Trouble in the Nativity?

(Matthew 1:18-25)

Main Point: Even a “righteousness man” needs God’s intervention…

Point 1: Mary’s pregnancy leaves Joseph stuck between a rock and a hard place…

Point 2: Joseph’s decision affects a whole lot more than just himself…

(could Joseph end God’s plan of salvation?)

Point 3: God intervenes – and Joseph obeys

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

The Trinity

John 14:1-21

What do we need to know about the Trinity?

• God the Father…
• God the Son…
• God the Holy Spirit…

Why does it matter?

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

The Identity of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17)

Main Point: God uses broken people to fulfil his purposes

Point 1: Matthew is extremely concerned with the identity of Jesus

Point 2: Genealogies are very important!

Point 3: God uses a messy family tree to bring about his purposes

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Clear on What We’re Doing

Ephesians 4:11-16

1. Loving and serving our Church…

2. …is easier when we know who we are and what we’re doing:

a. we are a Bible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus

b. so we each want to:

• grow in knowing Jesus,
• grow in living for Jesus, and
• grow in making Jesus known

3. And this is how it works… Ephesians 4:11-16

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

2022-01-30 1 Peter 4:1-11 Steve Young The Character of the Church (Night Church)

The Character of the Church

(1 Peter 4:1-11)

Main Point: Our Church should be characterised by loving service of one another – for God’s glory

Point 1: Our character is shaped by what has been done

Point 2: Our character is shaped by what is to come

Point 3: Our character is shown in loving service of one another

Clear on Who We Are

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-17

Let’s be clear on who we are as a Church (even during a pandemic!)

1. We have been made ALIVE in Jesus…

2. We GATHER around Jesus and His Gospel…

3. We seek to GROW FOLLOWERS OF JESUS…

– by growing in KNOWING Jesus

– growing in LIVING FOR Jesus

– growing in SHARING THE GOSPEL of Jesus

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

The Aroma of Christ

2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18

Sharing and growing the Gospel relies on:

– A victorious saviour not victorious messenger

– The power of God not the competence of the messenger

– A glorious message, not a glorious messenger

Preacher: Thom Herbert

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

Pray for each other .. really!

1 John 5:13-21

Another tricky passage?

1. A letter written to reassure Christians
2. Christians should pray with confidence (v14-15)

We should pray for Christians who sin! (v16)

But not for … ? (v16-17)

1. And keep ourselves from idols! (v21)

WHAT TO BELIEVE AND WHAT NOT TO…

1 John 4:1-6

1. What to believe and what not to

2. How to tell the difference

• comes from the world
• comes from God

3. And the reassurance that comes with getting it right

thoughts on tackling a tricky text ?

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

Loving Life

1 John 3:11-4:1

John writes to Christians who need to know they are alive…

Love for brothers and sisters in Christ is a sign of being alive in Christ

• it will mark us out as different to the world
• it’s part of being obedient children of God

Are YOU alive and loving?

Preacher: Steve Blencowe