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1 Timothy 5:1-16 - Steve Hope
- The Church is a family - live like it is (vv. 1-3)
- Relatives are responsible for the care of their own family (vv. 4-8)
- The Church is responsible to care for widows who are “really in need” (vv. 9-16)
Isaiah 63:7 - 64:12 - Tim Smylie
- “They are my children”: God’s commitment is the foundation of our intercession (63:7-14)
- “You are the potter”: God’s re-creating power is the goal of our intercession (63:15-64:12)
- “Look down”: We call on the one who is perfectly able to help us (63:15-19)
- “Come down”: We ask him to do what we cannot do (64:1-12)
Isaiah 62:1 - 63:6 - Tim Smylie
- “I will not keep silent” – we are called to join Jesus the Messiah in his work of intercession (62:1-12)
- - until the wedding day comes
- “I have trodden the winepress alone” – only Jesus the Messiah can complete the work of redemption (63:1-6)
- - so the wedding day can come
1 Timothy 4:11-16 - Steve Hope
- Set an example (vv. 11-12)
- Prioritise the word (vv. 13-15)
- Watch your life and doctrine closely (v. 16)
Isaiah 61 - Tim Smylie
- A time of God’s grace
- Jesus the Messiah proclaimed its arrival and provides its blessings (vv1-3)
- The broken made beautiful
- The people of Jesus the Messiah proclaim its presence and enjoy its blessings (vv4-11)
Isaiah 60 - Tim Smylie
- Your light has come: the Church of Jesus Christ is where God’s new creation has begun (vv1-2)
- Nations will come to your light: the Church of Jesus Christ is where the world’s longings are fulfilled (vv3-14)
- The LORD will be your everlasting light: the Church of Jesus Christ will enjoy eternal perfection and security (vv15-22)
1 Timothy 4:6-10 - Steve Hope
- Eating for godliness (v. 6)
- Exercise for godliness (vv. 7-8)
- Encouragement for godliness (vv. 9-10)
Luke 18:9-17 - Tim Smylie
- Understanding ourselves: none of us deserve God’s acceptance – we need his mercy (vv9-14)
- Understanding Jesus: child-like trust in Jesus is the only way to receive God’s mercy (vv15-17)
Isaiah 59 - Tim Smylie
- Viper’s eggs and spider’s webs – the destructive, disappointing mess of evil (vv1-8)
- Growling like bears and moaning like doves – the mess we can’t put right (vv9-15a)
- Our warrior-king who puts everything right (vv15b-21)
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Steve Hope
- Where the demonic doctrine comes from (vv. 1-2)
- What the demonic doctrine is (v. 3)
- Why the demonic doctrine is wrong (vv. 4-5)
Isaiah 58 - Tim Smylie
- When is serious, self-denying worship unacceptable to God? (vv1-5)
- - when it’s not accompanied by serious, self-denying care for others.
- What are the blessings when our worship spills over into serious, self-denying care for others? (vv6-14)
- - close, refreshing fellowship with God and priceless joy in God.
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Steve Hope
- The role of deacon (v. 1a)
- The requirements of deacons (vv. 1b-12)
- The reward of deacons (v. 13)
Isaiah 56:9 - 57:21 - Tim Smylie
- How not to wait for God’s new world (56:9-57:13a)
- Being irresponsible with our responsibilities (56:9-57:2)
- Living like God isn’t able to satisfy us (57:3-13a)
- The way of repentance is the way forward (57:13b-21)
John 20 - Steve Hope
- We can see the evidence clearly (vv. 1-10)
- We can know God personally (vv. 11-18)
- We can tell others joyfully (vv. 19-23)
- We can believe the gospel confidently (vv. 24-31)
Isaiah 56:1-8 - Tim Smylie
Sabbath people:
- Have found our salvation and rest in God, and are committed here and now to the justice and righteousness of his new creation (vv1-2)
- Include all those who match the description in point 1 – no exclusions! (vv3-8)
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Steve Hope
- The position (v. 1)
- The positives (v. 2)
- The prohibitions (v. 3)
- The proofs (vv. 4-7)
Isaiah 55 - Tim Smylie
- Come to me and be satisfied – you can’t afford it, but Jesus has paid the bill (vv1-5)
- Come with total commitment – to receive my gift you must leave everything else behind (vv6-9)
- Come and find your greatest joy in glorifying me (vv10-13)
Isaiah 54 - Tim Smylie
Because of the Servant’s work, God’s people are:
- Beyond barrenness (vv1-3)
- Beyond abandonment (vv4-10)
- Beyond defeat (vv11-17)
Colossians 2:8-15 - Tim Smylie
- True freedom is only found in Jesus Christ (vv8-10)
- He frees us from our present slavery to sin and our past record of sin (vv11-15)
1 Timothy 2 :11-15 - Steve Hope
- The requirement: A woman should learn (v. 11)
- The restriction: To teach or to assume authority over a man (v. 12)
- The reason: Genesis 2-3 (vv. 13-15)
1 Timothy 2:8-10 - Steve Hope
- The attitude and behaviour of men who worship God (v. 8)
- The attitude and behaviour of women who worship God (vv. 9-10)
Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 - Tim Smylie
- Successful through suffering (52:13-15)
- Despised and rejected (53:1-3)
- Pierced for our transgressions (53:4-6)
- The willing Lamb (53:7-9)
- Successful, exalted, and interceding (53:10-12)
Isaiah 51:9 - 52:12 - Tim Smylie
Wake up:
To the truth that:
- God is committed to us (51:9-16)
- God has removed his condemnation from us (51:17-23)
- God has a new life for us to live (52:1-12)
- a life of royal status, praise, and purpose
1 Timothy 2:1-7 - Steve Hope
- The priority of prayer for all people (vv. 1-2)
- The grounds of prayer for all people (vv. 3-6)
- The proclamation of the gospel to all people (v. 7)
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Steve Hope
1.Rejoice in the wonder of the gospel (vv. 12-17)
2.Rally to the cause of the gospel (vv. 18-20)
- Look back (v. 18)
- Hold on (v. 19a)
- Heed warning (vv. 19b-20)
Isaiah 50:1 - 52:8 - Tim Smylie
- The Servant is the model for every disciple (50:4-9)
- - he listens to, obeys, and trusts the LORD
- The Servant is also the master of every disciple (50:10-11)
- Like the Servant, disciples look beyond temporary troubles to eternal blessings (51:1-8)
1 Timothy 1:8-11 - Steve Hope
- The law is good if one uses it lawfully (v. 8)
- The law is not made for the righteous but sinners (vv. 9-10a)
- The gospel is entrusted to the church (vv. 10b-11)
Isaiah 49:1-50:3 - Tim Smylie
- The Servant’s reward is a people gathered from the ends of the earth (49:1-13)
- Our greatest honour is to be part of the Servant’s reward (49:14-50:3)
1 Timothy 1:1-7 - Steve Hope
- Receive the true gospel (vv. 1-2)
- Reject the false gospel (vv. 1-11)
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- Poisonous distractions (v. 4)
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- Poisonous desires (vv. 5-7)
Isaiah 48 - Tim Smylie
- The LORD is not defeated by human hypocrisy and stubbornness (vv1-11)
- The LORD’s blessing comes to those who trust and obey him (vv12-22)
Isaiah 46-47 - Tim Smylie
- Carrying your idols vs being carried by the LORD (Chp 46)
- A miserable end vs final splendour (Chp 47)
1 Timothy 3:14-16
- What we need to know (v. 14-15a)
- What we need to be (v. 15b)
- What we need to sing (v. 16)
Psalm 41 - Steve Hope
- The blessing of showing mercy (vv. 1-3)
- The plea when needing mercy (vv. 4-10)
- The confidence of receiving mercy (vv. 11-13)
Isaiah 44:24 - 45:25 - Tim Smylie
- God’s methods will often be mysterious to us (44:24-45:8)
- We could not improve on God’s methods! (45:9-14)
- Focus instead on the purposes God has made clear (45:15-25)
Isaiah43:22-44:23 - Tim Smylie
- Weary of worship? (43:22-24a)
- The antidote to worship-weariness – remembering the worth of the LORD (43:24b-44:23)
- New beginnings and true refreshment come from the LORD alone (43:24b-44:8)
- When we turn from the LORD we’re just feeding on ashes (44:9-23)
Ruth 1 - Gerald Tanner
1). Naomi’s deep pain
2). Naomi’s genuine faith
3). God’s providential care of His people
The providence of God is seen in the saving work of the Lord Jesus Christ
Philippians 3:1-14 - Dan Parkinson
- Rejoicing in Christ (vv1-3).
- 2) Knowing Christ (vv4-11).
- 3) Pressing on in Christ (vv12-14).
Isaiah 42:18-43:21 - Tim Smylie
- A hard truth: You have not served me faithfully (42:18-25)
- The truth that matters most: You are my precious people (43:1-7)
- The unchanged mission: You are my witnesses (43:8-13)
- A new deliverance: I am making a way (43:14-21)
The story of Bethlehem - Tim Smylie
A son is born (Genesis 35:16-20)
A broken body (Judges 19)
A redeemer (Ruth 1-4)
An unlikely king (1 Samuel 16)
Water for the thirsty (2 Samuel 23:13-17)
A king for all nations (Micah 5:2&4)
Philippians 2:5-11 - Tim Smylie
The Sovereign Servant
- The Sovereign One who humbled himself to serve (vv6-8)
- The Servant who was raised to reign (vv9-11)
Psalm 39 - Steve Hope
- Silence in trouble (vv. 1-3)
- Shortness of life (vv. 4-6)
- Salvation from sin (vv. 7-11)
- Strangers in the world (vv. 12-13)
Isaiah 41:21-42:17 - Tim Smylie
- Who’s in charge of history? (41:21-29)
- The one who rescues history (42:1-9)
- Worship the God of history (42:10-17)
Isaiah 41:1-20 - Tim Smylie
- You cannot find strength without me (vv1-7)
- You will find strength in me (vv8-20)
- I have chosen you (vv8-10)
- I will make you unstoppable (vv11-16)
- I will refresh you (vv17-20)
Psalm 38 - Steve Hope
- The Sting of Sin (vv. 1-9)
- The Stigma of Sin (vv. 10-15)
- The Saviour from Sin (vv. 16-22)
Isaiah 40:12 - 31 - Tim Smylie
- Behold your God (vv12-26)
- The perfectly capable Creator (vv12-14)
- The unchallenged Sovereign (vv15-20)
- The fully attentive Ruler (vv21-26)
- Rely on your God (vv27-31)
Romans 6:3-5 - Tim Smylie
Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.” (Romans 6:3-5)
Psalm 37 - Steve Hope
- Cease fretting because of those who are evil (vv. 1-11)
- Consider the fate of the wicked (vv. 12-22)
- Consider the blessings of the righteous (vv. 23-29)
- Compare and contrast the two (vv. 30-38)
- Come to the Lord for refuge (vv. 39-40)
Isaiah 40:1-11 - Tim Smylie
- Sin, failure and darkness are not the end (vv1-2)
- The King is coming (vv3-5)
- Unlike us, God is always reliable (vv6-8)
- The King is mighty and gentle (vv9-11)
Psalm 36 - Steve Hope
- The godlessness of the wicked (vv. 1-4)
- The goodness of the Lord (vv. 5-9)
- The goal of the upright (vv. 10-11)
- The gravity of the choice (v. 12)
Isaiah 38-39 - Tim Smylie
- A fresh opportunity for a wholly-devoted heart (Ch 38)
- Abrupt evidence of a fickle, selfish heart (Ch 39)
Psalm 35 - Steve Hope
- A prayer for the Lord to come to his King’s rescue (vv. 1-18)
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- Rescue on the battlefield (vv. 4-10)
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- Rescue in the courtroom (vv. 11-18)
- A prayer for the Lord to end the enemies gloating (vv. 19-28)
Psalm 34 - Tim Smylie
- Look backwards with thanksgiving (vv1-7)
- Look forwards with wisdom (vv8-22)
- Do good (vv9-14)
- Depend on the LORD’s care (vv15-18)
- Hold on to the Gospel (vv19-22)
Isaiah 37:8-38 - Tim Smylie
- The real contest: the enemy versus the LORD Almighty (vv8-20)
- The way the LORD’s victory is won: in response to his people’s prayers the LORD fulfils his eternal purposes and shows our enemies in their true light (vv21-38)
Psalm 33 - Steve Hope
- God’s people are called to praise (vv. 1-3)
- God’s people have cause to praise (vv. 4-19)
- God’s people gain confidence from praise (vv. 20-23)
Isaiah 36:1-37:7 - Tim Smylie
- The enemy’s invitation: “Surrender!” (36:1-20)
- “I’m unstoppable – trust me” (36:1-10)
- “I have good things to give – trust me” (36:11-20)
- Respond to the enemy’s invitation by seeking the LORD (36:21-37:7)
Exodus 5 - Dan Parkinson
- Pharaoh rejects God as God. - Because he thinks he is supreme ruler. (vv1-5).
- Pharaoh makes the work harder for God’s people. –so that they don’t listen to God’s word. (vv6-18)
- God’s people grumble and forget his word. - because they want his promises NOW. (vv19-23)
Isaiah 34-35 - Tim Smylie
- Retribution: an inheritance of chaos and desolation (chp 34)
- for those who choose defiance as their way of life
- Redemption: an inheritance of gladness and joy (chp 35)
- for those who choose holiness as their way of life
Psalm 32 - Steve Hope
- The blessing of forgiveness (vv. 1-2)
- The burden of sin (vv. 3-5)
- The benefit of confession (vv. 6-11)
Isaiah 33 - Tim Smylie
- Seeing the power of the king (vv1-16)
- Seeing the beauty of the king (vv17-24)
Isaiah 32 - Tim Smylie
- The reign of the King – a kingdom of security, care, clarity, and character (vv1-8)
- Wake up from complacency – false security will collapse (vv9-14)
- The transforming Spirit brings the life of the kingdom (vv15-20)
Psalm 30 - Steve Hope
- David’s Praise: The Lord’s Deliverance from Death (vv. 1-5)
- David’s Problem: Self confidence in security (vv. 6-10)
- David’s Purpose: To sing the Lord’s praises forever (vv. 11-12)
Psalm 29 - Steve Hope
- Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength (vv. 1-2)
- Awesome voice of the Lord (vv. 3-9)
- Absolute sovereignty over the flood (vv. 10-11)
Isaiah 30-31 - Tim Smylie
- Going back to Egypt – the attractive option that’s always a big let-down (30:1-17)
- “The LORD longs to be gracious to you” – rely on the one who will walk with you and guide you (30:18-31:9)
Isaiah 29 - Tim Smylie
- Blind, drunk, and asleep – experiencing God’s discipline and mercy but missing the meaning (vv1-13)
- Standing in awe – transformed by the work of God (vv14-24)
Philippians 3:12-21 - Tim Smylie
- Press on! (vv12-14)
- Be careful about what is influencing you (vv15-19)
- Remember where you belong (vv20-21)
Isaiah 28 - Tim Smylie
- Self-confident scoffers miss the rest God provides (vv1-20)
- Religious scoffers (vv1-13)
- Political scoffers (vv14-20)
- Even God’s strange work and alien task serves his wonderful plan (vv21-29)
Psalm 28 - Steve Hope
- Longing for deliverance and justice (vv. 1-5)
- Praising for deliverance and justice (vv. 6-9)
Hebrews 13:1-2 - Matt Jones
- Hospitality in the Gospel
- Guests become Hosts
- What God does through the ordinary
Romans 1:18-23 - Kevin Vroom
God's Righteous Wrath...
