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Look Forward to New Things
- The "Coming" of Jesus [1] Scoffers Attitude v3-4. [2] Sensible Attitude v5-9 remembering history & God's Gospel Plan .. [3] the Significance of Jesus' COMING v10-18. Bringing "destruction" v10, promoting holiness v11-12, & Hope!
Greed or Godliness: Motives for Those Representing God in the World
- Having commended those who penned Scripture, Peter: Identifies the Presence of false teachers v1-3; Illustrates their Perishing v4-6 with historic examples. Assures the Godly of their Perseverance and Deliverance v7-9. Exposes the Personality of the fals
Thriving in Life, Welcomed into Eternity
- Peter God has Provided all for "life and godliness". This [1] Enables progress towards a rich welcome in heaven v3-11. Peter's teaching is guaranteed authentic by [2] the Trustworthy Word v16-21 better even than eye-witness testimony.
God's Honour-Roll of Life
- Malachi warned Israel about: careless worship 1:8; compromised morals (divorce) 2:10-16; dishonesty (robbing God) 3:6-9; distrust 3:13-15. HOWEVER, the godly ENCOURAGED each other, were ENGAGED by the Lord ENROLLED, eternally in the Book of Life
The Power of One
- [1] Jesus the God-Man at the heart of THE Plan v16. [2] Abraham the human ancestor of faith v6,29. [3] The GOSPEL God's PLAN throughout history: in prophecy v8, at Calvary, at regeneration v26-28
Love: God's Motive for Rescuing/Saving People
- [1] Love is His Motive. [2] Jesus is His Implementer. [3] Faith to believe is His Gift. [4] Eternal Life is His inheritance to believers.
The Usefulness of the Bible
- The Christian is surrounded by errors to avoid and so must [1] Continue Learning and Prizing the Bible v14-15 no matter his background. [2] Embrace the Status of the Bible as the God-Breathed Word v16 "profitable for" "teaching, rebuking, correcting, trai
Displaying Jesus: the Church's main task 1 Timothy 3 16
- As the "pillar" and "foundation" of the "truth", the church is to constantly draw attention to Jesus. The six statements of this sentence, highlight significant aspects of Jesus real Coming into the world.
Look Up And Live
- [1] The 'soursobs' of sin harden hearts v5 producing ingratitude! [2] The 'scourge' of Discipline awakens the conscience v6. [3] The CURE for sin - JESUS v7-9. Not our "look" not the "snake" or the "pole" but JESUS!
The Greatest Demonstration of Self-Sacrifice
- Not Fanatical Religionism nor Human Self-Sacrifice but Jesus' Death and Rising again!
Reasons For Being Thankful To God Psalm 136 (Harvest Thanksgiving 2015)
- God's "Big-Picture" Deeds in History and Salvation: Creation Genesis 1 and 2 Cor 5:17; Redemption Exodus 12-14 and Col 1:14. Providence Romans 8:28.
The Essential Facts of the Gospel
- Jesus: [1] died v3; was buried v4; rose again v4-8. He was seen at various times, in various places by various groups of people after He rose.
The Cross: the end of suffering Isaiah 53:3-6
- Suffering was [1] experienced by Jesus throughout His life on earth v3. [2] Imposed on Jesus, by the Father, in a unique way at His death v4. [3] Voluntarily undergone by Jesus as a substitute for His People v5-6 see 1 Peter 3:18
The Apostles Creed 7 I Believe in the resurrection of the body
- What we think and how we live matter - they go together! [1] Rising follows dying Gen 3:19 John 5:24-29. [2] Resurrection means a total TRANSFORMATION of the body Luke 24:36-43 because it'll last forever.
The Apostles' Creed 6 I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins
- Sin is Forgiveness comes through Jesus' Blood-Sacrifice Heb.10:11-14 dealing with all sin Ps.103:11-12 and must apply to our relationships with others Eph.4:32 Mat.6:14-15
The Apostles' Creed 5 "I Believe in The Communion Of Saints".
