.17
Speaker: Ross Brown
Duration: 27.12
Blessed are...The MeekKey Verses: Matthew 5:5
God breaks what he makes,
and makes what he breaks.
So let's ask God's spirit to
break our heart the way our sin breaks his
and let's allow God's spirit to
remake our hearts, so that they are pure like his.
1.10.17
Speaker: Peter Gordon
Duration: 37.33
I'm cleared and cleansed Key Verses: Psalm 38
The Explanation of Guilt
Types of Guilt
1-Real guilt
2-False guilt
The effect of guilt
Physically - heavy heart
Emotionally - heavy heart
Cognitively - torn between thoughts and actions
Socially - withdrawing
Spiritually - distancing from God, loss of Joy
The elimination of guilt- Our part
- Confess of sins
24.09.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 33.59
Blessed are...The Poor in Spirit Key Verses: Matthew 19:16-26
17.09.17
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 38.50
SupportingKey Verses: Galatians 5:13-15, 6:1-2
Serve one another in love.
1 Cor 10:13
How should I support other?- Don't abuse your freedom, serve others.
- Fulfil the law of Christ, act for others.
10.09.17
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 32.30
ComfortingKey Verses: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7- God is the God of all comfort and compassion
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Comfort begins with compassion
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Compassion is an attitude of the heart
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We are to be channels of God's comfort
3.09.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 51.55
Father's Day Key Verses: Matthew 5:11-16
Father's Day
Truth = REALITY
Love,
Tolerance,
Grace,
Beauty,
Free will.
Biblical truth
There is a INFINITE GOD and he loves you
There is an IMPOSSIBLE GAP made by our sin
There is an INVITATION TO ACCEPT his sacrifice on your behalf
There is an IMMEDIATE NEED to respond during the one life you have
27.08.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.22
Patient and Forgiving Key Verses: Colossians 3:9-15
Patience
Biblical definition: "long tempered" e.g. Matt 18:26
6.08.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 34.28
I'm chosen and clothed Key Verses: Genesis 2:25-3:7
What's the origin of Shame? - Genesis 3:6-7
How did Jesus deal with our shame? - Hebrews 12:2
30.07.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 45.56
Shepherding Key Verses: 1 Peter 4:7-19
16.07.17
Speaker: Matthew Gummerson
Duration: 23.24
Emulation Key Verses: 1 Peter 4:1-6
2.06.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 31.32
Adopted and reconciled Key Verses: Romans 8:35-39
18.06.17
Speaker: David Thompson
Duration: 40.11
Submission Key Verses: 1 Peter 3:1-7
On mission in marriage
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Submission
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Godly Character
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Free from fear
How to be on mission in marriage
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Understand purpose
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Understand who you are
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Understand who you're following
17/06/17
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone Gospel Intentionality Session 4
Speaker: John Fleming
Topic: 4. Life on Life and the Gospel
Duration: 45.29
"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the Gospel of God but our lives as well, because you became so dear to us."
How do I share my life as well?
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Pray
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Eat
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Invite
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Pay Attention
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Relax
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
17/06/17
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone Gospel Intentionality Session 2
Speaker: John Fleming
Topic: 3. Building Intentional Gospel Relationships
Duration: 50.33
"Salvation is not just an event - There is a JOURNEY that leads a person to the EVENT of new birth which in turn commences the PROCESS of becoming more like Christ."
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
17/06/17
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone Gospel Intentionality Session 2
Speaker: John Fleming
Topic: 2. Sent with the Gospel
Duration: 41.15
A sense of "SENTNESS" in every circumstance, every day with everyone……transforms us!
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
17/06/17
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone Gospel Intentionality Session 1
Speaker: John Fleming
Topic: 1. Living and Loving the Gospel
Duration: 55.41
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Living out the Gospel everyday
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Living for God; - (1 Corinthians 10:31)
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Living for others; - (Matthew 22:34-40)
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Living a changed life; - (Hebrews 12:1-11)
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Living miraculously; - (Romans 8:1-17)
Look UP to God (Acts 20:17-24) - BACK to the cross (Romans 8:28-39) - AROUND to fellow Christians (Colossians 3:1-17) and FORWARD to eternity. (Hebrews 8:11 & 24-26, 12:1-3)
Living my life centred on the Gospel will help with decisions, my vision, relationships, friends, possessions and suffering (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
Look for where God is working and join Him.
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
11.06.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.54
Submission Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:11-25
Submit: arrange under. It means to place yourself voluntarily under something
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Submit your soul to God in righteous living.- To preserve your soul
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To honour God
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Submit your mind to God in obedience to authority.- To avoid punishment
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To silence the ignorant
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Submit your body to God in diligent work.- To keep a clear conscience
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To earn God's favour
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Submit your heart to God in patient suffering- To imitate Christ's example
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To demonstrate faith in God's judgement
4.06.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.13
I'm forgiven & accepted Key Verses: Psalm 46
28.05.17
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 38.12
Sanctification Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:4-10
21.05.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.17
Purification Key Verses: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
14.05.17
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 23.57
Mother's Day Key Verses: Proverbs 31:10-31
Q. Was your mum a mean mum?- Value of a Godly Mum.
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How valuable is a mother to her household?
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The Character of a Godly Mum
30.04.17
Speaker: Brian Goodwin
Duration: 38.35
Anticipation Key Verses: 1 Peter 1:9-16
- You have a soul that never dies
Salvation covers all of life…
Past
Salvation from the penalty of sin
Present
Salvation from the power of sin
Future
Salvation from the presence of sin
- You have a future that never ends
Under construction
16.04.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 29.12
The Easter Effect - Part 2 Romans 4:25
1 Corinthians 15:17, 20
Religion begins with a human who died and stayed dead.
Christianity began with God who died and rose again and is still alive.
Religion reveres a grave and a dead leader.
Christianity has an empty grave and a risen Lord and Saviour.
Religion tells you what you must do to be saved.
Christianity tells you what Christ has done to save you.
Religion is humanity trying to reach up to God.
Christianity is God in heaven reaching down to save humanity.
Religion tells us how we can deal with our sin and wickedness, what we can do to make ourselves better. How we can pay for our sin.
Christianity tells us how Jesus has paid the price for our sin and wickedness
Resurrection sets Christianity apart…Resurrection demands a response - Romans 10:9
14.04.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 30.18
The Easter Effect - Part 1 Key Verses: Romans 5:6-9
1-Historical Effect (Romans 5:6)
2-Social Effect (Romans 5:7-8)
3-Personal Effect (Romans 5:9)
Isaiah 53:5
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 4:25
2.04.17
Speaker: Tom Leger
Duration: 46.20
Creation to Cross Key Verses: Luke 24:27, 44-47
Tom from GoodSeed presents Creation to Cross.
26.3.17
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 33.31
Cross Cries Series Key Verses: Matthew 27:45-46
19.3.17
Speaker: Mark Landrum
Duration: 33.17
Explaining the Passover Key Verses: Luke 22
Mark kindly walks through the Passover Feast and explains how the meal is about Jesus.
Presentation by Jews for Jesus
Video of the Passover here
18.3.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 35.16
Cross Cries Series Key Verses: Luke 23:32-43
5.3.17
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 49.
Foundations Series Key Verses: Revelation 20:1-6
View Kevin's Presentation here.
26.2.17
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 49.28
Foundations Series Key Verses: Genesis 3
Satan is a master of deception. He is the great deceiver. He is a liar - John 8:44
19.2.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 44.19
Foundations Series Key Verses: Genesis 2
Do you know God? God wants relationships not robots.
12.2.17
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 32.34
Foundations Series Key Verses: Genesis 1, Hebrews 2:1-9 - NKJV
5.2.17
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 44.50
Foundation Series Key Verses: John 17:24, Ephesians 1:3-4
29.01.17
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 37.40
New Year…No Fear Key Verses: Hebrews 13:5-6
22.1.17
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 44.58
Following Jesus Key Verses: Matthew 4:17-25 - ESV
From Matthew 4:17-25 we discover that following Jesus really comes down to doing 4 hard, but rewarding, things:
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TRUSTING in Him with TOTAL conviction.
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RELATING to Him with SUPREME devotion.
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OBEYING Him with COMPLETE submission.
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PROCLAIMING Him thru DEDICATED multiplication.
Followers of the Way…
15.1.17
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 41.18
Following Jesus Key Verses: John 1:35-51 - ESV
Jesus was never just interested in people making a decision to trust in Him.
He was always interested in people making a decision to trust in Him that would result in a commitment to follow Him.
STEPS
Following Jesus starts with COMING & SEEING HIM,
which leads to TRUSTING & OBEYING HIM,
and results in GOING & TELLING OF HIM.
SIGNS
RELATIONSHIP, not religion.
TWO WAY, not one sided.
GROWNING, not static.
LIFE-LONG, not temporary.
FOLLOW
Following Jesus involves
the PRIVILEGE and RESPONSIBILITY
of experiencing a
LIFE-LONG, GROWING,
TWO-WAY RELATIONSHIP
with the SON OF GOD.
8.1.17
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 31.38
Will he find faith? Key Verses: Luke 18:1-14 - ESV
1.1.17
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 28.43
New Years Day 2017 Key Verses: Luke 15:11-32 - NASB
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Elijah - Quiet Times
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David - Confession
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Peter - Grace
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Prodigal Son - Loving Father
25.12.16
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 24.30
JesusKey Verses: Luke 2:8-20 - ESV
Christmas Day Service 2016
18.12.16
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 46:21
Colossians RoundupKey Verses: Colossians 4:7-18 - ESV
"Some people come into our lives and quietly go.
Others stay a while, and leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never the same." - Dave Kraft
Behind every godly ACTIVITY
lies a spiritual SELF-IDENTITY.
Therefore, before you can faithfully perform spiritual ACTIVITIES,
you must first develop a spiritual SELF-IDENTITY,
that is made up of 3 essential QUALITIES:
SERVANTHOOD,
SISTER & BROTHERHOOD,
plus SLAVEHOOD.
I. SERVANTHOOD (Col.4:7-9) - faithfully undertaking small acts of loving service.
II. SISTERHOOD & BROTHERHOOD (Col. 4:10-11) - faithfully sticking by one another, and strengthening one another, through thick and thin.
III. SLAVEHOOD (Col. 4:12-13) - faithfully serving the Son of God and greeting one another, praying for one another, and working for one another.
11.12.16
Speaker: Derek Finlay
Duration: 30:52
What does your life say?Key Verses: Colossians 4:5-6 - NLT
4.12.16
Speaker: Peter Gordon
Duration: 30.54
Good Gifts, Bad Gifts Key Verses: Romans 5:12-21, 6:23
God's Gift
1 Status - Almighty God
2 Importance - You and I
3 Mend - Humanity
1 Motive - His Love
2 Need - Debt paid
3 Cost - His Son
Cost, Need, Motive
God's Gift…Will you open it?
27.11.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 36.57
Attitudes and PrayerKey Verses: Colossians 4:2-4 - NLT
Prayer- Devotion - Be ready
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Alertness - God's Spirit, God's Word
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Thanksgiving - Praise the Lord
Pray
Being always ready to jump into it
In tune with God's Spirit & Word
And flooded with praise
And pray for those in Christian ministry because they desperately need it so that the Gospel stays clear and pure.
20.11.16
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 31.40
"Working out" your salvationKey Verses: Colossians 3:22-4:1 - NLT
13.11.16
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 29.56
Holiness in the homeKey Verses: Colossians 3:18-4:1 - NLT
Jesus is the answer for…- Home problems
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Government problems
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Business problems
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Jesus Christ brings a new presence into the home.
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Jesus Christ brings a new pattern into your home.
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Jesus Christ brings a new purpose to the home.
Our New Purpose in home and all of life is to bring glory and honour to Christ.
6.11.16
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 44.34
What is the cost if we don't do it? Key Verses: Luke 14:25-33
From Luke 14:25-33 Jesus teaches four conditions for being His disciple & for the discipling of others.
They are; Relationship, Reason, Resolve & Resources.
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Discipleship is grounded in Relationship (v26)
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Discipleship is motivated by the right Reason (v27)
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Discipleship is a lifelong Resolution (v28-32)
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Discipleship with Jesus is more important than our Resources (v33)
30.10.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 33.57
New life in action every day Key Verses: Colossians 3:12-17 - NLT
"If it's not Jesus… who is our… defence, resource, council, law enforcement? Then it's me or nobody. Is is any wonder we fall short of our Christian walk?"
Six simple, practical things - v12 Gracious conduct
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v13 Patience and Forgiveness
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v14 Being driven by Love
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v15 Being ruled by peace
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v16 being filled with Christ's Word
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v17 Living for Christ, my all-in-all
23.10.16
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 34.31
Dead to sin, Alive with Christ Key Verses: Colossians 3:5-11 - NLT
16.10.16
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 34.20
Set your minds on things above Key Verses: Colossians 3:1-4 - NLT
9.10.16
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 39.50
Freedom from False StandardsKey Verses: Colossians 2:20-23, Matthew 5:38-48 - NLT
2.10.16
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 29.51
Freedom from False ReligionKey Verses: Colossians 2:16-19 - NLT
25.09.16
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 42.31
Freedom from False GuiltKey Verses: Colossians 2:11-15 - NLT
Because of Christ's death:- We are clean and free from the old sinful nature.
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Baptised - having died with Christ and risen to new life.
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God forgives our sin from the moment of faith in Christ.
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God cancels our condemnation, nailing it to the cross.
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The powers of evil can no longer use the Law against us.
Handling guilt:- Firstly, own up with sorrow and repentance.
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Accept the penalty imposed by the law.
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As far as possible make restitution.
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Learn from your sin and change your behaviour.
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Bring the burden to the cross and ask forgiveness.
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Claim the reality of Hebrews 9:14 and 10:22
18.09.16
Speaker: Hayden Scott
Duration: 34.24
Freedom from False GuiltKey Verses: Colossians 2:8-10 - NLT
11.09.16
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 38.57
Freedom from False TeachingKey Verses: Colossians 2:4-7 - NKJV
4.09.16
Speaker: Allan Driver
Duration: 33.11
Father's Day 2016Key Verses: Matthew 6:24-27, 7:7-12
Many Families:- absence of fathers
- absence of belief of fathers
God describes Himself as Father - (Psalm 103:13)- Father describes a relationship
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He is looking for a relationship with us
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Our hearts long for a father
He is Merciful
He is Compassionate
He is
Who is it you are following?
28.08.16
Speaker: Matthew Gummerson
Duration: 21.31
Christ the RedeemerKey Verses: Colossians 1:24-2:3 - NIV
27.08.16
And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 4
Speaker: Bruce Buckley
Topic: How can I discuss same sex marriage with grace and truth?
Duration: 1.01.53
This is a great question!
And the answer is in the question!
What are your feelings about this issue?Discussion Ideals!- You are can, and probably should, have a conversation about this subject. And it is important that you do it well!
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The topic of ‘same-sex marriage’ should be discussed within the greater story of God’s purposes in creation and redemption.
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In any meaningful discussion it is important to have some ground rules.
Is there such a thing as ‘absolute truth’?There are 3 general viewpoints about ‘truth’.
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God has the ultimate authority; and everyone submits to Him.
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Key leaders have the authority; and everyone submits to them.
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Everyone has equal authority; and everyone is tolerant and accepting each other’s viewpoint.
God’s Purpose and Truth!- Given an opportunity to discuss things from God’s perspective, try and start at the beginning of God’s purposes in creation and redemption.
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Why did God create the universe? To reveal His glory, through His creation, in particular, human beings!
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The ultimate reality is ‘personal relationships’, revealed through the Trinity.
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Male and female are made in the ‘image of God’! We alone are able to know God, to reflect His glory and worship Him.
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Marriage is the most significant ‘personal relationship’. It is God’s design, declaration and provision. We are made for completion and companionship.
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Marriage is the foundation of family and society.
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Sexual relationships can only be perfectly expressed within the context of male and female marriage.
But… creation also needs redemption! Truth Rejecters! 1. God is replaced: As human beings we have exchanged God for something else.
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God’s response: God gives us what we want.
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God’s judgment: our bodies act out sexually what our heart’s desire and worship – namely ourselves!
Romans 1:18-28
A. 1:23-24
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Replacement: God’s glory is exchanged for idols (23)
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Response: sinful desires leads to sexual impurity (24)
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Judgment: Degrading of their bodies with one another (24)
B. 1:25-27
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Replacement: God’s truth is exchanged for a lie = worshipped and served created things rather than the Creator (25)
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Response: Experience shameful lusts (26)
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Judgment: Homosexual behaviour (26b-27)
C. 1:28
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Replacement: Removed the knowledge of God from their thinking (28)
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Response: A depraved mind (28)
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Judgment: do what ought not to be done (28)
Summary 1. The biggest and deepest problem in our lives is rebellious worship.
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Our sexual disorders and dysfunctions are God’s judgment upon us.
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Paul’s focus on homosexuality is because this clearly demonstrates our serious problem. Right and wrong worship is reflected in our sexuality!
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The saving and healing of our every sinful soul, comes about when we return God to His rightful place and we return to worship and glorify Him in our hearts and lives.
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
27.08.16
And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 3
Speaker: Bruce Buckley
Topic: How can I have a Christ-Centred Marriage?
Duration: 1.09.45
Simple answer! - Complex application!Foundation:
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Be a Christian! - Personally be Christ-centred!
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Marry a Christian! - Together be Christ-centred!
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The Goal of Christian Marriages- Becoming transformed into Christlikeness!
Focus:
Some suggestions that might help!- Aware: Christ-like Attitude!
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Care: Christ-like Love & Respect!
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Prayer: Christ-like Intimacy!
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
27.08.16
And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 2
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Topic: How can I lay a solid foundation for marriage?
Duration: 52.19
Key Verses: Ephesians 3:14-19
Any marriage can work beautifully if both people are willing to..- Listen
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Adapt
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Be self-sacrificial
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Commit
Laying a solid foundation - is it even possible and does it matter?
YES and because God that's why
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Get to know God - (Jer 9:23-24), (John 17:3), (Matthew 6:33)- Read
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Serve
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Pray
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Worship
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Get to know Yourself - (Psalms 139:23-24), (Gal 5:22-25)- Take a breath
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Get a mentor
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Get to know Your future Spouse - (1 Cor 7:32-24), (Eph 5:28)- Learn them - honestly
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Learn communication
Your goal to love them to the fullest. Not your responsibility…to change them
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
27.08.16
And God Said…Riverstone Finding Fulfilment Session 1
Speaker: Graeme Erb
Topic: How can I use my singleness to live for the kingdom of God?
Duration: 52.03
Myth #1
The good life begins when I get married.
God’s truth:
Single life is good because God is good.
Myth #2
Single life is too hard. Getting married will make life easier.
God’s truth:
Marriage is a gift but equally true, singleness is a gift from God.
Myth #3
Singleness is a time of transition of waiting until ‘real life’ begins when I get married.
God’s truth:
Singleness is a calling from Him for now.
Myth #4
It’s only when I’m married and have a partner that my life will have purpose and meaning.
God’s truth:
No one but our Lord Jesus Christ and devoting our lives to Him will bring purpose and meaning.
Myth #5
I’ll never be truly happy while I am single.
God’s truth:
The single life devoted to God is a happy life.
Myth #6
It’s better to marry a non-believer than to stay single for life.
God’s truth:
A believer is not to be yoked to an unbeliever.
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
21.08.16
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 29.15
Christ the RedeemerKey Verses: Colossians 1:21-23 - NIV
Specific Reconciliation 1. Man's basic problem - (v.21)
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Christ's Bodily Provision - (v.22)
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Christ's Blessed Presentation - (v.23), (Romans 8:1)
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Christ's Bold Proof - (v.23)
14.08.16
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 34.05
Christ's SupremacyKey Verses: Colossians 1:15-20 - ESV
General Reconciliation Paul begins by establishing who and what Chrsit is. There are 72 truths about Christ given in these six verses. Paul discusses:
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The Person of Christ (v.15)
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The Product of Christ (v.16)
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The Pre-Existence of Christ (v.17a)
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The Power of Christ (v.17b)
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The Preeminence of Christ (v.18)
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The Pleasure of Christ (v.19)
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The Peace of Christ (v.20)
7.08.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 34.54
Spiritual Immigration - Domain or Kingdom?Key Verses: Colossians 1:13-14 - NASB
Transferred from Darkness to Light
31.07.16
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 44.01
Walking WorthyKey Verses: Colossians 1:9-12 - NASB
Paul's Prayer for the Colossians
24.07.16
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 40.29
The Gospel's effect in Colossae Key Verses: Colossians 1:1-8
The big picture:
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The doctrine of the pre-eminence of Christ (chapters 1 and 2)
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The believers duty to the pre-eminent Christ (chapters 3 and 4)
Colossians: a gentile church
Jewish believers as well
Who began the church in Colossae? - Epaphras, a native of Colossae. He heard while in Ephesus and then took the message to Colossae. Roman, Greek, Phrygian and Jewish lived in Colossae.
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They worshiped Angels.
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Gnosticism: views the material world as inherently evil. Was present in Colossae.
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Paul and Timothy were the authors of Colossians. Paul was in chains. Timothy likely to be visiting Paul at the time in gaol.
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Paul's prison letters: Colossians 4:18, Ephesians 6:20, Philippians 1:16, Philemon 10.
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Tychicus delivered the letters
Who are the letters addressed to? - To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colossal. Faithful brethren are members of the family of God.
- A living hope from the resurrection of Jesus. Hope laid up in heaven.
17.07.16
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 32.42
Job Choices and Consequences Key Verses: Ephesians 6:5-9
10.07.16
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 42.52
Friends and FriendshipsKey Verses: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Colossians 3:12-14
3.07.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 31.29
Vision and Mission Key Verses: Acts 11:19-26
What does being a Christian mean? - Christian
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Disciple
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Vision
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Mission
Goal is to make clones of Christ
26.06.16
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 39.02
Functioning in the Body of Christ Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20
There are 7 gifts that are given to some to do:- Ministering
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Exhortation
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Giving
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Teaching
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Showing mercy
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Faith
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Evangelism
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No member should compare or contrast themselves with any other member
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Diversity does not suggest inferiority
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Unity without diversity would produce uniformity, and uniformity tends to produce death': Warren Wiersbe
1 Corinthians 12:21-26- Diversity in the body is evidence of God's wisdom (v24)
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Some parts of the body need to be honoured more than others (v25)
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God desires that there be no division in the church (v25)
1 Corinthians 12:27-31- It is God who bestows the gifts (v28)
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Eagerly desire the greater gifts (v31)
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Know your gift/s
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Encourage others in their gifts
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Use your gift for God
Mark 10:41-45
Use your gifts to benefit others, not yourself. Serve others and serve God. This is true greatness.
19.06.16
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 30.55
Your Children and God's Reflection Key Verses: Psalm 127 - NLT
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Give your Children Spiritual Direction
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Give Your Children Loving Discipline
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Help them choose God's path
12.06.16
Speaker: Hayden Scott
Duration: 33.55
Husbands and Wives Key Verses: Ephesians 5:21-33 - NLT
Why are roles important?
In the beginning - Genesis 2:18, Genesis 3:16, Genesis 3:17-19
Wives and the home - Proverbs 14:1, Titus 2:3-5, Proverbs 31:10-31
Intimacy - 1 Corinthians 7:1-4
Additional verses for Husbands - 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:19
Leadership and Submission - 1 Peter 3:1-6, Colossians 3:18, Ephesians 5:21-33
Issues?
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Misinterpretation
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Submission and Equal Worth?
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Roman culture
5.06.16
Speaker: Warwick Gummerson
Duration: 39.35
Why choose Christ? - A belief to die for Key Verses: 1 Peter 3:8-16 - ESV
29.05.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 41.57
Divorce and Remarriage Key Verses: Jeremiah 3:1-10
Document on website Towards a Biblical perspective on marriage, divorce and remarriage.
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God's overall plan for people includes marriage.
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Physical intimacy, by and itself does not constitute marriage - (Exodus 22:16-17)
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God intends for marriage to be life long - Matt 19:4-6, 1 Cor 7:10-11
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What God joined together, He commanded men not to separate.
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Scripture permits but does nor encourage divorce - Deut 24:1-4, Mal 2:16, Jer 3:8, Eze 23:17-19, Hos 2:2, Matt 1:19, Matt 5:32, Matt 19:8-9, 1 Cor 7:13-15
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In some cases God permits remarriage - Deut 24:1-4, Matt 5:32, Matt 19:9, 1 Cor 7:15, 1 Cor 7:27-28
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Divorce severs the original marriage relationship, though the believer is exhorted to either seek reconciliation or else remain unmarried - Deut 24:1-4, John 4:16-18, 1 Cor 7:10-11, Deut 24:4
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What about the "guilty" party? - Matt 5:32, Matt 19:9, John 8:10-11
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God permits believers who have committed adultery to be restored to Church fellowship upon repentance - 2 Cor 2:5-11
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Holiness, Grace and Love
22.05.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.06
Marriage and Honouring God1. Defining marriage
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Enjoying marriage
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Supporting marriage
1. Defining marriage:- Marriage is a covenant of companionship, a commitment between one man and one woman, before a Holy God, for life
Matthew 19:3-6, Genesis 2:22-25- A wife is a gift to the man. A partnership. A companionship. Completely at ease. Completely vulnerable. Completely honest.
- Equality of worth, value and importance.
Ezra 10:2.
2. Enjoying marriage:- Centre on Christ: Ephesians 5:21-33
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Forgive freely: Matthew 18:21-35
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Pursue romantically: Revelation 2:1-7
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Appreciate effort: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
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Express love: Song of Solomon
3. Supporting marriage:- Galatians 6:2 - carry one another's burdens.
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Pray
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Honour
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Offer
15.05.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 39.57
Singleness and Honouring God Key Verses: Galatians 3:26-29
8.05.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 38.26
Not a normal Mother's Day message Key Verses: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, 9-11, 20-28 - NLT
I'm Talking about prayer
Hebrews 13:18-19 - NIV
Matthew 9:35-38 - NIV
Get some space,
forget about yourself,
remember who your talking to,
confess freely,
Ask fearlessly,
Be thankful.
1.05.16
Speaker: Peter Gordon
Duration: 37.36
Comic Culture & Christ Key Verses: Psalm 139:13-14 - ESV
Identity - we are made in God's image. 2 identities. old in Sin and New in Christ
Good and Evil
Justice
Rescuer
24.04.16
Speaker: Derek Finlay
Duration: 30.16
On Being Human: Women and Femininity Key Verses: Proverbs 31:10-31
Genesis 2:18-20
Genesis 2:24
1 Corinthians 7:17
Mark 10:28-31
Genesis 2:18
Ephesians 5:22-33
Colossians 3:18
1 Peter 2:15
1 Peter 2:20
1 Corinthians 11:11
Proverbs 1:8
Galatians 3:28
1 Timothy 2:9
1 John 5:3
Woman goes with Man. God's idea.
Women have lost a lot in this age…as God's ideas are being lost. - Prayer
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Good Works
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Hospitality
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Teaching
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Good Wives
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Rearing Godly Children
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be a different place because I was important in the life of a child”. - 2 Timothy 1:5
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2 Timothy 3:14-15
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1 Peter 3:3-6
17.04.16
Speaker: Derek Finlay
Duration: 35.36
On Being Human: Men and Masculinity Key Verses: Romans 12:3-8 NIV - Where in the world did God put us? Genesis 1:28
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What are we meant to be?
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How do we represent God?
We are asked not to make an image because we are supposed to be THE image.
Be the masculine man that God intended you to be.
We are unique – and we have a duty to perform.
That’s the way God designed us.
Jesus said "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples”.
10.04.16
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 39.56
On Being Human: Relationships and God's ImageKey Verses: Genesis 1:25-31, 1 John 3:1-3 - Man is an intelligent being…
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Man is capable of intelligent communication
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Man has a conscience and is accountable to it
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Man has a God-consciousness and is accountable to Him
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Man has an interactionary relationship with his fellow man
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Man was made for fellowship and relationship with his Creator
We were MARRED by disobedience to God (Genesis 3:1-4 NKJV, Romans 5:12 NKJV)
All of life and all of our relationships are trained by the fall- Separation from God - spiritual death occurred
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Physical death began
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Blame set in as the default position
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Man has a bias toward sin and self-centredness
Proof factor of the fall- Great pain in child birth
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Greying hair, toothache, need for glasses, hearing aids
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Joints, skin, organs - all pointing to the end of life
Just as God said, mankind is destined to die - Hebrews 9:27 NKJV
By the obedience of One Man many are re-MADE - Romans 5:19 NKJV
This One bore the true image, likeness, and character of God- For He was God
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He was Omnipotent - Man never was
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He was Omniscient - Man never was
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He was Omnipresent - Man never was
He has all the characteristics of God- Love, Mercy, Grace
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Sovereignty, Holiness, Righteousness
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Justice, Truth, Goodness, Faithfulness
3.04.16
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 40.16
Who is JesusKey Verses: Luke 9:10-23, Hebrews 4:13, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
From Luke 9:10-23 we discover 3 life changing TRUTHS about Jesus that prove that He is more than a good guy.
TRUTH #1. Jesus is the Judge (Luke 9:18-20)
TRUTH #2. Jesus is the Saviour (Luke 9:21-22)
TRUTH #3. Jesus is the Source of true Satisfaction (Luke 9:10-17)
Jesus is more than just a good guy.
Jesus is:
#1. The Judge of Everyone.
#2. The Saviour of the World.
#3. The Source of true Satisfaction.
Therefore, trust in Jesus and follow hard after Him.
27.03.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 35.45
Easter Sunday 2016Key Verses: Isaiah 55:6-11, 2 Peter 1:3-4
Divine Power
God's Power———>Frees us from
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Faith——————>Doubt
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Goodness————>Sin
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Knowledge———->Lies
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Self-Control———>Old ways
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Perseverance——->Apathy
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Godliness————>Evil
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Mutual affection—->Bitterness
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Love——————>Hate
25.03.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 24.17
Good Friday 2016Key Verses: Romans 7, Luke 24, Mark 15
Hopelessness
Disciples thoughts…
Rescuer gone
Fear of capture
Friend's death
Feelings of…
grief
fear
Despair
20.03.16
Speaker: Grant O'Donnell
Duration: 44.41
Conveying ChristKey Verses: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10
Passing on your faith
Grant talks about conveying Christ through our actions.
Essence of being a Christian is to let Christ live OUT of you.
13.03.16
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 39.31
Caring like: Christ Love in action Key Verses: Matthew 18:1
Caring like Christ - Humility
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Hospitality
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Horrific Discipline
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Compassionate Searching
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Hard Conversations
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Heavenly Partnership
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Hypocrisy/ Forgiveness
Jesus
Others
Yourself
28.02.16
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 37.03
Passion & Priorities: Conforming to Christ Transformational Bible Study
Key Verses: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Dig Deeper Tools for Understanding God's Word
by
Nigel Beynon and Andrew Sach.
The Bible is a DIVINE book - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV)
I Have 7 Friends who Taught me true!
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Why
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Which
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How
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When
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Where
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What
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Who
2 Timothy 1:9-10 (NIV)
THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE Tool
THE CONTEXT Tool
THE STRUCTURE Tool
THE LINKING WORDS Tool
THE PARALLELS Tool
21.02.16
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 43.07
Conversations with Christ: Prayer Made Real Key Verses: Psalm 34:3-18
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Faith or trust is essential (Hebrews 11:6)
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Realising our adoption as children is essential (Romans 8:15-16)
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An awareness of our acceptance
But first, we need to express our love to Him - John 21:15-17
14.02.16
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 40.06
Copy Christ: The Self-Sacrificial Life Key Verses: Luke 9:18-24
17.01.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 34.04
Passion & Priorities Key Verses: Ephesians 5:1-10
Be imitators of God. It matters what's on the inside. Love driven self-sacrifice - Real love always involves self-sacrifice.
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The call to Christ is a call to self-sacrifice.
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Check where your treasure's are.
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Learn what pleases the Lord.
24.01.16
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Duration: 34.56
God's Greatest Pleasure Key Verses: Genesis 45:1-9
17.01.16
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 36.17
What to remember...when you forget everything else Key Verses: Ephesians 3:14-19
God Loves You
3.01.16
Speaker: Andrew Cowell
Duration: 40.11
Lessons from a Tree about a fulfilling year Key Verses: Psalms 1:1-6
This year will go one of two ways: - Blessed or Cursed
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Better or Worse
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Fulfilling or Disappointing
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A Fulfilling Year is all about a RELATIONSHIP … not just rules
- A Fulfilling Year is CONDITIONAL not Fait Accompli
- A fulfilling Year comes down to a CHOICE…
This year remember that living by rules outside the context of a divine loving relationship results in rebellion.
However, living by rules within the context of a divine loving relationship leads to personal renewal and real life.
The scriptural condition for enjoying a fulfilling year is to make a daily choice to walk closely with the Lord.
This daily choice will involve walking away from the world and walking in obedience to the world.
This year remember that: "The choices we don't make are as important as the ones we do make."
27.12.15
Speaker: Kevin Rosolen
Duration: 37.34
In the Fullness of Time Key Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Are you ready? YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck6aji4bdWU
25.12.15
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 24.30
Jesus, Light of the world Christmas Day 2015
Key Verses:
20.12.15
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 37.57
Have a slave free Christmas Key Verses: Galatians 4:1-11
13.12.15
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 32.31
Emmanuel: God with us Key Verses: Matthew 1:18-25, Colossians 1:15-22
6.12.15
Speaker: Bob Skelly
Duration: 49.52
Gospel Message Key Verses: Ezekiel 36:24-27, John 3:1-16, Matthew 23:13-39
29.11.15
Speaker: Brett Davis
Duration: 36.55
Why we have giving Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 9:1-8
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Purpose of our giving
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Amount of our giving
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Manner of our giving
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Motivation of our giving
22.11.15
Speaker: Eric Gordon
Duration: 33.49
Why we have home groups Key Verses: Hebrews 10:19-25
What are small groups?
15.11.15
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 37.46
Why we have open worship Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 14:26-34
8.11.15
Speaker: Yuta Imanishi
Duration: 24.57
Why we have communion Key Verses: Psalm 23, 1 Chronicles 16:1-3
Jesus Commanded "Remember Me"
From 1 Chronicles 16:1-3 we discover 3 Characteristics of the tent of david so that every believer of christ will enjoy the communion
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Approach the right way. (v. 1a)
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Approach by sacrifice. (v. 1b-2a)
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Every man and woman participates with joy. (v. 2-3)
1.11.15
Speaker: Stuart Thomson
Duration: 38.51
Help Wanted Key Verses: Matthew 9:35-38, 28:18, James 5:16-18, Col:4:2-2
Stage 1 - Preparation & Planting (v35)
Stage 2 - Tending (v36)
Stage 3 - Harvesting (v37-38)
Why should we pray for God to do His work?
18.10.15
Speaker: Ken Harding
Duration: 36.59
Why we have deacons Key Verses: 1 Timothy 3:8
11.10.15
Speaker: Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 38.23
Why we have elders Key Verses: 1 Peter 5:1-5, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 20:28
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How did you get here?
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What are you good for?
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What can I do about it?
Why have elders? - (Titus 1:5)
Who appoints elders? - (Acts 20:28)
How do we appoint a new elder? 1. We pray for guidance, wisdom and humility
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We suggest some names and discuss them
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We compare them against Biblical qualifications
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We consider their reputation within the church
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We pray for clarity and confirmation
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We seek unity and agreement in the eldership
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We approach the individual and them to pray
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We give them information about the role
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We pray for confirmation and their response
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We present them before the church for response
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We pray for the Lord's leading
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We appoint them as elders and pray for them
What's the Role? - Elder
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Shepherd/ Pastor
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Overseer
Pictures of the church The Flock - Acts 20:28 | The Family - 1 Timothy 3:15, Galatians 6:10
Chief Shepherd - Christ - The Father
Sub-Shepherds - Elders - The servants
The Sheep - Church - The family
How should we respond? (1 Peter 5:1-5)
Elders - Diligence
Church - Submission
Everyone - Humility
Phillip Gummerson
4.10.15
Duration: 27.17
Key Verses: Romans 1:18-23
The Irrelevant God Is the world getting better or worse?