- is God’s settled, active opposition against sin (v18)
- falls on people who have no excuse (v19-20)
- is a response to empty and worthless idolatry (v21-23)
John 13:3-18, 31-35 - Gerald Tanner
- A New Commandment given by Jesus – v34a
- A New Example set by Jesus – v34b
- A New Witness to be borne for Jesus – v35
Ruth 1 - Dan Parkinson
- Faithlessly Fleeing (vv1-5)
- Costly Commitment (vv6-18)
- Resentful Return (vv19-22)
Psalm 27 - Steve Hope
- David’s Confidence in the Day of Trouble (vv. 1-3)
- David’s Desire in the Day of Trouble (vv. 4-6)
- David’s Plea in the Day of Trouble (vv. 7-12)
- David’s (remaining) confidence in the day of trouble (vv. 13-14)
2 Peter 3:1-10 - Richard Margetts
How do we think rightly about God and His promises?
- Don’t forget what God has spoken - v1-2
- Don’t forget what God has done - v3-8
- Don’t forget why God is patient - v9-10
Isaiah 27 - Tim Smylie
The Lord is worthy of our worship, because he is:
- The serpent-slayer – he destroys the devil and his work (v1)
- The vineyard-keeper – he preserves his people and makes them fruitful (vv2-6)
- The sin-remover – he atones for his people’s sin (vv7-11)
- The harvest-gatherer – he assembles his people to worship (vv12-13)
Psalm 26 - Steve Hope
- The Examination of a Blameless Life (vv. 1-3)
- The Evidence of a Blameless Life (vv. 4-8)
- The Effect of a Blameless Life (vv. 9-11)
Isaiah 26 - Tim Smylie
- Those who trust in God will enjoy perfect peace in his strong city (vv1-6)
- Peace on the path to the strong city comes through trusting:
● God’s goodness in a world that’s blind to his goodness (vv7-11)
● God’s power in the midst of our own weakness (vv12-18)
● God’s deliverance from death and judgment (vv19-21)
Isaiah 25 - Tim Smylie
- The song on the mountain: praising the perfect faithfulness of the LORD (vv1-5)
- The banquet on the mountain: enjoying the perfect happiness provided by the LORD (vv6-9)
- Below the mountain: stubborn pride brought down to the dust (vv10-12)
Daniel 1
- Training in Babylon (vv1-7)
- Resisting in Babylon (vv8-14)
- Flourishing in Babylon (vv15-21)
Psalm 25 - Steve Hope
- The Lord removes the shame of his people (vv. 1-3)
- The Lord reveals his will to his people (vv. 4-5)
- The Lord remembers his love for his people (vv. 6-7)
- The Lord has relationship with his people (vv. 8-15)
- The Lord hears requests from his people. (vv. 16-22)
Psalm 24 - Steve Hope
- The Possessor of Glory (vv. 1-2)
- The Problem of Glory (vv. 3-6)
- The Person of Glory (vv. 7-10)
Isaiah 23-24 - Tim Smylie
- The failure of the earth’s great hope (23:1-18)
- The end of the earth’s party (24:1-13)
- The rise of the LORD’s glory (24:14-23)
Isaiah 21-22 - Tim Smylie
Don't be short-sighted - About the weakness of:
I. Human promises (21:1-17)
II. Human successes (22:1-14)
III. Human legacies (22:15-19)
IV. Human servants (22:20-25)
Isaiah 19-20 - Tim Smylie
- Still a disappointing saviour – the decay and disintegration of Egypt (19:1-15)
- God’s shocking salvation – the healing of Egypt (19:16-25)
- A humiliated servant – suffering to save his people (20:1-6)
Acts 2:27-47 - Gerald Tanner
What God’s plan of Salvation involves
A). The Holy Spirit is promised to all those who believe
B). The Holy Spirit is received as a gift from Jesus
C). The Holy Spirit makes a noticeable difference in those who receive Him
Isaiah 17-18 - Tim Smylie
- An alliance of the ruined – turning together to the Holy One of Israel (17:1-14)
- A message for the world – concern yourself with the actions of the LORD Almighty, and worship him (18:1-7)
Isaiah 14:28-16:14 - Tim Smylie
There is only one true:
- Refuge – the city of God (14:28-32)
- Heart of love – the LORD’s (15:1-16:14)
Luke 18:9-14 - Dan Parkinson
- Background of the Parable. (vv9-10)
- The Pharisee. (vv11-12)
- The Tax Collector. (v13)
- Justified before God. (v14)
Psalms 20-21 - Steve Hope
- Calling for Kings Victory (20:1-5)
- Confidence in the King’s Victory (20:6-9)
- Celebration of the King’s Victory (21:1-7)
- Coming of the King’s Victory (21:8-13)
Psalm 19 - Steve Hope
- God reveals himself in the skies (vv. 1-6)
- God reveals himself in the scriptures (vv. 7-11)
- How to respond to God’s revelation (vv. 12-14)
Isaiah 13:1 - 14:27 - Tim Smylie
- The big picture: the inevitable downfall of the other city (13:1-22)
- A closer look: the pathetic pride at the heart of the other city (14:1-27)
Psalm 18 - Steve Hope
- Praise God for Salvation (vv. 1-3)
- Salvation comes from a great God (vv. 4-19)
- Salvation calls for a righteous people (vv. 20-29)
- Salvation causes us to glorify God (vv. 30-45)
- Praise God for Salvation… forevermore (vv. 46-50)
Isaiah 11:1 - 12:6 - Tim Smylie
New Life -
- Will be lived first by Immanuel (11:1-5)
- Will be enjoyed throughout his kingdom (11:6-10)
- By a people reclaimed by the LORD (11:11-16)
Isaiah 10:5-34 - Tim Smylie
- Even evildoers serve God’s good sovereign purposes – and he will hold them accountable for their evil (vv5-19)
- Because of these truths, God’s people can face the future with confidence – whatever is going on in the world (vv20-34)
Psalm 17 - Steve Hope
- A Prayer for vindication based on a clear conscience (vv. 1-5)
- A Prayer for protection based on covenant love (vv. 6-12)
- A Prayer for satisfaction based on a coming reward (vv. 13-15)
Esther 9-10 - Dan Parkinson
- The enemies of the Jews are destroyed. (vv1-19)
- The Purim issued and celebrated. (vv20-32)
- The greatness of Mordecai. (Ch 10:1-3)
Acts 2:22-41 - Steve Hope
- Jesus is God’s Son (v22) - Accredited by:
- The unique authority of his teaching
- His authority over nature
- His authority over sickness and death
- His authority to forgive sin
- Jesus’ death was part of God’s plan (v23)
- Jesus is God’s King – the Lord of history (vv24-36)
- Jesus is our only hope for forgiveness and new life (vv37-41)
Psalm 16 - Steve Hope
- Trust in the Lord in life (vv. 1-8)
- Commitment to the Lord (vv. 2-4)
- Contentment in the Lord (vv. 5-8)
- Trust in the Lord in death (vv. 9-11)
Isaiah 9:1-10:4 - Tim Smylie
- The kingdom of light – created by the LORD’s zeal (9:1-7)
- A people united in the joy of freedom and peace under the rule of Immanuel
- The kingdom of darkness – under the LORD’s anger (9:8-10:4)
- A people torn apart by arrogance, selfishness, and oppression
Psalm 14 - Steve Hope
- The foolish person is immoral (vv. 1-3)
- The foolish person is ignorant (vv. 4-6)
- Salvation will come from Zion (v. 7)
Isaiah 7:18-8:22 - Tim Smylie
- Briers and thorns in Immanuel’s land (7:18-8:8)
- Waiting faithfully among the briers and thorns (8:9-22)
= living in “awe-filled obedience” to God’s word
Psalm 13 - Steve Hope
- Expressing our Anguish (vv. 1-2)
- Making our Appeal (vv. 3-4)
- Remembering our Assurance (vv. 5-6)
1 Peter 1:1-23 - Gareth Fitzpatrick
- Who They Are
- What They Have
- What They One Day Will Have
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Isaiah 7:1-17 - Tim Smylie
- Shaking hearts are called to trust God’s promise of an unshakeable kingdom (vv1-9)
- Hard hearts will not stop the fulfilment of God’s promise (vv10-17)
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Psalm 12 - Steve Hope
- The Flattering Words of the Wicked (vv. 1-4)
- The Flawless Words of the Lord (vv. 5-8)
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Isaiah 6 - Tim Smylie
- “High and exalted”: a sight of supreme majesty (vv1-4)
- “Your guilt is taken away”: an experience of purifying grace (vv5-7)
- "Here am I”: a response of willing service (vv8-13)
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Psalm 11 - Steve Hope
- The Temptation of Flight (vv. 1-3)
- The Foundation of Faith (vv. 4-7)
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Isaiah 5 - Tim Smylie
- A lover of God sings of the delight and disappointment of God (vv1-7)
- The disappointment of those who delight in bad fruit (vv8-30)
● Living to accumulate and indulge leads to loss (vv8-17)
● Rejecting God’s wisdom leads to decay and defeat (vv18-30)
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Esther 8 - Dan Parkinson
- The request of deliverance (v3-6)
- The decree of deliverance (vv7-14)
- The result of deliverance (vv15-17)
Psalms 9-10 - Steve Hope
- Praise: The Lord is judge of all (9:1-12)
- Petition: Don’t let the wicked win (9:13-20)
- Problem: The wicked prosper (10:1-11)
- Petition: Don’t let the wicked win (10:12-15)
- Praise: God is King Forever (10:16-18)
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Isaiah 3:1 - 4:6 - Tim Smylie
- Searching for security and significance in the falling city (3:1-4:1)
- Finding it all in the renewed city (4:2-6)
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Psalm 8 - Steve Hope
- The Majesty of the Lord Declared (v. 1a, 9)
- The Majesty of the Lord Displayed in the Heavens (v. 1b)
- The Majesty of the Lord Displayed in Humanity (vv. 2-8)
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- Human Fragility (vv. 3-4)
- Human Dignity (v. 5)
- Human Authority (vv. 6-8)
Isaiah 2:6-22 - Tim Smylie
- Self-exaltation brings us low (vv6-9)
- In the end, the LORD alone will be exalted (vv10-22)
- - and that’s good news for those who humble themselves and put their hope in him today.
Psalm 7 - Steve Hope
- A cry for deliverance (vv. 1-2)
- A claim of innocence (vv. 3-5)
- A call for justice (vv. 6-17)
- Request for justice (vv. 6-9)
- Ready for justice (vv. 10-13)
- Reality of justice (vv. 14-16)
- Responding to justice (v. 17)
Isaiah 1:21 - 2:5 - Tim Smylie
- The present city – a dis-ordered place (1:21-23)
- The promise of restoration (1:24-31)
- The future city – a re-ordered place (2:1-5)
Isaiah 1:1-20 - Tim Smylie
- The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem – which all creation needs to hear (vv1-2a)
- The Father mourns a broken relationship and its bitter consequences (vv2b-9)
- A non-solution: religion that is heartless, not relational (vv10-15)
- The only solution: renewed relationship through inner washing and changed lives (vv16-20)
Psalm 6 - Steve Hope
- Pray, crying in your anguish (vv. 1-3)
- Pray, calling on God to act (vv. 4-7)
- Pray, confident God will answer (vv. 8-10)
Philemon - Kevin Vroom
- Philemon: A man of love (v1-7)
- Onesimus: Transformed by God’s love (v8-16)
- Paul: Appealing in love (v17-25)
Esther 5-7 - Dan Parkinson
- Esther’s Request. (CH 5:1-8)
- Haman’s Pride. (CH 5:9-14)
- Mordecai’s Honour. (CH 6)
- Haman’s Downfall (CH 7)
Colossians 4:2-18 - Tim Smylie
We need to talk....
- Persistently to God – about our lives and the spread of the gospel (vv2-4)
- Carefully to outsiders – with boldness and sensitivity (vv5-6)
- Affectionately to one another – with interest in the big and the little things (vv7-18)
Matthew 1:1-17 - Steve Hope
- Jesus is King with perfect legitimacy
- Jesus is King with not so perfect ancestors
- Jesus is King - human and divine (v16)
Psalm 5 - Steve Hope
- How David Appeals: God’s Character (vv. 1-7)
- What David Asks: God’s Justice (vv. 8-11)
- Why David’s Assured: God’s Favour (v. 12)
Colossians 3:18 - 4:1 - Tim Smylie
- Wives and husbands (3:18-19)
- Children and parents (3:20-21)
- Slaves and masters (3:22-4:1)
Colossians 3:11-17 - Tim Smylie
As a new people in Christ we are called to:
- Display the unity we have in Christ (vv11-14)
- Tune our hearts to the peace we have in Christ (vv15-17)
Psalm 4 - Steve Hope
- Where to go in our distress (vv. 1-2)
- What to do in our doubts (vv. 3-5)
- Who to trust in our droughts (vv. 6-8)
Colossians 3:1-10 - Tim Smylie
The art of living our new life in Christ involves:
I. Learning our new orientation – to Christ’s rule over all (vv1-4)
II. Developing our new character – leaving old ways behind (vv5-10)
Esther 3-4 - Dan Parkinson
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- Haman’s unrighteous plan. (3)
- Mordecai's unshakeable hope. (4:1-14)
- Esther’s uncomfortable choice. (4:15-17)
Colossians 2:16-23 - Tim Smylie
- Spiritual reality is found in Christ – not in special regulations (vv16-17)
- Spiritual progress comes through relationship with Christ – not through incredible experiences (vv18-19)
- So pursue true maturity – not just the appearance of maturity (vv20-23)
Psalm 3 - Steve Hope
- David’s Crisis (vv. 1-2)
- David’s Confidence (vv. 3-6)
- David’s Cry (vv. 7-8)
Colossians 2:8-15 - Tim Smylie
True freedom is only found in Christ (vv8-10)
- He has freed us from: (vv11-15)
- Our present slavery to sin (vv11-12)
- Our past record of sin (vv13-14)
- All other powers (v15)
2 Chronicles 15:1-15 - Gerald Tanner
1). God is Sovereign over the events in the nations
2). God is found by those who earnestly seek him
3). God strengthens those who seek him and he gives them peace.
Psalm 2 - Steve Hope
- The rebellion of the nations (vv. 1-3)
- The rebuke of the Lord (vv. 4-6)
- The rule of the Messiah (vv. 7-9)
- The response to the decree (vv. 10-12)
Colossians 1:28 - 2:7 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus Christ has everything you need for wholeness… (1:28-2:3)
- . …so pursue wholeness in him – not anywhere else (2:4-7)
Psalm 1 - Steve Hope
- The blessed way of the righteous (vv. 1-3)
- The destructive way of the wicked (vv. 4-6)
Colossians 1:21-27 - Tim Smylie
Those who belong to Jesus Christ are:
I. Saints, sharing in the reconciliation won by the suffering of his physical body on the cross (vv21-23)
II. Servants, sharing in his ongoing suffering for the sake of his body, the church (vv24-27)
Esther 1-2 - Dan Parkinson
- The king’s majesty displayed (ch1:1-11).
- The king’s control disregarded (ch1:12-22).
