The Faithful God Calls us to be Faithful to One Another | Malachi 2:10-16
· 42:40
Introduction 1. Be faithful to God in who you marry (10-12) 2. Be faithful to God in who you have married (13-16) 3. Trusting in God who is faithful to the unfaithful in Christ Conclusion
[Afternoon Service] Recognising and making the most of the opportunities God places in front of us | Colossians 4:2-6
· 29:46
Worship Worthy of the King | Malachi 1:6-14
· 39:07
Introduction 1. God deserves honour as the Lord Almighty (6-9) 2. Israel's cheap sacrifices reveal a heart that finds God burdensome (10-14) 3. God Himself provides the worship worthy of the King in Christ (Hebrews 9, 1 Peter 2) Conclusion
We Beheld His Glory | Mark 9:2-13
· 44:20
Introduction 1. The Glory of the Son (v2-4). 2. Peter's Bright Idea (v5-6). 3. 'Listen to Him!' (v7-8) 4. Still in the Dark? (v9-13) Conclusion 1) The power of Christian testimony: a) God the Father — 'This is my Son – listen to him!' b) The disciples — 'We beheld his glory!' c) Julius — A personal testimony of faith. 2) Ask your questions … Jesus never despises an honest question. 3) If you're feeling down, look to Jesus. (Remember the sunbeam!) 4) Listen! It is by hearing the Word that we believe and are saved.
[Afternoon Service] Putting on New Clothes for our New Identity in Christ | Colossians 3:11-17
· 21:34
The Way of the Cross | Mark 8:27-9:1
· 39:17
Introduction • 'If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him!' (C.T. Studd). 1. Peter's Confession of Christ (8:27-30). 2. Cross Purposes (8:31-33). 3. The Cross-Shaped Life (8:34-9:1). Conclusion • When Jesus bids us to follow him, he bids us to 'come and die'. (We do so, not because it is easy – but because it is good.) • God's plan is to win by losing; to rule by submitting; to be glorified by suffering; and so – finally – to live by dying. • Every soul is incredibly precious to God. (Do not forfeit your soul by being ashamed of Jesus and
[Afternoon Service] Living out our new life in Christ by putting to death our old life | Colossians 3:5-11
· 30:38
Do You Still Not Understand? | Mark 8:1-26
· 41:14
Introduction • Are you a 'slow learner'? So were the disciples… • What a miracle it is that anyone can be saved at all! 1. The Feeding of the 4,000 (v1-10). 2. Signs of Significant Stupidity (v11-21). • The Pharisees (v11-13). • The Disciples (v14-21). 3. A Glimmer of Hope (v22-26). Conclusion • How well do you understand the Gospel? • How are you going in your walk with the Lord? • What do you see God is doing in your life? • Are you a 'basket case believer'? • What will you do about it? • Don't ask for a sign. Pray for clearer insight: believing is seeing. 'Lord, I believe – but help my unbe