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. 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. ‘…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…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Dear Thessalonians… We thank God for who you are: Loved, chosen, faithful and fruitful (ch 1) Remember who we are: approved by God, sharing both gospel and life (ch 2-3) So do this more and more: Living in order to please God (ch 4-5) The grace of our Lord…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. There is another king… Be persuaded! (v. 1-9) Be a Berean! (v. 10-15) ‘Many of them believed’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. The sovereign, triune God has a global gospel (v. 6-12) opens closed hearts (v. 13-15) frees the oppressed (v. 16-24) saves the captives (v. 25-40) ‘…he was filled with joy’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Artificial love in an AI world: disembodied, ‘magical’ relationships enabled by a digital guide that curves us inward Real love in God’s world: whole-person, divine love poured out by the Holy Spirit who leads us up and out ‘…. put…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Time for an upgrade? An artificial hope: An upgraded humanity conquering the technical problem of death on a fading planet The certain hope of the gospel: A glorified humanity healed of the spiritual problem of death on a new heaven and earth Come, Lord Jesus! …
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Fake news in a post-truth world: Can you be sure of anything? Real faith in the real world: …is in the faithful One …whose word is true, …who has made his dwelling among us, …and who is full of grace and truth People take refuge in the shadow of…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The Names of Christmas you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’ (1:21) ‘… they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).’ (1:23) ‘.. out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people…’…