- The king’s resolution directed (ch2).
Colossians 1:15-20 - Tim Smylie
Jesus the Son of God is:
- Lord of all creation (vv15-17)
- Lord of the new creation (vv18-20)
Lamentations 5 - Tim Smylie
- Look, LORD, at our ruined inheritance (vv1-18)
- Come, LORD, and restore our inheritance (vv19-22)
Colossians 1:9-14 - Tim Smylie
True knowledge of God involves:
- Learning what is important to him (v9)
- Living to please him (vv10-12a)
- Enjoying his rescue and his gift (vv12b-14)
Colossians 1:1-8 - Tim Smylie
- The context of true spirituality (vv1-4)
- - a loving community united by faith in Jesus
- The motivation of true spirituality (vv5-6a)
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- a clear and secure hope for the future
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- The result of true spirituality (vv6b-8)
- - a fruitfulness that fulfils our deepest purpose
Lamentations 4 - Tim Smylie
- Lost glory (vv1-10)
- Lost foundations (vv11-20)
- The price must be paid (vv21-22)
Haggai 2:20-23 - Steve Hope
I will...
- Overthrow the Kingdom’s of this World (vv. 20-22)
- Rule Through My Chosen Servant (v. 23)
Lamentations 3 - Tim Smylie
- A believer’s personal experience (vv1-24)
- Bitter darkness and crushed hope (vv1-18)
- Reborn hope through focussing on the proven character of God (vv19-24)
- A believer’s wise counsel (vv25-47)
- Seek God, and wait patiently for his goodness (vv25-26)
- Own up to sin, and seek his mercy (vv27-47)
- A believer’s prayer for justice (vv48-66)
Haggai 2:10-19 - Steve Hope
- The Old Difficulty of Defilement (vv. 10-14)
- The New Day of Fruitfulness (vv. 15-19)
Lamentations 2 - Tim Smylie
The strangeness of God’s anger:
- Shows the seriousness of sin (vv1-10)
- Means there is hope for mercy (vv11-22)
Haggai 2:1-9 - Steve Hope
- When there are time of discouragement (vv. 1-3)
- Consider the promised presence (vv. 4-5)
- The Lord Almighty is with you
- The Lord Almighty is bound to you
- The Lord Almighty is IN you
- Consider the future glory (vv. 6-9)
Haggai 1:12-15 - Steve Hope
- Who obeyed (vv. 12a)
- Why they obeyed (vv. 12b-14a)
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- Recognised God’s voice
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- Revered God’s Name
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- Received God’s Spirit
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- How they obeyed (vv. 14b-15)
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Haggai 1:1-11 - Steve Hope
- Renounce your excuses (vv. 1-6)
- Re-Order Your Priorities (vv. 7-11)
Jeremiah 1 - Daniel Parkinson
- (vv4-10) A doubtful servant.
- (vv11-19) A dangerous message.
Luke 12:13-21 - Daniel Parkinson
Guard yourselves against all kinds of greed. Because our lives aren’t about what we own. Therefore, we should be rich toward God.
Exodus 3:1-4:17 - Gareth Fitzpatrick
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God uses the ‘unusual suspects’ to do His work
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God goes with us!
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God doesn’t mind our doubts our reservations or our questions [but he does mind our dis-obedience!]
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God uses our everyday ‘ordinary’ to do the extra-ordinary.
Esther 1 - Kevin Vroom
- Pomp and Circumstance [ v1-9 ]
- Ordinary Problems [ v10-12 ]
- Unwieldy Solutions [ v13-22 ]
1 Kings 10:1-10,13 - Gerald Tanner
- The greater glory of God’s forever King
- The honour, gratitude and obedience He deserves
- The warning that God’s Anointed One gave
- ‘now one greater than Solomon is here.’ Matthew 12:42
- Is it evident that we are a privileged people, joyfully living under the rule of King Jesus?
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus shares our experience and is ready to help us (4:14-16)
- Jesus overcame our experience and is able to save us (5:1-10)
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 - Dan Parkinson
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A healthy church – Respects faithful leaders. (vv12-13)
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A healthy church – Lives out godly traits. (vv14-24)
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A Healthy church – Meets around God’s word. (vv25-28)
Marks 8:27-38 - Steve Hope
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The Identity of the Messiah (vv. 27-30)
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The Mission of the Messiah (vv. 31-33)
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The Call of the Messiah (vv. 34-38)
Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie
- Who is worthy? (vv1-4)
- the problem of the sealed scroll
- The one who is worthy (vv5-10)
- the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb
- Worthy of worship (vv11-14)
Galatians 6:11-18 - Steve Hope
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Boasting is bad when it’s about yourself to escape trouble (vv. 11-13)
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Boasting is good when it’s about the cross to elevate Christ (vv. 14-18)
John 21:15-25 - -Tim Smylie
Some of us are called to follow Jesus:
- On the other side of dramatic failure (vv15-17)
- Through significant suffering (vv18-19)
- By a long life of steady, faithful witness (vv20-24)
- Together we follow The eternal Lord (v25)
Galatians 6:9-10 - Steve Hope
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The incentive of doing good (v. 9)
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The focus of doing good (v. 10)
John 21:1-14 - Tim Smylie
- Fishing on the lake – Jesus provides a net full of fish (vv1-8)
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- our risen Saviour makes our mission a success
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- Breakfast on the beach – Jesus provides a meal (vv9-14)
- - our risen Saviour offers us his personal care
John 20:19-31 - Tim Smylie
Two reasons for followers of the risen Jesus to have peace:
- God is carrying on his mission of salvation through us (vv19-23)
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- that mission centres on proclaiming forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus
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- God has provided clear evidence that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God (vv24-31)
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- that evidence consists of eye-witness testimony
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Galatians 6:7-8 - Steve Hope
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Do not be deceived (v. 7)
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Reaping destruction (v. 8a)
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Reaping eternal life (v. 8b)
Galatians 6:1-6 - Steve Hope
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The Command: “Carry each others burdens” (vv. 1-2)
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The Caution: Pride (vv. 3-5)
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The Collaboration: Instructor and Instructed (v. 6)
John 20:1-18 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus’ resurrection defined our own resurrection hope (vv1-10)
- Physical
- Enhanced and immortal
- Jesus’ resurrection marked the start of a new relationship between us and God (vv11-18)
John 19:31-42 - Tim Smylie
- We cannot ignore the crucified Son of God (vv31-37)
- He is especially precious to God the Father (vv32-33, 36)
- Cleansing and life flow to us from his death (vv34, 37)
- Recognizing the truth about the crucified Son produces courage and reverence in us (vv38-42)
John 19:16b-30 - Tim Smylie
On the cross Jesus accomplished the work that:
- Displays his kingship to the world (vv16b-22)
- Delivers the everlasting salvation anticipated in the Old Testament (vv23-24)
1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 - Dan Parkinson
Theme of the passage:
We have a future hope in Jesus therefore we shouldn’t think like the rest of mankind.
Galatians 5:19-26 - Steve Hope
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The Acts of the Flesh (vv. 19-21)
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The Fruit of the Spirit (vv. 22-23)
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A Christian Crucifies the Flesh (v. 24)
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A Christian Cultivates the Fruit (vv. 25-26)
2 Samuel 9 - Gerald Tanner
What does this story mean for us?
- By nature we are like Mephibosheth
- David is a type of Christ
- The Covenant of Redemption
- The merciful loving kindness of God is all of grace
- We are given the privilege of a seat at the King’s table
Galatians 5:16-18 - Steve Hope
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Our Commander: “Walk by the Spirit” (v. 16)
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Our Conflict: Flesh v Spirit (v. 17)
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Our Confidence: “You are not under the law” (v. 18)
John 19:1-16a - Tim Smylie
- The Majestic One submits to being mocked as weak and pathetic (vv1-5)
- The Son of God submits to being rejected as a blasphemer (vv6-11)
- The True King submits to being condemned for treason (vv12-16a)
John 18:28-40 - Tim Smylie
Jesus’ kingdom is:
- The kingdom of salvation from another world (vv28-32)
- The kingdom of truth from another world (vv33-40)
Galatians 5:13-15 - Steve Hope
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A Pitfall of Freedom: “indulging in the flesh” (v. 13a)
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A Paradox of Freedom: “serve one another in love” (vv. 13b-14)
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A Polar Opposite of Freedom: “bite and devour each other” (v. 15)
John 18:1-27 - Tim Smylie
- I am he” – faithfulness in the garden (vv1-11)
- “I am not” – failure in the courtyard (vv12-27)
John 17:20-26 - Tim Smylie
With regard to the Church - that the Church will:
- Be united (vv20-23)
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- believing the Son has made the Father known
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- displaying the same oneness of purpose and love as the Father and the Son
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- Grow in fellowship with God (vv24-26)
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- until it enjoys perfect fellowship with him
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Galatians 5:7-12 - Steve Hope
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The Call to Fight for Freedom (v. 1)
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False Teachers Hinder Christian Obedience (vv. 7-10)
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Paul Preaches Christ Crucified (vv. 11-12)
John 17:6-19 - Tim Smylie
With regard to his disciples: Jesus prays for us:-
- Because we belong to God (v6-10)
- So that we will be protected by God…(v11-16) (from the spiritual attacks of the evil one)
- ...in order to live for God (v17-19) (as his Word makes us dedicated to God)
Galatians 5:1-6 - Steve Hope
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The Call to Fight for Freedom (v. 1)
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The Dire Consequences of Letting Go (vv. 2-4)
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The Drastic Contrast of Standing Firm (vv. 5-6)
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 - Dan Parkinson
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Set apart to be sexually pure. (v1-8)
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Set apart to love the church. (v9-10)
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Set apart to live an orderly life. (v11-12)
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The Story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
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The Evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
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The Implications of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
James 1:21 - 2:26 - Kevin Vroom
Living Faith.....
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- … obeys God's word [ 1:21 - 27 ] 1. True religion means obeying the word - in thought and deed
- … results in action [ 2:14 - 26 ]
- Obedience to God’s word reinforces genuine faith
John 17:1-5 - Tim Smylie
With regard to himself:
- To display his Father’s goodness (v1)
- To give us his Father’s gift (vv2-3)
- To do all his Father’s will (v4)
- To be with his Father (v5)
John 16:16-33 - Tim Smylie
- The “little while” of grief that led to unshakeable joy (vv16-28)
- - the anguish of the cross opened the way to intimacy with our loving Father (vv23-28)
- That “little while” lets us experience peace in a world full of trouble (vv29-33)
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- the crucial victory has already been won at the cross (v33)
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Galatians 4:21-31 - Steve Hope
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Thinking historically: An Old Story (vv. 21-23)
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Thinking Figuratively: A Surprising Meaning (vv. 24-27)
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Thinking Personally: Some Practical Points (vv. 28-31)
Galatians 4:8-20 - Steve Hope
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Paul’s Problem (vv. 8-11)
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Paul’s Plea (vv. 12-16)
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Paul’s Passion (vv. 17-20)
John 16:4b-15 - Tim Smylie
The Spirit of truth:
- Convinces the world of the truth about itself (vv4b-11)
- a gracious work that brings people to Jesus
- Guides Jesus’ followers in the truth of Jesus (vv12-15)
- He guided Jesus’ first followers to produce the New Testament
- He guides us as we seek to understand and apply the New Testament
Galatians 4:1-7 - Steve Hope
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The Position of Slaves (vv. 1-3)
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The Plan of Adoption (vv. 4-5)
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The Privilege of Sonship (vv. 6-7)
John 15:18-16:4a - Tim Smylie
- “A servant is not greater than his master” – the world that hated Jesus will hate his followers too (15:18-25)
- “You also must testify” – Jesus’ followers join the Holy Spirit in witnessing to the truth about Jesus (15:26-27)
- “So that you will not fall away” – Jesus’ followers must be prepared to pay the ultimate cost (16:1-4a)
Galatians 3:26-29 - Steve Hope
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The Christians Uniform - “you have clothed yourselves with Christ” (vv. 26-27)
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The Christians Unity - “you are all one in Christ Jesus” (vv. 28-29)
John 15:1-17 - Tim Smylie
- “Remain in me” – Jesus is the source of a fruitful life (vv1-8)
- Remaining in Jesus means letting his word fill and direct our life (vv3&7)
- “Remain in my love” – a fruitful (and joyful) life is a loving life (vv9-17)
- Remaining in Jesus’ love results in us loving each other as he has loved us (vv12&17)
Galatians 3:19-25 - Steve Hope
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The Function of the Law (vv. 19-20)
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The Failure of the Law (vv. 21-22)
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The Fulfilment of the Law (vv. 23-25)
John 14:15-31 - Tim Smylie
- Today God “makes his home” with those who love Jesus (vv15-27)
- Loving Jesus means obeying him (vv15, 21, 23-24)
- Our security flows from the love between the Father and the Son (vv28-31)
John 14:1-14 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus’ “going away” to the cross has prepared a future for us in his Father’s presence (vv1-3)
- Jesus is “the way” to know the Father (vv4-11)
- Jesus now does “greater things” on earth through us – reaping the rewards of his work on the cross (vv12-14)
Galatians 3:15-18 - Steve Hope
- The Irrevocability of God’s Covenant (v. 15)
- The Identity of Abraham’s Seed (v. 16)
- The Incompatibility of Law and Promise (vv. 17-18)
John 13:18-38 - Tim Smylie
No one is as strong as they think they are:
- Not those who aim to get rid of Jesus – he has power over the darkness (vv18-30)
- Nor those who aim to follow Jesus – we depend on the power of his victory (vv31-38)
1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:13 - Dan Parkinson
- Paul’s great longing. (v17-20)
- Paul’s great priority. (v1-9)
- Paul’s great vision. (10-13)
John 13:1-17 - Tim Smylie
Jesus washed his disciples’ feet:
- To explain his death on the cross (vv1-11)
- He humbled himself completely to cleanse us completely
- To show what it means to follow him (vv12-17)
- He humbled himself to set a pattern for us
Galatians 3:6 - 14 - Steve Hope
- We are children of Abraham by faith (vv. 6-9)
- We are cursed by relying on the law (vv. 10-12)
- We are cured of the curse by Christ (vv. 13-14)
John 12:34-50 - Tim Smylie
- Belief in Jesus is our urgent responsibility (vv34-36)
- Human unbelief also plays a part in God’s salvation plan (vv37-41)
- God’s salvation comes through human unbelief (vv37-38)
- Unbelief is God’s punishment on human sin (vv39-41)
- Secret belief falls short of real belief (vv42-50)
John 12:20-33 - Tim Smylie
he event of Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension will:
- Glorify the Son, as he produces a great harvest of life (vv20-26)
- Glorify the Father, as judgment and salvation come through Jesus’ devotion to the Father (vv27-33)
Galatians 3:1-5 - Steve Hope
- We become Christians by believing the message of Christ Crucified (vv. 1-2)
- We remain Christians by believing the message of Christ Crucified (vv. 3-5)
John 11:55 - 12:19 - Tim Smylie
Jesus is:
- The King who is worthy of our most extravagant devotion (11:55-12:11)
- The King who showed the most extravagant devotion – to bring us perfect peace (12:12-19)
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 - Dan Parkinson
- Receiving God’s word rightly. (v13)
- God’s work in us brings opposition (v14-15A)
- Gospel opponents will be judged (v15b-16)
Luke 18:1-8 - Steve Hope
- The Explanation (v. 1)
- The Illustration (vv. 2-5)
- The Application (vv. 6-8)
2 Samuel 7:1-17 - Tim Smylie
- David: “God’s Kingdom has arrived!” (vv1-3)
- God: “No, I’m just getting started!” (vv4-17)
- “I will not rest until my people truly rest” (vv4-11a)
- “A son of David will set up my eternal kingdom” (vv11b-17)
John 11:28-54 - Tim Smylie
Jesus’ love is shown in:
- His compassion and fury in the face of suffering and death (vv28-37)
- His action to deliver us from suffering and death (vv38-54)
Galatians 2:17-21 - Steve Hope
- Not… An exhausting life of rules (vv. 17-18)
- An exclusive life of death (vv. 19-20a)
- An embodied life of faith (vv. 20b-21)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Daniel Parkinson
- Firstly, have the right motives v1-6 - To please God who tests our hearts.
