Nightchurch In Kenmore

Signs of GloryJohn 2:1-12 John records the first of seven signs that show Jesus’ glory Jesus says his “hour has not yet come” (4) as he gives a taste of what to expect when it does by replaced the old with the new (6-8)and revealing his glory to his disciples (11)And John shows Mary’s appropriate response (4-5)(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)      

Come and seeJohn 1:35-51 “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world..”                                                               (John 1:9) John has shown us the ‘witness to the light’. Now we see people meet Him. Andrew and John?  Simon Philip Nathanael “Come and see”  1:39 and 1:46  “…We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son.. (John 1:14)(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

A Witness to JesusJohn 1:19-34 and 3:22-36(Bible Reading: John 1:19-34)  Meet John ‘the Baptist’ (1:6-8, 15, 19-34 and 3:22-36)  Some of the questions we want answers to? What John and John want us to know about Jesus   Is there anything we can learn from John the Baptist?(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus Shows Us God(Bible Reading: John 1:1-18)  1.          How to put into words the miracle of the incarnation! 2.          Jesus shows us God  3.          Many do not recognise him  4.          Those who do, can become children of God (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Do you Believe?(Bible Reading: John 20:24-31) An introduction to John’s Gospel:“..that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God,  and that by believing you may have life in his name.”                                                      Thomas’ story: he needed to see, to believe…  But Jesus says you don’t have to see to believe...   (v29) and John has given us evidence so we may believe   (v30-31)  Do you believe?(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Church: What are we doing? A topical sermon  (Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16)   A Bible Teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus…        as we each grow in knowing Jesus                                     in living for Jesus                                      and in making Jesus known   What we do when we meet… What we do when we scatter...    (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) 

Church: Who Are We? Reading 1 Peter 2:1-12 Who are we? Why do we meet? Christ's church in Kenmore... (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Standing Before God Zechariah 3     Our accuser             Our advocate             Our assurance     (Preacher: Rayk Platzek)

SAYINGS PEOPLE LIVE BY: “SO LONG AS YOU’RE HAPPY” Bible Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 What do people mean? "So long as you're happy, that's the main thing?" What does the Bible say? What does Jesus say about being happy? Where does that leave us? Don't live for short-term happiness! (preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Hope for the Future Revelation 21:1 - 22:5 Preacher: Andreas Mayer

Considering CHRIST at Christmas Matthew 1:18-25   The birth of Jesus appeared to be somewhat of a crisis … which could have ended … badly   But God was working to a bigger plan…   A plan which had been unfolding since… a long time ago    A plan for God to be with us (Immanuel)   A plan to save people from sin (Joshua) (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Considering CHRIST at Christmas Matthew 1:1-17    A purposeful genealogy of Jesus the CHRIST (1&17)   -      Shaped by 2 covenants (displaying God’s kindness) -      covering 3 epochs (showing God’s faithfulness) -      including 5 names which highlight God’  merciful sovereignty (over lives impacted by human sinfulness)   A genealogy which shows the CHRIST of Christmas as the climax of God’s plans for everything!!    And gives HOPE for sinners like you and I (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

From Babel to Babble Genesis 11:1-9     Babel shows the stubbornness and seriousness of sinful human hearts - like ours   1.⁠ ⁠New beginning..          …same sinful humanity    2.⁠ ⁠Limitless potential...            …with sin in the mix...     But our merciful God can save sinful hearts   3.⁠ ⁠Pentecost to Parousia - the resolution of Babel      (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Abram The Rich Warrior? Genesis 14   1.          Why does the Bible record this account - of Abram’s wealth and his success in battle?   2.          In the context of Genesis, this account reminds us to trust that God will keep His promises    3.          In the context of the Bible, we’re introduced to a king/priest – which helps us understand Jesus   4.          So, what do we learn from this account….    (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)    

The God who sees you Genesis 16   Not following God’s ways gets messy   But God still sees Hagar in her mess … … and will bless faithful connection with his chosen one   This is even truer for us in Jesus    (preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Have you had enough? 1 Kings 19   A very quick recap of 1 Kings 18   - Yahweh is God, anyone else is a pretender  What does Yahweh say to a prophet who’s had enough?   - Remember who I am (v11-12) - And get back to work (v15-17) - And remember that you’re not alone (v18)  Ministry is hard (2 Cor 4:7-12), but let’s keep going   (Preacher: Lawrence Claire)

The Beginning and God’s Sovereignty Genesis 37:2-50:26 (Reading 37:2-20 and 50:15-20)     “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” Genesis 50:20 (NIV)   The story of Joseph teaches us about God:   God’s sovereignty over everything God’s faithfulness to His word and God’s mercy   The story of Joseph helps us understand the Gospel of Jesus   And the Gospel of Jesus gives us a decision to make! (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

The Beginning and God’s Choice   Genesis 25:19-37:1 (Reading 27:1-33)   The account of Abraham’s son Isaac… .. is a selective account which shows God fulfilling his promises to Abraham .. and shows the way God chooses, despite human sinfulness The account of Abraham’s son Isaac teaches us to trust in God’s mercy and to keep living for Him (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

The Beginning and Faith in God  Genesis 11:27-25:18 part 2 (Reading 22:1-19)     Abraham and God’s promises …               .. and God’s covenant       How is Abraham an example of trusting God?   Are you a child of Abraham? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

The Beginning and God’s  Promises Genesis 11:27-25:18 part 1 (Reading 12:1-9)      Genesis is an orderly and structured account       That introduces God’s creation and God’s unfolding plan…        ..the promise of God’s People in God’s Place under God’s rule       Where do you fit? Diagrams are available here (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) The story of creation (2:4) Genealogy of Adam (5:1) The story of Noah (6:9) Genealogy of Noah’s sons (10:1) Genealogy of Shem (11:10) The story of Abraham (11:27) Genealogy of Ishmael (25:12) The story of Isaac (25:19) Genealogy of Esau (36:1, 9) The story of Jacob (37:2)