- The fellowship of members of God's 'forever-family' with the Lord Jesus its Head and vine [Col 1:18 Jn 15:1] and each other His body [1 Cor 12:12-27]
The Apostles Creed 4 I Believe in The Church
- The CHURCH - the 'assembly' of God's People has within it, those who are Chosen to Eternal Life in Christ [John 6:37-39 Hebrews 12:22-23]. God will Build His Church [Mat 16:18 Rev 7:9-10] and Uses the organisational church to do it [Eph 4:11-13]
The Apostles Creed 3: IBelieve in The Holy Spirit
- [1] He Is a Person. Spirit i.e. God John 4:24 see 2 Cor.3:17. [2] His Work is to Do a variety of tasks in the world. Most clearly to Live within, and sanctify believers John 14:16-17, Rom.1:4 2 Thess.2:13
The Apostles' Creed 2 "I Believe in ... Jesus Christ"
- In this article, Jesus' [1] Credentials and [2] career experiences are outlined
The Great Eight 1 "I Believe In God The Father: Maker of heaven and earth".
- God is [1] CREATOR of all things Psalm 19 to Whom all Worship belongs Revelation 4:11. [2] He Is FATHER of His People with a rich variety of facets to that role. We should rejoice in it!
150201 Live a focussed life
- reminder about: [1] Truths they KNOW v18-20A, Christians commit sin but are Protected; the ungodly come under Satan's oppression; only Christians Know the True God. [2] the Relationship they have v20B i.e. being a Christian = having fellowship with Jesus
150125 Psalm 33:12 "Happy" people, "Happy" nation, "Happy" Church".
- [1] The AUDIENCE? The nation of Israel, yes but now God's Church as 1 Peter 2:9-10 says. [2] the AUTHORITY the Lord. Leaders are to be respected but not looked to as if they grant freedom or security!
150111 1 John 5:14-17 Truths About The 'Sacred Conversation' Explained
- Prayer, the 'Sacred Conversation' is ]1 a Personal Privilege v14A. ]2 Has a Transformative Purpose v14B-15 because it is both COMPLEX consisting of requests, confession, praise, thanksgiving, ordinary conversation ... and SIMPLE needing to be "according t
150104 1 John 5:13 The 'Third Certainty' the enjoyment of Eternal Life with Jesus
- This 'certainty' is ]1 for Christians - those "who believe in the Name of the Son of God". ]2 for ALL Christians "so that YOU MAY KNOW that you HAVE eternal life". The whole letter is aimed at this but specially this sentence.
141228 The Great Divide 1 John 5:12
- There exists a fixed division between those who have trusted Christ as Saviour and those who have not! Those who HAVE ]1 have a relationship with God through His Son Jesus A truly honouring the Father 2:22-23, B having personally received Jesus 2:24 see J
141225 Christmas Day "God Made Known" John 1:18
- Creation makes God known in a general way, but Jesus does so PERSONALLY. He has a unique: NATURE - being God's Son and man; POSITION - seated at the Father's side; MINISTRY reconciling and now Ruling and praying
141224 Christmas Eve "God With Us" Mat 1:21-23
- Joseph was traumatised by Mary's announcement to him of her pregnancy. However, the angel's visit thoroughly reassured him! The angel spoke of the babe's ]1 PURPOSE for being born v21 and ]2 CHARACTER enabling Him to fulfil His Purpose v23
141221 John 1:1-5 The Eternal Perspective on Christmas
- John writes about God the Word - JESUS and His ]1 ETERNAL DOMESTICITY v1-2; (Jesus at home in Heaven). ]2 CREATIONAL INDISPENSABILITY v3 (Jesus as Creator see Colossians 1 v15-17). ]3 SPIRITUAL NECESSITY v4-5 (Jesus the Possessor and Giver of LIFE to mank
121414 SundaySchool Anniversary - Living Like Trees
- When you see a Christmas-tree: remember ]1 the greatest Present Jesus; ]2 that your life can be like a tree; ]3 that Jesus was born to die on THE TREE.
141207 1 John 5:1-11 Sinners Who Are Winners and Grinners
- [1] VICTORY, in life, is restricted v1-5 --to Christians. [2] TESTIMONY to Jesus v6-11: Humanity v6, Sacrifice v6, By Godhead, By Historic Acts, Within Believers.
113014 Psalm 18:29 Lessons From the Life of John Knox
- LOVE the Bible, Confession of Faith, Preaching; HATE idolatry; FEAR God more than people; GET INVOLVED WITH politics, the needy and Christian education; DON'T DESPAIR.
