Sermons

Jesus and Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Luke’s Gospel is written to show us Jesus…

God The Son who became one of us (3:21-37)

The Son of God (3:22)

When Jesus was tempted by Satan……

• He trusted the word of God (Dt. 8:3)…
• continued to serve God alone (Dt. 6:13)…
• and did not put God to the test (Dt. 6:16)

Jesus is perfectly equipped to help us when we are tempted!(Heb. 2:14-18)

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

How do we stand firm in the Lord?

Philippians 4

Paul’s instructions for standing firm in the Lord (v 2-9)

1. Resolve conflict and work in gospel partnership
2. Rejoice in the Lord always
3. Do all things with a prayerful attitude of thanksgiving
4. Be active – living a gospel shaped life

Paul as an example of how to stand firm in the Lord (v10-23)

Preacher: Rayk Platzek

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?

Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 24

Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour

Luke tells us about Jesus’ Resurrection

Shows us genuine responses to an unlikely event

An event with lasting significance

Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour?

BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Second Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Third Reading: Luke 24:36-49

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?

Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 23

Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour

Everyone failed to recognise Jesus as they had him crucified – they mocked him because he didn’t save himself

But Jesus understood completely what he was doing – as our Lord and Saviour

Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour?

BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 22:39-44 Second Reading: Luke 22:63-23:4 Third Reading: Luke 23:26-43

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

I Want to Know Christ

Philippians 3:1-4:1

“I want to know Christ… ”Philippians 3:10 (NIV)

1.Christians are citizens of heaven (3:20, 1:27)

2.What matters to us isknowing Jesus(3:1-10)

3.Andmaking Jesus known(3:10-4:1)

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

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

• Timothy (2:19-24)
• Epaphroditus (2:25-30)
• Paul (3:4-17)
• The Philippians themselves
• 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