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Jesus and Temptation Luke 4:1-13 Luke’s Gospel is written to show us Jesus… God The Son who became one of us (3:21-37) The Son of God (3:22) When Jesus was tempted by Satan……  He trusted the word of God (Dt. 8:3)…  continued to serve God alone (Dt. 6:13)…  and did not put God to the test (Dt. 6:16) Jesus is perfectly equipped to help us when we are tempted!   (Heb. 2:14-18) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

How do we stand firm in the Lord?  Philippians 4  Paul's instructions for standing firm in the Lord (v 2-9)  Resolve conflict and work in gospel partnership  Rejoice in the Lord always  Do all things with a prayerful attitude of thanksgiving  Be active - living a gospel shaped life  Paul as an example of how to stand firm in the Lord (v10-23)          Preacher: Rayk Platzek

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?  Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 24  Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour  Luke tells us about Jesus’ Resurrection  Shows us genuine responses to an unlikely event  An event with lasting significance  Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour?  BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Second Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Third Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Preacher: Steve Blencowe

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?  Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 23  Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour  Everyone failed to recognise Jesus as they had him crucified – they mocked him because he didn’t save himself  But Jesus understood completely what he was doing – as our Lord and Saviour  Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour?  BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 22:39-44 Second Reading: Luke 22:63-23:4 Third Reading: Luke 23:26-43 Preacher: Steve Blencowe

I Want to Know Christ Philippians 3:1-4:1 “I want to know Christ… ” Philippians 3:10 (NIV) 1.    Christians are citizens of heaven (3:20, 1:27) 2.    What matters to us is knowing Jesus (3:1-10) 3.    And making Jesus known (3:10-4:1) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

It’s what God is doing that really matters Philippians 2:12-30 “It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose” Philippians 2:13 (NIV) As Christians we should conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel (1:27) Therefore … we “work out” our salvation (2:12 and 14-16) some examples (2:17-30) But we knowing it is God who is at work (2:13) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Have the same mind as Christ Philippians 1:27-2:11 Live a life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus (1:27) Don't be afraid of opposition from those who do not believe (2:28-29) And let humility shape the way you relate with those who do believe (2:1-4) - have the same mind as Chris (2:5-11)   A life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus begins with humility and repentance... Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Think of yourselves as Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:12-26 Paul writes to encourage the Philippians to stand firm (1:27 & 4:1) He shares his joyful prayer for his partners in the Gospel (1:1-11) and his positive perspective on challenges to their Gospel work (1:12-18) He expresses his resolve - to do everything for Christ and His Gospel (1:18-26) All of this encourages US too… as partners in the Gospel Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Main point: The Gospel Changes Lives Point 1: Some Characteristics of the Christian Life (Phil 1:1-11) SufferingHumilityPartnershipJoy Point 2: These Characteristics are Found in Jesus (Phil 2:5-11) Point 3: These Characteristics in Us Timothy (2:19-24) Epaphroditus (2:25-30) Paul (3:4-17) The Philippians themselves Us? Preacher: Steve Young

Psalm 2 Why are people rebelling against God and His Messiah? How is God responding to it? What is God calling us to do? Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Church: Growing in Generosity Bible Reading 1 Cor. 15:58-16:9, 2 Cor. 8:1-9 Who we are: A Bible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus What we’re doing: Growing followers of Jesus, by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus, and growing in sharing the gospel of Jesus Growing in Generosity is part of growing in living for Jesus. A bit about how we do things as a church… -When it comes to giving: In the New Testament ‘generosity’ is the overriding principle -Let's be a Bible Teaching Church that seeks to Grow Followers of Jesus, and excels in ‘generosity’ Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Church: Clear on what we're doing (Bible Reading Colossians 1:3-14) 1. Last week: Clear on who we are We are sinners made alive in Jesus by responding to the Gospel We gather around Jesus and His Gospel as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him we seek to GROW as followers of Jesus (by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus and growing in sharing the Gospel of Jesus) 2. Structures to help GROW people.. 3. A Bible teaching Church in the western suburbs of Brisbane … Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Church: Clear on Who We Are (Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23) Lets be clear on who we are as a Church 1 We are sinners made alive in Jesus......  by responding to the Gospel of Jesus 2 We gather around Jesus and His Gospel......  as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him. 3 We seek to grow as followers of Jesus......  by growing in knowing Jesus,...  growing in living for Jesus...  growing in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Next week: Lets be clear on what we're doing Preacher: Steve Blencowe

True Wisdom is Gospel Wisdom James 3:13-18 1. If you claim to be wise, show it in your actions (v13) 2. Wisdom and understanding are seen in actions motivated by meekness (v13) 3. Wisdom and understanding are not seen in jealousy and selfish ambition (v14-16) 4. Godly wisdom is – pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere. (v17-18) 5. It is the gospel of Jesus that makes us truly wise! Preacher: Steve Blencowe

The Tale our Tongues Tell! James 3:1-12 1. Tongues are POWERFUL  (3:1-6) 2. and Tongues are UNTAMABLE (3:7-8) 3. The Tale our Tongues Tell ABOUT US! (3:9-12) Fix your heart and you'll fix your tongue! Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Faith that doesn't save!  James 2:14-26 1. 'Faith' that cannot save (James 2:14-20) a useless example (v14-17) the ultimate example of 'faith' that cannot save (v19) 2. Faith that saves (James 2:18-26) faith and actions - "don't just say it, do it!" (v18) two examples of faith that saves Abraham (v20-24 see also Gen 12:1-4, 22:1-20, Heb 11:17-19) Rahab (v25-26 see also Joshua 2:8-13) 3. what James is NOT saying Take context into account Notice the way words are used Compare with the rest of the Bible Faith in Action - don't just say it, do it! Preacher: Steve Blencowe

The Gospel Flatters No-one!  James 1:19-27 1.  Be quick to listen... v19-20 to the implanted word v21 the perfect law that gives freedom v25 (Jeremiah 31:33) 2.   ... to the truth...   v21 the truth that doesn't not flatter but the truth that saves 3.  And keep walking...  v22-25 ... not just talking  v26-27 Preacher: Steve Blencowe

James 4 - "You do not even know what will happen tomorrow": Thinking about 2021 This passage is for everybody Your life is a like a mist Therefore we ought to say “if it’s the Lord’s will” Preacher: Steve Young

Repentance at Christmas? (Bible Reading: Luke 3:1-18) John Prepared the way for God's salvation by warning of judgement and calling for repentance John explained what repentance might look like Jesus IS God's salvationhe is also judge and he demands repentance Do you understand what repentance looks like? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Peace at Christmas Bible Reading Luke 2:8-20 Peace and quiet Peace with God Peace inside Peace with people Check it out and tell everyone 6 Dec - Luke 1 - Jesus is for real 13 Dec - Luke 2 - Peace at Christmas 20 Dec - Luke 3 - Faith at Christmas 25 Dec - Have a Mary Christmas!! (Luke 10) Preacher: Rodney Brydon