Jodie McNeill Galatians: Free Indeed! 8. Freedom Defined Galatians chapter 5 verses 16 to 26 • Jodie McNeill PROVING YOUR IDENTITY Identity stands for how we _________ ourselves My identity…. Christians are people who are __________ 1. DEFINING THE CONFLICT WITH OUR FREEDOM (verses 16 to 18) Spirit ____________________ flesh To follow the Spirit, we _______________ … Read more
One of the best ways to understand our Australian identity is to travel to another country. During my recent trip to Canada, I discovered many ways in which Aussies differ. Canadians love eating poutine (a fancy version of chips and gravy), but we love meat pies, and of course, Vegemite. Canadians love ice hockey and … Read more
Galatians: Free Indeed! 3. Freedom Opposed Galatians chapter 2 verses 11 to 21 • Jodie McNeill HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH CONFLICT? The early church had lots of ____________________ This conflict was necessary to _____________________ the gospel 1. OPPOSITION TO HYPOCRISY (verses 11 to 14) Paul says that Peter is a ____________________________ Peter has started … Read more
It’s hard to imagine, but it’s only a relatively new concept to have a separate demographic called ‘youth.’ It started after the Industrial Revolution had driven young people from their rural villages to assemble in the urban factories. No longer was the whole family living, working and worshipping together, as they had for thousands of years. What’s more, the efficiency … Read more
Galatians: Free Indeed! 2. Freedom Revealed Galatians 1:11-2:10 • Jodie McNeill THE BIG REVEAL 1. THE REVELATION WAS DIRECTLY FROM JESUS (verses 11 and 12) Nobody _________________ with the message at all People said Paul wasn’t teaching the ___________ message 2. THE REVELATION CHANGED HIS LIFE (verses 13 to 16) How has your life __________________ … Read more
Galatians: Free Indeed! 1. Freedom Deserted Galatians 1:1-10 • Jodie McNeill DESERTERS _______________ deserted Jesus People _________________ to desert Jesus 1. THE SENDER AND THE RECEIVER (verses 1 and 2) Paul was ____________ by the Father and the Son Written to Christians in _________________ 2. THE GREETING OF THE GOSPEL (verses 3 to 5) It’s … Read more
The greatest tragedy of the sexual revolution is the mass killing of unborn children through the decriminalisation and legalisation of abortion. Whilst the decision to terminate a pregnancy should be a painful choice for the parents, the impact is undoubtedly greatest upon the human whose life comes to an end in order to benefit his or her mother and/or father. The reason … Read more
As we approach another Anzac Day, we are reminded again of the horrors of war. The Australian War Memorial lists 102,825 people who have died as a result of service with Australian units. It is sobering to consider the tragic, human cost of these conflicts. Behind every name there is heartbreak, and behind every casualty there … Read more
What Sort of Body? 1 Corinthians chapter 15 verses 35 to 58 Graham Errington INTRODUCTION: DEATH, THE FINAL STAGE OF GROWTH? 1. LIFE ROUTINELY COMES OUT OF DEATH 2. GOD IS THE CREATOR 3. FOUR CONTRASTS: Perishable versus imperishable Dishonour versus glory Weakness versus power Natural versus spiritual 4. TWO MEN ARE ALL MEN … Read more
The Right Side of History Easter Saturday & Sunday 2017 Acts chapter 13 verses 16 to 41 • Jodie McNeill THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY Paul speaks to the ________________________ He addresses both the _______ and ___________ people of God 1. PAUL’S SUMMARY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT It started with God’s promise to ____________________ God … Read more