112314 1 John 4 Cultivating an eagle eye
- [1] Appraising the Teaching of "Prophets" v1-6 [2] Appreciating the Gift of Agape Love v7-21: its origin, demonstration, display, impact
111614 1 John 3:11-24 Genuine Love from the inside out
- John [1] Restates the Teaching about LOVE v11. [2] Reitterates what LOVE is not v12-15 - "hate" means failing to meet need. [3] Describes what Genuine LOVE is v16-18. [4] Promotes LOVE to advance a clear conscience v19-24
110914 1 John 2:28-3:10 Facing the Future, Confident in Christ
- Christians can live either lives of 'shame' or 'confidence' v28-29. John holds out HOPE OF [1] A GLORY-FILLED FUTURE v1-3. [2] A GUILT-FREE PRESENT v4-10.
110214 Help to Keep Walking the True Path 1 John 2:18-27
- John writes about [1] THE TIME IN HISTORY v18-19 [2] THE "LIE" of the ANTICHRIST v22-23 [3] the STEADFASTNESS of the saint v24-27
102614 Love: The 'badge' of belonging to Jesus' Family 1 John 2 v3-17
- To KNOW God v3-6 means to want to OBEY Him and live conscious of His Presence; it's to actively LOVE fellow believers v7-11; it's NOT TO LOVE BOASTING AND SELF-PROMOTION v15-17
101914 1 John 1:5-2:2 Fellowship Begun and Maintained
- [1] Fellowship is MAINTAINED when life continues to Change v6 and is Social and Honest v7. [2] Fellowship BEGINS when Sin is Acknowledged v8 and Confessed v9. [3] LIFE is DENIED when Sin is Rejected v10!
101214 Eye-Witness News 1 John 1 v1-4
- As an EYE-WITNESS "Apostle" of Jesus John Testifies to His Eternal Existence and Real humanity v1 and Coming into the world v2 and 'invites' his audience into personal "fellowship" with Him v3
100514 A warning to pastors and people Ezekiel 33 v10-34 v10
- TO PEOPLE. Repent of your sin v10-11. Don't just 'LISTEN' to preachers v30-32, practice the Messages they bring. TO PASTORS. Don't be selfish 34 v2-3. Don't rule carelessly or harshly v4 or people will scatter and God will be DISPLEASED v6!
092814 Genesis 25 1-10 Abraham's Legacy
- Abraham's 'handed-down example' of life is one of Trust in God's Promises as he "saw" the Lord Jesus
092114 Genesis 24 Guided MatchMaking
- Abraham asked his servant to get a wife for Isaac ensuring COMPATIBILITY v3-4 and COMFORT v10,22,53. This 'arranged marriage' pictures that between Christ and the Church 2 Cor 11 v3
091414 Genesis 23 Dealing with the Death of a Spouse
- Abraham: faces death v1-2; reacts to it v2; Responds to it v3-20 by burying Sarah, also gaining a foothold into Canaan
090714 Hebrews 12 v5-11 Thanks for the Training
- ]1 Wholesome Training AIMS AT the MATURING OF the CHILD v5-6 and IS GIVEN IN LOVE by the FATHER v7-8. ]2 The Response to Training should be RESPECT for and OBEDIENCE to the FATHER v9-11
083114 Gen 21 22-34 Relating to People in the World
- ]1 Handling Requests for Blessing v22-24; ]2 Showing Restraint During Conflict v25-26; ]3 Being Willing to Conclude Agreements v27-31; ]4 Living a Worship-Filled life v33
082414 Genesis 22 The Test of Faith's Loyalty
- Testing is: individual, v1; costly, v2; lonely v3-4 see Galatians 6 v2-5; inclusive of a crisis v5-12; accompanied by Eternal Promise 13-19
081714 Gen 21 Covenant Promise Kept
- Kept 1-7, criticised 8-13, separation occurs 14-21
081014 Genesis 20 Sin Clings Yet God Saves
- Abraham's 'Clinging' sin is described v1-2; explained v11-13. God's Rescue occurs v3-7. Saints respond by relying more on His GRACE!
071314 Genesis 18 v16-33 The Unfolding of Future Events
- Every unknown event in the future ]1 Serves God's Purpose of Saving/Rescuing His People and Maturing them v17-22. He does this for Abraham and his descendants. ]2 seems alterable by means of passionate, persistent prayer v23-33. Abraham respectfully but
070614 Genesis 18 v1-15 the Hospitable Hearth
- Abraham's example of Welcome v1-5, Willing service v6-8, Readiness to Learn v9-15 can translate to today's congregation 1 Pet 4 v9 Heb 13 v1-2
062914 Genesis 17 The badge of belonging to God's Forever-Family
- The Lord APPEARS to Abram ]1 Expanding his understanding of the Covenant v1-8; ]2 Explaining the Sign of the Covenant v9-14; ]3 Emphasising Roles within His Plan v15-22.
