Val O'Regan Last year was the worst year on record for persecution of Christians worldwide. According to ‘Open Doors,’ each month 332 were killed for their faith, 772 suffered serious violence and 214 churches were destroyed. Once there was a network of Christian churches spreading east from Jerusalem through “Mesopotamia” and on into India. Though not recorded … Read more
God’s Perfect Plan Simon Chaplin John 11:45-53 Introduction – Plans 1 An evil plan for a perfect person a perfect person vs 45-46 a perfect _______ a perfect _______ a perfect _______ an evil plan (47-50) an evil __________ an evil __________ 2 A perfect plan for an evil people an evil people children of … Read more
This Sunday Simon will be talking on the topic ‘God’s perfect plan ‘ from John chapter 11 verses 45 to 53. We’re also going to remember Jesus’ death as we eat the symbolic meal of the Lord’s Supper. Be sure to join us. We will be having a special prayer time during our 10am and 5pm service for Tim Orange, one of our … Read more
Weekendaway is underway! Many of our church members are away this weekend at Nowra for our annual Weekendaway. As a result, we’re not going to be meeting tonight at our 5pm service. Today’s Bible Talk This morning, we’re joined by guest preacher Mark Howard, who will be speaking on the topic ‘Effective and Productive in the Knowledge of Jesus’ from 2 … Read more
Effective and Productive in the Knowledge of Jesus 2 Peter 1:1-15 Mark Howard 1. Growing in the grace and knowledge of God A last will and testament By way of reminder A word of prophecy false prophets and teachers scoffers So make every effort 2. Knowing A faith of equal preciousness The divine power that … Read more
Secular Christian The individual emphasised The individual in community Mankind is autonomous Mankind is other person centred Naturalism is assumed Supernaturalism is assumed Truth is relative, it all depends Truth is universal There are many paths There is one path Good and bad is relative Good and evil are absolutes Mankind has evolved Mankind was … Read more
This weekend many of our members are away at our annual church Weekendaway. As a result, we’re only having our 10am service at church this Sunday and will not be meeting at the normal time of 5pm. Our guest speaker this weekend at 10am will be Mark Howard who will speak to us on the topic of ‘Effective and … Read more
Today’s Bible Talk Today Jodie concludes our series looking at the Five Solas of the Reformation, with the next talk titled ‘For the glory of God alone’. Weekendaway is next week! Today is the very last day to register for next weekend’s church holiday on 31st March to 2nd April at Waterslea, near Nowra. We need to tell Youthworks our numbers by Monday morning. Please … Read more
This Sunday we will conclude our five-week series looking at the five Solas of the Reformation called ‘Five Foundations’. This week, Jodie will be speaking on the topic ‘For the glory of God alone’. During our service, we’ll have our weekly question and answer time, and Jodie will be answering these questions: Why were the Old Testament sacrifices ineffective in bringing people into a … Read more
The Five Foundations 3. Sola Gratis – ‘by grace alone’ Simon Chaplin INTRODUCTION: What’s unique about Christianity The difference is _________ All religions end up being ____________ WHAT THE CHURCH SAID ABOUT GRACE Grace ___________ on the Church Grace depends on your ____________ Grace depends on the _________ of your soul WHAT THE BIBLE … Read more