God’s Character and God’s Gospel (2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4) 4 August

God’s Character & God’s Gospel

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4

 

Despite criticism, opposition and any challenge…

God’s grace should shape our motives and actions

 

God’s faithfulness gives assurance – which others should see through us

 

God’s character and God’s Gospel must shape us and the way we proclaim Jesus

 

 

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Growing in Christ, when it’s messy! (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)

Growing in Christ, when it’s messy!

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

“The Corinthian Diaries” – not particularly comfortable for anyone really!

But God is a God of comfort & deliverance

A very real example…

Growing together in Christ, through pain, opposition.. and mess!

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

God will set the record straight (Joel 3) 21 July

God will set the record straight

Joel 3

 

 

God will vindicate His identity as the one true God

 

 

 

 

God will vindicate His people because they are His

 

 

 

 

The enemies of God’s people will face justice 

 

 

(Preacher: Thom Herbert)

A Lamp for my feet and a light on my path (Psalm 119)

A lamp for my feet and light on my path

Psalm 119

(reading: verses 1-8, 33-40, 73-80, 113-120, 153-160)

 

This Psalm as God’s Word..

 

.. to Israel in the Psalter * see below

 

.. fulfilled in Christ

 

.. to us today

 

This Psalm as our words to God…

 

.. our Prayer

 

… and our Praise

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)