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“If only I could meet the right person" (Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-4, Corinthians 7:1-16) 1. What do people mean? 2. What does the Bible say? 3. Where does that leave us? Sayings people live by: Talk 1: "so long as you're happy" Talk 2: "be true to yourself" Talk 3: "if only I could meet the right person" Preacher: Steve Blencowe

“Be True To Yourself" (Bible Reading: Romans 1:18-32) 1.What do people mean? 2. What does the Bible say? 3. Where does that leave us? Sayings people live by: Talk 1: "so long as you're happy" Talk 2: "be true to yourself" Talk 3: "if only I could meet the right person" Preacher: Steve Blencowe

"So long as you're happy..." (Bible Reading: Matthew 5:1-12) 1. What do people mean?"So long as you're happy, that's the main thing?" 2. What does the Bible say?What does Jesus say about being happy? 3. Where does that leave us? Don't live for short-term happiness! Sayings people live by: Talk 1: "so long as you're happy" Talk 2: "be true to yourself" Talk 3: "if only I could meet the right person" Preacher: Steve Blencowe

But you, keep your head in all situations… 2  Timothy 3:1-4:8    Why “keep your head”? (3:1-5, 13, 4:3-4) “there will be terrible times in the last days” 3:1     How do we ‘keep our heads’? - the remedy (3:10, 14-17) What is at stake? - the faithful transmission of the Gospel (4:1-8)       2 Timothy so far… A Gospel Heart 1:1-7, 4:9-22 Guard the Gospel 1:8-18 Endure Hardship for the Gospel 2:1-13 The Power of Words… 2:14-26 Preacher: Steve Young

The Power of Words… 2  Timothy 2:14-26    The power of words…  DON’T -   quarrel about words v14 -   be drawn into godless chatter v16 -   have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments v23   DO -   remind, warn and gently instruct v14, v25 -   correctly handle the truth v15    Words that lead to repentance and godliness Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Guard the Gospel 2 Timothy 2:1-13 1.    Stay strong in the Gospel 2.    And pass it on 2 Timothy so far: 11 Oct - A Gospel Heart 1:1-7, 4:9-22 18 Oct - Don’t be ashamed of the Gospel 1:5-18 25 Oct - Guard the Gospel 2:1-13 Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Do not be ashamed of the Gospel! 2 Timothy 1:5-18 1.    Don’t be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus 2.    But share in suffering for the gospel Preacher: Steve Blencowe 

A Gospel Heart? 2 Timothy 1:1-7 & 4:9-22  1. Genuine joy, sincere faith, Gospel heritage … 2. … and a willingness to suffer for the Gospel … 3. … while working together to see the Gospel of Jesus fully proclaimed Does all that describe us? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Trusting God When Life is Hard  (Isaiah 36-67) Bible Reading Isaiah 36:1 - 37:7 Trust God when things are difficult (36:1-22) because God has not abandoned you (36:1-12) because God alone works for our good (36:13-22) Trust God to hear your prayers (37:1-20) because we are powerless (37:1-4) because God's word is powerful (37:5-7) because there is no one like God (37:14-20) Trust God to achieve his plan for you, and for our world (37:21-36) Preacher: Andrew Brown

As we have opportunity, let us do good: what it means to be Spiritual Galatians 5:25-6:10 Point 1: Let us do good to all people (the extension of the fruit of the Spirit) Point 2: Bearing each other's burdens (in humility) Point 3: Bearing each other's burdens in covid-times Preacher: Steve Young

Come, Lord Jesus Revelation 21:9-22:21 Bible Reading: 21:9-221.  Revelation recap: a letter to Christians caught in the overlap of the ages a vision with multiple scenes – like camera angles on 2. The final scene: The Preview - God will make everything new (21:1-8) The Final Scene: The fulfilment of all hope (21:9-22:6) God’s city (21:10-21 - Ezekiel 48:30-34, Isaiah 54:11-12)  God’s sanctuary (21:22-27 - Isaiah 60:19-20)  God’s garden (22:1-5 - Genesis 2:8-14, Ezekiel 47:1,12)  Come Lord Jesus (22:7-21)3. Some warnings Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Behind The Scenes  (Revelation 19:11-21:8) 1. Part of the Bible where Christians differ 2. It is another look behind the scenes... 3. Visions which challenge and reassure Christians as we serve the King of Kings and Lord of Lords Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Freedom to Serve  (Galatians 5:13-26) 1. Through Christ, we are free to live a life of loving (and willing) service of one another  2. This Spirit-led freedom helps us love our neighbour as ourself…  3. … therefore, keep in step with the Spirit. Preacher: Steve Young

The Fall of Babylon – Again!  Revelation 17:1-19:10  Another ‘scene’ in the vision John saw and recorded for the churches  Some background: The name ‘Babylon’ out-lives the city itself  Genesis 11:1-9  Isaiah 14:12-15  1 Peter 5:13  In Revelation 17-19 we see the fall of ‘Babylon’… But who or what does she represent?  This scene in the vision motivates us to live for Jesus… … and not for the ‘world’ Preacher: Steve Blencowe

God Knows How to Judge!  Revelation 15:5-16:21    God’s wrath is real… and reasonable  The scenes in Revelation are not chronological, but they are connected:  trouble sweeps the word (seven seals),  God warns (seven trumpets),  God punishes (seven bowls).  Each scene portrays the situation now and the at the return of Christ  Consider the reality of the reasonable wrath of God… Preacher: Steve Blencowe

What do we have to fear?  Revelation 11:19- 15:5  Bible Reading: Revelation 12:1-12  The war is won But battle continues…  for a time  What do we have to fear? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

A Message For Those Who Are Waiting  Revelation 6-11 (Reading: chapter 6:1-7:4 and 11:15-18)    A message for those who are waiting for Jesus  Jesus triumphs over tyranny and terror  Seven Seals (6:1-8:5)  And Jesus conquers chaos and catastrophe  Seven Trumpets (8:6-11:19)  So, patiently persevere with your faith fixed on Jesus! Preacher: Steve Blencowe

The Control Room of The Universe  Revelation 4-5 (Reading: chapter 4)  John sees a vision of the control room of the universe…  God is worthy of all praise and worship (4:1-11)  The Lamb is worthy to open the scroll!! (5:1-10)  … and the Lamb is worthy of all praise and worship (5:11-14)  This revelation of Jesus is an encouragement to see the world from God’s perspective and keep living for Jesus! Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Whoever Has Ears – Let Them Hear  Revelation 1:12-3:22 (Reading 1:12-2:7)   A letter from Jesus A letter to Christians caught in the overlap of the ages  A letter which encourages all Christians to listen and be victorious Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Don’t Be Afraid of Reading Revelation  Revelation 1  Don’t be afraid of reading Revelation  It is ALL about JESUS the King/Christ  It’s a letter to Christians who need to patiently endure Preacher: Steve Blencowe