Kevin Rosolen
27.9.15
Duration: 38.57
Key Verses: Daniel 12:1-4
- The Vision of the End - Pt 2 14 of 14
Kevin Rosolen
20.9.15
Duration: 46.40
Key Verses: Daniel 11:36-45
- The Vision of the End - Pt 1 13 of 14
Andrew Wilson
13.9.15
Duration: 39.27
Key Verses: Daniel 11:2-35
- Daniel: The Abomination of Desolation 12 of 14
5/09/15
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone What Does Love Require?Session 4
Speaker: Mark Fleming
Topic: 4. What does love require when it comes to Resentment and Bitterness?
Duration: 30.??
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Get rid of all bitterness (Ephesians 4:31-32)
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3 Factors (Genesis 45:1-8)
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3 Figures (Matthew 18:21-35)
YouTube Channel Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
5/09/15
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone What Does Love Require?Session 3
Speaker: Bruce Buckley
Topic: What Does Love Require when it comes to Avoidance and Denial?
Duration: 30.??
Key Verses: Genesis 3
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Introduction: Hide and Seek!
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How do we 'hide'?
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Why do we 'hide'?
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Our 'hiding' dilemma!
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What does love require?
YouTube Channel Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
5/09/15
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone What Does Love Require? Session 2
Speaker: Allan Driver
Topic: What Does Love Require when it comes to Suspicion and Distrust?
Duration: 30.??
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:7
Love requires the Christian to operate on the basis of trust not suspicion or distrust.
To replace suspicion with trust: - Love requires the Christian to bear all things.
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Love requires the Christian to believe all things.
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Love requires the Christian to hope all things.
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
5/09/15
And God Said… Bible Conference - Riverstone What Does Love Require? Session 1
Speaker: Linc Marlow
Topic: What Does Love Require?
Duration: 41.50
Key Verses: Romans 12:9-21
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The Definition of Amazing Love
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The Application of Amazing Love
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The Prerequisites of Amazing Love
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/andGodsaidBibleConf
Phillip Gummerson
30.8.15
Duration: 36.37
Key Verses: Daniel 10:1-11:1
- The Spiritual Battle 11 of 14
Phillip Gummerson
16.8.15
Duration: 38.29
Key Verses: Daniel 9:1-9
- The Penetential Prayer 9 of 14
Hayden Scott
9.8.15
Duration: 37.36
Key Verses: Daniel 8:1-27
Overview
Section 1: Vision - Ram - 2 horns (v3-4)
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Goat - 5 horns (v5-8)
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Little Horn - 2300 evening (v9-14)
Section 2: Gabriel's Interpretation (v17-26)
- The Ram and The Goat 8 of 14
Matthew Gummerson
26.7.15
Duration: 28.56
Key Verses: Daniel 7:1-28 - ESV
Revelation 19:9-21
- Four Beasts 7 of 14
Ken Harding
19.7.15
Duration: 46.19
Key Verses: Daniel 6:16-24 - ESV
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Taken Off The Menu One of the best loved stories in the Old Testament of our Bibles is this story of Daniel in the Lion's den. Daniel had proved himself to be of such excellent character that no fault was found in him by his contemporaries and the Bible does not record a single sin or failing in this man of God.
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The Plan of Darius (Dan 6:1-3)
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The Person of Daniel (Dan 6:3-5)
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The Purpose of the Opposition (Dan 6:4-9)
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The Prayers of the Man of God (Dan 6:10-11)
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The Powerlessness of the King to save (Dan 6:12-17)
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The Preservation of Daniel (Dan 6:18-23)
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The Punishment of the evildoers (Dan 6:24)
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The Proclamation of the King (Dan 6:25-27)
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The Prosperity of Daniel (Dan 6:28)
6 of 14
Eric Gordon
12.7.15
Duration: 37.23
Key Verses: Daniel 5:1-31
- The Writing's on the Wall - Overthrown, overnight 5 of 14
Phillip Gummerson
5.7.15
Duration: 44.56
Key Verses: Daniel 4:1-37
- A god repents 4 of 14
Linc Marlow
28.6.15
Duration: 43.49
Key Verses: Daniel 3:1-6 - NASB
- Faith in the Fire
3 of 14
Kevin Rosolen
21.6.15
Duration: 38.34
Key Verses: Daniel 2:24-35 - NKJV
- The Eternal Kingdom 2 of 14
Allan Driver
14.6.15
Duration: 40.18
Key Verses: 1 John 5:1-5, Jeremiah 25:8-11
- Under Attack The World questions God's love for you.
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Daniel's dramatic life change
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God is in control
The World tests your love of God. - By tempting you to compromise your beliefs
Standing for God while under attack. - Resolve to obey God's Word
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Hard Decision - v8a
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Humble Decision - v8b
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Trusting Decision - v11-14
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Honoured Decision - v15-21
The world aims to weaken a believer's trust in God by: - questioning God's love for you
- Questioning your love of God
God is sovereign and He is in control, so stand for Him. 1 of 14
Dr Mark Harwood
7.6.15
Duration: 1.04.13
Key Verses: 2 Peter 3:3-9
Creation Ministries International Website here…
Elephants in the room
Phillip Gummerson & Linc Marlow
31.5.15
Duration: 58.42
Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:4-9, Malachi 1:6-13
The Way Ahead Phill and Linc talk about the way ahead for Riverstone.
Andrew Cowell
24.5.15
Duration: 53.34
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 14:24-26
Worship A Spiritual Preparation In order for believers to know how to be actively involved in congregational worship they need to understand and appreciate 3 biblical guidelines from 1 Corinthians 14:24-40
Congregational Worship should have a …
I. Divine Goal
II. Distinctive Character
III. Distinction in Roles
2 of 3
Andrew Cowell
17.5.15
Duration: 47.37
Key Verses: Psalm 96:1-9
Worship A Spiritual Foundation At the heart of Public Worship
is a desire to gaze upon God's glory
and then to respond
by publicly declaring His worth
through singing a new song
that focuses on God's Person and Work
for the enjoyment of God
and the encouragement
of His people.
1 of 3
Ken Harding
3.5.15
Duration: 31.19
Key Verses: John 3:16-20
The good news which the T.V. seldom brings
Ken Harding
26.4.15
Duration: 43.30
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14
Church Vision Jehovah-jireh: My Provider
Andrew Cowell
19.4.15
Duration: 44.20
Key Verses: John 1:35-42
7 Peter - Fishing, Failing and Feeding
People Who Met Jesus From the life of Peter we discover 4 ways that Jesus strengthened and built up Peter that should give hope to every believer that He can do likewise for them.
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Jesus PRAYED for Peter (Luke 22:31-32)
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Jesus FORGAVE Peter (Mark 16:1-7)
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Jesus RESTORED Peter (John 21:1-17)
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Jesus EMPOWERED Peter (Acts 2:1-4, 14)
7 of 7
Derek Finlay
12.4.15
Duration: 25.37
Key Verses: John 20:19-29
6 Thomas - Dying, Directions and Doubting
People Who Met Jesus 6 of 7
Eric Gordon
5.4.15
Duration: 29.56
Key Verses: Matthew 28:1-10
Resurrection Sunday Service Why Is Easter So Important?
Eric Gordon
3.4.15
Duration: 19.48
Key Verses: John 8:2-11
Good Friday Service The Cross Is A Radical Thing There are four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
All four of them are designed to give us the life of Christ.
Put together, they give us a total picture;
Separated, they portray specific aspect of Christ that each author has majored on,
Matthew, Jesus Christ is presented in deity as a King of the Jews
Mark, in humanity as a suffering servant;
Luke, in humanity as a Son of Man;
John, in deity as Son of God in the flesh.
Hayden Scott
29.3.15
Duration: 36.32
Key Verses: John 18:28-19:16
5 Pilate
People Who Met Jesus
Ken Harding
22.3.15
Duration: 34.50
Key Verses: Mark 7:24-30 (NIV), Matthew 15:21-28 (NIV)
4 The Syro-Phonecian Woman
People Who Met Jesus 4 of 8
Jesus had travelled nearly 50 kms from His home area in Galilee to the region of Tyre on the Mediterranean coast in Phoenicia, (now Lebanon) a Syrian controlled area. It seems that Jesus had just wanted to get away quietly without the crowd. However, this woman had apparently heard of the fame of Jesus and His healing power. She was not about to let this opportunity pass without a very clear appeal for help for her daughter who was severely demon possessed. (Was this another case of Jesus being somewhere to meet the need of one person, like the Samaritan woman in John 4?
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Background
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Facts and lessons of the case
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Be like the Master
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Applications
Phillip Gummerson
15.3.15
Duration: 38.02
Key Verses: John 8:2-11
3 The Adulterous Woman
People Who Met Jesus 3 of 8
Peter Gordon
8.3.15
Duration: 36.27
Key Verses: John 4:1-42
2 The Samaritan Woman
People Who Met Jesus 2 of 8
Linc Marlow
1.3.15
Duration: 36.06
Key Verses: John 3:1-8
1 Nicodemus
People Who Met Jesus 1 of 8
Kevin Rosolen
22.2.15
Duration: 40.25
Key Verses: James 5:7-12
Patience, Suffering & Faith The book of James - Christian Maturity 101
David Ward
15.2.15
Duration: 36.30
Key Verses: James 4:13-5:6
Other Verses…
Luke 17:26-30
Psalm 39:5-6
Job 14:1-2
Colossians 1:16c-17
Deo Volente - God Willing The book of James - Christian Maturity 101 - Sovereign Will
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Permissive Will
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Preceptive/ Moral Will
Eric Gordon
8.2.15
Duration: 31.34
Key Verses: James 3:13-4:12
How to Relate Wisely to People The book of James - Christian Maturity 101 What is Wisdom?
Wisdom is a lifestyle…
How can I know ifI have wisdom
How to avoid arguments?
What are the cause of arguments?….Conflicting Desires. (James 4:1)
1 The Desire to have (Possessions)
2 The Desire to feel (Pleasure)
3 The Desire to be (Pride)
THE CURE FOR ARGUMENTS IS HUMILITY
1 Give in to God
2 Get wise to Satan
3 Grow closer to God
4 Get forgiveness from God
Phillip Gummerson
1.2.15
Duration: 29.17
Key Verses: Genesis 4:8-26
Jabal, Jubal and Tubal - Cain
Phillip Gummerson
25.1.15
Duration: 38.02
Key Verses: James 3:1-12
Watch your mouth The book of James - Christian Maturity 101
Warwick Gummerson
4.1.15
Duration: 19.42
Key Verses: Ephesians 6:10-13
The Search for Intelligence
Phillip Gummerson
25.12.14
Duration: 21.18
Key Verses: Psalm 150, Romans 12:1-2, Hosea 14:2
Great Christmas Offers Christmas Day 2014
* SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER ***
Leviticus 9:1-4 & 7
3 Things you need to know about sin
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Big or little, all sin is bad
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Everybody has sinned
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Sin results in death
Ephesians 5:2
2 Corinthians 5:21
Stuart Thomson
14.12.14
Duration: ??.??
Key Verses: Luke 22:22-38
Remember To Open Your Eyes What do you do?
Why did Joseph and Mary go? (Exodus 13)
What did Simeon see?
What do we see?
Ken Harding
30.11.14
Duration: 26.53
Key Verses: James 2:1-13 - NIV
Faith and Works The book of James - Christian Maturity 101
Eric Gordon
23.11.14
Duration: 33.00
Key Verses: James 2:1-13 - NIV
Rich Man, Poor Man The book of James - Christian Maturity 101 1. The Principle: Don't show favouritism. - Ancestry - (1 John 4:20 - NIV)
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Age
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Achievement
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Affluence - (John 7:24 - NIV)
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The Problem: with favouritism.
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Unchristian - (James 2:1, Romans 2:9-11, Acts 10:34-35)
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Unreasonable - (James 2:6-7)
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Unloving - (James 2:8, Galatians 5:14, James 2:9-10, James 2:11)
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The Prescription: How to treat folks.
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Accept Everybody - (Romans 15:7)
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Appreciate Everybody - (Philippians 2:3-5)
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Affirm Everybody - (1 Thessalonians 5:11, Galatians 3:26-27)
Brett Davis
16.11.14
Duration: 31.13
Key Verses: James 1:19-27 - NIV
Doers not just Hearers The book of James - Christian Maturity 101 5 Characteristics of Doers 1. Guards his tongue.
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Controls his anger.
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Protects his purity. (vs 21 & 27)
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Lives in the Word
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Humbly Serves (vs 27)
Allan Driver
9.11.14
Duration: 41.10
Key Verses: James 1:1-8 (ESV)
Trials and Temptations The book of James - Christian Maturity 101
Andrew Cowell
19.10.14
Duration: 41.45
Key Verses: Luke 10:38-42
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." — Lk 10:38-42
How to Read Your Bible The important thing about reading the Bible is to have a personal encounter with Jesus through: 1. Stopping - Switch off but don't Switch Out.
2. Seeking - Speak to me through Your Word. Read until you feed. Chew it Over. Today Jesus said to me …
3. Submitting - Trust and Obey.
4. Sticking with it - No Bible no Breakfast. (or no Social Media, no sleep, no …)
What is the most important thing when it comes to study the Bible? Information, Transformation or an Encounter?
The simple answer it to use "Biblical Information" as a spring board to enjoy a "Personal Encounter with God" that results in "Spiritual Transformation".
Jeremy Dawson
12.10.14
Duration: 39.17
Key Verses: Matthew 6:6 - ESV
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. — Mt 6:6
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Praying for People Praying about people… 1. Ask God to bless them. (Luke 6:28, Romans 12:14)
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Ask God to change their attitudes and behaviours.
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Ask God to give you patience and endurance.
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Ask God to
Peter Gordon
21.9.14
Duration: 37.44
Key Verses: 2 Peter 3:3-7
Why I Believe The Flood…
Kevin Rosolen
14.9.14
Duration: 42.04
Key Verses: Genesis 9:1-9
Why I Believe in Creation… 4 Views of Creation 1. Evolution (requires no God)
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Theistic Evolution (God guided evolution)
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The Day/ Age Theory
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Young Earth Creation
Kevin talks through these reasons to explain why he believes in Creation.
Eric Gordon
7.9.14
Duration: 29.40
Key Verses: Proverbs 7:1-4, Psalm 112:6
Father's Day 2014
David Ward
31.8.14
Duration: 43.19
Key Verses: Revelation 21:1-8
Track 12
All Things Made New 1. The declaration of the new Heaven and new Earth.
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The descent of the New Jerusalem and it’s conditions.
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The description of the New Jerusalem.
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The final promises, warnings and invitation of Jesus Christ.
Kevin Rosolen
24.8.14
Duration: 44.22
Key Verses: Revelation 20:1-6
Millennium and Final Judgement View Kevin's Presentation here Summary of the Millennial Kingdom - PDF Document Track 11
Phillip Gummerson
17.8.14
Duration: 49.22
Key Verses: Revelation 19:1-19
Return of the King Track 10
Linc Marlow
10.8.14
Duration: 51.00
Key Verses: Revelation 17:1-6
Babylon is Fallen Track 9
Ken Harding
3.8.14
Duration: 37.52
Key Verses: Proverbs 4:23
The Heart of the Matter 1. The Natural Heart - without God
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What God requires from our heart
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What God does for us. (When we believe in Jesus)
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What does God expect of us now that He has given us new hearts?
Eric Gordon
27.7.14
Duration: 35.46
Key Verses: Revelation 15:1-16:21
Seven Bowls the Final Judgement Reasons why the bowl judgements are due 1. Vengeance - because with them God's wrath is completed. (Rev 15:1 - NIV)
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God's Character
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God's Plan
Track 8
Linc Marlow
20.7.14
Duration: 45.54
Key Verses: Revelation 14:1-20
The Lamb & The Harvest Track 7
Ken Harding
13.7.14
Duration: 35.49
Key Verses: Revelation 12:1-13:18
The Women and the Beasts Track 6
Kevin Rosolen
29.6.14
Duration: 43.00
Key Verses: Revelation 8
Judgements & Witness Track 5
Hayden Scott
22.6.14
Duration: 30.31
Key Verses: Revelation 6-8
Seals, Sealed and Martyrs
Linc Marlow
15.6.14
Duration: 50.58
Key Verses: Revelation 4:1-11
The Glorious Throneroom
Stuart Thomson
1.06.14
Key Verses: Mark 10:17-30
Duration: 38.58
How to get the camel through the eye of the needle
Stuart Thomson Gospel message
1 Knowing the key to eternal life
The standard is "God"
A Keep the Law
B Sell everything and give it away
Idolatry takes many forms
C Follow Jesus
We don't like to follow
It is an impossible requirement
2 Seeing the difficulties for anyone
The guy left and missed the answer
The eye of the needle is hyperbole
It means, it's impossible
Why?
Our sin, or deadness
3 Knowing the key to eternal life
All things are possible with God
Col 1:15-19
Jesus is the creator, sustainer, supreme
Col 1:21
We are enemies of God
Col 2:13
We are dead in your sins
Col 1:22
Reconciled by Christ's death
Col 2:13-15
Good made you alive with Christ
Rom 10:9
Declare and believe, you will be saved
4 Seeing the promise of eternal life
Having a hundred times?