- Secondly, have the right manner v7-12 - To love the people God has placed in our lives.
- Thirdly, have the right method v2 v4 v8 v9- To speak the gospel.
Galatians 2:15-16 - Steve Hope
- What we know… (vv. 15-16a)
- How we respond… (v. 16b)
- Why we ought to… (v. 16c)
John 11:1-27 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus our good shepherd loves us, and is not bound by our desires, or our fears (vv1-16)
- He provides fuller life and greater safety than we could ever dare to hope for (vv17-27)
Galatians 2:11-14 - Steve Hope
- An Apostle Stands Condemned (v. 11)
- Hypocrisy is Called Out (vv. 12-13)
- Hypocrisy is Crooked (v. 14)
John 10:2-42 - Tim Smylie
- God’s people are doubly-held secure by the Father and Jesus his Messiah (vv22-30)
- All the works of Jesus the Son make his Father known (vv31-42)
John 10:1-21 - Tim Smylie
- A picture of reality: An endangered flock, with one protector and provider (vv1-6)
- Our protector and provider (vv7-21)
- Jesus is the gateway to life in all its fullness (vv7-10)
- Jesus is the saviour-shepherd (vv11-21)
Galatians 2:1-10 - Steve Hope
Paul’s gospel is not of human origin but by revelation from Jesus Christ (1:11-12)
Proof 1: The Experience of Paul’s conversion (1:13-17)
Proof 2: The Absence of other apostles (1:18-24)
Proof 3: The Adversaries of Paul are undermined (2:1-5)
Proof 4: The Apostles and Paul are united (2:6-10)
Unity is recognised (vv. 6-8) Unity is expressed (vv. 9-10)
John 9:8-41 - Tim Smylie
- The growing darkness of unbelief in Jesus (vv8-23)
- The growing brightness of belief in Jesus (vv24-41)
John 8:48 - 9:7 - Tim Smylie
- The joy of seeing like Abraham (8:48-59)
- - Jesus brings the blessings promised to Abraham
- The work of God that enables us to see (9:1-7)
- - Jesus gives sight to a world born blind
1 Thessalonians 1 - Daniel Parkinson
Paul knows they’re saved because:
- Firstly, The true gospel has come (v5).
- This is good news, our hope is in Jesus Christ. He’s done it all.
- Secondly, True change has come (v6-10).
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- Joy in Suffering.
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- The Lord’s message rang out from them.
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- They turned to God, from idols to serve the living and true God.
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Galatians 1:11-24 - Steve Hope
- Proposition: The gospel is not of human origin but divine revelation (vv. 11-12)
- Proof 1: Experience of Paul’s conversion (vv. 13-17)
- Proof 2: Absence of other apostles (vv. 18-24)
Galatians 1:10 - Steve Hope
- Am I trying to win the approval of human beings?
- …or of God?
- You can’t serve two masters
John 8:31-47 - Tim Smylie
- Real freedom is being controlled by Jesus’ word (vv31-36)
- Those who are “free” from Jesus’ word are children of the devil (vv37-47)
John 8:12-30 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus is the light of God (vv12-20)
- - and he needs no green light from anyone else
- Jesus is the life-giving light (vv21-30)
- - and his light is seen most clearly in his death
Galatians 1:6-9 - Steve Hope
- Turning to a different gospel (vv. 6-7a)
- Troubled by a distorted gospel (v. 7b)
- Know the gospel
- Read your Bible
- Know church history
- Examine the messenger
- Ask a Christian you trust
- Threatened with a divine curse (vv. 8-9)
John 7:25-52 - Tim Smylie
Hope for those lost in:
- The confusion of human understanding (vv25-36)
- Come to Jesus – stand in the stream of God’s grace (vv37-39)
- The arrogance of unbelief (vv40-49)
- Take steps toward Jesus (vv50-52)
Galatians 1:3-5 - Steve Hope
- The Ransom: “who gave himself for our sins” (v. 3-4a)
- The Rescue: “…to rescue us from the present evil age” (v. 4b)
- The Reason: “…according to the will of our God and Father” (v. 4c-5)
Galatians 1:1-2 - Steve Hope
- The Author: The correct man proclaiming the gospel (v. 1a)
- The Authority: The credentials proving we can trust the gospel (v. 1b-2a)
- The Audience: The congregation deserting the gospel (v. 2b)
John 7:1-24 - Tim Smylie
He did not come:
- To impress us, but to save us (vv1-13)
- To persuade us, but to glorify his Father (vv14-18)
- To congratulate us, but to humble us (vv19-24)
John 6:41-71 - Tim Smylie
Will you rely on:
- The grace of God, or your own wisdom? (vv41-47)
- Jesus’ sacrificial death as the only source of eternal life? (vv48-59)
- Jesus’ words as “the words of eternal life”? (vv60-71)
John 6:22-40 - Tim Smylie
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What God wants from us: Rely totally on Jesus (vv22-29)
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What God gives us: Satisfaction and Security in Jesus (vv30-40)
2 Samuel 12:1-14 - Gerald Tanner
- The seriousness of sin
- The scandal of God’s grace
- The innocent son of David dies instead
1 Samuel 1-2:11 - Kevin Vroom
- Anguish at the LORD’s Hand (1:1-8)
- Relief in God's Presence (1:9-18)
- Faithfulness in Blessing (1:19-28)
- Confidence in God's Character (2:1-10)
Romans 12 - Pieter Vroom
The glorious freedom of the children of God (8:21). H
How is that freedom possible?
Our response to God’s mercy: live a life of worship
What does that involve?
- Sincere love
- Seen in our relationships
- Zeal for God expressed towards others
- No need for revenge
- Witness
John 6:1-21 - Tim Smylie
- When we’re serving Jesus, we can trust his resources (vv1-13)
- When we’re in trouble, we can trust his care (vv14-21)
John 5:31-47 - Tim Smylie
Reasons to believe in Jesus (vv31-40)
- The witness of John the Baptist (vv33-35)
- The works of Jesus (v36)
- The Old Testament Scriptures (vv37-40)
- The reason people don’t believe in Jesus (vv41-47) - a love for human glory
Amos 9:11-15 - Steve Hope
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A restoration of David’s throne (vv. 11-12)
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A reverse of the curse (vv. 13-15)
Amos 9:1-10 - Steve Hope
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You can’t run from God’s judgment (vv. 1-6)
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You can’t rely on past experiences (vv. 7-8a)
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You can receive God’s mercy (vv. 8b-10)
John 5:19-30 - Tim Smylie
God the Son’s equality with God the Father means:
- The Son is dependent on, and perfectly united with, the Father (vv19-20)
- The Son has authority to do what only God can do (vv21-22)
- The Son is to be honoured just as the Father is honoured (v23)
- Life comes to those who hear and obey the Son’s voice (vv24-30)
Amos 8 - Steve Hope
- The Judgment is Decreed (vv. 1-3)
- The Judgment is Deserved (vv. 4-8)
- The Judgment is Darkness (vv. 9-14)
- A darkness of the presence of God’s wrath (vv. 9-10)
- A darkness of the absence of God’s word (vv. 11-14)
John 5:1-18 - Tim Smylie
Jesus has the power to make us perfectly well (vv1-9a)
Two ways of choosing not to get well (vv9b-18)
- Indifference toward Jesus (vv9b-15)
- Hostility toward Jesus (vv16-18)
Amos 7:10-17 - Steve Hope
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The opponents of God’s word will attack (vv. 10-13)
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The proclaimers of God’s word have God’s authority (vv. 14-15)
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The purposes of God’s word are always accomplished (vv. 16-17)
Amos 7:1-9 Steve Hope
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The Sovereign Lord shows mercy in response to prayer (vv. 1-6)
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The Sovereign Lord stops mercy as a result of the plumb line (vv. 7-9)
John 4:43-54 - Tim Smylie
- Looking for a display of Jesus’ power (vv43-47)
- Learning to trust Jesus’ promises (vv48-54)
Revelation 7 - Steve Hope
- The assurance of his seal (vv. 1-8)
- The anticipation of his salvation (vv. 9-17)
John 4:27-42 - Tim Smylie
- Joining Jesus (vv27-38)
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- In finding refreshment and renewal through service (vv27-34)
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- In sowing and reaping a harvest for eternal life (vv35-38)
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- Recognizing Jesus (vv39-42)
John 4:1-26 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus ignores the divisions that humans create (vv1-10)
- Jesus provides what no human alliance can (vv11-26)
Psalm 99 - Tim Smylie
- Holy in his supreme majesty and authority (vv1-3)
- Holy in his just and righteous rule (vv4-5)
- Holy in his personal involvement with his people (vv6-9)
John 3:22-36 - Tim Smylie
- The joy of being less important than Jesus (vv22-30)
- Are you Jesus’ rival… (vv22-26)
- …or his friend? (vv27-30)
- The certainty of being less important than Jesus (vv31-36)
John 3:11-21 - Tim Smylie
- True belief in Jesus = desperate reliance on him (vv11-15)
- The measure of God’s love = the greatness of the gift he gave, and the world he gave it to (vv16-17)
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- his beloved Son, for the sake of a wicked world
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- The ultimate question = what do you love – darkness or light? (vv18-21)
John 2:23 - 3:10 - Tim Smylie
- The “believers” Jesus doesn’t believe in (2:23-3:2)
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- “believers” who think they can give Jesus a pass or fail mark.
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- What matters: a supernatural renewal brought about by God himself (3:3-10)
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- spiritual life can only come from the Spirit of God.
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- spiritual life produces change that can be seen.
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John 2:12-22 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus has authority over our worship (vv12-17)
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- he is fiercely concerned that our worship honours his Father
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- Jesus must be the focus of our worship (vv18-22)
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- truly worshipping Jesus is how we honour his Father
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Acts 10 - Steve Hope
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God is Indiscriminate in the offer of his grace (vv. 1-35)
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So… We must be indiscriminate in the preaching of his gospel (vv. 36-43)
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And… We must be indiscriminate in the sharing of his blessings (vv. 44-48)
John 2:1-11 - Tim Smylie
- Jesus is the one to rely on (vv1-5)
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- for your everyday details, and your lasting joy
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- He provides the best – now and forever (vv6-11)
Amos 5:1-17 - Steve Hope
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Lamentation: The terrible judgment of God (vv. 1-3, 16-17)
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Exhortation: The merciful way of escape (vv. 4-6, 14-15)
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Accusation: The upending of God’s moral order (vv. 7, 10-13)
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Identification: “The Lord is His name” (vv. 8-9)
John 1:35-51 - Tim Smylie
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“What do you want?” (vv35-42)
- Jesus will make something of your life
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“You will see greater things” (vv43-51)
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“Jesus is the meeting point between heaven’s fullness and earth’s need.” (George Beasley-Murray)
Amos 4 - Steve Hope
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Pride: The heart of rebellion (vv. 1-5)
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Pain: The call to return (vv. 6-11)
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Prepare: The time for retribution (vv. 12-13)
John 1:19-34 - Tim Smylie
- The mission (vv19-28)
- preparing the way for Jesus
- The message (vv29-34)
- Jesus is:
- The Lamb of God who deals with our sin (v29)
- The true baptizer who gives us new life (vv30-34)
- Jesus is:
John 1: 6-18 - Tim Smylie
Jesus came into the world:
- So we could belong to God’s family (vv6-13)
- As a man (v14a)
- To display God’s goodness (vv14b-18)
Amos 2:6-16 - Steve Hope
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The Sin of God’s People… just like everybody else (vv. 6-8)
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The Signs of God’s Goodness… unlike anybody else (vv. 9-12)
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The Shock of God’s Judgment (vv. 13-16)
John 1:1-5 - Tim Smylie
Jesus is:
- Lord from eternity (vv1-2)
- Lord of all creation (vv3-5)
Amos 1:3 - 2:5 - Steve Hope
- Damascus: Treating people as having no value (1:3-7)
- Gaza: Exploiting people for their value (1:6-8)
- Tyre: Breaking your pledged word (1:9-10)
- Edom: Pursuing relentless anger (1:11-12)
- Ammon: Murdering the helpless for convenience (1:13-15)
- Moab: Revelling in cruel vengeance (2:1-3)
2 Corinthians 4 - Tim Smylie
- The treasure – a powerful message (vv1-6)
- The clay jars – weak messengers (vv7-12)
- The way of renewal – focus on eternal realities (vv13-18)
Amos 1:1-2 - Steve Hope
- The Lord who Speaks (v. 1)
- God speaks through his messenger
- God speaks through his people
- God speaks in history
- The Lord who Judges (v. 2)
James 5:12-20 - Tim Smylie
Requires:
- Trustworthiness (v12)
- Prayer (vv13-18)
- Normal, everyday prayer (v13)
- Extraordinary prayer (vv14-15)
- A powerful ministry for every Christian (vv16-18)
- Rescue (vv19-20)
James 5:7-11 - Tim Smylie
- Looks forward to our Lord’s return (vv7-8)
- Serves our Lord, instead of bickering with our brothers and sisters (vv9-10)
- Trusts our Lord’s proven character (v11)
Nehemiah 13 - Steve Hope
- Fellowship with God’s Enemies (vv. 1-9)
- Neglecting God’s House (vv. 10-14)
- Desecrating the Sabbath (vv. 15-22)
- Marrying Unbelievers (vv. 23-31)
James 5:1-6 - Tim Smylie
- It’s a false saviour (vv1-2)
- It’s not for keeping (vv3-4)
- It’s not for living as well as we can either (vv5-6)
Nehemiah 12:27-47 - Steve Hope
Congregational Worship:
- Its purpose is clear (vv. 27-29)
- Its people are pure (v. 30)
- Its planning is thought-out (vv. 31-39)
- Its praise is joyous (vv. 40-43)
- Its permanence is established (vv. 44-47)
James 4:11-17 - Tim Smylie
Let God be God:-
- In the lives of other Christians (vv11-12)
- they answer to him, and so do you
- Of your own plans (vv13-17)
- he is sovereign, and he has shown us what is good
Nehemiah 11:1 - 12:26 - Steve Hope
- To Settle is to Sacrifice (11:1-2)
- To Settle is to Serve (11:3-36)
- To Settle is to Stand on the Shoulders of Giants (12:1-26)
James 4:4-10 - Tim Smylie
- Choose to love God – again! (vv4-6)
- Fight to be faithful – enjoying God’s grace (vv7-10)
Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 - Steve Hope
- The People Involved (9:38-10:29)
- The Promises Invoked (10:30-39)
- Marrying according to God’s Design (v. 30)
- Living according to God’s Diary (v. 31)
- Giving to God’s Dwelling Place (v. 32-39)
- Give regularly (v. 32-34),
- early (v. 35-36) and
- generously (v. 37-39a)
James 3:13-4:3 - Tim Smylie
True wisdom.....
