Results

Figuring out how to live as a Christian is a team effort; we grow as disciples of Jesus in community together.

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon adopts an "under the sun" perspective on life. He recognises that life in this world is inherently unfair--rewards don't match effort. How can we handle this? Solomon suggests several responses, but none of them are satisfying. But what if we take an "above the sun" perspective? Does that make a difference?

How does the Spirit's power become active and stay active in us? Since the gifts of the spirit are initiated and sustained by faith then believers must think differently about the purchasing power of their devotional efforts. Fallen Condition Focus: It is easy to think that salvation is by faith but the operations of the spirit are contingent upon devout effort. Is that true? Are the gifts freely given or are recieved because of devout effort? It can be both-and.

Title : Living an Effective and Productive Life Text : 2 Peter 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to 2nd Peter. 2nd Peter chapter 1 . & we’re gonna read verses 3-11 . 2nd Peter 1:3-11 . & when you find that in your Bible Pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s…

Good morning, church. Today I want to talk to you about life and death. Not the physical life and death that we all experience, but the spiritual life and death that we all face. The Bible tells us that there are two ways to live: in the light or in the darkness, in the truth or in the lie, in the grace…

Central Idea: The Crown of Eternal Life is achieved by effort, self-control, and self-examination, with tests allowing all participants the prize. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain…

Recap 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Humility 1. Wisdom 2. Exaltation 3. Jesus was Submission is the essence of humility What his looks like on a day-to-day basis allowing someone else's position to be greater than your position Gentleness Mighty Ducks…

I ntroduction Tomorrow some of us brave folk set out for camp. And when thinking about that, my mind pondered on this passage of Scripture. (set the table) At this point in His earthly ministry, Jesus is within 3 months of His crucifixion. Which means He’s been ministering for over 3 years. Jesus has:…

As we enter October, let us remember that 505 years ago in this month one person stood up and changed the face of the church. One person called for reforms within the church and that call spread throughout the western world and is still being heard today. On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted a notice…

Scene 1/ Tide & wind can take you a long way from where you want to be, just as life can take you a long way from where you intended 2:1 A number of years ago on our holiday we decided to make use of the kayaks where we were staying and to paddle from Golden Beach to the northern tip of Bribie Island.…

INTRODUCTION Last week be gained a greater understand of what grace is - God’s favorable (unmerited) actions towards man To obtained this Grace is through faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Like God’s Grace, this faith exhibits action not just a mere concept. Thesis Statement : To grow in Grace…

It is Well With my Soul - Horacio Spafford When peace like a river, attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul It is well With my soul It is well, it is well with my soul For 400 years after the prophet Malachi…

As we look at tonights portion of scripture, I want to ask you this - has God given you any gifts / talents? Of course He has - each and every one of us. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities,…

“Be Reconciled to God” Root of Fruit Sin addressed “Unbelief, Pride, Selfishness” Gathering - Community Announcements Love offerings / New Member class / Call to Worship Saving Faith 3. This faith may exist in varying degrees so that it may be either weak or strong.11 Yet even in its weakest form, it…

From newness of life Welcome to a new series for the disciples of Jesus Christ with an aim to look at, study, apply things that help us to grow in Christ. We are redeemed and renewed so to walk in the newness of life (Col1:13-14; Tit3:5-7; Rom6:4) Redeemed and transferred (conveyed-NKJV) 13 For He rescued…

Christians are at war with the world,the flesh and the devil. Satan enpowers the world to attack believers externally ,persecuting ,deceiving and seducing them. Internally, sinfulness frustrates the efforts of believers to serve God fully.

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we…

The church is most healthy when everyone lovingly exercises his/her gift(s)!

Things to ponder This series has been all about some common passages that are worth considering, worth pondering. As we wrap up this series hopefully you have pondered some of the things we have looked at. Kingdom beatitudes ( Mt5:3-12 ) Don’t have a defiled heart ( Mk7:21-23 ) Possessing the qualities…

notes What have the disciples experienced? in a short time they had witnessed the Triumphal Entry, messianic expectations risen in their hearts, betrayal by one of their own and nearly arrested. They discovered that Peter, their leader, had denied knowing Jesus multiple times, then the agonizing crucifixion…

2 Peter 1:1-11 · Recipients: Gentile Christians in Asia Minor · Purpose: It is evident from 2:1–3, 14, 18 some from within the church, claiming to be Christians. Peter viewed them as false teachers. · Apparently they initially gave evidence of being converted but began to live and teach in a way that…

14 Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, but have seen for you oracles that are false and misleading. Central Idea/ Thesis: The central idea of this sermon is that we should be alert and discerning to identify and reject…

32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure…

We are in 2 Timothy 2 this morning. Today we want to finish looking at how we can be vessels of honor. Paul used this imagery in 2 timothy 2. In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse…