Nightchurch In Kenmore

THE BEGINNING AND THE END Genesis 1:1-11:26 (Reading 3:1-20) The beginning of life … and death The beginning of judgment … and salvation The beginning and The End So, where does that leave us? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Power in Weakness 2 Corinthians 11-13 (Reading 11:30-12:18)   The apostle’s defence of the gospel and his ministry in Corinth is loaded with lessons for us, including these:   Don’t get distracted from the gospel of Jesus   Expect challenges while we wait for Jesus to return   And remember:    God’s grace is sufficient   God’s power is made perfect in weakness (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

BEWARE OF FOOLISH BOASTING 2 Corinthians 10-11 (Reading chapter 10) A meek and gentle appeal.. ...to Christians who are attracted to those who boast the way the world does A warning for US too (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Colossians 3:17 - 4:18 Why serve the Lord in every whatever? Serving the Lord at home & work (3:17 - 4:1) Serving the Lord in prayer & evangelism (4:2-18) (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

2 Corinthians 8-9 (Reading chapter 9) What is this service/ministry of the Lord’s people? (8:4, 9:1, 9:12ff) And how is generosity a ‘grace’? (8:1-2, 8:7, 9:14) The amazing effect of genuine grace-shaped generosity (9:12-15) (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Unevenly Yoked? 2 Corinthians 6-7 (Reading 6:11-7:4)   The apostle is making a heartfelt appeal… for 'holiness'       It’s a confident appeal …based on past 'repentance'   What about us? Are we perfecting holiness … out of reverence for God?   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

God’s Glory Through Weak Messengers 2 Corinthians 4:7-18   Our Weakness is God’s Strategy (7-12)   God will raise us from death! (13-15)   God’s glory is our good (16-18)       (Preacher: Aaron Ting)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE 2 Corinthians 5:1-6:2 A Christian Perspective We know we have a permanent home (meanwhile we groan in longing while we live by faith) We know what it is to fear the Lord  (and we try to persuade others) We don’t regard anyone from a worldly point of view  (and we know that now is the time to turn back to God)

The Heart of Gospel Ministry 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:6 Looking for signs of ‘successful’ ministry? “are we beginning to commend ourselves to you again?”  2 Corinthians 3:1 – 5:12     Christ’s ministry changes hearts…                    (3:1-6)       This ministry is more lasting and more glorious even than Moses’ ministry                                                   (3:7-11)       So we have reason to be bold…                        (3:12-18)     … and not lose heart                                      (4:1-6)      (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Do you smell like a follower of Jesus? 2 Corinthians 2:1-3:6   Conflict in Corinth, turmoil in Troas & mind-games in Macedonia…   but the Gospel procession continues!!!     Unlike ‘many’, Paul’s confidence and competence to continue – come through Christ    We can learn, from the apostle, how to behave – with each other: compassionate correction of complicated Christians and in the world: the smelly task of speaking with sincerity (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) 

God’s Character & God’s Gospel 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4   Despite criticism, opposition and any challenge… God’s grace should shape our motives and actions   God’s faithfulness gives assurance - which others should see through us   God’s character and God’s Gospel must shape us and the way we proclaim Jesus     (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Growing in Christ, when it's messy! 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “The Corinthian Diaries” – not particularly comfortable for anyone really! But God is a God of comfort & deliverance A very real example... Growing together in Christ, through pain, opposition.. and mess! (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

God will set the record straight Joel 3     God will vindicate His identity as the one true God         God will vindicate His people because they are His         The enemies of God’s people will face justice      (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

God will restore His blessings to His people Joel 2:18-32   1.  Restoration of blessings   2.  Restoration of relationship   3.  Relationship restored through pouring out of God’s Spirit (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

The Problem of Injustice Psalm 109 This Psalm as God’s Word… … to Israel in the Psalter … fulfilled in Christ … to us today This Psalm as our words to God … our prayer (preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Trust God! Psalm 91 This Psalm as God’s Word..   .. to Israel in the Psalter .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today   This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Know you’re forgiven? Psalm 32   This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below   .. fulfilled in Christ   .. to us today   This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Come Back To God Joel 1:1-2:17     Look at the desolation that comes from abandoning God     There’s worse ahead for those who don’t turn back to God     But it’s not too late to come back to God… even now     (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Praise the God of Salvation Psalm 65   For His salvation in the Temple (vv.1-4)     For His salvation in the World (vv. 5-8)     For His salvation in the Land (vv. 9-13) (Preacher: Cornelis du Plessis)

A lamp for my feet and light on my path Psalm 119 (reading: verses 1-8, 33-40, 73-80, 113-120, 153-160)   This Psalm as God’s Word..   .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below   .. fulfilled in Christ   .. to us today   This Psalm as our words to God…   .. our Prayer   … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)