September 2021

Everything We Need

2 Peter 1:1-11

1. Christianity is all about God-help; not self-help

2. “Knowledge” of God and his promises motivate and equip us with all we need to live godly lives

3. We must never lose sight of what Jesus has done

Preacher: Steve Young

THE GLORIOUS END

Haggai 2:1-9

1. Discouraged by the reality of current efforts

2. Encouraged by the promise of future glory

3. Enabled by the presence of God

Preacher: Andrew Brown

It’s all part of the plan!

Daniel 10-12

(Reading 10:1- 8, 12:5-13)

1. Don’t be put-off by this ‘strange’ part of the Bible

2. Consider Daniel’s point of view (and remember all we’ve read in chapters 1-9)

– Daniel is given a look ‘behind the scenes’

– at what will happen to ‘his people’ (10:14)

– and told to patiently continue to the end (12:13)

3. Perhaps consider the historical perspective

4. But take to heart our Christian perspective

– this vision shows again that God is sovereign

– and God is working to a plan

– so we patiently continue to the end…

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

A Prayer of Confession

Daniel 9

(reading v 1-19)

1. Daniel’s earnest prayer, to our merciful God (v1-19)

• a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying
• an appeal for mercy based on God’s Character and His plans

2. A rapid response to Daniel’s prayer! (v20-27)

• the short and the long answer
• hope and perseverance

3. Our own earnest prayer?

• a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying
• an appeal for mercy based on God’s Character and His plans
• filled with hope and assurance that God hears our prayer and will help us persevere

Preacher: Steve Blencowe