Thanksgiving and Prayer

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERColossians 1:1-14Peter Blencowe • 30th June 2019 For the Community of Faith (2-4a) God’s holy people (v.2a) Faithful (v.2b) Faith (v.4a) For the Community of Love (v.4b)   Love For the Community of Hope (v.5-8)  Hope For the Community that Works (v.9-14) God’s Will (v.9b) God’s Way (v.10-14) – – – – – … Read more

Will you compromise in the face of persecution?

Will you compromise in the face of persecution?Acts 4: 1-22Andy Peters • 23rd June 2019 Arrest / Jail / background (verses  1-4) Who was at the trial? (verses 5 & 6) The accusation and defence  (verses 7-12) The courts dilemma (verses 13-17) No compromise (verses 19-21) Download a copy of this as a PDF from … Read more

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