Jesus Shows Us God
(Bible Reading: John 1:1-18)
1. How to put into words the miracle of the incarnation!
2. Jesus shows us God
3. Many do not recognise him
4. Those who do, can become children of God
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Sermons
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Do you believe? (Intro to John)
Do you Believe?
(Bible Reading: John 20:24-31)
An introduction to John’s Gospel:
“..that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
Thomas’ story: he needed to see, to believe…
But Jesus says you don’t have to see to believe… (v29)
and John has given us evidence so we may believe (v30-31)
Do you believe?
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Church: What are we doing?
Church: What are we doing?
A topical sermon
(Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16)
A Bible Teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus…
as we each grow in knowing Jesus
in living for Jesus
and in making Jesus known
What we do when we meet…
What we do when we scatter…
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Church: Who are We
Church: Who Are We?
Reading 1 Peter 2:1-12
Who are we?
Why do we meet?
Christ’s church in Kenmore…
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Standing Before God (Zechariah 3)
Standing Before God
Zechariah 3
Our accuser
Our advocate
Our assurance
(Preacher: Rayk Platzek)
“So long as you’re happy.. that’s the main thing”
SAYINGS PEOPLE LIVE BY: “SO LONG AS YOU’RE HAPPY”
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
What do people mean?
“So long as you’re happy, that’s the main thing?”
What does the Bible say?
What does Jesus say about being happy?
Where does that leave us?
Don’t live for short-term happiness!
(preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Hope for the Future (Revelation 21:1 – 22:5)
Hope for the Future
Revelation 21:1 – 22:5
Preacher: Andreas Mayer
Considering Christ at Christmas
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)
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
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)