Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Our great hope is the resurrection Stand firm in the truth Remember you’re in the family of believers So, persevere in the wonderful gospel realities With a settled determination Work Hard for the Lord What is the work of the Lord?…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Welcome The Easter story doesn’t stop at Good Friday -Jesus died for the forgiveness of sin; but he also rose again three days later! Death could not hold Jesus. In his resurrection, God has begun to undo the evil and sadness of this world. Jesus now reigns as the…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Good Friday Easter is always a special time of the year. It’s a chance to pause and reflect on the deeper question of life. Central to the Easter story is the person of Jesus, and his death on the cross. Jesus taught that his death was not just one…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Power, wisdom, and winning at life ‘Alexamenos worships his god’:the cross looks weak and foolish ‘Where is the wise person?’: the cross is God’s true power and wisdom Joining the revolution: those who are being saved, who believe, and whom God has called Christ the…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Parting words? This word is of first importance (v1-16) This word comes with tears (v. 17-23) This word is the good news of God’s grace (v. 24-26) So… Be on your guard! (v. 28-31) Rest in and be built up by this word (v.…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Australian Idols? Our idols are ridiculous and fragile Yet we give them incredible power But the risen Lord will bring them to nothing “Gods made by human hands are no gods at all”
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Who has the power? The powerful Lord gives life by his Spirit, through his gospel (v. 1-7) spreads his word through the boldness of his people (v. 8-10, 20) triumphs over the forces of darkness (v. 11-17) brings about stunning repentance (v. 18-19) …
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Our faith journey in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (v18-21) Strengthening along the way, growing in the Gospel (v22-23) From strength to strength, maturing in the Gospel (v24-26) From receiving to giving encouragement – proclaiming the Gospel (v27-28)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Our mission is to speak up for the Lord (v1-8) Jesus is the Messiah Speaking for Christ is hard and rewarding The Lord encourages courageous speaking (v9-11) The Lord confirms that He is God The Lord promises that He is with us The Lord commands us to keep speaking…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. ‘…if I could have seen the shore…’ Seeing the shore: The risen and reigning Lord Who turns death into sleep Who will come in glory to dwell with us So: Don’t focus on times and dates Wake up! Therefore encourage one another and…