Again this is eternal life in hyperbole
You don't need any of the wealth you thought you needed before
Ken Harding
25.5.14
Duration: 42.06
Key Verses: Revelation 1:1-20
The Book of Revelation Introduction and Outline
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The Blessings of the Book
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The Writer of the Book
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The Content of the Book
Introduction and Blessings (Rev 1:1-3)
Who God is and what Jesus has done (Rev 1:4-7)
The prophetic nature of this book
The Commission to John (Rev 1:9-11)
The vision of the Son of Man (Rev 1:12-17)
Andrew Cowell
18.5.14
Duration: 48.49
Key Verses: Galatians 5:16 & 22-25, Ephesians 5:18-20
Being Filled With The Holy Spirit In order to understand the important principle of "being filled with the Holy Spirit" every believer must be able to answer 6 simple yet insightful questions:
I. WHO ought to be filled with the Holy Spirit? (Ephesians 5:18 ESV)
II. WHEN should we be filled with the Holy Spirit? (Galatians 5:17 ESV)
II. WHY do we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit? (Galatians 5:16 ESV)
a. Because the Scriptures command it
b. Because victory over the flesh requires it
IV. WHAT does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? (Acts 4:7-13 ESV)
V. How are we to be filled with the Holy Spirit? (1 John 1:12-16; 2 Corinthians 3:18)
a. Foundational PRINCIPLE-we must meet certain conditions
b. Relational PERSPECTIVE - Active passivity
c. Spiritual PROCESS
- Occupied with Christ
Know & Obey God's Word (Col. 3:16-17)
Yield yourself to God (Rom. 6:13, 16, 19; 12:1)
Confess & forsake sim (1 John 1:5-9, Prov. 28
VI. WHAT are the results of being filled with the Holy Spirit? (Ephesians 5:18-21 ESV)
Fellowshiping (Horizontal)
Worshiping (Vertical)
Thanksgiving (Vertical)
Submitting (Horizontal)
Being 'filled' with the Holy Spirit.. or being 'empowered'…ought to be the 'normal' and 'continual' experience of every believer. The key to being filled with the Holy Spirit is to be completely 'occupied' by Christ and totally 'engaged' with Christ.
Phillip Gummerson
11.5.14
Duration: 39.11
Key Verses: Exodus 4:19-31
Mother's Day Service 2014 Serious Motherhood 1. Motherhood is Tough (Exodus 4:19-26)
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Motherhood is Godly (Deuteronomy 32:9-11)
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Motherhood is Sacrificial (1 Samuel 1:24-28)
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Motherhood is Serious (Malachi 2:15-16)
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Motherhood is Courageous (John 19:25)
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Motherhood is Far-reaching (2 Timothy 1:5-7)
***God poured more of His natural emotional expression into women then He did into men.
So on Mother's Day appreciate that it is God's Love being expressed through you mum.***
Warwick Gummerson
4.5.14
Duration: 26.53
Key Verses: Luke 23:35-43
Knot's in Jesus' Family Tree Tamar (Genesis 38)
Rahab and the spies (Joshua 1-2, Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25)
Ruth the Moabitess (Genesis 19:30-38, Ruth 1-4)
Bathsheba and David (Matthew 1:6, 2 Samuel 11)
Mary has news for her fiancé (Matthew 1:16, 1:18-2:23)
Jesus and two criminals (Luke 23:27-49)
Romans 10:9
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Eric Gordon
27.4.14
Duration: 37.09
Key Verses: Galatians 5:13-25 (NLT)
Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control
Ken Harding
20.4.14
Duration: 31.12
Key Verses: Matthew 28:1-10 NASB
People Transformed by His Resurrection - Easter Sunday 2014 - The Women (Matthew 27:61, 28:1, 5-10)
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Peter (Luke 22:62)
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Cleopas and Friend (Luke 24:21)
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Thomas (John 20:24-29)
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Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:1, 1 Corinthians 15:9, Galatians 1:23)
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The upper room group (Acts 1:12-14, 1 Corinthians 15:6)
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You and Me (1 Peter 1:3-5)
What Changed their lives? - Jesus had told them that He would send them another comforter (John 14:15-26)
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He told them to stay in Jerusalem until they had been clothed with power from on high (Luke 24:49)
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He told them to wait for the gift "my Father promised…in a few days you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit" and that "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…" (Acts 1:8)
Phillip Gummerson
18.4.14
Duration: 31.33
Key Verses: Psalm 22
Good Friday Service 2014
Andrew Cowell
6.4.14
Duration: 29.13
Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
The Greatest Gift Ever… Gospel in 6 words God Our Sins Paying Everyone Life - GOSPEL God created us to glorify Him by enjoying Goodness forever. (Genesis 1-2)
Our sins mean we fall short of God's glory and are separated forever. (Genesis 3)
Sins cannot be paid by our good deeds. (Genesis 4, Malachi 4)
Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again. (Matthew - Luke)
Everyone who trusts in Jesus alone gets His goodness and eternal life.
Life enjoying God and His goodness starts now and lasts forever.
Kevin Rosolen
30.3.14
Duration: 36.02
Key Verses: Matthew 25:14-30
Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
Phillip Gummerson
23.3.14
Duration: 33.17
Key Verses: Galatians 6:7-10
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
Kevin Rosolen
16.3.14
Duration: 37.52
Key Verses: 2 Peter 1:1-10
Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
Stuart Thomson
23.2.14
Duration: 44.11
Key Verses: Galatians 5:22
Fruit of the Spirit: Peace The contrasting elements of Galatians 5 Freedom and Slavery (Galatians 5:1)
Flesh and Spirit (Galatians 5:17)
War and Peace - (Romans 1
Peace with God Peace with God starts with God His Name and Plan (Isaiah 9:6)
His pleasure and pain (Colossians 1:19-20)
His endeavour is our gain (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
Peace with People Peacemakers- Responsible and accepting (Romans 12:18)
Peacemakers- Decisive, engaging and enduring (Psalm 34:14)
Peacemakers- Equipped and characterised
Peace within Ourselves Buddha - Peace comes from within
Jesus - Peace comes from Jesus.
True peace is to be near Jesus Philippians 4:4-12
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Thinking - Christian peace involves thinking. Not what John Lennon proposes.
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Thanking - v6
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Submissing - v9 &1 10
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Pursuing - Matthew 6:25-33
Linc Marlow
16.2.14
Duration: 49.17
Key Verses: John 15:11 - NASB
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy 1. Supernatural - Joy (John 17:13 - NIV)
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Steadfast Stability - of Joy
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Sufficient Supply - of Joy
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Need - of Joy
If you want this Joy. You have to come to God yourself.
Realise that in yourself you do not have what it takes. You have to rely on Him.
Brett Davis
9.2.14
Duration: 36.43
Key Verses: Galatians 5:22-26 - NIV
Fruit of the Spirit: Love Kill and Cultivate Kill - Desires of the flesh
Cultivate - Fruit of the Spirit
Continuously - Do the above continuously
Love…
Linc Marlow
26.1.14
Duration: 51.29
Key Verses: Exodus 33:12-15 - NIV
'Teach Me Your Ways' What will you do with Jesus?
Ken Harding
19.1.14
Duration: 40.42
Key Verses: Romans 1:8-17 (NIV)
Praying For Our Church Introduction As we get into action this coming year may we as a church pray for one another and for the church as a whole. In order to decide what we should pray I've looked at the prayers of the Apostle Paul for the churches to whom he had written and also his letters to individuals. To some he does not start with prayer. But to this he does he almost always starts with thanksgiving so that's a good starting point for us.
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Thanksgiving
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Prayer requests
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Challenge me
Warwick Gummerson
12.01.13
Duration: 34.33
Key Verses: Genesis 3:16-24 NLT
Where was God? To Eve he said, “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”
To Adam he said,“Because you listened to your wife and ate fruit from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘You must not eat from it,’ “Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” Gen 3:16-19
Phillip Gummerson
29.12.13
Duration 35.11
Key Verses: Philippians 2:1-11 NLT
Jesus Exalted
Phillip Gummerson
25.12.13
Duration: 16.37
Christmas Day 2013 View Phillip's Presentation here
Phillip Gummerson
22.12.13
Duration: 39.18
Key Verses: Romans 8:1-11
Jesus Exemplar 1. Saved
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Submissive
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Stronger
What do you think I should work on next to make me more like Jesus? View Phillip's Presentation here
Phillip Gummerson
15.12.13
Key Verses: Hebrews 2:9-17 (NIV)
Duration: 34.31
Jesus Totally God - Totally Man God the Father - exists as Spirit from all eternity
God the Holy Spirit - exists as spirit from all eternity
God as Jesus Christ - now exists as glorified Flesh and Spirit - Hypostatic union
A Human Birth
A Human life
A human death
View Phillip's Presentation here
Kevin Rosolen
8.12.13
Duration: 34.43
Key Verses: Philippians 2:1-11
Jesus Christ - Totally God View Kevin's Presentation here.
Ken Harding
1.12.13
Duration: 40.30
Key Verses: Acts 16:11-34
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Background (Acts 16:6-12)
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Lydia - The First European Convert (v13-15)
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The Slave Girl Delivered (v16-18)
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The Miracle in the Prison (v19-28)
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The Miracle in the Jailer's life (v29-34)
Brian Goodwin
24.11.13
Duration: 44.21
Key Verses: Hebrews 11:1-7
Faith Really Works 1. Faith is not the same as stupidity Faith in God is based upon what God has told us...
about creation
about Jesus and His resurrection
- Faith makes us sure and certain When you're sure and certain…
You take God seriously v4 - Like Abel did
You make pleasing God your highest value v5,6 - Like Enoch did
You shape your life upon what you know concerning the future v7 - Like Noah did
- Faith has the desired result (Hebrews 11:33-39) Salvation
Day by day living
Ken Harding
17.11.13
Duration: 36.52
Key Verses: Acts 26:9-23
Faith - It's Rationale Experience of Faith 1. Based on real facts. (1 John 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:16)
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Based on real experience. (Acts 26:9-23)
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Based on personal experience.
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Based on historical and documented experience.
Hayden Scott
10.11.13
Duration: 35.48
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
What Do You Do With Jesus? - Reasons to Believe
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Creation
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God's Word
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Resurrection
Historical Tests for Ancient Docs 1. When it was written. 2. Geographic connection. 3. Cultural accuracy. 4. Motivational issues. 5. Corroboration. 6. Embarrassing Events.
Minimal Facts Approach 1. Jesus was killed by crucifixion. 2. Disciples believed he appeared to them. 3. Conversion of church persecutor Paul. 4. The conversion of the sceptic James. 5. Jesus tomb was empty.
Brett Davis
3.11.13
Duration 21.51
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 13
God Is Love Love is… - Patient
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Kind
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Does not envy
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Does not boast
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Is not proud
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Does not dishonour others
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Not easily angered
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Keeps no record of wrongs
Isaiah 43:25, Psalm 103:12
- Does not delight in evil
Hebrews 1:8-9, James 1:13
- Rejoices with the truth
john 14:6, ps 116:6
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Protects
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Trust’s
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Hopes
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Perseveres
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Never fails
Stuart Thomson
27.10.13
Duration 49.10
Key Verses: 1 John 5:1-21
5 Marks 5 marks of a believer... 1. You are born to love Jesus. (1 John 5:1-3), (Romans 12:9-13)
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You are born to win. (1 John 5:4), (John 16:33)
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You are born to love the truth. (1 John 5:6-13)
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You are born to connect. (1 John 5:14-15)
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You are born to hate sin. (1 John 5:16-18), (1 John 5:6-10)
What is stopping you from following Christ with these 5 points? Psalm 127
Peter Gordon
20.10.13
Duration 31:27
Key Verses: 1 John 3:11-24 ESV
Love to unlovable…forgive the unforgivable…Jesus
Ken Harding
22.09.13
Duration 43:56
Key Verses: 1 John 2:18-29
Introduction We live in a post-Christian era and there is a great deal of anti-Christian influence all around us. Often to name the Name of the Lord Jesus is to invite scorn or ridicule. John's comment that "the whole world is under the control of the evil one" 1 John 5:19, is so obvious to those who read the Bible and watch the daily news. As we discuss this topic it is vital that we know and understand who Christ really is and that we know Him personally as our Lord and Saviour. Otherwise we can easily be deceived into dethroning Him from the position He has held from all eternity past to all eternity future.
John 1:1-18
Colossians 1:15-20
Colossians 2:9
Hebrews 1
Philippians 2:5-11
Revelation 1, 5, 19-22
These are just a few of the important Scriptures which open our eyes to see and understand the person and nature of the Lord Jesus Christ
Kevin Rosolen
25.08.13
Duration 42:42
Key Verses: Joel 3:16-21 (NKJV)
The Prophecy of Joel Chapter 3 - Woe To The Devil Third week in a series on Joel. This covers chapter 3 and other things concerning Israel then and now.
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Better than ever
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Abundant Harvests
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Fresh, clean water
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Lion lies with Lamb
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Trees fruit monthly
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More light than ever
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Whole earth restored
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Sacrifices resume
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Genuine Worship
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Parental Instruction
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Israel honours God
Kevin Rosolen
18.08.13
Duration 48:05
Key Verses: Joel 2 (NKJV)
The Prophecy of Joel Chapter 2 - Woe To The World Second week in a series on Joel. This covers chapter one and other things concerning Israel then and now.
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Much more severe
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Food Shortages
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Water Contaminated
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Animals kill people
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Crops cannot grow
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Ejecta reduces light
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Trees and grass burned
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Sacrifices stopped
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Superficial worship
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Gospel preached
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Israel repents
Kevin Rosolen
11.08.13
Duration 38:57
Key Verses: Joel 1:1-12 (NKJV)
The Prophecy of Joel Chapter 1 - Woe To The Nations First in a series on Joel. This covers chapter one and other things concerning Israel then and now.
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Worst Judgement ever
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Food destroyed
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No water to drink
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The animals suffer
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No new growth
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Locust reduce light
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Trees and grass burned
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Temple offerings cease
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Superficial worship
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Sound a warning
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Call to return to God
Riverstone Bible Conference 2013 Session 04 What does God's Word say about NEXT week? Andrew Cowell
Duration: 54:13
Riverstone Bible Conference 2013 Session 03 What does God's Word say about the TOUGH times? Allan Driver
Duration: 1:01:42
Riverstone Bible Conference 2013 Session 02 What does OBEDIENCE look like? Phillip Gummerson
Duration: 44:12
Riverstone Bible Conference 2013 Session 01 What POWER does God's Word have on my life? Ken Harding
Duration: 44:32
Ken Harding
28.07.13
Duration 47:08
Key Verses: Psalm 19:7-11 (NIV), 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (NIV).
Introduction
There are three terms used in the New Testament which together describe the revelation of God through His Word, the Bible.
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The Truth (God's Word)
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The Faith
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The Gospel
Now consider four main main factors in the successful passing on of "the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints." (Jude 3)
We transfer the faith by our:
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Godly example.
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Consistent teaching.
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Protective shepherding.
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Leadership training.
Andrew Cowell
21.07.13
Duration 50:19
Key Verses: Acts 17:16-34 (ESV)
From the example of Paul found in Acts 17:16-34 we learn 5 basic steps to going viral with sharing the faith:
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Be Burdened for unbelievers. (Acts 17:16)
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Build Relationships with unbelievers. (Acts 17:17)
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Bridge into Spiritual Conversations with unbelievers. (Acts 17:18-21)
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Begin by basing you Sharing on any Common Ground that you posses with unbelievers. (Acts 17:22-23)
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Boldly share the Good News about Christ with unbelievers. (Acts 17:23-34 cf. vs 18)
Barriers with sharing the message of Jesus - FEAR, ISOLATION, SUPERFICIAL, Evangelism in an EVENT, NAIVETY.
Basic Step #1 Pray the "3 Open Prayer"
Lord: Open door, Open heart and Open my mouth.
Basic Step #2 "Mission with a name on it" actually put a
Basic Step #3 F.I.R.M
Family
Interest
Religion
Message
Basic Step #4 Share Your "Jesus Story"
Their Story, my Story and God's Story.
Basic Step #5 Master a Gospel Presentation. http://gospel-outreach.org/
Phillip Gummerson
7.07.13
Duration 39:31
Key Verses: Genesis 12:1-8 (ESV)
Ian Holt delivers his testimony about his life as a believer in Jesus. His trials and victories have lead him to be called to the Phillipines ???
Phil talks today on Genesis 12. Abrams journey in Faith. His act of faith changed the world.
The way to life is Jesus. God calls us to respond to His call.
He NainNe - Here I am.
Phillip Gummerson
23.06.13
Duration 39:27
Key Verses: Revelation 9
Week 17 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
The Revelation - God Wins
Andrew Cowell
16.06.13
Duration 44:52
Key Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Peter 1:21-22.
Week 16 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Peter 1:21-22 The Divine Trilogy of spiritual maturity Faith, Hope and Love. Every believer needs to know that the true measure of a believer's spiritual maturity is:
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a FAITH that works through walking in go-bedience,
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a LOVE that acts, through giving generously & sacrificially,
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and a HOPE that endures through focusing on the eternal and spiritual.
Eric Gordon
9.06.13
Duration 36:42
Key Verses: John 14:1-3
Week 15 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
John 14:1-3
Linc Marlow
26.05.13
Duration 45:07
Key Verses: Romans 8:9-17
Week 14 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Romans 8:9-17 An authentic Christian is a person who has been spirit born.
Hayden Scott
19.05.13
Duration 27:44
Key Verses: Acts 2:1-13 - NKJV
Week 13 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Acts 2:1-13 1. What was happening in Acts 1?
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What else was happening in the local area in this time?
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Discuss the promise of the Holy Spirit in scripture prior to this.
Test all things with scripture
Acts 2:41 - Then those who gladly received his word were baptised; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
Andrew Cowell
5.05.13
Duration 43:09
Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 - ESV
Week 12 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
2 Corinthians 5:18-21 The emphasis of reconciliation is that of being restored to a right relationship with God. - Every person, because of their sin, is out of conformity with God's standard and is thus separated from God.
- Christ's death on the cross, however, opens the way for every person to have a relationship with God because it brings everyone who trusts in Christ into conformity with God's standard.
Our response to God's offer of reconciliation should be to: believe, preach and rejoice.