- Is shown in actions, not just words (3:13a)
- Produces humility in us, not pride (3:13b-16)
- Sows peace around us, not war (3:17-4:2a)
- Prays, and prays for God’s sake (4:2b-3)
James 3:1-12 - Tim Smylie
- Our words are incredibly powerful (vv1-5a)
- Our words tend to be destructive (vv5b-8)
- Our words reveal the state of our heart (vv9-12)
James 2:14-26 - Tim Smylie
- False faith doesn’t produce actions (vv14-19)
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- it only says the rights things (vv14-17)
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- or only believes the right things (vv18-19)
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- True faith does produce actions (vv20-26)
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- Abraham’s true faith (vv21-24)
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- Rahab’s true faith (vv25-26)
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Luke 1:46-55 - Steve Hope
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The humble are called to his mind (vv. 46-49)
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The humble are extended his mercy (v. 50)
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The humble are lifted by his might (vv. 51-53)
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The humble are promised his Messiah (vv. 54-55)
James 2:1-13 - Tim Smylie.
- In God’s kingdom, impressive appearances don’t matter (vv1-7)
- II. In God’s kingdom, loving your neighbour matters (vv8-13)
Nehemiah 9:1-37 - Steve Hope
- The Confession of our Sin (vv.1-5)
- The Recollection of God’s Goodness (vv. 5-31)
- The Petition for God’s Mercy (vv. 32-37)
James 1:19-27 - Tim Smylie
- Listen carefully – receive God’s life-changing word (vv19-21)
- Quieten your demanding heart (vv19-20)
- Set aside distracting sin (v21)
- Obey carefully – put God’s life-claiming word into practice (vv22-27)
- Self-discipline, service, and separation (vv26-27)
Nehemiah 8 - Steve Hope
- A Fresh Hunger (8:1-3)
- A Right Response (8:4-8)
- A Joyful Celebration (8:9-12)
- An Ongoing Obedience (8:13-18)
James 1:9-18 - Tim
- Wisdom for the trials of poverty and wealth (vv9-12)
- Keep your focus on true, eternal riches.
- Hope for the battle with our deadly desires (vv13-18)
- God has begun his new creation work in you
Nehemiah 6:15-7:73 - Steve Hope
- External Amazement (6:15-16)
- Internal Antagonism (6:17-19)
- Critical Appointments (7:1-3, 63-64)
- Familial Assembly (7:4-73)
James 1:1-8 - Tim Smylie
- Wholeness – God’s goal for us (vv1-4)
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- don’t run from the process that makes you whole.
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- Wholehearted – God’s commitment to us (vv5-8)
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- don’t try to live with a divided heart
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Nehemiah 6:1-14 - Steve Hope
- Stay faithful when faced with distraction (vv. 1-4)
- Stay faithful when faced with defamation (vv. 5-9)
- Stay faithful when faced with danger (vv. 10-14)
Deuteronomy 32:48-52 & 34:1-12 - Tim Smylie
- Dust to dust – the consequence of sin (32:48-52)
- More than dust – part of a greater reality (34:1-12)
Deuteronomy 33:1-29 - Tim Smylie
- Blessed to be servants of the King of heaven and earth (vv1-5)
- One people, varied blessings (vv6-25) ● Survival (vv6-7) ● Responsibility (vv8-11) ● Intimacy with God (v12) ● Every advantage (vv13-17) ● Influence (vv18-19) ● Boldness (vv20-22) ● Material prosperity (vv23-25)
- Blessed with perfect security, in the care of the eternal God (vv26-29)
Nehemiah 5 - Steve Hope
1.The abuse of privilege divides the people (vv. 1-5)
2.The confronting of sin leads to repentance (vv. 6-13)
3.The fear of God results in generosity (vv. 14-19)
Deuteronomy 32:1-47 - Tim Smylie
- He is the strong and faithful Father who does no wrong (vv1-4, 7-14)
- We are the crooked ones: foolish and unfaithful people (vv5-6, 15-18)
- He is the just judge and the gracious healer (vv19-47)
Deuteronomy 31:1-30 - Tim Smylie
- The LORD’s presence is the source of our confidence (vv1-8)
- We encounter the LORD as we listen to his written Word (vv9-13).
- Our emotional response to the LORD must be led by the truth (vv14-30)
Nehemiah 4:16-23 - Steve Hope
Total Commitment to:
1.The Sword and the Trowel (vv. 16-18)
2.The Sound of the Trumpet (vv. 19-20)
3.Staying Alert (vv. 21-23)
Nehemiah 4:1-15 - Steve Hope
The Attack of the enemy:
- The Attack of Ridicule (vv1-6)
- The Attack of Guerilla War (vv7-9)
- The Attack of Discouragement (vv10-15)
Deuteronomy 29:29-30:20 - Tim Smylie
- Turn to the LORD and live hopefully: He changes his people (29:29-30:10)
- Listen to the LORD and live faithfully: His call to obedience does not change (30:11-20)
Nehemiah 3 - Steve Hope
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A Community that is Driven from the Front
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A Community that is Drawn Together
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A Community that is Dedicated
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A Community that has Diversity in Unity
Deuteronomy 28 - Tim Smylie
- Press on to the prosperity God has promised (vv1-14)
- a people who are living proof of God’s grace and faithfulness
- Think about the unthinkable alternative (vv15-68)
- a people who inherit loss, despair, and destruction
Nehemiah 2:10-20 - Steve Hope
- A Quiet Appearance (vv. 10-12)
- A Methodical Approach (vv. 13-15)
- A Passionate Appeal (vv. 16-18)
- A Courageous Answer (vv. 19-20)
Deuteronomy 27 - Tim Smylie
- Make God’s Word your own – it’s not just for leaders, preachers, and parents (vv1-8)
- Obey God’s Word – even when you could get away with disobedience (vv9-26)
Deuteronomy 26:1-19 - Tim Smylie
Relationship with God involves:
- Celebrating the goodness of God (vv1-11)
- Committing to live a life of goodness (vv12-15)
- God and his people, moving forward together (vv16-19)
Deuteronomy 21 - Tim Smylie
- God takes sin seriously - and so must we (vv1-9)
- God takes respect seriously - and so must we (vv10-23)
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- For the outsider (vv10-14)
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- For children (vv15-17)
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- For parents (vv18-21)
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- For those who do not deserve to live (vv22-23)
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Nehemiah 2:1-9 - Steve Hope
- The presence of opportunity (vv1-4)
- The planning of opportunity (vv5-8a)
- The providence of opportunity (vv8b-9)
Nehemiah 1:5-11 - Steve Hope
- The prayer of God's servant (vv5-11a)
- Adore your God (v5-6a)
- Confess your sins (v6b-7)
Deuteronomy 20 - Tim Smylie
- The ordinary life of God's people - blessing - and warfare (vv1-9)
- Two kinds of warfare - defensive, and offensive (vv10-18)
- Beyond warfare (vv19-20)
Nehemiah 1:1-4 - Steve Hope
- The plight of God's city (vv1-3)
- The pain of God's servant (v4)
Deuteronomy 19 - Tim Smylie
A place of:
- Shelter for the innocent (vv1-10)
- No shelter for the guilty (vv11-13)
- Smart about the craftiness of sin (vv14-21)
Luke 17:11-17 - Bill Patterson
- Christ is a Majestic Lord and a Saviour - v14
- He is a personal Saviour - v19
- He is a praise-worthy Saviour - v15-16
Psalm 113 - Steve Jones
- The command of the Lord - (vv1-3)
- The character of the Lord - (vv4-6)
- The care of the Lord - (vv7-9)
Acts 2:37-47 - Steve Hope
- Turn Yourselves From... (vv37-41)
- Devote Yourselves To.... (vv42-47)
Luke 23:26-46 - Alan Reeves
- Forgiveness Available (v32-34)
- Forgiveness Rejected (v35-39)
- Forgiveness Received (v40-43)
Acts 4:1-31 - Kevin Vroom
- The Religious Leaders: Offended by the Gospel (v1-7)
- The Apostles: The Indomitable Power of the Spirit (v7-21)
- The Church: Praying for Boldness (v23-31)
- Remembering God's sovereignty (v24b-30)
- Recognising God's sovereign plan (v25-28)
- Asking for power to serve (v29-30)
Acts 2:22-36 - Steve Hope
- Jesus is the Lord on Display (v22)
- Jesus is the Lord who Died (v23)
- Jesus is the Lord who Defeated Death (vv24-31)
- Jesus is the Lord who Divinely Rules (vv32-36)
Acts 2:12-21 - Steve Hope
- A Day of forceful proclamation (vv 12-14)
- A Day of fulfilled promises (vv 15-18)
- A Day of forewarning people (vv 19-21)
Psalms 132-134 - Tim Smylie
- The LORD and his king - (Psalm 132)
- The king's commitment to the LORD's reign (vv1-10)
- The LORD's commitment to his king's reign (vv11-18)
- The LORD's people - united on the journey (Psalm 133)
- The goal of the journey - unceasing praise (Psalm 134)
Deuteronomy 18 - Tim Smylie
- The Levites - a living sermon: the LORD is your inheritance (vv1-8)
- The Prophet - a refreshing clarity: "I will put my words in his mouth" (vv9-22)
Psalms 129, 130, 131 - Tim Smylie
- The wicked will wither away - (Psalm 129)
- The repentant will receive full redemption (Psalm130)
- Those who wait can learn contentment (Psalm 131)
Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 - Tim Smylie 1. The leaders we need - "Follow righteousness, and righteousness alone" (16:18-17:13) 1. Without favouritism (16:18-20) 2. Committed to God's honour (16:21-17:7) 3. Submitted to God's Word (17:8-13) 2. The king we need - "I desire to do your will, my God" - (17:14-20)
Acts 2:1-12 - Steve Hope
- The power that's present for all God's people (vv1-4a)
- The power that proclaims to all nations (vv4b-11)
Deuteronomy 16:1-17 - Tim Smylie
We praise God for:
- Past deliverance: Salvation through sacrifice (vv1-8)
- Our response: turning from sin
- Present blessing: A God-given harvest (vv9-12)
- Our response: Service in the Spirit's power
- Future hope: The final feast of rest (vv13-17)
- Our response: Joy in anticipation
Matthew 28:16-20 - Steve Hope
- The people of the mission (vv16-18a)
- The power of the mission (v18b)
- The programme for the mission (vv19-20a)
- The presence for the mission (v20b)
Deuteronomy 15 - Tim Smylie
- Our generous LORD calls us to generosity (vv1-18)
- Generosity that is:
- Planned (vv1-6)
- From the heart (vv7-11)
- Constructive (vv12-18)
- Costly sacrifices of worship: (vv19-23)
- A wasteful generosity?
- Or a beautiful thing?
Deuteronomy 14 - Tim Smylie
- A feast of death: Don't participate in a culture the LORD hates (vv1-21)
- The feast of life: Make the LORD the centre of your culture (vv22-29)
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- Then you'll truly be a blessing to others (vv28-29)
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Matthew 28:1-15 - Steve Hope
- What the True Witnesses Saw (vv1-10)
- The Tomb was empty
- Jesus was seen
- Jesus was touched
- What the False Witnesses Said (vv11-15)
Psalms 126-128 - Tim Smylie
- The sure and certain harvest (Psalm 126)
- The true builder and guard - (Psalm 127)
- The key to fruitfulness and prosperity - (Psalm 128)
Deuteronomy 12:29-13 - Tim Smylie
- The LORDs way or "their" way (12:29-32)
- Are you ready for the test. (13:1-18)
- From:
- A persuasive and powerful leader (13:1-5)
- A relative or friend (13:6-11)
- A crowd (13:12-18)
Matthew 27:55-66 - Steve Hope
- The Testimony of the Women (vv55-56,61)
- The Testimony of the Wealthy Man (vv57-60)
- The Testimony of the Wicked Men (vv61-66)
Deuteronomy 12:1-28 - Tim Smylie
- The one place of worship - turn from restlessness to rest (vv1-14)
- An opportunity in every place - enjoy God's blessings within God's boundaries (vv15-28)
Psalm 123-125 - Tim Smylie
- Our gracious master (Psalm 123)
- Our history of deliverance (Psalm 124)
- Our unshakeable security (Psalm 125)
Deuteronomy 10:12-22 - Tim Smylie
- Our loving God asks us for everything (vv12-13)
- Focussing on his love will produce the response he asks for (vv14-22)
- A commitment to his instruction (vv14-16)
- A commitment to the vulnerable (vv17-22)
Matthew 27:45-54
- Jesus receives the judgement of God (vv45-50)
- Jesus provides access to God (v51a)
- Jesus delivers a future with God (vv51b-54)
Deuteronomy 9-10:11 - Tim Smylie
- The myth of "my righteousness" (9:1-6)
- The reality: a "stiff-necked" people, deserving destruction (9:7-24)
- The wonder of God's mercy (9:25-10:11)
- He receives his mediator (9:25-29)
- He renews his covenant (10:1-11)
Psalms 120-122 - Tim Smylie
- Our longing for peace (Psalm 120)
- Our sovereign companion (Psalm 121)
- Our true home (Psalm 122)
Deuteronomy 8 - Tim Smylie
- Tested by scarcity - the idol of "what I really need" (vv1-5)
- Tested by success - the idol of "my power" (vv6-20)
Matthew 27:27-44 - Steve Hope
- Jesus reigns as King (v27-37)
- Jesus destroys the temple (v38-40)
- Jesus saves others (v41-44)
Deuteronomy 7 - Tim Smylie
- It must be a ruthless war (vv1-5)
- It's war for the sake of relationship (vv6-16)
- To enjoy the greatest love ..... (vv6-11)
- ..... and the greatest blessing (vv12-16)
- It's a long term war (vv17-26)
- It calls for trust ..... (vv17-21)
- ..... and commitment (vv22-26)
Matthew 27:11-26 - Steve Hope
- A question of crowns (v11)
- A question of confusion (vv12-14)
- A question of choice (v1v5-21)
- A question of cowardice (v2v2-23)
- A question of culpability (vv24-26)
Deuteronomy 6 - Tim Smylie
- Total love - our reasonable response to God's greatness (vv1-9)
- Forgetfulness - an offensive response to God's blessing (vv10-19)
- God's love - the love that saves us (vv20-25)
Matthew 26:69-27:10 - Steve Hope
The tragedy of:
- Peter: Afraid for his own Reputation (26:69-75)
- Judas: Atoning for his own Wrongdoing (27:1-5)
- Priests: Absolution for their own Responsibility (27:6-10)
Deuteronomy 5:22-33 - Tim Smylie
- The LORD is a consuming fire (vv22-27)
- the LORD is a gracious helper (vv23-28)
- He listens (vv28-29)
- He provides (vv30-33)
Matthew 26:57-68 - Steve Hope
- Innocence is confirmed (v57-63a)
- Identity is confessed (v63b-64)
- Irony is conveyed (v65-68)
Deuteronomy 4:44-5:21 - Tim Smylie
- Words that keep on speaking (4:44-5:5)
- Words for rescued people (5:6-21)
- Love God, together, from the heart (5:7-14a)
- Love others, together, from the heart (5:14b-21)
Matthew 26:36-56 - Steve Hope
- The Sorrow is Overwhelming (v36-38)
- The Submission is Overflowing (v39)
- The Sleep is Overpowering (v40-46)
- The Sinful Over-reaction (v47-52)
- The Scripture is Over-ruling (v53-56)
Deuteronomy 4:15-40 - Tim Smylie
- The problem with misplaced devotion - it's the way of loss (vv15-31)
- The cure for misplaced devotion - weigh up the saving love of the LORD (vv32-40)
Matthew 26:31-35 - Steve Hope
- The Suffering is Overhead (V31)
- The Shepherd will Overcome (V32)
- The Servants are Overconfident (V33-35)
1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie
- What if Christ had not risen? (vv12-19)
- Because Christ is risen... (vv20-28)
- Our resurrection is guaranteed (vv20-23)
- Creation will be renewed (vv24-28)
Matthew 26:17-30 - Steve Hope
Why did Jesus die?