060814 life of Abraham 5 - Genesis 16
- The 'short-cut' Abram and Sarai take to 'fulfil' God's Promise v1-3, disrupts ALL relationships v4-6 and causes permanent casualties v7-12. However, "The LORD Who SEES" remains Patient and Kind to those involved v13
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- Genesis 15 God's Promise formalised. ]1 Abram's Questions Addressed with words of reassurance and reminder v1-5; ]2 God's Announcement of the Covenant v7-21 including His Call of Abram in the past, His Faithfulness to Abram in the present and Commitment s
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- Genesis 13-14 Ministering to distracting relatives. Abram: ]1 Reconnects with the Lord 13:1-4; ]2 Resolves conflict 13:5-8; ]3 Remains consistent while Lot wanders 13:10-18; ]4 Rescues Lot but without compromising his integrity 14:12-24.
The Life of Abram 2: Saints are Sinners too; Genesis 12 v4-20.
- Abram [1] Communes with God v7-8. Reassured as to God's Promise he worships. [2] Caves in to temptation v10-11 becoming preoccupied by the circumstances he faces. The result? [3] a Compromised testimony among SOME unbelievers v14-20. Both Abram and Sarai
051114 A Motherhood Statement
- Women, generally, and mothers in particular are: indispensable to life; normally married; regarded as responsible teachers with authority to be obeyed; providing lifelong examples--godly or not.
050414 Genesis 11 26-12 3 God's Call to Abram
- God Calls Abram to leave his hometown. Abram obeys and leaves with: [1] People 11 v27-32; [2] Pain being childless 11 v30; [3] Promise 12 v2-3 of supernatural provision, natural advancement all Guaranteed by God's Grace!
042714 Genesis 8 v22 the Earth Preservation Guarantee
- Whilst God Pronounces the Earth and its residents "corrupt" v21, He Promises to Preserve it till its Appointed end v22
042014 Mark 16 1-8 The Unlikeliest Conspiracy
- The disciples DID NOT EXPECT the resurrection of Jesus! The women [1] Agreed to anoint the decomposing body v1; [2] were anxious about how to access the body v2-3; [3] alarmed about what they found v4-6; [4] afraid as a result v7-8
041814 Good Friday the 4 Events of the Cross
- The Darkness, Dereliction (Abandonment) Way and Witness of the Cross - Mark 15 v33-39
041314 Mark 11 15-18 NIV Palm Sunday ICAC
- Jesus is righteously indignant because of the CORRUPTION He found in the Temple. [1] Incorrect monies exchanged; [2] Exhorbitant prices charged for birds; [3] Worship-access significantly disturbed for Gentiles.
040614 John 8 31-47 I BELONG to God because ...
- Jesus [1] Explains what 'genuine' belonging to God looks like v31-32. [2] Exposes what false claims to belong to God look like v33-47.
031614 James 5 19-20 The Reward of Caring for others.
- [1] Wandering/drift happens from most congregations. For a variety of reasons e.g. external persecution, internal disillusionment. Both yet unconverted 'onlookers' and converted spectators can drift.
030914 James 5 13-18 James' 'advice column'
- James issues 4 Directions to his readers: pray when facing trouble; praise when cheerful;
030214 James 5 v7-12 Be Patient: Jesus is Coming!
- James issues both a Word of EXPECTATION [v7] AND EXHORTATION [v8-9,12] plus citing two examples as encouragements to believers [v10-11].
022314 James 5 v1-6 The Pronouncement of Doom for Injustice and the Unjust
- This section concerns the DESTINY OF DESTRUCTION awaiting the exploiters of the poor v1 many of whom were Christians! Their riches deteriorate v2-3A. Their behaviour is depraved v3B-4 and God "hears" about it [Deut 24:14-15]. Their Delinquency is criminal
021614 James 4 13-17 Living According to Plan but Whose.mp3
- Believers need to think carefully about their role in the world v13, remember that life is brief v14, aim to honour God in all they do v15-16 and avoid deliberate sin v17
020914 James 3 v13-4 v12 The Cancer of self-centered Living
- The two ways of displaying 'WISDOM' in social living either saintly wisdom 3 v13,17-18 or selfish wisdom 3 v14-16. The result of the latter is shown 4 v1-3. A warning to repent is issued 4 v4-10.
