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

Remember These Things! 5: Believers in an Unbelieving World • 1 Peter 3:8-17 / John 15:18-16:4 • Stephen Fifer • 7th April 2019

An Unbelieving World The Persecution of Christians around the World Responding to Secular and Multicultural Australia Do Not Be Afraid! (1 Peter 3:14-15) Facing Our Fears!  What is the worst thing that could happen? Be Faithful to Christ! (In your heart set apart Christ as Lord!) Be Prepared! (1 Peter 3:15) Prepared to Take the … Read more

Remember These Things! 4: The Pastor and His People • 1 Peter 5:1-11 / John 21:15-19 • Stephen Fifer • 31st March 2019

What Kind of Leaders Does the Church Need? “Shepherds” of God’s Flock Peter – Apostle, Shepherd, Elder (1 Peter 5:1) Jesus – the Great Shepherd of the Sheep (1 Peter 5:4, John 10:11-18) Church Leaders are “Pastors” Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers…  1 Peter 5:2 The Motivation … Read more

Remember These Things! 3: Belonging to the People of God • Ephesians 1:1-16 / Matthew 16:13-20 Stephen Fifer • 24th March 2019

“The Church” and Me Who Cares about the Church? Belonging to God Means Belonging to His People (1 Cor 12:27) Good Reasons to Commit to God’s People For Your Own Sake  For the Sake of Others (1 Corinthians 12:26) For Christ’s Sake! (Matthew 16:18) What “Belonging” Means Making your home in one of our Sunday … Read more

Remember These Things! 2: The God Who Saves • 1 Timothy 1:12-2:7 / John 3:10-18 Stephen Fifer • 17th March 2019

Jesus Saves! Salvation – An Outmoded Idea? Who Needs Saving? “Sinners” – Why We Need Saving? Enemies of God Judgement – God Holds Us to Account Jesus – the Saviour The Reason Why Jesus Came Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners — of … Read more