- Because of a Divine Plan (vv 17-19)
- Because of an Evil Plot (vv 20-25)
- Because of a New Passover (vv 26-30)
Deuteronomy 4:1-14 - Tim Smylie
God's instructions are the way of:
- Life (vv1-4)
- Wisdom (vv5-8)
- Relationship (vv9-14)
Matthew 26:1-16 - Steve Hope
- The resolve for the death of Jesus (vv1-5)
- The response to the death of Jesus (vv6-13)
- The 'riches' from the death of Jesus (vv14-16)
Deuteronomy 3:12-29 - Tim Smylie
Fight for others:
- When you are prospering and comfortable (vv12-20)
- When you are deprived and disappointed (vv21-29)
Matthew 25:14-30 - Steve Hope
- Entrusted with resources (vv14-18)
- Called to account (vv19-27)
- Facing the judgement (vv28-30)
Deuteronomy 2:1-3:11 - Tim Smylie
- God rules all nations (2:1-23)
- He gives blessing as he chooses (2:1-9)
- He fights battles as he chooses (2:10-23)
- God rules the timing of his judgement (2:24-37)
- God rules the things you fear (3:1-11)
Matthew 25:1-13 - Steve Hope
- The wise are prepared for delay (v1-4)
- The bridegroom's coming is delayed (v5-7)
- The foolish are unprepared for delay (v8-13)
Deuteronomy 1:19-46 - Tim Smylie
The really risky business: 1. Unbelief - "The Lord is not faithful enough or strong enough" (vv19-40) 1. Consequence - loss (vv34-40) 2. Arrogance: - "We can make progress without the Lord" (vv41-46) 1. Consequence - defeat (vv44-46)
Deuteronomy 1:1-18 - Tim Smylie
- East of the Jordan - the place of decision (vv1-5)
- Remember - God's decision came first (vv6-18)
- His command comes wrapped in his promise (vv6-8)
- Our responsibility comes from his blessing (vv9-18)
Matthew 24:1-35 - Steve Hope
Tell us about the future (v1-3)...
- Know what's normal (v4-14)
- Know what's coming (v15-31)
- Know what's true (v32-35)
Live looking forward - 2 Peter 3:11-18
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Invest in the new creation, not the old one (vv11-14)
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Be mastered by scripture - God's new creation word (vv15-18)
Matthew 24:1-35 - Steve Hope
Tell us about the future (v1-3)...
- Know what's normal (v4-14)
- False messiahs (v4-5)
- War/Conflict (v6-7a)
- Famine and Earthquakes (v7b)
- Persecution of the Church (v9)
- Apostasy (v10-12)
- God's people will persevere (v13)
- God's gospel will progress (v14)
2 Peter 3:1-10 - Tim Smylie
- "So far, so good" - the delusion of security (vv1-4)
- Formation, flood, and fire - the reality of catastrophe - (vv5-7)
- Eternal perspective and patient mercy - the truth about delayed judgement (vv8-9)
- Suddenly exposed - the end of all delusions (v10)
Matthew 23v13-39 - Steve Hope
- The Judge brings charges (v13-32)
- The Judge brings condemnation (v33-36)
- The Judge shows compassion (v37-39)
2 Peter 2:10b-22 - Tim Smylie
- Arrogant (vv10b-23)
- Unrestrained (vv13-16)
- Destructive (vv17-18)
- Lost (vv19-22)
Matthew 23:13-39 - Steve Hope
The Judge brings Charges
- Charge #1 (v13-15)
- Mask - Evangelists
- Reality - Close the door to heaven and open the door to Hell
- Charge #2 (v16-24)
- Mask - Guides to the people
- Reality - Blind Fools
- Charge #3 (v25-28)
- Mask - Externally Clean
- Reality - Internally Filthy
- Charge #4 (v29-32)
- Mask - Honouring God's Messengers
- Reality - Murdering God's Messiah
2 Peter 2:1-10a - Tim Smylie
- Sticking with the truth is not easy (vv1-3)
- because lies are convenient
- Sticking with the truth is worth it (vv4-10a)
- because following lies leads to destruction
Matthew 23:1-12 - Steve Hope
- Jesus exposes hypocritical religion (v1-7)
- "..they do not practice what they preach" (v3-4)
- "..everything they do is done for people to see" (v5-7)
- Jesus exalts humble servanthood (v8-12)
2 Peter 1:12-21 - Tim Smylie
1. Remember what you know about the future (vv12-15) 2. Trust what you know about the future (vv16-21) 1. Two truthful witnesses:- 1. The New Testament (v16-18) 2. The Old Testament (19-21)
Matthew 22:41-46 - Steve Hope
- The most important question (v41-42a)
- Part of the answer: The Davidic King (v42b)
- The rest of the answer: The Divine King (v43-45)
- The most inappropriate response (v46)
2 Peter 1:1-11 - Tim Smylie
- God's gift to us (vv1-4)
- Faith in Jesus (vv1-2)
- Power to live like Jesus
- Our life-long responsibility - (v5-11)
- Work hard to grow more like Jesus (vv5-9)
- Keep in mind Jesus' return (vv10-11)
Matthew 22:34-40 - Steve Hope
- Love God with all of yourself (v34-37)
- Love your neighbour as yourself (v39)
- Total love fulfils God's Word (v40)
Matthew 22:23-33 - Steve Hope
- Sadducees: The Resurrection is ridiculous (vv23-28)
- Jesus: "You do not know the scriptures or the power of God" (v29-33)
- The Power of God (v30)
- The Scriptures (v31-32)
Revelation 5 - Tim Smylie
- Who is worthy - the problem of the sealed scroll (vv1-4)
- The one who is worthy - the triumphant Lion who is the slain Lamb (vv5-10)
- Worthy of worship (vv11-14)
Revelation 1:9-20 - Tim Smylie
- A vision for the church (vv9-11)
- Jesus: The one who is with his church (vv12-16)
- Jesus: The one who is for his church (vv17-20)
Hebrews 2:5-18
- The glory we're missing (vv5-8)
- Jesus: The one who brings us to glory (vv9-18)
- Our trail-blazer (vv9-10)
- Our champion (vv11-15)
- Our high priest (vv16-18)
Ruth 4 - Tim Smylie
- A bride raised from shame to honour (vv1-12)
- A child and a king bringing fulness (vv13-22)
Ruth 3 - Tim Smylie
- Looking for rest (from the right person) (vv1-9)
- A redeemer who will not rest (until the work is done) (vv10-18)
Matthew 22:15-22 - Steve Hope.
- The Wrong Attitude to God's Authority (v15-18)
- A Right Perspective on ALL Authority (v19-22)
Matthew 22:1-14 - Steve Hope
- The Invitation is Rejected (v1-7)
- The Invitation is Extended (v8-14)
Ruth 1 - Tim Smylie
- Leaving, and losing (vv1-5)
- Returning, with a faithful friend (vv6-18)
- Home, but bitter (vv19-22)
Matthew 21:33-46 - Steve Hope
- The Tenants are Cared For (v33-34)
- The Tenants are Callous (v35-39)
- The Tenants are Crushed (v40-46)
Judges 19-21 - Tim Smylie
- An outrageous thing (chp 19)
- Imperfect justice (chp 20)
- An outrageous solution to a new problem (chp 21)
Matthew 21:23-32 - Steve Hope
- Rightly Recognise Jesus' Authority (v23-27)
- Rightly Respond to Jesus' Authority (v28-32)
Judges 17-18 - Tim Smylie
- How not to please the LORD - worship him in your own way - (Chp 17)
- How not to find peace - seek it in your own way - (Chp 18)
Matthew 21:1-22 - Steve Hope
- The Donkey: The humble king who comes to save - (v1-11)
- The Temple: The angry king who comes to judge and restore - (v12-17)
- The Fig Tree: The fruitful king who comes to replant (v18-22)
Matthew 20v29-34 - Steve Hope
- Seeing Jesus' Identity - the "Son of David" - (v29-31)
- Seeing their need - "Have mercy on us " (v29-31)
- Seeing Jesus' Compassion - Mercy for Us (v32-34a)
- Can you see? (v34b)
John 14:25-31 - Pieter Vroom
Background (earlier in the chapter): Jesus reassures disciples that they do not need to worry about him leaving them – He is going to prepare a place for them and He will send another counsellor: the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit will teach them (25f)
- He will give them his peace (27) – foretold in the OT, realised by his death and resurrection
- His “going away” is no need for worry – it is all part of God’s plan (28-31)
Judges 14-15 - Tim Smylie
- God's troublemaker (14:1-20)
- The only angry man in Israel (15:1-17)
- Willing to cry for help (15:18-20)
Matthew 20:17-28 - Steve Hope
- Greatness in Sacrifice (v17-19)
- Greatness in Serving (v20-28)
Judges 13 - Tim Smylie
- Darkness, gloom, and hopelessness - the perfect conditions for God's salvation (vv1-2)
- Salvation is God's work - all the way (vv3-14)
- The God of salvation is greater than we can understand (vv15-25)
Judges 11 - Tim Smylie
- A victim of injustice (vv1-3)
- A big opportunity (vv4-27)
- Desperate measures (vv28-31)
- Success swallowed up by sorrow (vv32-40)
Judges 10 - Tim Smylie
- Dont waste your peace and prosperity (vv1-8)
- Dont miss the point that relationship with God matters more than relief from hardship (vv9-18)
Matthew 19:13-30 - Steve Hope
- Those who bring nothing find welcome (v13-15)
- Those who have much find entry hard (v16-26)
- Those who surrender all find reward (v27-30)
Judges 9 - Tim Smylie
- A kingdom built on betrayal, dishonour and unholy ambition... (vv1-21)
- ....is a kingdom that destroys itself (vv22-57)
Matthew 19:1-12 - Steve Hope
- Missing the Point (V1-3)
- Kingdom Marriage is Counter-Cultural (v4-10)
- Kingdom Singleness is Counter-Cultural (v10-12)
Judges 8 - Tim Smylie
What's worse than an invading army? Disease on the inside
- Devotion to self-importance and self-preservation. (vv1-6)
- Pre-occupation with a personal crusade - (vv7-21)
- Pretending to be humble (vv22-35)
Judges 6:33-7:25- Tim Smylie
- God knows we are weak - (6:33-40)
- God knows we are proud - (7:1-8)
- God loves to display his power in our weakness - (7:9-25)
Exodus 20:17 - Steve Hope
- The Failure of Covetousness
- The Freedom of Contentment
- The Fulfilment of Contentment
- The Future of Contenment
Judges 6:1-32 - Tim Smylie
Sometimes we need:
- God's Word more than his deliverance (vv1-10)
- God's presence more than his explanations (vv11-24)
- The commitment to do hard things in obedience to God's Word (vv25-32)
Judges 5 - Tim Smylie
- The battle always belongs to the LORD (vv1-11a)
- Will you fight on the LORD’s side? (vv11b-18)
- It matters greatly which side you’re on (vv19-31)
Judges 4 - Tim Smylie
- Beware of misplaced confidence (vv1-9)
- The LORD is worthy of our confidence (vv10-24)
Exodus 20:15 - Steve Hope
- The Freedom of Work
- The Failure of Stealing
- The Fulfilment of Work
- The Future of Work
Exodus 20:14 - Steve Hope 1. The Freedom of Honouring Marriage 2. The Failure of Honouring Marriage 3. The Fulfilment of Honouring Marriage 4. The Future of Honouring Marriage
Judges 3:7-31 - Tim Smylie
- History is in the LORD's hands (vv7-11)
- The enemy is oppressive....and ridiculous (vv12-31)
Judges 2:6-3:6 - Tim Smylie
God's grace shown through:
- His faithfulness in the past (2:6-13)
- His compassion in the present (2:14-19)
- His decision to use enemies as opportunities (2:20-3:6)
Judges 1-2:5 - Tim Smylie
- Unfinished business (1:1-18)
- The wrong kind of peace (1:19-36)
- Take this fight seriously – or your enemies will end up taking you (2:1-5)
Ephesians 6:10-24 - Steve Hope
- Stand strong (v10-17)
- Watch and pray (v18-20)
- Send dispatches from the front (v21-24)
Ephesians 6:1-9 - Tim Smylie
Pleasing the Lord when it comes to authority:
- In your family (vv1-4)
- At work (vv5-9)
Ephesians 5:21-33 - Steve Hope
- Wives - a posture of submission (v21-24)
- Husbands - a Christ-like love (v25-30)
- The picture this paints (v31-33)
Ephesians 5:3-20 - Tim Smylie
- Don’t play with sin – it’s not for God’s people (vv3-7)
- Commit to the light – we were saved to shine in the darkness (vv8-17)
- Sing the truth – it celebrates God’s goodness (vv18-20)
Ephesians 4:17-5:2 - Steve Hope
- No longer wear your old clothes (4:17-19)
- Your old clothes don’t suit you (4:20-24)
- Get dressed (4:25-5:2)
Ephesians 4:1-16 - Tim Smylie
Involves a commitment to:
- Preserve the Church’s unity in Christ (vv1-6)
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- by remembering what we share in Christ
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- Increase the Church’s maturity in Christ (vv7-16)
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- by telling each other the truth about Christ
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Ephesians 3:14-21 - Steve Hope
Paul prays:-
- TO the Glorious Father (V14-16)
- FOR Growth of the Presence of Christ (v16-17a)
- FOR Grasping of the Love of Christ (v17b-19)
- WITH Great Expectations (v20-21)
17th May 2020 - Tim Smylie
The Church of Jesus Christ is:-
- The outcome of God's master-plan (vv1-7)
- The greatest display of God's wisdom (vv8-13)
Ephesians 2:11-22 - Steve Hope
- Remember your Alienation (V11-12)
- Remember your Reconciliation (v13-18)
- Remember your Status (V19-22)
Ephesians 2:1-10 - Tim Smylie
- Saved from a living death (vv1-3)
- Saved by God's grace (vv4-7)
- Saved for good works (vv8-10)
Ephesians 1:15-23 - Steve Hope
- Thank God for all His people (v15-16)
- Pray that God's people know God better (v17)
- Pray that God's people know God's blessings (v18-23)
- The hope to which he has called you
- The riches of his glorious inheritance
- His incomparably great power for us
Ephesians 1:1-14 - Tim Smylie
- Chosen - (vv4-6)
- Rescued - (vv7-8)
- Enlightened - (vv9-10)
- Heir - (vv11-14)
For God's Glory - (vv3, 6, 12, 14)
Isaiah 53:6 - Steve Hope
- The Necessity of the Cross
- The Accomplishment of the Cross
- The Application of the Cross
Jeremiah 52 - Tim Smylie
- God takes everything away - (vv1-30)
- The King - (vv1-11)
- The City - (vv12-16)
- The worship - (vv17-23)
- The leaders - (vv24-30)
- God raises up the King - (vv31-34)
Jeremiah 51:34-64 - Tim Smylie
- Babylon's two feasts - (v34-44)
- Feasting on God's people - (v34-35)
- Feasting on God's wrath - (v36-44)
- Choose your city - (v45-64)
Exodus 20:13 - Steve Hope
- The Freedom of Honouring Life
- The Failure of Entitlement
- The Fulfilment of Honouring Life
- The Future of Honouring Life
15th March 2020 - Wayne O'Leary
- Compassion is a touch - v41a
- Compassion is an act of the will - v41b
- Compassion always points to God - v44
The results of Christ's compassion on the leper (on us):
- His (our) past was dealt with
- His (our) present is blessed
- His (our) future is secure
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Tim Smylie
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What is fear?