Derek Finlay
28.04.13
Duration 26:19
Key Verses: Matthew 13:53-57, Matthew 16:13-16 - ESV
Week 11 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Matthew 13:53-57 & 16:13-16 Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?"
Eric Gordon
21.04.13
Duration 45:43
Key Verses: Luke 2:1-40 - ESV
Week 10 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Luke 2:1-40... Jesus. Who is He? Why did He come? The Gospels look at Jesus 4 different ways. Matthew Emphasis: “Son of David”
Mark Emphasis: “Suffering Servant”
Luke Emphasis: “Son of Man”
John Emphasis: “Son of God”
Why 4 Gospel Records? - To give a more complete picture of Christ.
- To enable us to objectively verify the truthfulness of the writer’s accounts.
Phillip Gummerson
14.04.13
Duration 44:49
Key Verses: Malachi 1:1-14 (ESV)
Week 9 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Malachi 1:1-14... 8 Dumb Questions
Phillip Gummerson
7/04/13
Duration 36:38
Key Verses: 1 John 1:5-10
'Repent' is not a four letter word
Week 8 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Psalm 51… 'Repent' is not a four letter word
Ken Harding
29/03/13
Duration - 26:18
Key Verses: Matthew 26:36-46
Good Friday Service 2013
The Twelve Apostles 1. Simon Peter Denied the Lord 3 times. Not at the Cross
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He was restored to the Lord.
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He became the great Apostle Peter.
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He first preached the Gospel to both Jew and Gentile.
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He wrote two books in our Bible.
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He was crucified in Rome.
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Andrew, Peter's brother Ran away. Not at the cross.
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Restored to the Lord after the resurrection
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He had introduced Peter to Jesus
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He was a quiet disciple/helper
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He preached in Jerusalem
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He was crucified for his faith
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James son of Zebedee Ran away. Not at the cross.
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Restored to the Lord.
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John's brother and a leader in the early church.
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Killed by the wicked King Herod, Acts 12 (The first of the Disciples to die for Jesus)
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John, brother of James Ran away but came back to the Cross. (The only disciple to stay with Jesus)
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Known as the disciple whom Jesus loved
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Given responsibility for Mary by Jesus
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Prominent with Peter in the early church
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Preached through Greece and Asia
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Persecuted but lived to a ripe old age
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Possibly the only disciple NOT to die for his faith
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Wrote the Gospel, letters of John and the Revelation
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Philip Ran away. Not at the cross
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Restored to the Lord
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In the upper room with the other disciples
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Tradition says he died for his faith
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Bartholomew (Nathaniel) Ran away. Not at the cross
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Restored to the Lord
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With the disciples after the resurrection
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Probably died for his faith
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Thomas Ran away – Not at the cross
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Known as doubting Thomas
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Restored to the Lord
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Became a great preacher of the Gospel
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Missionary to India
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Killed in Madras India
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Matthew Ran away. Not at the cross
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Restored to the Lord
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He had left his lucrative occupation to follow Jesus
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He had introduced his friends to Jesus by giving them a feast in his home
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He later wrote the Gospel of Matthew
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Many are the stories of Matthew's missionary work in Persia, India and Ethiopia, but these are at best supposition
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James son of Alphaeus (the little or less) Ran away. Not at the cross
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Restored to the Lord
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With the eleven in Acts chapter 1
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Probably a brother of Matthew
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Little is known thereafter
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Thaddaeus (Or Judas son of James) Ran away. Not at the cross.
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Restored to the Lord
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With the apostles in Acts
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Wrote the Letter of Jude
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Tradition says that he preached in Armenia and died as a Martyr in Syria
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Simon the Zealot Ran away. Not at the cross
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Restored to the Lord
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With the apostles in Acts
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Had been zealous for his religion and his nation
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Never lost this “nickname” as he was zealous for his new Master, and died for his faith
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Judas Iscariot
Betrayed the Lord – not at the cross. - Never restored
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When he saw that Jesus was sentenced to death he committed suicide
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If he had come to the cross Jesus would have forgiven him for He called Judas friend knowing that he would betray him
THE LESSON FOR US TODAY. - Jesus died for the sins of the world
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Jesus died for my sins
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Jesus will forgive and restore all who come to Him
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As our Lord and Saviour He will take up our lives and use them for His purpose and glory. Then He will use them for the blessing of others, maybe millions.
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Come to the cross – find Him there – not on the cross
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But at the cross, risen, glorified and waiting to save.
Kevin Rosolen
24/03/13
Time: 46:22
Key Verses: Genesis 12:1-7 - ESV
Week 7 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Genesis 12:1-7… Kevin talks through the 'Big Picture of Israel'
Allan Driver
17/03/13
Time: 34:45
Key Verses: Judges 2:11-24 - ESV
Week 6 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Judges 2:11-24... Wanted: Walkers not Talkers The Walker
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looks for God's presence
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knows God personally
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knows God's will
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Obey's God's will
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is an example of true commitment
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is teachable
The Talker
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ignores God
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ignores God's will
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is not committed to God
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prefers his own advice
Be a walker the everyday heroes of our LORD.
Linc Marlow
10/03/13
Time: 39:07
Key Verses: Exodus 20:4-6 - ESV
Week 5 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Exodus 20:4-6… Worshipping God.
Ken Harding
3/03/13
Time: 30:37
Key Verses: Exodus 1:8-22 - ESV
Week 4 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Exodus 1:8-22... The Setting (Historical)
The Deliverer (Moses)
The Judgement of God
The 10 plagues
The Final Plague (The death of the first born)
The application to us today...
We are slaves to sin and in bondage to Satan by nature. The judgement of God on our sin is certain so we too need a substitute.
That's why God sent Jesus to be "the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” Jesus has died instead of us.
“The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” when we believe in Jesus.
We are safe from judgement when we turn from sin and accept Jesus as our Saviour and Lord.
Derek Finlay
24/02/13
Key Verses: Genesis 45:1-8 - ESV
Week 3 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Genesis 45:1-8… Joseph
Eric Gordon
17/02/13
Key Verses: Genesis 12:1-7
Week 2 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Genesis 12:1-7... Abraham became a man of faith, by handling 3 defining moments…
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His Greatest Dream - to have a son. (Genesis 15:1-21)
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His great Weakness.
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His Greatest Challenge.
Phillip Gummerson
10/02/13
Key Verses: Romans 5:12-17
Week 1 in a series following the E100 Challenge.
Genesis 1-11… Literal history
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The Logic
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The Support
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The Danger
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The Truth
Instructive Narrative - The Answers
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The Lesson
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The Truth
Genesis 1-11 - Literal History or Instructive Narrative? - BOTH
Phillip Gummerson
3/02/13
Key Verses: Psalm 95:6-11, James 1:19
Jesus dies on the cross to pay for your sin.
Reasons to stop and listen…
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It's a matter of life or death.
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There's a lot of evidence to explain away.
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It's a consistent world view.
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It's totally free!
The story of Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23 (NLT)
David Ward
27/01/13
Key Verses: 1 John 2:3-6
David gives an update about the work in the Philippines.
Warwick Gummerson
20/01/13
Key Verses: Isaiah 37:14-20 (NIV)
The future is not fixed:
Prayer can change the future, not because of prayer itself, but because of the Person prayer to.
Ken Scott
6/01/13
33:33
Key Verses: Isaiah 55:8-11
Reasons the Father delights in Jesus Him becoming a man - Philippians 2:6-7
His humility - Philippians 2:8-12
His Perfect obedience - John 8:29
His fulfilment of the law - Matthew 5:17
His patience with sinner
His fim grip on Scripture
His Sinlessness - Hebrews 7:26
His love for broken people - Mark 1:40-45
His defeat Satan
His defeat of death - Hebrews 2:14-15
His willingness to die for the sheep - John 10:17
His ability to keep his sheep - John 6:37-39
His wrath absorbing, sin atoning, glory vindicating death - Isaiah 53:10
His resolve for the glory of God - John 12:27-28
His powerful resurrection - Acts 17:30-31, Romans 1:4
His powerful rule over all things - 1 Corinthians 15:24-27
His restoration of all things- 1 Corinthians 15
His successful rescue and reception of sinners - Galatians
Phillip Gummerson
30/12/12
38:23
Key Verses: 2 Peter 3:1-10
Being prepared for the end 1. Certainty (John 14:1-4, 2 Peter 3:11-14)
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Busyness (Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Peter 3:17-18)
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Maturity (Colossians 1:28-29)
Ken Harding
23/12/12
Key Verses: Matthew 2:1-12
21:54
The Star Pointing to Jesus
**“We saw His star in the East and have come to worship Him”
“When they saw the star they were overjoyed”**
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It was a supernatural star.
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It was a guiding star.
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It was a Messianic star.
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It was a star for believers.
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It was a star that brought joy.
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It was a star that led to worship.
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It was a star that led the worshipper to give.
Ken's handout here.
*Recording was cut short at 21:54.*
Brett Davis
25/11/12
34:00
Giving some personal experience with prayer and some life challenges, Brett brings an excellent look at what it means to "Devote Yourself" to Prayer.
Ken Harding
11/11/12
Key Verses: Acts 2:41-42 - NIV
**“Those who accepted his message were baptised…
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and…”**
The apostles' teaching is: 1. Grounded in the Old Testament scriptures. - Peter quotes: Joel 2, (verse 17 – 21), Psalm 16, (verse 25 – 28)
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Stephen quotes: Amos and Isaiah in Acts 7.
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Philip quotes Isaiah 53 in Acts 8.
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Paul quotes several OT writers in Acts 13.
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James quotes Amos in Acts 15.
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A continuation of the teachings of our Lord.
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Acts 1:1- 7. What Dr Luke began in the Gospel he continues in the book of Acts. (see Luke 24:25-27, 44-49)
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We may add that every teaching of the Lord Jesus in the four Gospels is restated or expanded in the Epistles.
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In harmony with all the scriptures. (The New is in the Old contained, The Old is by the New explained)
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To establish a doctrine/teaching we need to take in the whole Word of God.
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The Trinity is seen in Genesis, Isaiah, the gospels, the Acts and the Epistles.
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Jesus explained in all the scriptures the things about Himself, Lk 24:27
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Jesus said search the Scriptures for they testify of ME, Jn 5:39
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The prophecies, types and foreshadows in the OT are fulfilled in the NT.
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Consistent with each other, e.g. Peter, Paul and John.
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Peter was the first to preach the Gospel to the Jews and to the Gentiles.
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This Gospel was about the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
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It involved repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
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It brought forgiveness of sins and peace with God.
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It was followed by water baptism for those who believed.
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What Peter and John preached in Acts 4 and Acts 8 Paul preached later.
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Paul received by divine revelation the same Gospel, Gal. 1 & 2
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This was confirmed by Peter, Gal.2:7-9
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This is clearly set out by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 and in Romans.
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Based on the Gospel of the grace of God.
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John the Baptist preached repentance and pointed to Jesus.
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Jesus preached repentance and faith in Him.
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Peter, John, Stephen, Philip and Paul all preached repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus.
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There was no other Name, no other way. John 14:6, Acts 4:12
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It confirmed the Cross, the shed Blood, the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus as essential for our salvation.
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It demonstrated that all have sinned and are lost and that the Gospel is our only hope.
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It tells us that Jesus died for the sin of all and that all may believe and be saved.
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It assures us of the Love of God for all mankind.
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The foundation of all righteousness.
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It reveals the righteousness of God which comes by faith.
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This is applied to all who believe in Jesus.
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It teaches us to deny ungodliness and live holy lives.
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It is consistent with the teaching of the Old Testament.
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The embodiment of all truth.
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Jesus Himself is the embodiment of Truth.
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The apostles based all their teaching on their experience of Christ. John,* 1 John 1:1- 5, Peter, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Paul,* 1 Corinthians 15:1-8.
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God gave divine revelation to Peter (Acts 10) and to Paul, (Eph. 3:1-6)
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The truth of the Gospel.
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The truth of the Church which is His Body.
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The Truth of the Local Church.
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The truth of future events in the plan and purposes of God.
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The truth of our eternal hope.
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The truth of eternal condemnation for all who reject Christ.
Phillip Gummerson
4/11/12
Key Verses: Romans 5:6-11
The Problem - Stuff is broked.
The Solution - A double swap.
The Choice - Must be made.
The Question - What must I do to be saved?
The Answer - Romans 10:9, confess, believe, saved.
Phillip Gummerson
28/10/12
Key Verses: Matthew 25:14-30 - NLT
Jesus the missionary (Sent)
Commissioned by the Father (Sender)
Supported by others (Support)
Paul the missionary (Sent)
Commissioned by the Spirit (Sender)
Supported by others (Support)
All Christians are to be involved Missionaries
The Sent
The Sender
The Support
What can I do? - Pray (listening)
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Study the people and culture
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Write a letter /email/ FB post
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Send money/ item
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Visit (short term mission trip)
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Promote the mission
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Pray (petintioning)
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Challenge/ encourage yourself
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Go
George Sortan
21/10/12
Key Verses: Matthew 28:16-20 (NLT)
George Sortan from Romania, shares about the Mission work in Romania with the Gypsies. His passion to take the message of Jesus Christ to the unwanted.
Ken Harding
14/10/12
Key Verses: Isaiah 45:20-25 (NIV)
Introduction What does the Bible say about Missionary work? 1. The Bible reveals God as a missionary God, therefore the Bible is a missionary book.
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The Bible reveals Jesus as a missionary Person, ever seeking and saving the Lost.
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The Apostles were all missionaries and most laid down their lives for the Lord.
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The commission of our Lord to His followers was a missionary message.
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The practise of the early church.
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The teaching of the apostles in the Epistles has a missionary focus.
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The history of the true church of the Lord Jesus has been to go to all nations.
What has been the motivation of the followers of the Lord Jesus to become missionaries? 1. Obedience to their Lord and Saviour.
- A genuine concern (compassion) for the lost.
Someone said that the rationale for Missionary work may be summed up in the following: - The Command from above. - "Go into all the world."
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The Cry from beneath. - "Send him to my father's house."
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The Call from afar. "Come over to Macedonia and helps us." Acts 16:9
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The Compassion from within. "When He saw him had compassion"
Andrew Cowell
7/10/12
Key Verses: Mark 12:28-34 (ESV)
Before someone can enter the kingdom of God they often need answers to significant questions:
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What keeps me outside the kingdom of God?
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Why can't I earn my way into the kingdom of God?
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What has God done so I can enter the kingdom of God?
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What must I do to enter the kingdom of God?
Every person needs to understand that it is possible to be a Christian in a religious sense yet still be far from having a personal relationship with Christ.
The only way to enter the Kingdom of God is to trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
This means turning from trusting in your good works to depending fully upon Jesus death and resurrection to save you from your sin.
Phillip Gummerson
30/09/12
Key Verses: Ephesians 4:22-5:2
Winning Spiritual Warfare 3 Points: Avoid sin
Balanced living
Christocentric Life
- Avoid Sin (Romans 6:11-14 - NIV)
Choosing to sin or persisting in sin isn't just losing, it;s the same as being a traitor. Psalm 19:13 - NIV
- Balanced Living (1 Corinthians 6:12,13,19,20- NIV)
The Challenge:
Is there any legitimate (not sinful) activity or substance which you would have difficulty giving up, right now, for 1 week? The question is not "why should I?", but "can I?"
You will not last long-term in Spiritual Warfare if you don't manage your lifestyle. (Mark 12:30 - NIV)
- Cristocentric Life (John 15:4,5,7,8 - NIV)
The main key to winning in Spiritual Warfare
is this Christ In-dwelling & dwelling in Christ. (Colossians 3:3 - NIV)
Andrew Cowell
23/09/12
Key Verses: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:13-16
In order to stand firm amidst the afflictions of Satan every believer must understand three crucial concepts:
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What Satan can't do to afflict Believers.
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What Satan can do to afflict Believers.
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What Believers must do when being afflicted by Satan.
Every believer will experience God’s protection in Spiritual Warfare if they stand upon God’s supernatural provisions and submit to God’s divine instruction.
Every believer will stand firm amidst the afflictions of Satan if they take up the shield of faith by reckoning what God says to be true.
We can take up the shield of faith by
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looking back upon God's goodness,
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meditating on God's character,
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holding on to God's promises.
Phillip Gummerson
16/09/12
Key Verses: Revelation 12:7-12 - NLT
Romans 8:33-34 - NIV
Hebrews 7:18-27 - NIV
2 Peter 1:2-9 - NLT
When you are tempted to sin, have the guts to refuse it and flee from it.
When you have sinned, have the humility to repent of it.
When you have been forgiven have the wisdom to accept it.
When you have been cleansed, have the grace to live in it.
When you are accused, have the faith to point to Jesus.
Andrew Cowell
9/09/12
Key Verses: Matthew 4:1-11
2 Corinthians 11:3 - ESV
3 But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
In Order to defend oneself against the deceptions of Satan every believer
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Satan's Plan (Genesis 3:1-7)
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God's Provision (1 John 2:13-14)
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Jesus' Practice (Matthew 4:1-11)
1. Satan's Plan (Genesis 3:1-7 - ESV)
i. Identifying Desires (natural)
ii. Creating Doubt (Gen 3:1)
iii. Cunning Deception (Gen 3:2-4)
iv. Arousing Desires - sinful (Gen 3:5)
v. Enticing Disobedience (Gen3:6)
vi. Enjoying Destruction (Gen 3:7-8)
2. God's Provision (1 John 2:13-14 - ESV)
Every believer will overcome the deceptions of Satan if they live in God's Word and let God's Word live in them.
3. Jesus' Practice (Matthew 4:1-11 - ESV)
i. Reflect upon the area(s) of bondage or sinful behaviour.
ii. Recognise the lie(s) at the root of that bondage or behaviour.
iii. Replace the lie(s) with the Truth.
One of the keys to letting God’s Word live in you is to remove the lies that have taken hold in your thought life and replace them with scriptural truth.
Eric Gordon
26/08/12
Key Verses: Ephesians 6:10-16
The Defense against Satanic Temptation 1. Refuse to be intimated.
i. How could I think that?
ii. How come I still fall for the same old sins?
iii. I'm never going to change!
