New and Old
John 2:13-25
Renovate or rebuild?
Why did Jesus clear the temple courts?
And how does Jesus rebuild the temple?
What does all this teach us about the state of human hearts and the nature of true worship?
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
a Bible teaching Church in Brisbane's west
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New and Old
John 2:13-25
Renovate or rebuild?
Why did Jesus clear the temple courts?
And how does Jesus rebuild the temple?
What does all this teach us about the state of human hearts and the nature of true worship?
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Signs of Glory
John 2:1-12
John records the first of seven signs that show Jesus’ glory
Jesus says his “hour has not yet come” (4)
as he gives a taste of what to expect when it does
by replaced the old with the new (6-8)
and revealing his glory to his disciples (11)
And John shows Mary’s appropriate response (4-5)
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Come and see
John 1:35-51
“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world..” (John 1:9)
John has shown us the ‘witness to the light’. Now we see people meet Him.
“Come and see” 1:39 and 1:46
“…We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son.. (John 1:14)
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
A Witness to Jesus
John 1:19-34 and 3:22-36
(Bible Reading: John 1:19-34)
Meet John ‘the Baptist’ (1:6-8, 15, 19-34 and 3:22-36)
Some of the questions we want answers to?
What John and John want us to know about Jesus
Is there anything we can learn from John the Baptist?
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
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)
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?
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?
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
Our accuser
Our advocate
Our assurance
(Preacher: Rayk Platzek)
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)