- What's good and bad about fear and anxiety?
- Engaging our fears and anxieties
- Identify them
- How are you dealing with them?
- A wise strategy
- Go to your Father
- Take simple physical steps
- Face your fear
- Give
- A passage to live with (Luke 12:22-34)
Jeremiah 50 - Tim Smylie
- The Only Real Superpower - (vv1-20)
- The Enemy of the Arrogant - (vv21-32)
- The Strong Redeemer - (vv33-46)
Exodus 20:12 - Steve Hope
- The Freedom of Honouring Parents
- The Failure of Independence
- The Fulfilment of Honouring Parents
- The Future of Honouring Parents
Jeremiah 42 & 43 - Tim Smylie
- Seeking God's will? (42:1-6)
- God's challenging Word (42:7-18)
- The "scary" choice will lead to safety (42:7-12)
- The "safe" choice will lead to disaster (42:13-18)
- Disobedience is never progress! (42:19-43:13)
Exodus 20:8-11 - Steve Hope
- The Freedom of Remembering the Sabbath
- The Failure of Restlessness
- The Fulfilment of Remembering the Sabbath
- The Future of Remembering the Sabbath
Jeremiah 40:7-41:18 - Tim Smylie
- Hope among the ruins (40:7-12)
- Sabotage (40:13-41:9)
- Success....and fear (41:10-18)
- What's missing?
2 Peter 1 - Alan Reeves
- What Things?
- A precious faith (v1)
- A powerful provision (v3-4)
- A productive and purposeful life (v5-8)
- Practical Helps
- Pray
- Share
- Recall
Jeremiah 39:1-40:6 - Tim Smylie
- Judgement day arrives (39:1-18)
- Darkness for some....(vv4-7)
- ....freedom for others (vv8-18)
- There's still work to do (40:1-6)
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Tim Smylie
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What is anger? - "I'm against that"
- What's good about God's anger? - it flows from love
- What's the problem with my anger (and yours)? -"My kingdom come, my will be done"
- Getting anger right
- Own it!
- Examine it
- Slow down
- Respond constructively, with:-
- Patience
- Forgiveness
- Charity
- And sometimes - constructive conflict
Jeremiah 37-38 - Tim Smylie
- The mud that comes with faithfulness - (37:1-38:13)
- Persecuted as a traitor .... (37:1-38:6)
- ....but delivered from death (38:7-13)
- The mud that comes with faithlessness (38:14-28)
- All that you dread comes true
Exodus 20:7 - Steve Hope
- The Freedom of Honouring His Name
- The Failure of Dishonouring His Name
- The Fulfilment of Honouring His Name
- The Future of Honouring His Name
Jeremiah 36 - Tim Smylie
- Written for our salvation - (vv1-3)
- Uncontainable - (vv4-21)
- Produces a response - (vv22-26)
- Indestructible - (vv27-32)
Exodus 20:4-6 - Steve Hope
- The Freedom of Right Worship
- The Failure of Wrong Worship
- The Fulfilment of Right Worship
- The Future of Right Worship
Jeremiah 35- Tim Smylie
- A tempting invitation - (vv1-5)
- A stubborn faithfulness - (vv6-11)
- The challenge - commitment to the Father's Word - (vv12-17)
- A surprising outcome - honoured by God! - (vv18-19)
Exodus 20v1-3 - Steve Hope
- The Freedom of Exclusive Loyalty
- The Failure of Disloyalty
- The Fulfilment of Exclusive Loyalty
- The Future of Exclusive Loyalty
Jeremiah 32 - Tim Smylie
- True faith invests in what God has promised - (vv1-15).
- Faith investments often look ridiculous - (vv16-25)
- God's Word builds our faith - (vv26-44)
- It confirms God's power - (vv26-27)
- It explains the world we see - (vv28-35)
- It shows the heart of God - (vv36-44)
Jeremiah 31:27-40 - Tim Smylie
- A clear personal responsibility - (vv27-30)
- A new relationship with God - (vv31-40)
- A people:
- Transformed from the inside out - (vv33-34a)
- Transformed by God's forgiveness -(v34b)
- Secure and clean forever - (vv35-40)
- A people:
Exodus 20v1-2 - Steve Hope
- Freedom: What God wants for you
- Failure: What we have failed to do
- Fulfilment: What Jesus does for you
- Future: What God will do in you
1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:5-9 - Tim Smylie
- The role of elders: leading, but not ruling the church.
- in Doctrine, Discipline, and Direction
- The profile of an elder: an example of Christian maturity.
- Ambitious - for God's Kingdom, not for himself
- Self-disciplined and faithful - in all areas of life.
- Competent - to teach and to manage
- Friendly and compassionate
- Courageous
- The elder's confidence: God's wisdom and power
Jeremiah 31:2-26 - Tim Smylie
The Father's love:
- Gathers, unites and blesses his people - (v2-14)
- Is strong enough to deal with our deepest pain and shame - (vv15-26)
Luke 1:26-56 - Tim Smylie
- The work of a faithful God - (vv26-37)
- Our response: faith in this faithful God - (vv38-56)
Matthew 18:21-35 - Steve Hope.
- Forgiveness is not limited in number (v21-22)
- You've been forgiven an unpayable debt (v23-27)
- You must forgive others their debt to you (v28-35)
Jeremiah 30:1 - 31:1 - Tim Smylie
- Only God can provide salvation (30:1-7)
- God sets us free to serve him (30:8-11)
- God heals our unhealable wound (30:12-17a)
- God restores our dignity through one of our own (30:17b-22)
- True peace comes on the other side of wrath (30:23-31:1)
Engaging our emotions - part 2 - Tim Smylie
This is a long term project!
- Plan to cultivate your emotional garden
- Grow:
- Love for God, our neighbour, and what is good
- Hope in God, and our eternal destiny
- Hatred of evil
- Allow:
- Grief
- Guilt
- Jealousy
- Eliminate:
- Destructive anger
- Fear and worry about the future
- Disciplines to get us there
- Wise up to the little things - sleep, diet, and exercise.
- Learn to look upwards - using prayer, Scripture, and song.
- Commit to look outwards
Jeremiah 29:1-23 - Tim Smylie
- Wherever God has put you, work and pray for good in that situation - (vv1-9)
- Seek the God who will work all things for his people's good - (vv10-14)
- Don't be distracted by promises of a quick fix - (vv15-23)
Matthew 18:15-20 - Steve Hope
- The Process of Church Discipline (v15-17)
- The Power of Church Discipline (v18)
- The Prayer of Church Discipline (v19-20)
Jeremiah 23:9-40 Tim Smylie
Do they agree with God about:
- His holiness - sin is serious (vv9-15)
- His wrath - peace is not guaranteed (vv16-22)
- His power - he is inescapable and his Word is effective (vv23-32)
- His goodness - the truth is not burdensome (vv33-40)
Matthew 18v1-14 - Steve Hope
- We Enter the Kingdom by becoming like children (v1-5)
- Causing God's children to stumble is disastrous (v6-9)
- ....because God cares for his children deeply (v10-14)
Jeremiah 21v1-23v8 - Tim Smylie
- The LORD is King of kings (21:1-14)
- The purpose of kings (22:1-9)
- To do what is just and right
- The trouble with kings (22:10-19)
- The end of kings? (22:20-30)
- The Saviour King (23:1-8)
Matthew 17:24-27 - Steve Hope
- Jesus is the Son of God
- Jesus' disciples are God's children
- We are to be model citizens on earth
Romans 14:1-15:13 - Steve Hope
- Accept one another without quarrelling - (14:1-13a)
- God accepts us - (v3)
- God is their master, not you - (v4-9)
- God is their judge, and yours too - (v10-12)
- Build one another up without offending - (v14:13b-23)
- Offending deliberately is not acting in love - (v14-16)
- The Kingdom of God is more important than disputable matters - (v17-21)
- Bear with one another without selfishness - (15:1-13)
- Christ is our example - (v3-7)
- Unity is the endgame - (v8-12)
Romans 4:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Tim Smylie
- Engaging our emotions - part 1
- Take the challenge seriously
- Listen to your emotions
- Evaluate your emotions
- What do they tell me about what I love?
- What do they tell me about what I believe?
- "Emotions reflect what we believe and reveal our assumptions about how the world works" (Matthew Elliot)
- What does the bible say?
- Don't be bullied by your emotions
- "I need this"
- "This is all or nothing
- "I need to act right now"
Jeremiah 19-20 - Tim Smylie
- A message of just and unavoidable judgment - (19:1-15)
- A messenger who goes down to the depths of suffering - (20:1-18)
John 17v6-26 - Pieter Vroom
- Prayer for the disciples
- Reasons for the prayer - (v6-11)
- Content: safety, joy, sanctification - (v12-19)
- Prayer for the church - (v20-26)
- Unity so the world knows that the Father sent Jesus
- That we may see Jesus' glory and have fellowship with him.
- That we may know the Father and share in his love.
Jeremiah 18 - Tim Smylie
- Clay in the potter's hands (vv1-10)
- God is sovereign- he is completely in control - (vv5-6)
- Our response matters - God is not a tyrant - (vv7-10)
- Responding to the potter's touch - (vv11-23)
- Means responding to: His message - (vv11-17)
- ......and his messenger - (vv18-23)
Matthew 17v14-23 - Steve Hope
- Our own power is powerless to do God's work -(v14-18)
- To do His work you need His power - (v19-20)
- The power of the cross and resurrection - (v22-23)
Jeremiah 17:1-18 - Tim Smylie
- Sin is deeply set in the human heart - (vv1-4)
- Hearts are deceitful - (vv5-9)
- The LORD knows and heals hearts - (vv10-18)
Tim Smylie
Emotions are:
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- Good
- Complicated
- Powerful
- Not the only thing
- Mirrors of the heart
Jeremiah 11:18 - 12:17 - Tim Smylie
- God's messenger feels the pain of betrayal and questions God's justice - (11:18 - 12:17)
- The God of justice reveals the depths of his pain, and the long reach of his love - (12:5-17)
Matthew 17:1-13 - Steve Hope
- Look at His Glory (v1-3)
- Listen to His Word (v4-8)
- Live in His Plan (v9-13)
Jeremiah 9:12-10:16 - Tim Smylie
- Understands the folly of forsaking God's Word - (9:12-22)
- Understands the value of knowing God - (9:23-10:16)
- He is the only one to fear - (10:1-7)
- He is the uncreated creator and ruler of all - (10:8-13)
- He is the only true and lasting treasure - (10:14-16)
Jeremiah 7-8:3 - Tim Smylie
- Confidence in salvation without a commitment to obedience - (7:1-15)
- Living life without listening to God - (7:16-31)
- Worthless worship leads to death - (7:32-8:3)
Matthew 16:13-28 - Steve Hope
You are the Messiah
- Revealed by God - v17-20
- Unexpected by Men - v21-24
- Victorious over All - v25-28
Jeremiah 4:5-31 - Tim Smylie
- Deserved disaster (vv5-18)
- Divine distress (vv19-22)
- Pathetic defiance (vv23-31)
15th September 2019 - Steve Hope
- Jesus is the Messiah (v13-16) a. Revealed by God (v17-20)
- By the Father.... .....Through His Church
15th September 2019 - Tim Smylie
- Unfaithfulness is unforgivable - (3:1-11)
- God offers outrageous mercy - (3:12-18) 3.We return through true repentance - (3:19-4:4)
- Emotions are good
- Our emotions are derived from God's emotions
- Jesus felt: Joy, Love, Compassion, Frustration, Anger, Distress
- Emotions are complicated
- They're like a paint mixer that never shuts off
- They're connected to our bodies
- They're disordered by sin
Jeremiah 2 - Tim Smylie
- First love - (vv1-3)
- Forsaking first love - (vv4-8)
- Bitter rewards - (vv9-37)
- Slavery - (vv14-19)
- Foolishness - (vv20-28)
- Stubborn unbelief - (vv29-37)
Jeremiah 1 - Tim Smylie
- A message for then, and now - (vv1-3)
- God prepares his messenger - (vv4-5)
- God provides a powerful message - (vv6-10)
- God makes promises to his messenger - (vv11-19)
- God will do what he said - (vv11-12)
- Judgement is coming - (vv13-16)
- Stand up and you'll stand firm - (vv17-19)
Psalm 90 - Pieter Vroom
- From: Lord, you have been our dwelling-place throughout all generations (v1)
- to: May the favour of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands (v17)
- God is eternal ó we are mortal (vv2-6)
- Our sin and God’s wrath (vv7-11) ð Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (v12)
- Wisdom leads to dependence on God’s compassion and love with all it’s blessings (vv13-16)
- Then God can establish the work of our hands (v17).
Living in this present age - 2 Timothy 3v1-4v5
- The world as it is - v1-9
- Resolve to follow the best mentors - v10-11
- Be realistic about the world - v12-13
- Rely upon the Bible - v14-17
- Proclaim the Word - 4v1-5
2 Samuel 24 - Tim Smylie
- The unavoidable reality of God's wrath - (vv1-13)
- The central reality of God's mercy - (vv14-25)
- The place of mercy - (vv15-16)
- The cost of mercy - (vv17-25)
Matthew 16v1-12 - Steve Hope
- Religious Leaders: Blinded by their Stubbornness - (v1-4)
- Disciples: Blinded by their Stomachs - (v5-12)
1 Corinthians 16 - Tim Smylie
- Invest your money in God's kingdom - (vv1-4)
- Invest your time in God's kingdom - (vv5-9)
- Do everything in love - (vv10-24)
Matthew 15v21-39 - Steve Hope
- For All People: Salvation comes through faith in Jesus - (v21-31)
- For All People: Satisfaction comes through food from Jesus -(v32-39)
1 Corinthians 15:50-58 - Tim Smylie
- The day we inherit an eternal kingdom - (v50-53)
- The day death and its allies will die - (v54-57)
- The day that makes today worthwhile - (v58)
Tim Smylie
- The situation
- The war is won
- The war isn't over
- The devil's schemes
- Direct attack
- Deceit and seduction
- Accusation and discouragement
- Using the opportunities we give him
- Taking our stand against the devil's schemes
- Recognise we are at war
- Remember the war is won
- Persevere in the Christian life
1 Corinthians 15:29-49 - Tim Smylie
- Resurrection hope makes all the difference now - (vv29-34)
- We can imagine and anticipate resurrection - (vv35-49)
- Our God is the greatest artist of life - (vv36-44)
- We already have a resurrected forerunner - (vv45-49)
Matthew 14v34-15v20 - 7th July 2019 - Steve Hope
- The Word of God is the foundation of authentic worship (14:34-15:9)
- The human heart is the foundation of real impurity (15:10-20)
1 Corinthians 15:12-28 - Tim Smylie
- If Christ was not raised: sin and death have won - (vv12-19)
- Because Christ was raised: his reign has begun - (vv20-28)
- A reign that:
- Guarantees our resurrection - (vv20-23)
- Will restore all of creation - (vv24-28)
- Tim Smylie
It's good news:
- By which we are saved (vv1-2)
- Of what God has done in Christ (vv3-7)
- Christ died for our sins - according to the scriptures
- He was raised on the third day - according to the scriptures
- That brings God's grace into our personal experience (vv8-11)
Matthew 14:22-33 - Steve Hope
- Jesus is sovereign over the storm - (v22-24)
- Jesus is present during the storm - (v25-27)
- Jesus needs to be in our focus in the storm - (v28-33)
23 - Worshipping together - part 2 - 1 Corinthians 14:20-40 - Tim Smylie.
