Church news for the week beginning 19th May 2019

Today’s Talk Today we continue our series on 1 Samuel, titled ‘Who is King in Israel?‘ with Stephen speaking on the topic‘A King after God’s own Heart’ from 1 Samuel chapter 16 verses 1 to 13, with the supplemental reading from 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 18 to 30. Office arrangements Valerie is now absent until Friday … Read more

Who Is King In Israel? 4: A King After God’s Own Heart

Who Is King In Israel?1 Samuel 12-174: A King After God’s Own Heart1 Samuel 16:1-13 / 1 Corinthians 1:18-30 Stephen Fifer • 19th May 2019 A.  Points of View Human Viewpoints God’s Viewpoint B.  Looking for God’s King The Way Human Beings See God Sees with the Heart But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do … Read more

Is God asleep?

Have you ever thought that God is asleep? Maybe it seems He isn’t concerned about your problems and difficulties. Or perhaps you feel He isn’t listening to your prayers. The writer of Psalm 44 had a similar feeling in his difficult situation. He writes:  “Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject … Read more

Coming up this Sunday 19th May 2019

This Sunday we continue our series on 1 Samuel, titled ‘Who is King in Israel?‘ with Stephen speaking on the topic ‘A King after God’s own Heart’ from 1 Samuel chapter 16 verses 1 to 13, with the supplemental reading from 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 18 to 30. Come along at 35 Fisher Street at 10am … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 12th May 2019

Happy Mothers’ Day It’s great to have mums and families with us today to celebrate all the great things that mums do for us, and to pray for our families. Today’s Talk Today we continue our series on 1 Samuel, titled ‘Who is King in Israel?‘ with Stephen speaking on the topic ‘The Tragedy of King Saul’ … Read more

Who Is King In Israel? 3: The Tragedy of King Saul

Who Is King In Israel?1 Samuel 12-173: The Tragedy of King Saul1 Samuel 15:1-34 / Philippians 2:1-11Stephen Fifer • 12th May 2019 A.  The Role of God’s Messiah The Function of Leadership The Leadership of the People of God If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his … Read more

Mums (in) the word

Motherhood and apple pie are two topics about which there is little debate. Both are seen as inherently good, especially the latter with a scoop of ice cream!  In Genesis, motherhood is God’s good gift established for the procreation and nurture of children. However, in our fallen world, motherhood can at the same time be … Read more

Coming up this Sunday 12th May 2019

This Sunday we continue our series on 1 Samuel, titled ‘Who is King in Israel?‘ with Stephen speaking on the topic ‘The Tragedy of King Saul’ from 1 Samuel chapter 15 verses 1 to 34, with the supplemental reading from Philippians chapter 2 verses 1 to 11. We will be sharing in the Lord’s Supper this Sunday, so be sure … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 5th May 2019

Today’s Talk Today we continue our series on 1 Samuel, titled ‘Who is King in Israel?‘ with Stephen speaking on the topic ‘The Problem with King Saul’ from 1 Samuel chapter 13 verses 1 to 22. Baptism of Alfie Obiora Nwagbara A special welcome to the family and friends of Alfie Obiora Nwagbara this morning as we … Read more

Who Is King In Israel? 2: The Problem with King Saul

Who Is King In Israel?1 Samuel 12-172: The Problem with King Saul1 Samuel 13:1-23 / Matthew 4:1-11Stephen Fifer • 5th May 2019 A.  Saul – Messiah and Saviour Who Is King in Israel? Saul’s Good Beginning B.  The Failure of King Saul The Philistine Threat Saul’s Predicament God’s Judgement on King Saul “You acted foolishly,” … Read more