- Request God's help.
Psalms 50:15 (NIV)
Hebrews 4:14-15 (NIV)
Luke 22:42 (NIV)
- Refocus on something else.
James 1:14-15 (NIV)
- Remember God's Word.
Ephesians 6:16-17 (NIV)
Psalms 119:11 (NIV)
- Resist the Devil
James 4:7 (NIV)
Life's a battle! Are you ready?
Andrew Cowell
19/08/12
Key Verses: Ephesians 6:10-13
“Sooner or later every believer discovers that the Christian life is a battleground, not a playground, and that he faces an enemy who is much stronger than he is - apart from the Lord.”
The Existence of Spiritual Warfare
The Holy Alliance of Spiritual Warfare
What is the key to victory in Spiritual Warfare? “You cannot fight supernatural battles the natural way. Spiritual Warfare must be fought the spiritual way. And the spiritual way is the Scriptural way.”
From Ephesians 6:10-13 believers learn that there are two basic keys for experiencing God's PROTECTION in Spiritual Warfare:
- Comprehend God's supernatural PROVISIONS in the midst of spiritual Warfare. Ephesians 6:10-13 makes it very clear that God’s role in Spiritual Warfare is to supply three essential provisions for battle:
A. Supernatural POWER
B. PROTECTIVE Armour
C. the PROMISE of Victory
A. Supernatural POWER. (Ephesians 6:10) - Access POWER through the Holy Spirit.
B. PROTECTIVE armour. (Ephesians 6:11) - Armour is Christ, being clothed in Christ.
C. the PROMISE of Victory (James 4:7)
Every believer will experience God’s protection in Spiritual Warfare if they stand upon God’s supernatural provision
- Comply with Gods basic INSTRUCTIONS when facing Spiritual Warfare. A. Be strong in the Lord and His mighty POWER.
B. Put on God's PROTECTIVE armour. - Disciplined Dependence
Step 1: Reclaim lost ground through repenting of their sins
Step 2: Resist counterattacks by removing temptation triggers
Step 3: Rearm by putting on Christ through practicing Spiritual Discipline
Every believer will experience God’s protection in Spiritual Warfare if they stand upon God’s supernatural provision and submit to God’s divine instruction.
Allan Driver
12/08/12
Key Verses: Ephesians 2:1-2
Humanity is in a war Colossians 1:10-14
Ephesians 2:1-2
The Christian is in a war, a Spiritual war, facing real enemies.
A war that has 3 formidable foes pitted against us - the devil, the world and self, the flesh.
Who are these enemies? 1. Satan.
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The World.
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Self, the flesh.
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Satan - He is a counterfeit What is Satans plan of attack?
He tempts the Believer.
He deceives the Believer.
He accuses the Believer.
He aims to destroy the Believer.
Ephesians 6:11
Remember Satan is defeated!
Hebrews 2:14
1 John 3:8
Satan's Destiny.
Isaiah 14:15
Revelation 20:10
The Battle continues…
- The World Worldliness is a way of thinking
2 Corinthians 4:4
James 3:15-17
Romans 12:2
- Self, the flesh. Sinful nature of man.
Genesis 4:7
Romans 13:14 (ESV)
The War is Won 2 Peter 1:3-4
Let us rejoice in the victory God has provided through Jesus Christ and so take our stand in today's battle because
Phillip Gummerson
5/08/12
Key Verses: 1 John 1:1-2:2
1 John 1:1-4
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Jesus as fully God is the perfect sacrifice.
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Jesus as fully man is the perfect substitute.
1 John 1:5-7
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God is pure, like light dispels darkness.
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He will not let sin ruin heaven like Adam and Eve's sin ruined Eden.
1 John 1:8-10
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If we think we are sinless we are kidding ourselves.
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Even the "smallest" sin is offensive compared to God's standards.
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No amount of good undoes any bad we have done.
1 John 2:1-2
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While sin is unacceptable to God, so is the fact that we will remain his enemies.
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So God sent our only hope, Jesus, the perfect, sinless, substitute.
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His death satisfies the requirements of justice and also removes our sin.
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This is available for anyone who chooses to accept the free offer.
Phillip Gumerson
29/07/12
Key Verses: Luke 22:1-6
Who was Judas Iscariot? Chosen from among a large number. (Luke 6:12-16, NIV)
Sent out with miraculous power. (Matthew 10:1-4, NIV)
Heard Peter proclaim Jesus as Lord. (John 6:66-71, NIV)
Became the treasurer of the ministry. (John 12:6, John 13:29, NIV)
Witnessed Jesus' work
Became greedy and indignant. (John 12:1-6, NIV)
Exhibited two critical characteristics. (John 12:1-6, NIV)
Exhibited two satanic characteristics. (John 8:44, John 10:10, NIV)
Became open to satan's influence. (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22:3-6, NIV)
Had his feet washed by Jesus. (John 13:2-5, NIV)
Took part in the first communion. (Luke 22:19-22, NIV)
Was judged as harshly as the Pharisees. (Luke 22:19-22, NIV)
After one final refusal, was posessed. (John 13:21-27, NIV)
Betrayed Jesus with a kiss. (Matthew 26:47-50, NIV)
Felt remorse, not repentance. (Matthew 27:3-5, NIV)
Willing fitted into God's exact design. (Acts 2:22-24, NIV)
Was instrumental in our salvation. (Acts 2:32-33, 36, NIV)
Lessons learned 1. Just because you hang around with Jesus doesn't mean you are saved.
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Deliberate sinfulness gives satan the opening he needs to exert influence.
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Judas is still held responsible although it was prophesied and he was influenced by satan.
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None of this was a surprise to Jesus, although it grieved him greatly.
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God used the greater betrayal and the worse crime ever committed to produce the best outcome for mankind ever conceived.
Ken Harding
22/07/12
"You intended to harm me but God intended it for good…" Gen. 50:20
Key Verses: Genesis 37(NASB)
Spectacular Sins - Genesis 37
Introduction
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Loved by his father
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Hated by his brother
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Sold as a slave
Eric Gordon
15/07/12
Romans 15:4
4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (NIV)
Key Verses: Genesis 11:1-9
The Background to the Tower of Babel - Noah & the flood. Genesis 6-8
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The aftermath of the flood. Genesis 9
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The "Table of Nations". Genesis 10
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The Tower of Babel. Genesis 11:1-9
Sin changes everything.
What sin can destroy, God can employ!
Kevin Rosolen
1/07/12
The Gospel - The Suffering Servant
Why does God allow pain and suffering?
The Problem of pain
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Physical suffering
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Anticipation
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Rejection
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Separation
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Obedience
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Lost family
The Blessing of pain
Ken Harding
3/06/12
Key Verses: Matthew 9:9-13
THE GOSPEL
The Gospel is the GOOD NEWS the Jesus came into the world to save sinners like us.
The Gospel is bad news because it tells us that we are lost and separated from God forever, without hope and with despair in our future. (Luke 19:10)
The Gospel is better news because it says that God loves us and wants us to be saved, but how can this be because we have all sinned and offended God? (Romans 5:6-11)
The Gospel is the best news because Jesus took our place, died for our sins and God will now forgive all who come to Him through the Lord Jesus. (John 3:36)
The truth of the Gospel includes the lost state of all mankind, the love, mercy and grace of God, the atoning sacrifice (propitiation) of the Lord Jesus and the call to all to repentance and faith in Christ.
KGH
Ken Harding
27/05/12
Key Verses: Psalm 33
Ken gives an introduction to the Psalms, then breaks chapter 33 down into 5 points…
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The call to praise. (v.1-2)
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The character of God. (v.4-5)
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The creative power of God. (v.6-9)
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The controlling power of God. (v.10-19)
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. (v.12)
God's watching eye is over all mankind. (v.13-17)
- The comforting assurance of His Word. (v.20-22)
Paul Kulikovsky
20/05/12
Key Verses: Psalm 73
Paul talks about the Philippines and their work over there.
Brian Goodwin
8/04/12
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE 2012
The day turned out good because….
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It proves that Jesus was who he claimed to be. (Romans 1:3,4)
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It means that Jesus is still actively working for us.
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He pleads for me still. (1 John 2:1)
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He understands me everyday. (Hebrews 4:15)
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He never gives up loving me. (Revelation 1:5)
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It enables ordinary people to do amazing things (Romans 15:17,18)
Stuart Thomson
1/04/12
Key Verses: John 6:41-58
Blood is so important in our physical and spiritual lives.
The only way we can be clean…is by His Blood. Christ's Blood is pure.
Eric Gordon
25/03/12
Key Verses: 1 Peter 3:8-22
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The Right Attitude (v.8)
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The Right Response (v.9)
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The Right Standard (v.10-12)
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The Right Motive (v.13-15a)
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The Right Result (v.15b-18a)
Phillip Gummerson
18/03/12
Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:13-3:7
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Submit to the government so you can silence the talk of ignorant men. It is your testimony (2:13-17)
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Submit to those in authority of you. Your employment, because it is commendable. (2:18-20)
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Christ is our bigger picture. Our Christlikeness.
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Be considerate of your wife.
Linc Marlow
11/03/12
Key Verses: 1 Peter 2:4-12
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Foundation of the church is Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ is the cornerstone, upon Him all things rest.
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The Church has to be built on the doctrines of Christ, not of man.
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Jesus is the centre of the church.
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We are the frame of the church.
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Jesus fills the church, He indwells it.
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The fruit of the church: to praise and glorify God.
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How can our church be all that God wants it to be: exalt the Saviour, equip the Saints.
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Every member needs to be an active member of the church, being obedient to God's word.
Phillip Gummerson
26/02/12
Key Verses: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
Pursuing Purity
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Because you will be judged on it
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Because it was so costly
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Because it is God's plan for you
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Because it reflects your faith and hope
Living Love
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Because you are a new creation
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Because our time here is so brief
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Because God's Word commands it
Substitution Spirituality
- Replace the old with the New
You must pursue purity and as a result you must be living love, getting rid of the old and replacing with the new.
Ken Harding
12/02/12
Key Verses: 1 Peter 1:1-2
Peter and his writings - Introduction
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Peter - the man
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Peter - his writings
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Introduction to 1 Peter 1:1-2
Phillip Gummerson
5/02/12
Key Verses: Matthew 24:36-42
The historicity of the flood
World wide evidence of…
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rapid cataclysmic burial
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rapid layering
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polystrate fossils
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very similar flood accounts
The impact of the flood
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It required great faith over many years
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Its exclusion by choice was absolute
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So few were saved, so many were lost
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God was willing to carry it out
The ignorance of the flood
Ken Scott
29/01/12
Key Verses: Hebrews 13:20-25
Hightlights from Hebrews adapted from Warren Wiersbe.
Christ is a superior person
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Christ is greater then the prophets
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Christ is greater than the angels
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Christ is greater than Moses
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Christ is greater than Aaron the High Priest
Christ has a superior priesthood
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Christ has a superior ordination
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Christ's priesthood operates under a superior covenant
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Christ's priesthood operates from a superior sanctuary
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Christ offered a superior sacrifice
Christ calls us to a superior principle -living by faith
Words of exhortation (warnings, encouragements)
Phillip Gummerson
22/01/12
Key Verses: Hebrews 13:17-19
What you should know about your elders
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Elders are not infallible or perfect.
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Elders are appointed by the Holy Spirit.
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Elders carry a heavy responsibility
What you should do about your elders
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Obey your leaders and submit to their authority
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Pray for them
What you should do about your elders
- Pray, pray, pray.
Phillip Gummerson
15/01/12
Key Verses: Hebrews 13:7-16
Enhancing your Faith
Establishing your Faith
Enduring your Faith
Expressing your Faith
Ken Harding
8/01/12
Key Verses: Hebrews 13:4-6
Commitment to purity in marriage
Contentment in life
Confident in faith
Ken Harding
25/12/11
Christmas Day Service 2011
Key Verses: Luke 1:13-17
Luke 1:30-32
Luke 2:8-11
Matthew 28:5
Luke 15:7, 10
Revelation 5:11-12
Ken Harding
25/12/11
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 2012
Key Verses: Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:30-32, Luke 2:8-11, Matthew 28:5, Luke 15:7, 10, Revelation 5:11-12.
Ken Harding
18/12/11
Key Verses: Matthew 1:18-25
The promises given throughout the Old Testament regarding the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Phillip Gummerson
20/11/11
Key Verses: Luke 18:9-17
A cure for Self-Righteousness:
1. Come to terms with God's Holiness2. Recognise your sin3. Confess your sin4. Receive God's forgiveness
Eric Gordon
23/10/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 12:12-29
- Continuance v. 12 & 132. Diligence v. 143. Vigilance v. 15
Laurie Cowell
16/10/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 12:1-29
1. Sins that will not go away. "Throw off everything that hinders and entangles us." Vs 1.2. Eyes that get diverted. "Fix your eyes on Jesus." Vs 23. Minds and hearts that grow weary. "God is discipling you as sons so that you may share in His holiness." Vs 4.4. Feeble arms and weak knees that hinder our involvement. "Strengthen them and make level paths for your feet." Vs 12.5. Bitterness that grows and causes trouble and defiles many. "See to it that no one misses the grace of God." Vs 15.6. Ears that refuse to listen when God speaks. "If they did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven."
Eric Gordon
9/10/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 11:1-7
How's your Faith? Is it a Faith that works?
Phillip Gummerson
18/09/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 10:1-18, Psalm 40
The Challenge:Are you living in the New Covenant? (Are you a Christian and are you living it)What do you need to let go of? (What rituals or self-reliance are you counting on)What do you need to hold on to? (Pray for stronger faith and quicker obedience)
Andrew Cowell
11/09/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 9:1-28
In Hebrews Chapter 9 the author points to the supremacy of Christ by providing three proofs that show the superiority of the New Covenant:
1. The New Covenant posses a superior heavenly SANCTUARY.2. The New Covenant presents a superior SACRIFICE.3. The New Covenant provides a superior High priestly SERVICE.
Mark Landrum
4/09/11
Key Verses: Luke 22:7-23
Mark walks thru the passover and the symbols of Jesus.
Kevin Rosolen
28/08/11
Key Verses: 2 Timothy 2:8-19
Big Words day at Riverstone Community Church
What does 'Dispensational Covenantalism' - The big picture of Gods dealings with mankind.
Ken Harding
24/07/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 6:4-12
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
Matthew 12:30-32So for us today there are things we can do to strengthen our faith and prevent backsliding.1. Let God's Word dwell in you richly - do not neglect it.2. Draw near to the Lord daily in earnest prayer, surrendering our wills to Him.3. Reject temptation to sin and when we are aware of Sin and failure confess and forsake it.4. Keep warm by fellowship with believers and keep yourselves in the love of God.
Steve Walker
10/07/11
Key Verses: John 6:56-69 & Hebrews 4:14-16
1. We are uniquely blessed in the person of our great high priest. (4:14-15)2. We are uniquely blessed with privileges in our high priest. (4:16)3. We are uniquely blessed by the pedigree of our great high priest. (5:1-10)
Phillip Gummerson
26/06/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 4:12-13
The Word of God is a scalpel and a sword.As a scalpel it corrects, trains, rebukes, and equips us.
As a sword it is used to defend our faith and attack falsehood.
A soldier without a weapon is a casualty.
A soldier inexperienced in using a weapon is also a casualty.
We are in spiritual warfare and need to be proficient in using the Sword of the Spirit.
Phillip Gummerson
19/06/11
Key Verses: Hebrews 4:1-11
The 3 'Rests' of God:
- The Rest from Creation.
- The Rest for the Israelites in the Promised Land.
- The Rest for the Believers in Heaven.
Jesus Christ is our sabbath day rest!
The 3 'Rests' of the Christian:
- Rest from Salavation by Works.
- Rest from perfection by Works.3. Rest from mortality and falleness.
RESTING IN CHRIST means you cease striving and instead rely fully ON HIM.
*Are you resting in Christ?
For your Christianity?
For your Christlikeness?*
Linc Marlow
24/04/11
Key Verses: Romans 4:25
Easter Sunday Service - 2011.
The Easter message IS
God is offering to you all that you have lost
The value of YOU
Steve Walker
17/04/11
Key Verses: Isaiah 61:1-2 Isaiah 53:3-5
I. Jesus: the MIGHT to heal.II. Jesus: the RIGHT to heal.III. Jesus: the DESIRE to heal.
Are you enjoying complete Healing? Emotionally? Spiritually?
Andrew Cowell
3/04/11
Key Verses: John 14:1-6
There are four reasons why everyone should choose to believe in Jesus Christ:
Andrew Cowell
20/03/11
Key Verses: Malachi 2:17-3:6
The danger of difficulties is that they can cause believers to doubt the goodness of God.
Doubts about the goodness of God can be dealt with by:1. Giving God Time (Develop an eternal perspective)2. Putting God to the test (Investigate God's faithfulness)3. Discussing God with mature believers (Fellowship with God's people)
CHURCH FAMILY CAMP 2011
Steve Messer12/03/11
Private Worship
Problem with audio. Digital audio breakups. Apologies
CHURCH FAMILY CAMP 2011
Steve Messer12/03/11
Corporate Worship
Problem with audio. Digital audio breakups. Apologies
Linc Marlow
6/03/11
Key Verses: Ephesians 2:14-18
Jesus is our peace because:
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He has abolished partions. (v. 13-15)
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He has satisfied God. (v. 16)
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He has announced peace. (v. 17)
Now, because He has announced peace between us and God, we have been granted access to the Father. What a glorious thought!
Is Jesus Christ your peace this morning? Have you surrendered to Him in faith and been saved?
Eric Gordon
27/02/11
Key Verses: Malachi 2:10-16
Application to us:
What is breaking my relationship with God or others?Is there unconfessed sin in my life?Do I come irregularly to Church because I am not relating to the Lord the way I should?