020214 James 3 v1-12 A Plea For Tongue-Control
- We will be accountable for what we speak v1-2 [see Mat 12 v34-37]; the controlled tongue is a disciplined and productive thing v3-4; uncontrolled it destroys like a bushfire v5-6; Christian speech should be "tamed" that is consistently attractive v9-12
012614 Emotions Which Can Overwhelm Us 4 - Balancing Our Emotions
- "Rejoice with those who rejoice and Mourn with those who mourn" [Romans 12:15] sums up the thrust of this message
011914 Emotions Which Can Overwhelm Us 3 - Depression
- Depression is multi-faceted and can afflict even the godly as Psalm 88 testifies! It overtook David 2 Samuel 18 but will not triumph over Christians as Psalm 30:5 affirms
011214 Emotions Which Can Overwhelm Us 2 - Anger
- There is harmful self-centered sinful anger; holy righteously-indignant anger and healthy anger.
010514 Emotions Which Can Overwhelm Us 1 - FEAR
- There are Natural fears but this message relates to the unhealthy Spiritual fears of uncertainty, lack of a sense of being Forgiven and Eternal insecurity
122913 The King Is Coming 4 - the Servant King
- Jesus, the Servant, is chosen, restrained, nurturing, successful in bringing JUSTICE to the world via the cross
122513 Christmas Day service
- Your Christmas-morning invitation - Luke 2 v10-12. Come find the King, worship Him then go, tell others and serve Him the rest of your life
122413 Christmas Eve Service
- He CAME we are Redeemed and inherit access - Galatians 4 v4-6
122213 Jesus Makes His Appearance - the Reason for the Incarnation 1 John 3 v1-8
- Jesus SINLESS COMING "APPEARANCE" in the world means that His followers now possess: a hopefilled future v1-3; a potentially guilt-free present v4-8A; both guaranteed by a Planned Incarnation v8B.
121513 Shine Like Stars - 2013 SundaySchool Anniversary Service
- Readings Dan 12:1-4, Phil 2:12-16 service themed around the concept of a life Enlightened by God's Grace so it shines like a star.
120813 The King Is Coming 3
- Third in this short advent series. Jesus born Lord and King: predicted by Micah [chapter 5], fulfilled [Matthew 2] though many then and now remain spiritually blind about His true identity!
1201 The King is Coming 2 NIV
- Second in short Advent series. Jesus the warrior king avenges God's People.
112413 The King is Coming 1 Jesus Lion and Lamb
- First in an Advent series highlighting Jesus as King of kings. The "Lion of the tribe of Judah".
102013 James 2 v14-26 Full-Cream Discipleship - Giving the World a Taste of Living Faith in Action
- There is such a thing as a lifeless 'dead' faith. However, true Christians through the ages have lived out lively, LIVING FAITH!
101313 James 2 v1-13 Welcoming All, Challenging Traditions
- Welcome all newcomers and make sure that your confidence is in God's Mercy in Christ and not "Keeping" any of His Laws especially the "Royal Law"
100613 James 1 v19-27 The Master's Apprentice - eager to learn, Eager to Practice
- The tongue ought be restrained from undisciplined, angry speech and empty, actionless claims of religious virtue.
092913 James 1 v13-18 About Spiritual Death and New Birth
- Both the "way of sin" depicted as a path to destruction and the "gift of Life" are described.
092213 James 1 v5-12 Living to Gain God's Approval -- the crown that counts
- There is confidence given, here, to face life's "tests" and the re-enforcement of true RESPECT for self and others which is a distinctive testimony to living a God-conscious life.
091513 James 1 v2-4 Thank God for Trials
- The experiences of suffering--whilst not pleasant in themselves--build character and promote Spiritual maturity and so should produce JOY
090813 James 1 v1 Gathering by means of Scattering
- About James the author and the "Twelve Tribes" to whom he wrote.
102713 James 2 v23 Friendship with God - is it possible
- A short message in English and Korean on the occasion of a combined congregational service for Reformation Sunday
110313 The Privilege of Suffering as a Christian
- Message to celebrate International Day of the Persecuted Church [IDOP] 2013
112413 The King is Coming 1
- First in a short Advent series on Jesus' office as King.
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