The rise and the rise of David

The rise and the rise of David1 Samuel 18:1 – 16Paul Hall • 16th June 2019 (10am service) a. Saul ‘adopts’ David (18:2) b. Jonathan ‘adopts’ David (18: 1 – 4) c. The people ‘adopt’ David (18: 5 – 16) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: The rise and the rise … Read more

What does Genesis 1 – 11 
teach us about God?

What does Genesis 1 – 11 teach us about God?Genesis 1 – 11Paul Hall • 16th June 2019 (5pm service) a. God is eternal b. God is the creator c. The Big Three Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: What does Genesis 1 – 11 teach us about God? – Paul … Read more

Are We There Yet? (The Parable of the Ten Deposits)

Are We There Yet?(The Parable of the Ten Deposits)Luke 19:11 – 27 / Psalm 2:1 – 12John Wilson • 2nd June 2019 Introduction, Context and Form – Verse 11 1. The Nobleman’s Departure – Verses 12 – 14 (a) Who is this Nobleman? (b) Who are his Servants? (c) What is a Mina? (d) Who … Read more

Who Is King In Israel? 5: God Reveals His Chosen King

Who Is King In Israel?1 Samuel 12-175: God Reveals His Chosen King1 Samuel 17:1-11, 32-54 / Colossians 2:6-15Stephen Fifer • 26th May 2019 A.  Do You Believe in the Living God who Saves? B.  Israel’s Story The Philistine Threat Then the Philistine said, “This day I defy the ranks of Israel! Give me a man … 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

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

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

Who Is King In Israel? 1: Follow Your True King

Who Is King In Israel?1 Samuel 12-171: Follow Your True King1 Samuel 12:1-25 / Mark 1:14-25Stephen Fifer • 28th April 2019 The Kingdom of God and the Kingdoms of This World The Kingdom of God The Kingdoms of This World The Kingdom of Israel The Case of the LORD vs the People of Israel The … Read more

Remember These Things! 6: In Christ Alone • 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 / John 1:1-18 • Stephen Fifer • 14th April 2019

The Weakness and Foolishness of the Christian Faith The Weakness of Christ and the Power of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:22-24) The Foolishness of Christ and the Wisdom of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:18-21) The Worthlessness & the Significance of God’s People (1 Corinthians 1:26-31) The Weakness and the Power of the Gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians … Read more