- It's not only about us and God (v20-25)
- We worship best when there is order in our worship (vv26-31)
- enables the church to be built up (vv26-31)
- reflects God's character - (vv32-33)
- shows our submission to God - (vv34-40)
Matthew 14:13-21 - Steve Hope 1. Divine Sympathy - (v13-14) 2. Divine Supply - (v15-19) 3. Divine Satisfaction - (v20-21)
Worshipping together - part 1 - Tim Smylie 1. It's not mainly about me and God - (vv1-5) 2. We worship best when we try to be clear and plain - (vv6-12) 3. We worship best when we worship with heart and mind - (vv13-19)
The Living Lord Jesus - Revelation 1v9-18 - Tim Smylie Divine authority Perfect wisdom, purity, and power The Saviour of those who bow
Matthew 14v1-12 - Steve Hope
- The Fearful Weakness of Herod
- The Furious Wickedness of Herodias
- The Faithful Witness of John the Baptist
1 Corinthians 12v28-13v13 - Tim Smylie
- Gifts are important, but love makes our lives count - (12:28-13:3)
- Love lives for others - (13:4-7)
- Love lasts for ever - (13:8-13)
Matthew 13v53-58 - Steve Hope
- The Power of Jesus is evident - (v53-54a)
- Prejudice feeds unbelief - (v54b-57)
- Unbelief results in God's rejection - (v58)
1 Corinthians 12v12-27 - Tim Smylie
- The Church is a body, not just a collection of individuals - (vv12-13)
- Parts of a body are very different, and all the parts are important - (vv14-27)
- No-one is surplus to requirements - (vv15-20)
- No-one is self-sufficient -(vv21-27)
Acts 5:12-42 - Giles Coghlan
The Gospel:
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Some people will love it - so share it freely - v12-16
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Some people will hate it - but they can't stop it - V17-42
Acts 4:31 - 5:11 - Tim Ambrose
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Jesus loves generosity - so grow in the grace of giving
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Jesus hates hypocrisy - so honour honesty
True spirituality - 1 Corinthians 12v1-11 - 12th May 2019 - Tim Smylie 1. Worships Jesus as Lord - (vv1-3) 2. Recognises God as the source of all blessings in the church - (vv4-11)
Observations a. This is not meant to be a complete list b. We cannot assume every local church will have all the gifts on the list. c. We have to be cautious about saying what these gifts will look like in practice. d. There is no guarantee someone who's given a gift once will always have the gift.
Therefore True Spirituality: a. Does not look down on any of the gifts God gives. b. Does not focus on the gifts but on the God who gives them.
Saved by blood - Exodus 11v1-12v30 - Tim Smylie
- Judgement is coming, with salvation for some - and it's not a surprise - (11:1-10)
- God has provided one way of escape from judgement - (12:1-30)
Remember the Lord - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 - Tim Smylie
- The way we treat others in the church can destroy the church's worship - (vv17-22)
- The self-sacrificing love of Jesus is the living heart of the church - (vv23-26)
- The celebration of the Lord's Supper is a dangerous and a gracious event - (vv27-34)
Be strong in the Lord - Ephesians 6:10-20 - Pieter Vroom
- The Source of our Strength - the Lord - (cf 3:16-21)
- Struggle/ conflict is part of our lives as Christians
- Spiritual conflict requires spiritual measures
- What protects us is:
- The Truth (of the Gospel)
- Righteousness (being in the right relationship with God)
- Readiness to proclaim the Gospel
- Faith
- Salvation
- The Word of God
Church, gender, the glory of God - 1 Corinthians 11v2-16 - Tim Smylie
- God's plan for all relationships is equality, and an order of authority -(vv2-3)
- In its gender relationships the church is to display its agreement with God's plan - (vv4-6 & 13-16)
- The church looks to creation as its model - (vv7-12)
The Resurrection Life - Romans 6:1-14 - Steve Hope 1. We have a new life united with Jesus - (v1-4) 2. Union with Jesus means freedom from sin's power - (v5-10) 3. ....so live what you are - (v11-14)
The message of Easter - Acts 2:22-41 - Tim Smylie 1. Jesus is God' Son - (v22) 2. Jesus' death was part of God's plan - (v23) 3. Jesus is God's King - the Lord of history - (vv24-36) 4. Jesus is our only hope for forgiveness and new life - (vv37-41)
Zion: City of God -Psalm 87 - Steve Hope
- Zion is the Lord's City - (v1-2)
- The Lord grants citizenship in Zion - (v3-6) 3.The citizens of Zion are blessed - (v7)
Expectations vs Reality - Psalm 89 - Steve Hope
- Praise the Faithful Lord - (v1-37)
- Praise the Lord of the Cosmos - (v5-18)
- Praise the Lord of the Covenant - (v19-37)
- Protesting the Faithful Lord - (v38-45)
- Pleading the Faithful Lord - (v46-51)
All for the glory of God - 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 - Tim Smylie
- Don't try to have fellowship with demons as well as Jesus - (10:14-22)
- Don't think you can glorify God while being careless about others - (10:23-11:1)
Don't forget to fight - 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13 - Tim Smylie
- We are pursuing a prize - so we need to be serious about self-discipline - (9:24-27)
- God has shown us - his grace is not a licence to neglect self-discipline - (10:1-12)
- God is faithful - so there's always a way for us to be faithful - (10:13)
When Worldviews collide - 17th March 2019 - Steve Hope
- God does not work how we might like (v1-4)
- Jonah's Worlview was a concern for self (v5-9)
- God's Worldview is a greater concern (v10-11)
1 Corinthians 8v1-13
- “Knowledge” without love is arrogance (vv1-3)
- True knowledge of God recognises that we live for God (vv4-6)
- Living for God means being guided by God’s love (vv7-13)
Think bigger, aim higher - 1 Corinthians 7v25-40 - Tim Smylie
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This world is not forever -so dont live as if it is - (vv25-31)
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Let the future give you the proper perspective on the present
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Marriage is not greater than God - so don't live as if it is - (vv32-40)
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Make life choices that will assist your devotion to God
Overturned - Jonah 3 - Steve Hope
- The message : "Nineveh will be overthrown" - (v1-4)
- Nineveh's Response: They "believed God" - (v5-8)
- God's Mercy: "He relented" - (v8-10)
Forget about 'if only' - 1 Corinthians 7v10-24 - Tim Smylie
- When your marriage is not what you want it to be - (vv10-16);
- stay married - (vv10-14)
- remembering your responsibility to hopefulness and peace - (vv15-16)
- The bigger issue - putting circumstances in their place - (vv17-24)
- live for God in your current situation - (vv17-21)
- remembering our true status - (vv22-24)
The greatest blessing - Psalm 32
1.The blessing of sins forgiven – (v1-2)
2.The blessing of God’s heavy hand – (v3-5)
3.The blessing of a restored relationship – (v6-8)
4.The blessing shared – (v9-11)
- David: “Don’t be like me” – (v9)
- David: “Do be like me” – (v11)
Marriage - what's it for? - Tim Smylie
- It's for good sex - (vv1-2)
- It's for giving love, not demanding it - (vv3-4)
- It's for faithfulness to God - (vv5-6)
- It's not for everyone - (vv7-9)
What makes the Lord vomit? - Jonah 1v17-2v10 - Steve Hope
- Speaking of God's goodness but no confession of sin - (1v17-2v7)
- Pointing out sin when we are self-righteous - (2v8-10)
Your body - what's the big idea? - Tim Smylie
- The resurrection means your body matters more than you think - (vv13-14)
- Union with Christ shows that sexual immorality is more significant than you think - (vv15-18)
- The indwelling of the Holy Spirit proves you are more privileged than you think - (vv19-20)
Fearing the Inescapable God - Jonah 1v4-16 - Steve Hope
- Fearing God's Storm - (v4-6)
- Fearing God's Word - (v7-10)
- Fearing God's Presence - (v11-16)
Here is love - John 13v1-30 - Tim Smylie
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Jesus' love washes us clean - (vv1-17) - Those who are washed by his love begin a life of love
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We must not despise Jesus' love - (vv18-30) - Those who despise his love turn away from life
1 Corinthians 6v1-11 - Tim Smylie
Church Conflict
The church has the responsibility and ability to honour God: 1. In dealing with our disagreements - (vv1-6) 2. In dealing with our desires - (vv7-11)
The surprising Mercy of God - Jonah 1v1-3 - Steve Hope
- The extraordinary extent of God's Mercy - (2 Kings 14v23-29 & Jonah 1v1-2)
- The extraordinary arrogance of God's prophet - (vv3)
1 Corinthians 4v18-5v13
Church Discipline
- Discipline is always necessary in the church - (4v18-21)
- Sometimes radical tearful discipline is necessary - (5v1-2)
- Discipline is carried out by the church, for the sake of - 5v3-13:-
- The name of Jesus - (v3-4)
- The individual being disciplined - (v5)
- The church itself - (v6-13)
Matthew 13v44-52
The Priceless Kingdom of Heaven The Kingdom of Heaven :-
- Is worth everything - (v44-46)
- Means everything- (v47-50)
- Is to be shared with everyone- (v51-52)
1 Corinthians 4v1-17
Servants of God:-
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Are accountable to God - (vv1-6)
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Live cross-shaped lives - (vv7-13)
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Are examples to follow - (vv14-17)
Psalm 72
The King and His kingdom
- An endless reign of righteousness (vv1-7)
- Salvation to the ends of the earth (vv8-14)
- A King to be honoured endlessly in all the earth (vv15-19)
1 Corinthians 3
Growing up
- The church must grow in maturity - (vv1-4)
- Maturity comes by understanding:
- God rules the church (vv5-9a)
- God cares about the church - (vv9b-17)
- God shares His riches with the church - (vv18-23)
John 1v1-18
God's Eternal Plan
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God's eternal plan of redemption - (v1-5)
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The testimony of John the Baptist -(v6-8)
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The response of the world - (v9-11)
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The promise - (v12-13)
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Immanuel - (v14-19)
Luke 2 v21-38
The Coming of a Saviour
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Jesus is Qualified to be Saviour - (v21-24)
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Jesus is Recognised as Saviour - (v25-35)
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Jesus is Responded to as Saviour - (v36-38)
Psalm 24
The King of Glory - Psalm 24
- The Lord is the Creator King - (v1-2)
- The Lord is the Holy King - (v3-6)
- The Lord is the Glorious King - (v7-10)
Philippians 2v6-11
What child is this?
- This child is the Son of God, on a journey to the depths of death - (vv6-8)
- This child is the Son of God, now raised to the height of authority- (v9-11)
Matthew 13v24-43
How does God's Kingdom grow? Matthew 13v24-43
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God's Kingdom is in a mixed world - v24-30
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God's Kingdom will grow unexpectedly - v31-33
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God's King will judge the mixed world - v34-43
1 Corinthians 2v6-16
True wisdom:
I. Belongs to God (vv6-8)
II. Is a gift of God's Holy Spirit (vv9-13)
III. Is essential for living well (vv14-16)
- Hell is a basic biblical truth
- What does the bible tell us about hell?
- A place of eternal punishment
- A place of eternal banishment and disintegration
- A place ruled by God - for God's Glory
- Won't hell spoil heaven?
- Unconverted friends and loved ones will not be loved ones any more
- In heaven we will fully share God's perspective
- What does Hell teach us?
- God is holy and sin is serious
- Jesus is Lord - we are not more loving than Jesus. We don't apologise for His teaching.
- God is loving. The Father sent the Son to save us from hell
- God's people are immeasurably blessed
1 Corinthians 1v26-2v5
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God's choice of people defies human pride - (1v26-29)
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God's people celebrate God's wisdom and power - not their own - (1v30-2v5)
Matthew 13 v1-23
- Parables reveal and conceal the message of the Kingdom - (v1-17)
a. Kingdom truth is revealed to Jesus' disciples - (v11-12) b. Kingdom truth is concealed to the hard-hearted -( v13-15)
- There are wrong ways to hear the message of the Kingdom - (v18-22)
a. The hard heart - (v18-19) b. The shallow heart - (v20-21) c. The secular heart - (v22)
- There is a right way to hear the message of the Kingdom - the fruitful heart - (v23)
1 Corinthians 1v18-25
The message of the cross: 1. Divides the world in two -(v18)
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Defies human pride - (v19-21)
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Delivers God's salvation to those who accept the message - (v22-25)
Matthew 12 v46-50
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Jesus' disciples are his family (v46-49)
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Our Father's will is the family bond (v50)
1 Corinthians 1 v1-17
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God's church is holy and rich in Christ (V1-9)
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The greatest challenge for God's church - living in accord with who we are in Christ (V10-17)
Matthew 12v38-45
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Jesus' Resurrection is the sign (V38-40)
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There is no excuse for rejecting the sign (V41-42)
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Rejecting the sign is deadly (V43-45)
- The essence of Heaven - the presence of God
- The activity of Heaven- unhindered worship
- The experience of Heaven- eternal satisfaction
- What else?
- Different but familiar
- Perfect rest
- Fulfilling work
- Community
- Rewards
- What difference does this make today?
- Our interest in holiness
- Our commitment to faithful service
1 Peter 5
- Work for one another - v1-5
- Lean on God - v6-7
- Resist the devil - v8-9
- Look forward to eternal success - v10-14
1 Peter 4v12-19
Suffering for our commitment to Christ:
- Reveals our union with Christ - v12-16
- Suffering now - v13a
- Glory ahead - v13b
- God's presence now - v14
- Is much better than suffering for rejecting Christ - v17-19
1 Peter 4v1-11
- 1 Sin's time is over - v1-6 a. Jesus dealt with sin v1-3 -He poured out His life for us. Arm yourself with that perspective -Sin used to be normal for us, but now it is an enemy b. Judgement Day is coming - v4-6
- It's time to glorify God v7-11 a. The end of all things - the next significant act of God - v7 -We need to be regularly communicating with our Father in heaven b. Love and serve one another - v8-11 - Love covers over....refuse to retaliate