Nightchurch In Kenmore

God’s Word is Powerful Ezra 1-2  (reading: chapter 1) We all have times when we wonder why anyone would live for God. But this part of God’s word shows: God is unfailingly faithful And God is supremely sovereign That’s two truths we also see in the Gospel of Jesus So, let’s keep learning to live by the word of our powerful God (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Rejoicing in God’s Justice Esther 8-10 (reading: Esther 8) 1: God’s people are delivered from an irrevocable annihilation… (Esther 8) 2: …which leads to celebration (Esther 9-10) 3: Celebrating our undeserved deliverance! Preacher: Stephen Young

Trusting in God’s Timing Esther 5-7 (reading: Esther 5) 1: Our times are in God’s hands... (chapter 5) 2: ...so we can trust in his timing (chapters 6-7) 3: Three ways we can remember to trust: · God’s timing is always perfect · Our ways are not God’s ways · God always has the final say Preacher: Stephen Young

When God seems Distant Esther 1-4  1:  Esther is invitation to look for God’s hand at work 2:  Trouble in Persian-Paradise leads to Esther’s rise… (Esther 1-2) 3:  But an enemy threatens Genocide to God’s people (Esther 3-4) 4:  God is always at work Preacher: Stephen Young

Standing Firm in the Gospel (Ephesians 6:10-24) 1: Know the enemy 2: Understand our equipment 3: Know your tactics Preacher: Thom Herbert

Mercy that helps us remember Titus 3 1: Remember to be ready for every good work (vv. 1-2) 2: Remember who you used to be (v. 3) 3: Remember the gospel (vv. 4-8) 4: Remember God’s people (vv. 12-15) Preacher: Stephen Young

The Truth that Leads to Godliness (Titus 1) The gospel is the truth that leads to godliness (vv. 1-4) Chaos in Crete?!? False teaching is damaging the local church (vv. 5, 10-16) The solution – appointing elders to safeguard the truth (vv. 5-9) Preacher: James Kasherman

Godliness That Truth Leads to (Titus 2) Godliness because of the Gospel Godliness for the Gospel Youth Group Notes (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? Interesting: Question: Pray:

False teaching is ruining entire households (1:11) The solution is to teach “healthy” doctrine (2:1-10) - Older men - Older women - Younger women - Younger men - Healthy living comes from healthy doctrine This is made possible because of God’s grace (vv. 11-15) Preacher: Steve Young

The Truth That Leads to Godliness (Titus 1) Paul, preaches the gospel truth which leads to godliness (v1-4) He wants godly men appointed to defend and teach the gospel truth (v5-9) Because there are damaging lies lived in Crete (v10-16) Some thoughts for us as we seek to proclaim, defend, model and live the truth of the gospel… (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? Interesting: Question: Pray:

THE CHRISTIAN WALK - Relationships Ephesians 5:21-6:9 We worship a God of order – and this is GOOD! Our relationships should be ordered too - Slaves and Masters (6:5-9) - Children and Parents (6:1-4) - Wives and Husbands (5:21-33) What does this look like? Preacher: Stephen Young

THE CHRISTIAN WALK - GODLINESS Ephesians 4:17-5:20 (Reading: 5:1-20) 1. Walk in a manner worthy of your calling part II (4:1) 2. Put off the old… and put on the new (4:17-24)   - Change how you speak and act (4:25-4:2)   - Avoid immorality and greed (5:3-14)   - Be careful how you live (5:15-20) 3. The Christian Walk: Godliness! (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? Interesting: Question: Pray:

THE CHRISTIAN WALK - CHURCH Ephesians 4:1-16 Living a life ‘worthy of our calling’ involves love and unity – in Christ’s body (1-4,16) Within this unity there is diversity – for the purpose of building the whole (7-11) The goal is growth and maturity, in Christ. (14-16) Putting this into practice in the leafy western suburbs of Brisbane…. Be taught to serve And serve to grow Love Christ’s Church (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Maturity in Christ (Ephesians 3) Paul prays for his reader's maturity (vv. 14-19) But first, he explains the mystery, now revealed (vv. 2-13) All of this leads Paul to praise God... again! (vv. 20-21) Preacher: Steve Young

Reconciliation in Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22) You were once far off: divided, excluded, without hope, without God But now... Christ has brought you near: reconciled, members of God's household Together, we are God's temple: with Jesus as the cornerstone (Preacher: Steve Young)

Transformation in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-10) Remember who you WERE: dead in your transgressions and sins Remember who you ARE: alive, raised up, seated in heaven Remember what you are to DO: good works which God prepared for us to do (Preacher: Steve Young) Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? Interesting: Question: Pray:

The Christian PRAYER Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul's prayer He gives thanks to God for working in the Ephesians And he asks that God would continue to work in them, so they would: Grow in knowing the hope ... the riches ... the power ... And a reminder of God's power What is your prayer? Preacher: Steve Blencowe Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? Interesting: Question: Pray:

The Christian IDENTITY Ephesians 1:1-14 The Christian Identity We have been blessed (1:3) with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ We have been...(1:4-10) Chosen and adopted Redeemed and forgiven Shown God's plans We are secure in Christ (1:11-14) Is that who you are? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? Interesting: Question: Pray:

What actually happened on Easter Sunday? (Why the bodily resurrection of Jesus matters) Matthew 28:1-15 Point 1: Jesus’ teachings live on… but so does Jesus himself! Point 2: Jesus’ bodily resurrection is a historical fact Point 3: Therefore “do not be afraid ... go and tell” (v. 10) Preacher (Steve Young)

1. Feeling forsaken 2. A Psalm of David 3. A prayer for help (vv.1-21a) a. Cry of desperation (vv.1-2) b. ...to a holy and faithful God                     (vv.3-5) c. ...by a despised and mocked man                     (vv.6-8) d. ...remembering God's past care                     (vv.9-11) e. ...from real enemies (vv.12-21a) 4. Praise for deliverance (vv.21b-31) a. ...among the people of God                     (vv.21b-26) b. ...to the ends of the earth                     (vv.27-29) c. ...for all generations (vv.30-