Phillip Gummerson
20/2/11
Key Verses: Malachi 1:6
The accusations:1. Disrespect for God. (Mal 1:6)2. Defilement towards God. (Mal 1:7)3. Dumping rubbish on God. Mal 1:8-9)4. Disregard for God's name. (Mal 1:10-11)5. Degrading worship of God. (Mal 1:12-13)
The SolutionA perfect Saviour. Where we fail, Jesus Christ succeeds.
Andrew Cowell
13/02/11
Key Verses: Malachi 1:1-5
From the book of Malachi four evidences of God's love for Israel should challenge and compel every believer to excel in their love for God.
1. God disclosed His love by openly speaking to Israel.2. God declared His love by graciously choosing Israel.3. God displayed His love by providentially blessing Israel.4. God demonstrated His love by persistenly discipling Israel.
The Evidence of God's eternal love should challenge and compel every believer to excel in their love for God.
Linc Marlow
30/01/11
Key Verses: Ephesians 4:1-3
- A calling (v.1)
- An attitude (v.2)
- An endeavour (v.3)
Ken Harding
23/01/11
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10
Matthew 16:18
Acts 2:40-47
Ephesians 5:25-271. Introduction2. The reality of the situation3. The church you should leave4. So how do you survive when the church is not perfect?4.1. Leave the church or go church hopping4.2. Stay in the church and be a pain in the neck4.3. Stay and love the church for you are members one if another5. Finally
Phillip Gummerson
2/01/11
Key Verses: Psalm 90
1st Sunday of 2011.
Phillip talks about the new year and uses Psalm 90 to talk about Life.
As Christians...
We must live in two minds.We are citizens of heaven,but travellers on earth.The key is to focus on relationships!Relationships are the most import thing in this life
Ken Harding
25/12/10
Christmas Day Message 2010.
Key Verses: Isaiah 9:6-7 Luke 2:4-20 Galatians 4:4-7 Nehemiah 8:10
Phillip Gummerson
5/12/10
Key Verses: Genesis 3:1-24
ACT 1
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Genesis ain't no fairytale.
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Seemed like a good idea.
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You wouldn't have done much better.
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The fall was far and the landing was hard.
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What's done is done.
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A solution is gonna require a sacrifice.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
ACT 2
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Enter Jesus, stage left.
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Exit Jesus, stage right.
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Enter Jesus, through the curtain.
Romans 4:25
Hebrews 9:27-28
Phillip Gummerson
28/11/10
Key Verses: 2 Kings 22:1-10
What can we learn from Shaphan?1. Shaphan was 'just' a scribe.2. Shaphan left a family legacy.3. Shaphan served quietly and faithfully.
Brett Davis
24/10/10
Key Verses: 1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19.
ELIJAH:
An extraordinary life
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commands drought
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fed by ravens
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Jar flour / jug of oil
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raises child back to life
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fire from heavens - sacrafice
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ends the drought
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runs ahead of Ahab
An ordinary struggle- depression- Burnt out- Anxiety- Self-Righteousness
An ordinary restoration- didn't need another miracle- needed to hear the Lord's voice
Phillip Gummerson
17/10/10
Key Verses: Ruth 2:1-12
Phillip outlines some things about Ruth. A foreign widow that had nothing in Israel.
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Who is Ruth?
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How are we like her?
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How can we be more like her?
Brian Goodwin
3/10/10
Key Verses: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10, Luke 13:23-27
The first 10 minutes are missing due to a malfunction.
Ken Harding
26/09/10
Why mission?Why preach the gospel?Why go?
Key Verses:
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The commission of our Lord. (Matt 28:18-20)
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Our compassion for the lost. (Matt 9:36-38)
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Compelled by the love of Christ. (2 Cor. 5:14-15)
Scott Waller
19/09/10
Key Verses: Romans 16
......Do we make God's Honour Roll?
The People
A Warning
Stuart Waller
8/08/10
Key Verse: Romans 12:21
21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. (NLT)
Ross Brown
25/07/10
Key Verse: Romans 12:19-20
9 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” (NIV)
Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV)21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?”
22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.a
23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talentsb was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
26 “The servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ 27 The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
28 “But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii.c He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.
29 “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.’
30 “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. 31 When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened.
32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to.33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ 34 In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.
35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
Troy Camilleri
18/07/10
Key Verse: Romans 12:17-18
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Ken Harding
11/07/10
Key Verse: Romans 12:14-16 (NIV)
4 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Phillip Gummerson
27/06/10
Key Verses: Romans 12:11-12
11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. - (NIV)
What sort of wood do you bring to Church? Wet or Dry?
Zeal:
Finding it
Keeping it
Growing it
Showing it
Be filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18)
Be filled with the Bible (Col 3:16)
Be busy in prayer (1 Thess 5:17)
Be busy in service (Eph 2:10)
Be passionate about pleaseing the Lord (Eph 5:10)
Be passionate about His will (John 14:15)
Allan Driver
20/06/10
Key Verse: Romans 12:9-10
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Be sincere in you love.
Be sincere in your standards.
Be sincere in actions & attitudes to other.
Be sincere in your view of one's self.
Eric Gordon
13/06/10
Key Verse: Romans 12:13
13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (NIV)
COMMITMENTS
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What I have doesn't really belong to me.
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I won't grumble about what I don't have.
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I will invest what I have, not hide it.
Steve Walker
23/05/10
Key Verses: Romans 11:30-12:2
The Gift that keeps on giving.
I. The right reason for giving ourselves to God.
Dr Carl Wieland
14/05/10
Dr Wieland talks through the debate between Creation & Evolution. Well worth listening to.
Phillip Gummerson
25/04/10
Key Verse: Proverbs 5:21-23
Sin & Addiction:
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It is costly.
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It is complicated.
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It is curable.
Freedom and Victory
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Guard your heart
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Live by the Spirit
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Throw off hindrances
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Get found out.
Ken Harding
18/04/10
Key verse: Acts 2:1-12
Probably no subject has caused so much discussion and debate in the evangelical church over the last 50 years.
Kevin Rosolen
28/03/10
Key Verse: Revelation 22:16
16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.” (NKJV)
Eric Gordon
21/03/10
Key Verses: John 15:5
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (NIV)
John 15:1-17
Who of the branches am I?
Brett Davis
14/03/10
Key Verse:
John 10:11-21 (New International Version)
11"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
14"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father."
19At these words the Jews were again divided. 20Many of them said, "He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?"
21But others said, "These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Brett talk about the Good Shepherd - The Lord Jesus Christ.
Without the Good Sheperd we are defensless.
The Good shepherd:
Dies for the sheep
Knows His sheepBrings other sheep in the flockTakes up his life again
Peter Gordon
28/02/10
Key Verse: John 8:12
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - NIV
Peter brings out 5 points in this verse:• Jesus is the Light of the World.• We are the Light of the World.
• Walk in the Light of His Word.
Phillip Gummerson
21/02/10
Key Verse: John 6:26-40
Temporal & Spiritual: What are you working for?Works & Faith: Who are you trusting in?Religion & Relationship: How are you approaching God?Divine Election & Human Responsibility & Eternal Security: Have you responded to the call?
Stuart Thomson
14/02/10
Key Verse: John 8:58
"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" - NIVThe Supremacey of man and his nameThe revelation of God's Name - (Exodus 3:13-15)Jesus and His claim to be "I am" - (Hebrews 13:8, Revelation 1:8, 21:5-7, 22:13, 1:17-18)
Supremacy of His name in the:Past: I was before - (Col 1:15-17, Heb 1:1)Present: I am now - (Psalm 54:1, Rom 10:13, Acts 4:12, 1 Cor 6:11, John 1:12)Future: I will be - (Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 21:27, 22:3-4)
Family Camp 2010 - Camp Toukley
Give Me An Undivided Heart - Session 03
'Priorities to set for your Christian Life'
Bill Forward
7/02/06
Key VersesDeut 10:12-13
Priorities to set for your Christian Life:1. In relation to God.2. In relation to ourselves.3. In relation to others.
Family Camp 2010 - Camp Toukley
Give Me An Undivided Heart - Session 02
'Promises To Depend On For Victory In Our Christian Lives'
Bill Forward
6/02/06
Key VersesEph 1:182 Peter 1:3-42 Cor 1:20
**God who.....
1. Gives good and perfect gifts. (James 1:13)
2. Never changes. (James 1:17) 3.** Desires a righteous life. (James 1:20)4. Comes near to those who come near to Him. (James 4:8)5. Is the Lawgiver and Judge. (James 4:12)6. Is full of Compassion and Mercy. (James 5:11)
Family Camp 2010 - Camp Toukley
Give Me An Undivided Heart - Session 01
'Pitfalls we Confront as we live the Christian Life'
Bill Forward
6/02/06
Key VersesPsalm 86:11-12
1. A Double Minded or Divided Heart.
2. Our Own Sinful Desires.
3. Faith Without Actions.
Warwick Gummerson
31/01/10
Genesis 3:1-8
Adam and Eve (Genesis 3)
David & Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11)
Job (Job 31:1)
Ken Scott
17/01/10
1 Corinthians 2:14-3:3
Ken talks about...
The Natural person
The Spiritual person
Is who I am determined by what I do?
or
Is what I do determined by who I am?
Phillip Gummerson
3/01/10
Colossians 1:15-20, Romans 11:36
"What are you doing with my life God?"
Phillip Gummerson
27/12/09
Matt 2:13-25
Joseph's Responsibility.....
Protection of the Messiah
Joseph's Responsiveness...
Immediate Action
Immediate Seek Guidance
Our Responsibility...
To Protect the Gospel
How well do you carry the name of Jesus?
Mark Fleming
25/12/09
Christmas Day Message 2009 from Mark Fleming.
Which Star will you follow?
Brett Davis
20/12/09
Luke 2:1-20
The Birth of a Saviour....
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Drew Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. (v1-7)
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Drew the Angels from Heaven. (v8-14)
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Drew the Shepherds from the fields. (v15-20)
Linc Marlow
6/12/09
John 17:1-3, 20-23
The greatest enemy of your true spiritual well being is RELIGION.
Jesus Christ never had any intention of establishing a RELIGION.
Jesus came not to establish a religion but to establish a RELATIONSHIP with people.
Relationship requires....
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INTRODUCTION
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INTERACTION
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INVESTMENT
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INTIMACY
Eric Gordon
8/11/09
Figment, Foe or Fiends
Eric talks through 6 common questions about Satan.
Ken Harding
22/11/09
Haggai 1:1-11
Ken talks about the Book of Haggai explaining 5 clear Messages within Haggai.
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The call to rebuild the Temple (1:1-11)
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"I am with you" declares the Lord (1:13)
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The new temple to be filled with greater Glory (2:1-9)
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A defiled people purified and blessed (2:10-19)
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Zerubbabel type of the future Messiah who will overthrow foreign Kingdoms and rule - God's chosen one - His signet ring - sign of His authority.
Allan Driver
25/10/09
Series: Our Infinite God
- Omnipresent
Jeremiah 23:16-24
• God is all present or present everywhere.
• God does not have size or spatial dimensions and is present at every point of space with his whole being, yet God acts differently in different places.• God is Present Everywhere - Psalm 139:7-12• God is not limited by space, time circumstance.• God is fully present wherever you are.• God is fully present to help, strengthen, warn & fulfill.
Ross Brown
18/10/09
Series: Our Infinite God
- Omnipotent
1 Chronicles 29
God Almighty -
• Limitless Energy - Sustains our mission
• Limitless Power - Strengthens our mission
• Limitless Ability - Skills us for mission• Perfect Restraint - Self Control for mission
Eph 3:20-21
Don Fleming
11/10/09
Series: Our Infinite God
- Omniscience
Psalm 139:1-6
www.bridgeway.org.au
Phillip Gummerson
4/10/09
Luke 14:28-35
Phil gives a great talk about 'The Fine Print'.
What is being a Christian really all about? What is the 'Bottom Line'?
Just for believing and trusting in Jesus Christ we get....
Our debts cancelled
Our Sins forgiven
Our immortality granted for all Eternity
In response God expects...
Our love
Our allegiance
Our trust
Our obedience here and now
Kevin Rosolen
27/09/09
Romans 9-11
Kevin talks through what God has been doing in Israel. In the past until now.
Phiilip Gummerson
20/09/09
Romans 10: 1-24
Phil breaks down Romans 10 with these points....
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The wrong finish line (v.1-4)
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All Done (v.5-13)
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Getting the message out (v.14-15)
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No surprises there (v.16-21)
Brett Davis
6/09/09
Fathers Day Service 2009.
Luke 15:11-32
The Father of the Prodical Son showed.....
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Open Hands
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Open Arms
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Open Heart
The Perfect Father!
Stuart Thomson
31/08/09
John 17:1-26
Jesus' Prayer points:
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Safety
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Joy
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Sanctification
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Unity
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Dwelling
Mark Fleming
23/08/09
Nehemiah 1:4-11
Omni Present
All Powerful
Faithful
Awesome
Communicates to us
Confession
God rewards
Scott Waller
16/08/09
Daniel 9:1-19
Daniel's Prayer can be broken down into these points and shows us the way to pray.
Humility
Worship
Confession
Appeal
Request
David Byrne
9/08/09
2 Kings 19:14-19
Hezekiah was a good King & the Lord was with him. He trusted, followed and kept the commandments of the Lord.
Phillip Gummerson
26/07/09
Colossians 2:13-19
Phillip talks throught 2 types of Christian Mysticism:
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Mystical Experience
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Mystical Transformation
Every Christian must hear this message and the dangers of doing away with scripture.
Phillip Gummerson
19/07/09
Ephesians 3:2-12
Phil brings a great insite into the Emerging Church.
Where Post-Modernism influtrates it way into Christianity/ Churches around the world and changes the Gospel message.
Some great material about 'Modernism' & 'Post-Modernism'. If you've never heard about the 'Emerging Church' then have a listen, it's very insightful.
Phillip Gummerson
12/07/09
Phillip talks about Pantheism/ Panentheism. A great insite into the New Age World. He talks about it's origins and how it's moving into every part of our lives. The Church is no exception.
The greatest lesson is to be learnt is to test everything, (even Christian movements) against the Word of God. The Bible.
Well worth a listen.
Linc Marlow
5/07/09
Genesis 26:17-33
Well, Well, Well, Isaac
Through the seemingly boring and simple task of digging wells, God uses Isaac to.....
Stuart Thomson
28/06/09
2 Samuel 23:1-7
David:
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The son Jesse
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Servant to King
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Sweet Psalmist of Israel
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How can dead dogs love the King
Steve Walker
21/06/09
Numbers 27:15-23
Joshua reminds us that we have a :
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Divine Deliverer
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Mighty Deliverer
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Wonderful Deliverer
Matthew 11:28-30
Stuart Waller
14/06/09
Types of Christ: Joseph - The RescuerGenesis 37-50
The most wonderful story of Joseph and his triumph, love, grace & mercy.
Sound familiar?
Hear Stu compare Joseph with the Lion of Judah, Jesus.
Joseph rescued his destroyers and saved Israel from extinction. His brothers though they were destroying the dreams but instead they were fulfiling the dreams.
Brett Davis
24/05/09
Romans 8:1-17
1. Freedom from judgement (1-8)
The Law cannot: 
- Claim you
- Condemn you
- Control you
2. Freedom from defeat (5-17)- You have not the Spirit (5-8)- You have the Spirit (9-11)- The Spirit has you (12-17) 
Stuart Thomson
15/03/09
Romans 2:17 - 3:20
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The Jew is condemned by the Law.
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Eight statements that descride the Jewish identity.
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Failure to be a Jew.
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Objections to Paul's condemnation in Chapter 2.
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God's wants our hearts, not our excuses.
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Whose condemnation is just? People who trifle with God's Word!
Stuart Thomson
8/03/09
Romans 2:1-16
'The Righteous Judge'
1.We are unqualified to judge because:
a. We don't meet the standards.b. We are partial towards ourselves.c. We don't know the full story.d. We haven't been asked to judge.
2. God is right to judge because:a. He meets and sets the criteria.b. He is impartial. (Rom 2:11, Duet 10:17)c. He knows all our secrets.
3. Where does that leave us?Group A (v7,10) Is this you?Persevere in doing good, seek for glory, honour and immortality.The Reward is: Eternal life, glory, honour and peace.
Group B (v5, 8-9) Is this you?Have a stubborn or unrepentant  heart, are self-seeking, reject the truth, obey unrighteousness.The Reward is: Wrath, judgement, indignation, tribulation, distress
a. We are totally without excuse. (v3)b. We are totally reliant on His kindness, grace and mercy (v4)c. We should be totally repentant. (v4)
Ken Harding
1/03/09
Roman 1:18-32
Last week we considered Paul's reason for writing to the Church of Rome. This was all to do with the good news which we call THE GOSPEL. Paul was not ashamed of this gospel because it had changed him from being a self centred, bigoted, Christ-hating Jew into a Christian who loved the Lord and was passionate about the GOSPEL message which he once tried to destroy.
We also asked the question "What is this Gospel"? and saw that it was God's power for the salvation of all who believed in Jesus. It is the method God uses 'God's master plan' to save us from sin and give us the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ.
God's righteous anger or wrath against all sin. (Romans 1:18-32)
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It's against all sin, godlessness, and wickedness. (v18)
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Those who suppress the truth by their wickedness. (v18)
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God makes some things plain to us through creation. (v19-20)
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Men are without excuse. (v20)
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They knew God but ....(v21-22)
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They neither glorified Him as God...
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Nor gave thanks to Him.
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The result was twofold:
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The polution of the mind and
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Idolatry
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The awful result (v24-32) 3 times we read that God gave them over (v24, 26 & 28)
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Sexual impurity and homosexuality was the result. This used to called Sodomy (Gen 19)
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They exchanged the truth of God for a lie.
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Worshipped things created rather than the Creator.
