From Warning to Hope (Matthew 3)

1. John’s Message and ministry

2. Why was Jesus baptized by John?

(Preacher: Rayk Platzek)

Three Responses to the King (Matthew 2)

Main Point: What you think about the person of Jesus really matters

Point 1: The Magi come to WORSHIP king Jesus

Point 2: Herod tries to KILL king Jesus

Point 3: The Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law IGNORE king Jesus

Point 4: Jesus reveals hearts…

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Jesus’ Teaching: Attractive Christianity

Matthew 4:12-5:16 (Reading: 5:1-17)

1. Jesus calls people to follow him (4:18-25)

2. This is what it’s like as a follower of Jesus (5:1-16)

• you are blessed

1. you already have it all
2. with much to look forward to

• you can expect to be persecuted

1. but keep pointing others to Jesus

3. Are you living The Christian Life?

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:
2. Question:
3. Pray:

(preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Trouble in the Nativity?

(Matthew 1:18-25)

Main Point: Even a “righteousness man” needs God’s intervention…

Point 1: Mary’s pregnancy leaves Joseph stuck between a rock and a hard place…

Point 2: Joseph’s decision affects a whole lot more than just himself…

(could Joseph end God’s plan of salvation?)

Point 3: God intervenes – and Joseph obeys

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

The Trinity

John 14:1-21

What do we need to know about the Trinity?

• God the Father…
• God the Son…
• God the Holy Spirit…

Why does it matter?

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

The Identity of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17)

Main Point: God uses broken people to fulfil his purposes

Point 1: Matthew is extremely concerned with the identity of Jesus

Point 2: Genealogies are very important!

Point 3: God uses a messy family tree to bring about his purposes

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Clear on What We’re Doing

Ephesians 4:11-16

1. Loving and serving our Church…

2. …is easier when we know who we are and what we’re doing:

a. we are a Bible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus

b. so we each want to:

• grow in knowing Jesus,
• grow in living for Jesus, and
• grow in making Jesus known

3. And this is how it works… Ephesians 4:11-16

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

2022-01-30 1 Peter 4:1-11 Steve Young The Character of the Church (Night Church)

The Character of the Church

(1 Peter 4:1-11)

Main Point: Our Church should be characterised by loving service of one another – for God’s glory

Point 1: Our character is shaped by what has been done

Point 2: Our character is shaped by what is to come

Point 3: Our character is shown in loving service of one another