December 2024

Hope for the Future

Revelation 21:1 – 22:5

Preacher: Andreas Mayer

Considering CHRIST at Christmas

Matthew 1:18-25

 

The birth of Jesus appeared to be somewhat of a crisis … which could have ended … badly

 

But God was working to a bigger plan…

 

A plan which had been unfolding since… a long time ago

  

A plan for God to be with us (Immanuel)

 

A plan to save people from sin (Joshua)

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Considering CHRIST at Christmas

Matthew 1:1-17

  

A purposeful genealogy of Jesus the CHRIST (1&17)  

–      Shaped by 2 covenants (displaying God’s kindness)

–      covering 3 epochs (showing God’s faithfulness)

–      including 5 names which highlight God’  merciful sovereignty (over lives impacted by human sinfulness)

 

A genealogy which shows the CHRIST of Christmas as the climax of God’s plans for everything!! 

 

And gives HOPE for sinners like you and I

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

From Babel to Babble

Genesis 11:1-9

 

 

Babel shows the stubbornness and seriousness of sinful human hearts – like ours

 

1.⁠ ⁠New beginning..

         …same sinful humanity

  

2.⁠ ⁠Limitless potential… 

          …with sin in the mix…

 

 

But our merciful God can save sinful hearts

 

3.⁠ ⁠Pentecost to Parousia – the resolution of Babel

 

 

 (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Abram The Rich Warrior?

Genesis 14

 

1.          Why does the Bible record this account – of Abram’s wealth and his success in battle?

 

2.          In the context of Genesis, this account reminds us to trust that God will keep His promises

  

3.          In the context of the Bible, we’re introduced to a king/priest – which helps us understand Jesus

 

4.          So, what do we learn from this account….

 

 (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)