Ken Harding
22/02/09
Romans 1:1-17
There are so many questions which are answered by this wonderful GOSPEL that Ken addresses. These are (adopted from William MacDonald)
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What is this Gospel? (1:1-17)
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Why do people need this Gospel? (1:18-3:20)
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How can the Gospel make godless sinners right with a holy God? (3:21-31)
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Does this Gospel agree with the Old Testament Scriptures? (4:1-25)
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What are the benefits this Gospel brings in the believer's life? (5:1-21)
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Does this Gospel teach, permit or encourage sinful living? (6:1-23)
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What is the relationship of the Christian to the old law of Moses? (7:1-25)
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How does the Gospel enable the believer to live a holy life? (8:1-39)
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Has God broken His promises to His earthly people, the Jews? (9:1-11:36)
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How should we live since the Gospel has changed our lives? (12:1-16:27)
Eric Gordon
15/02/09
Eric talks about Baptism and Communion.
Have you ever wondered what these things are all about and why Christians do these things?
Eric tells us what they are and what they mean according to the Word of God.
Obediet or disobedient?Weekly or Weakly?
Eric Gordon
18/1/09
God's part/ My part in changing me
Phil 2:12-13
Work OUT
Work IN
YOUR salvation
GOD'S part in changing me:
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The Bible (2 Tim 3:16 &17)LIVING
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The Holy Spirit (Rom 8:11)PHILLIPS (1 Cor 3:18) LIVING
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Circumstances (Rom 8:28 & 29)
MY part in changing me:
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Choose what I think about (Prov 4:23)
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Choose to depend on the Holy Spirit
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Choose my response to circumstances
"Resist, Tolerate, Embrace the Change. It's your choice"
Ken Harding
4/01/09
Ken suggests FOUR areas of the "Eternal" on which to focus in order to gain a secure perspective for the coming year (2009).
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The Foundation of our Faith. Jesus Christ the Rock - 1 Cor 3:11
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The Assurance of our Faith. The Bible, God's Word - 2 Tim 3:15
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The Reliance of our Faith. The Promises of God - 2 Peter 1:4,1. 1 Peter 1:3-5. 1 Peter 5:7. Hebrews 13:5-6. John 14:1-3, v16, v27. Isaiah 26. Psalm 55:22.
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The Fellowship of our Faith. Daily comfort and strength from His Holy Spirit - John 14:23-27. Romans 8:16, 28, 35-39. 2 Cor 1:3-4. Rom 5:5.
So in times like these in 2009 you need an "anchor of the soul, firm and secure", read Hebrews 6:19 in order to get through the year with peace and hope.
Steve Walker
28/12/08
Luke 2:39-52
We need to give priority to the...
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Person of Christ
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Purposes of God
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Presence of Christ
Scott Waller
26/10/08
Matthew 18:23-35
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We must forgive to be forgiven.
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We must live with each other
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Remember we stand forgiven
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Action - DO IT!!!!
Phillip Gummerson
19/10/08
Matthew 9:16-17
Judeo-Christian Perspectives
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Graceless LAW.
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Throw it out.
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Grace covered Holiness.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! " - 2 Corinthians 5:17(NIV)
So..
-How 'new' do you feel?
-How much do you still look like your old life?
-What does the Lord want to work on next?
Linc Marlow
12/10/08
Matthew 7:24-27
Linc takes us thru Jesus' parable about the 'The Wise and Foolish Builders'.
Building the right foundation in our lives is important. Jesus is the 'Rock' we need to do this with so when storms come in our lives we can stand firm, with Jesus.
Stuart Thomson
28/09/08
Lamentations 3:21-23
Life Principles:
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We have Hope. (v21)
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God's compassion is great and reliable. (v22)
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We can start each new day hanging on to God's promises. (v23)
Permanent Application:
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HATE SIN and repent ASAP.
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Love Him and His compassion for us.
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Rely on God and follow His promises.
Hate Sin, love Christ and remember His promises.
Phillip Gummerson
21/09/08
Jeremiah 52
Phil brings us to the end of the Jeremiah Series.
Two main points from Jer 52.
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Promises of deliverence.
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Prophecies of Destruction.
Eric Gordon
14/09/08
Jeremiah 46-51
Jeremiah's Prophecy:
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Against Egypt - Jer 46:1-26
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Against Philistines - Jer 47:1-7
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Against Moab - Jer 48
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Against Ammon - Jer 49:1-6
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Against Edom - Jer 49:7-22
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Againtst Damascus - Jer 49:23+
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Against Babylon - Jer 50
Applications - The Oracles:
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The oracles assume that God is in charge of the history of which the nations are a part of.
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The OraclesRecognise standards of conduct to which any person group or nation is accountable.
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Restoration is possible!
Linc Marlow
7/09/08
Father's Day Message.
Linc talks about these points:
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Power to Infuence. Our Wives and Children.
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Overcoming pitfalls of men.
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Absent Fathers and Husbands.
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Aloof Husbands and Fathers.
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Arrange prioritys of their lives.
Rod Walsh
31/08/08
Rod Walsh from Creation Ministries talks about Creation and Evolution. He Talks about Noah's Ark and his journey with Ark. Telling people everywhere about the evidence for Creation.
Well worth a listen.
Phillip Gummerson
17/08/08
Jeremiah 2 -29
God's Heart - is broken because of sinful pride.
God's Word - Can be trusted in its entirety.
God's Thoughts - are about you and for your good.
George Kahlil
5/08/08
Pastor from an Arabic-speaking Church in Nazareth
Sharing the God of Israel with an anti-Israel World
Andrew Cowell
3/08/08
Satisfaction:
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is NOT found in Circumstances, it is only found in CHRIST.
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in Christ does not come Naturally, it must be learnt.
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is not having what you want, but wanting what you have in Christ.
The secret to Satisfaction is not having what you want but wanting what you have in CHRIST.
Hebrews 13:5
Stuart Thomson
27/07/08
2 Thessalonians 3
What is a Role Model?
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Passionate about the Gospel (v1-3)
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Preaching and teaching God's Word. (v6)
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Practicing what they preach. (v7-9)
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Principles to live by. (v10)
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Personal & public discipline (v14-15)
Who should stand to be a role model?
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Mothers
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Fathers
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Workers
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Friends
Why do we need role models?- So the Gospel will spread.- So we don't comform to the world.
"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed. It's the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead 
Mark Fleming
20/07/08
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
A fantastic message from Mark about standing firm on the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Andrew Cowell
6/07/08
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
When believers are going through tough times, encourage them by:
1. Pointing them to God.
2. Giving them God glorifying Praise.
3. Reminding them of God's glorious Promises.
4. Supporting them with God glorifying Prayer.
Eric Gordon
29/6/08
HARD QUESTIONS #5
Luke 18:1-8
Psalm 55:22 (Mes)
Eph 6:18 (NLT)
Matthew 6:6 (Mes)
Romans 8:7 (Mes)
Roman 8:26 (NLT)
Proverbs 17:3 (NLT)
James 1:3-4 (NLT)
Eph 3:20 (NCV)
Psalm 37:7 (NLT)
Psalm 130:5 (LB)
Isaiah 49:23 (GN)
Persistent Praying:
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Focuses my attention.
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Clarifies my request.
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Test my Faith.
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Prepares my Heart.
Pray ALL the time
Pray CONTINUALLY
Never STOP praying.
Eric Gordon
1/06/08
HARD QUESTIONS #1
Here you stay in today and think about YOUR life tomorrow and it is no fantasy.
How to survive Death well!
'The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.' - Romans 6:23
Sin is ignoring God.
Peter Mayhew
18/05/08
1 Thessalonians 4:13 - 5:11
Peter talks about the 'Rapture' and the Second coming of the Lord Jesus.
Stuart Thomson
4/05/08
Ecclesiates 2:1-11
Solomon Test:
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Wealth & Pleasure (2:1-11)
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Wisdom & Knowledge (2:12-14)
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Work (2:17-23)
Ken Harding
20/04/08
1 Thessalonians 2-3
Paul the Model Missionary
1. His personal integrity
2. Acting like a mother - Ch2:6-9
3. Acting like a father - Ch2:10-12
4. Their response to his message - Ch2:13-16
5. His longing and Hope - Ch 2:17-19
Timothy the model servant
6. Sent to Thessalonica - Ch 3:1-5
7. Returns with good news - Ch 3:6-13
Ken Harding
6/04/08
Types of Christ: Part 8
'The Brazen Serpent'
Numbers 21:4-9
John 3:13-15
Romans 10:13
"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (NIV)
David Owen
30/03/08
Types of Christ Series: Part 7
'The Day of Atonement'
Leviticus 16
At-one-ment - Being in a state of friendship
Hebrew - to cover, ransom, wipe away
Phillip Gummerson
23/03/08
Easter Sunday
Reasons for the empty tomb...
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Jesus Fainted, then escaped.
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The Roman guards stole the body.
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The Jewish leaders stole the body.
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The disciples stole the body.
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Jesus rose from the dead.
Phillip Gummerson
21/03/08
Good Friday Service.
On the Cross Jesus....
Made our peace with God - Col 1:20
Cancelled the Law against us - Col 2:14
Humiliated Satan - Col 2:15
Reconciled us to God - Rom 5:10
Died for our sins - 1 Cor 15:3
Died for everyone - 2 Cor 5:15
Died as a ransom - Heb 9:15
Died once for all time - 1 Pet 3:18
Gained authority over death and Hades - Rev 1:18
Phillip Gummerson
16/03/08
Types of Christ Series: Part 6
Sacrifices Propitiation and Expiation
Leviticus 1 to 7
Scarifice is mostly to do with rescue
The 3 principles of sacrifice
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Substitution 'association' - Lev 1:4
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Propitiation 'God is satisfied'- Lev 1:9
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Expiation 'wiped away'- Lev 4:46
Linc Marlow
2/03/08
Types of Christ Series: Part 4
The Ark & the Mercy Seat
Exodus 25:10-22
Ken Scott
17/02/08
Types of Christ Series: Part 2
The Tree of Life
Using the Bible, Ken makes reference to the 'Tree of Life' in Genesis and relates it to the New Testament in Revelation.
The meaning of life is to know Jesus Christ personally. The real life is to know Jesus Christ.
Brett Davis
3/02/08
Types of Christ Series:Part 1
Noah's Ark
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The need for Salvation. (Gen 6:5-8, 2 Peter 3:3-11)
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God's plan, God's specification. (Gen 6:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18 & 19)
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The purpose of the vessel. (Gen 6:19, John 5:24)
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Deliverance from destruction. (Gen 7:23-24, John 3:16-17)
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Its size. (Gen 6:15, Rom 9:22-25)
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The covering. (Gen 6:14, Heb 9:12-14)
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One way entry. (Gen 6:16, Gen 7:16, John 10:7-9)
Genesis 6-8
Peter Gordon
27/1/08
Philippians 3:12-21
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Goals, Christ centred. (v12-13a)
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Priorities, Christ focused.(v13b)
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Disiplines, in Christ. (v15-17)
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Rewards, for Christ. (v14 & 20-21)
J-Jesus
O-Others
Y-Yourself
David Owen
20/01/08
Philippians 3:1-11
What is your purpose in life?
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Good wife or Husband
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Mother or Father
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Do my job better
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All secondary reasons
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Primary reason - to know Christ.
Ken Harding
6/1/08
Philippians 2:1-11
Ken talks about New Year resolutions and attitudes we have towards people.
Dr Don Nicholls
30/12/07
John 1:1-2, 14-18
After spending 11 years at Riverstone, Dr Don's leaves us with parting remarks as Margot and himself head off to Adelaide to be with family. Thanks for your input into the church here at Rivo.
Linc Marlow
23/12/07
What is in a name? What about the name Jesus? Listen to Linc as he explains the glorious name of Jesus.
Ken Harding
16/12/07
Matthew 1:18-25
Ken takes us through Joseph's jorney leading up to the birth of Jesus, saviour of the world.
Joseph was a:
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Descent of King David.
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Righteous man.
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Obedient man.
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Considerate man.
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Suitable man.
Eric Gordon
9/12/07
Luke 1:17
This is Faith -
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Object of faith
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Objective of our faith
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Origin of our faith
Brett Davis
25/11/07
Luke 10:38-42
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Mary had choices. She had chosen the better option.
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Martha had attitude.
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What we do with the Lord is far better than what we do for the Lord.
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We need to feed our Christian natures and starve our sinful nature.
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Serving with the right attitude.
Phillip Gummerson
18/11/07
The Trinity Series - Part 3
'The Spirit'
Phil continues this Series on 'The Trinity'. This Sunday it's about 'The Spirit'.
God The Spirit is:
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Eternal (has always existed, will always exist) - Hebrews 9:14
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Holy (pure, perfect, true, undefiled) - 1 John 2:20
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Omnipresent (everywhere at once) - Psalm 19:7
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Omnipotent (all powerful) - Luke 1:35
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Omniscient (knows everything) - 1 Cor 2:11
Phillip Gummerson
11/11/07
The Trinity Series - Part 2
'The Son'
Phil continues this Series on 'The Trinity'. This Sunday it's about 'The Son'.
God The Son is:
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Eternal (has always existed, will always exist) - Rev 22:13,16
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Holy (pure, perfect, true, undefiled) - Acts 3:14
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Omnipresent (everywhere at once) - Ephesians 1:23
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Omnipotent (all powerful) - Hebrews 1:3
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Omniscient (knows everything) - John 21:17
Our behavior and response to The Son should be...
To express The Son's grace in every thought, every word and every action.
Phillip Gummerson
4/11/07
The Trinity - Series Part 1
The Father
Phil starts a series about the 'Trinity'. He begins with 'The Father'.
God the Father is:
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Eternal (has always existed, will always exist) - Romans 16:26
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Holy (pure, perfect, true, undefiled) - Revelation 4:8
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Omnipresent (everywhere at once) - Jeremiah 23:24
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Omnipotent (all powerful) - Genesis 17:1
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Omniscient (knows everything) - 1Kings 8:39
'How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!' - 1John 3:1a (NIV)
'The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.' - Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
'I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let world know that jyou sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.' - John 17:23 (NIV)
Our behavior and response to The Father should be...
To live out the Father's love in every thought, every word, every action.
'May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of the God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.' - 2 Corinthians 13:14
Eric Gordon
21/10/07
Mark 15
Eric walks us through the crucifixtion of Jesus and answers the question, "Why did Jesus have to die?"
God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NIV)
David Owen
14/10/07
Mark 14:27-72
David takes us through Mark 14:27-72. He talks about Peter and the events leading up to Jesus arrest and Peter's denial of Jesus.
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Realise where you went wrong.
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Truly be sorry for your failure.
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Realise that God still loves you.
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Failure with Christ is never final.
Linc Marlow
7/10/07
Matthew 22:37-38
Revelation 2:1-5
The SUPREME importance of the Love for Jesus Christ.
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Loving Jesus Christ is our highest PRIORITY.
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Loving Christ is our unique PRIVILEGE.
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Loving Christ is our ulitmate PURPOSE.
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Loving Christ is our highest PLEASURE.
Passinate love for Jesus Christ does not fade through an intentional decision, but unintentionally.
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Love for Christ is interupted when we substitute ACTIVITY for Christ, for abiding in Christ
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Love for Christ is interupted when we substitute KNOWLEDGE about Christ, for intimacy with Christ
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Love for Christ is interupted when we substitute LEGALISM for LOVE.
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Love for Christ fades when we substitute the things of the WORLD for the things of GOD
To increase your love for Christ you have to;
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Remember
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Repent
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Repeat.
Do you love Christ more today than ever before... or was there a time when you honestly loved Him more? Have you left your first love?
Jose Mathews
30/09/07
Mark 14:1-26
Who is Jesus Christ? Jose a guest speaker from India, talks on the passage from Mark 14:1-26.
Brian Goodwin
23/09/07
Mark 13
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Troubles in Jerusalem v1-4
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Troubles in the world v5-13
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Troubles in Judea v14-27
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Troubles come to an end v28-37
Nothing will take God by surprise. He doesn't guess he knows what is going to happen.
"One of the things about the Bible, is that it's not showing history as some kind of round revolution like the communist theory. The Bible says that we are heading towards a great climax. And this climax is the climax of all history, and Jesus is talking about that in Mark 13." - Brian Goodwin.
Watch, do not be alarmed, stand firm, pray, be on your guard!
Brian Goodwin
16/09/07
Mark 12:28-13:37
Your secret World
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
This commandment is the 'key to victory in Christian living'.
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The secret world of your heart - Affections
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The secret world of your soul - Emotions
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The secret world of your mind - Thoughts
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The secret world of your strength - Energy
David Owen
9/09/07
Mark 12:1-27
The Parable of the Tenants.
Injustice of treatment of Christ while crucified for us.
What did you do with God's Son? God gives us, time, skills, money, talents, life, forgiveness, love etc. Give back to God what is God's.
Peter Gordon
2/09/07
Belief is unavoidable.
World views seek to answer 4 things -
1. Origin - How did I get here?
2. Meaning - Why am I here?
3. Morality - What is right and wrong?
4. Destiny - Where am I going?
Ken Scott
26/08/07
Mark 11:20-33
Will people recogise who Jesus really is?
Will people truly believe Him?
These are the questions that Ken talks about.
David Ward
12/08/07
Three events in this passage.
1. 3rd & final time Jesus predicts His death.
2. James & John ask Jesus to promote them to the highest positions in His kingdom.
3. Jesus heals the blind man Bartimaeus.
Stuart Thomson
05/08/07
How do you view your world? What is your world view?
Come and listen to Stu explain about World Views and what Christians believe.
John 14:6
John 8:31-32
Eric Gordon
8/07/07
Eric talks about dealing with discouragement in our lives. He uses Nehemiah 4.
Phillip Gummerson
03/06/07
Phil talks about the S.E.T.I program. Talks about creation and gives the need for Jesus in our lives.
Phillip Gummerson
26/11/06
Phil takes us through the history of the Brethren movement. God's Word, the Bible, is a very important part for the Christian Brethren.
Phillip Gummerson
24/09/06
Meditation came first from God. It was given to us by God.
Phil talks about how Satan has distorted Meditation.
Phillip Gummerson
26/2/06
How are you promoting Christ? Phil asks people to analyze what they do at church. He also asks people to question the Lord to show them if there is something or some way that they are not uplifting & proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord.
A fantastic 4 part series.