a Bible teaching Church in Brisbane's west
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It’s what God is doing that really matters
Philippians 2:12-30
“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose” Philippians 2:13 (NIV)
As Christians we should conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel (1:27)
Therefore … we “work out” our salvation (2:12 and 14-16)
some examples (2:17-30)
But we knowing it is God who is at work (2:13)
Preacher: Steve Blencowe
Have the same mind as Christ
Philippians 1:27-2:11
Live a life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus (1:27)
Don’t be afraid of opposition from those who do not believe (2:28-29)
And let humility shape the way you relate with those who do believe (2:1-4)
– have the same mind as Chris (2:5-11)
A life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus begins with humility and repentance…
Preacher: Steve Blencowe
Think of yourselves as Partners in the Gospel
Philippians 1:12-26
Paul writes to encourage the Philippians to stand firm (1:27 & 4:1)
He shares his joyful prayer for his partners in the Gospel (1:1-11)
and his positive perspective on challenges to their Gospel work (1:12-18)
He expresses his resolve – to do everything for Christ and His Gospel (1:18-26)
All of this encourages US too… as partners in the Gospel
Preacher: Steve Blencowe
Main point: The Gospel Changes Lives
Point 1: Some Characteristics of the Christian Life (Phil 1:1-11)
SufferingHumilityPartnershipJoy
Point 2: These Characteristics are Found in Jesus (Phil 2:5-11)
Point 3: These Characteristics in Us
Preacher: Steve Young
Psalm 2
Why are people rebelling against God and His Messiah?
How is God responding to it?
What is God calling us to do?
Preacher: Rayk Platzek
Church: Growing in Generosity
Bible Reading 1 Cor. 15:58-16:9, 2 Cor. 8:1-9
Who we are: ABible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus
What we’re doing: Growing followers of Jesus, by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus, and growing in sharing the gospel of Jesus
Growing in Generosity is part of growing in living for Jesus.
A bit about how we do things as a church…
-When it comes to giving: In the New Testament ‘generosity’ is the overriding principle
-Let’s be a Bible Teaching Church that seeks to Grow Followers of Jesus, and excels in ‘generosity’
Preacher: Steve Blencowe
Church: Clear on what we’re doing
(Bible Reading Colossians 1:3-14)
1. Last week: Clear on who we are
2. Structures to help GROW people..
3. A Bible teaching Church in the western suburbs of Brisbane …
Preacher: Steve Blencowe
Church: Clear on Who We Are
(Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23)
Lets be clear on who we are as a Church
1 We are sinners made alive in Jesus……
by responding to the Gospel of Jesus
2 We gather around Jesus and His Gospel……
as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him.
3 We seek to grow as followers of Jesus……
Next week: Lets be clear on what we’re doing
Preacher: Steve Blencowe
True Wisdom is Gospel Wisdom
James 3:13-18
1. If you claim to be wise, show it in your actions (v13)
2. Wisdom and understanding are seen in actions motivated by meekness (v13)
3. Wisdom and understanding are not seen in jealousy and selfish ambition (v14-16)
4. Godly wisdom is – pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere. (v17-18)
5. It is the gospel of Jesus that makes us truly wise!
Preacher: Steve Blencowe
The Tale our Tongues Tell!
James 3:1-12
1. Tongues are POWERFUL(3:1-6)
2. and Tongues are UNTAMABLE (3:7-8)
3. The Tale our Tongues Tell ABOUT US! (3:9-12)
Fix your heart and you’ll fix your tongue!
Preacher: Steve Blencowe