January 2023

What is the church?

Ephesians 2

The Church is NOT a human invention…

…it is a divine institution

So belonging to the Church is not a matter of external attachment…

…it’s about Jesus

Preacher: Steve Young

Church: Who We ARE

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29

1. We are SINNERS made part of Christ’s Church

2. We GATHER around Christ, and His Gospel

3. We seek to GROW followers of Christ

• as we grow in KNOWING Jesus
• and grow in LIVING for Jesus
• and grow in SHARING the gospel of Jesus

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Stand Firm

Philippians 4:1

1. A letter to partners in the gospel …

2. … with some final instructions…

3. …that we can summarise in two words: stand firm!

(preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Worth the Most

Philippians 3:1-11

1. No other worth (1-6)

2. Compares to being in Christ (7-9)

3. And becoming like him (10-11)

Preacher: Andreas Mayer

Humility in Christ

Philippians 2:1-11

Why humility is so important as believers:

Because Christ is the supreme example of humility

Humility is necessary for unity

Christ shows us that humility is:

Valuing others above yourself

Meeting others where they’re at

Not self-glorification, but trusting in God’s promises for the future Glory

Preacher: Thom Herbert

(Readings: Gen 2:15; Matt 11:28-30; 1 Cor 10:31)

1. Why do we work?

2. Why do we need to rest?

3. What’s the right motivation for work?

Preacher: Rayk Platzek