Firm and Fruitful in the Faith (Col 1:24-2:7) 21st Jan

Firm and Fruitful

Colossians 1:24-2:7

 

Gospel proclamation results in suffering, but that suffering is on behalf of Christ and His Church

 

Gospel proclamation involves revealing a wondrous mystery to all people 

 

Gospel proclamation produces beautiful fruit in the lives of those who receive it.

(preacher: Thom Herbert) 

⁠Living Knowing our Gospel Lord⁠ (Col 1:1-14) 14 Jan

Living Knowing our Gospel Lord

Colossians 1:1-14

 

Since the day you heard …

… Gospel-shaped hope

 

Since the day we heard …

… Gospel-shaped prayer

 

Live a life worthy …

… Gospel-shaped living

 

(Preacher – Andreas Mayer)

Time to accept help? (Mark 9) 7th Jan

Time To Accept Help?

Mark 9

(Bible Reading 9:14-37)

 

1. God tells us to listen to Jesus …

         “This is my Son, whom I love. LISTEN to him!” (9:7)

 

2. … and Jesus says…

         “O unbelieving Generation..” (9:19)

 

         “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed…”(9:31)

 

         “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last..  (9:35)

 

3. Is it time to accept some help?

 

 The structure of Mark

chapters 1-8

chapters 9-16 

*chapters 9-10

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe.. microwave sermon!)

 

 

The Ultimate Joy in 2024? (Philippians 1:12-20) 31 Dec, 2023

The Ultimate Joy in 2024?

Philippians 1:12-20

For Paul, the gospel is more important than his:

 –      Freedom 

–      Reputation 

–      Life

 

In what ways can you find joy in the gospel in 2024?

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Jesus: Is he Your King (Zech 9v9) 17 Dec

Jesus: Is he Your King?

Zechariah 9:9 (reading ch 9)

“See, your king comes to you,

righteous and victorious,

lowly and riding on a donkey”

 

 What was Zechariah talking about?

 

 What did Jesus do?

 

 What’s this got to do with Christmas?

 

 Is Jesus your King?

 

The Christ: Token Leader or True Lord? (Mark 8) 10 Dec

THE CHRIST: TOKEN LEADER OR TRUE LORD?

Mark 8

Bible Reading (vv. 22-38)

Who do you say Jeaus is?

What kind of King do you want the Christ to be?

  • A Token Leader who gives you what you want?
  • The True Lord to whom you owe your whole life?

Does the way you live bear witness to who you say Jesus is?

(Preacher: Thomas Herbert)

Jesus: Knows Your Heart! (Mark 7) 3 Dec

Jesus: Knows Your Heart!

Mark 7

 

Jesus hates people being heartlessly religious (vv. 1-13)

 

Our real problem is our evil heart (vv. 14-23)

 

 

Jesus solves our heart problem, 

and his solution is for everyone (vv. 24-37)

 

(Preacher: Andreas Mayer)