Jodie McNeill Did you know that God has made us responsible for ruling the world? In the book of Psalms, God’s people say to him, “…what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and … Read more
The Five Foundations 5. Soli deo gloria – ‘Glory to God alone’ Jodie McNeill WHAT’S YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE? When we know God, then we’ll know his _________________ It all ___________________ with ‘Sola Scriptura’ The one true purpose is to bring ____________ to God 1. THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH TURNED THE GLORY AWAY FROM GOD They … Read more
When I was nine years old I was invited to a Christian holiday camp by a friend from school. It turned out that my friend, Julian, was a regular, churchgoing Christian, and he reached out to me to invite me to join him for a week of horse riding, canoeing and even air guns (back … Read more
The Five Foundations 4. Solus Christus – ‘in Christ alone’ Jodie McNeill THE MOST POWERFUL PLACE? Many people feel _________________ to approach God 1. WORSHIP UNDER THE OLD COVENANT The special ______________ The special ____________________ The special __________________ 2. WORSHIP UNDER THE NEW COVENANT The Old Covenant never dealt with our ______________ Jesus is the … Read more
This week there has been some controversy surrounding the production by Coopers Brewery of commemorative beer cans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Bible Society. As part of the celebrations, the Bible Society released a video in which they hosted a mini-debate between two people with different views on same-sex marriage. The video showed a … Read more
The Five Foundations 2. Sola Fide – ‘by faith alone’ Jodie McNeill HOW STRONG IS YOUR FAITH? 1. THE CHURCH WAS WRONG ABOUT FAITH They misunderstood how God ___________ us We need to define ___________________________ They thought they were justified by _______________ 2. LUTHER DISCOVERED JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH ALONE Romans 1:17 is the _____________ of … Read more
When I was a young boy, I remember receiving a Bible from my grandma as a gift. In the front of the book she wrote in beautiful handwriting this verse from the book of Proverbs: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, … Read more
The Five Foundations 1. Sola Scriptura Jodie McNeill THE GREAT SCAM We need to compare the preacher’s ______________ to the Bible Imagine if none of us _______________ a Bible? THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION People lived in ____________ of Purgatory Martin Luther stood up to the _________________ THE ‘SOLAS’ OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH Sola Scriptura = ______________ … Read more
This weekend we give thanks to God for 150 years of ministry in the building of our sister church at Jamberoo Anglican. This building has been special for many people who have gathered there since 1867. It is the place where they baptised babies and new believers, married new couples, and said farewell to loved ones. Yet despite … Read more
Who Becomes One? God’s Word on Marriage Jodie McNeill ”DO YOU THINK I’M EQUAL TO YOU?” GOD MADE MARRIAGE FOR US ALL God made _______________ differences God made marriages to ______________________ Our marriages are ________________ by sin God made marriage to be _________________________ Marriage is a place for _____________ 2. SOCIETY HAS CHANGED FOR BAD … Read more