Posts from September 2021
Sermon Outline – October 3rd
Life from Chaos: The God Who Sacrifices Genesis 22:1-19 | Matt Winter Introduction 1. The horror of the test 2. The extremity of the trust 3. The joy of the provision Next Week: Life from Chaos – The God Who Is Faithful Matt Winter Genesis 24
Weekly Readings – September 26th
Mon 27 Sep – Amos 6 Tue 28 Sep – Amos 7 Wed 29 Sep – Amos 8 Thu 30 Sep – Amos 9 Fri 1 Oct – 1 Thessalonians 1 Sat 2 Oct – 1 Thessalonians 2 Sun 3 Oct – 1 Thessalonians 3 QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION What have I learnt about God: His character, plans, and purposes? How am I called to respond to this word? (be specific, be practical)…
Prayer Points – September 26th
Ourselves | for a growing love for God, each other & for our community; that we would be faithful ambassadors of Christ in our networks; that the Spirit would equip us with all we need for this task. Our Partners | for Wim & Maaike, Esther & Tobias Prins (CMS) as they seek to return from Cambodia; that their flights would proceed as planned; that the remain…
Pastor’s Letter – September 26th
Dear friends We live in “interesting” times. The COVID issue (the disease plus the measures taken to manage it) has divided many in our nation. This week we have seen violent protests in Melbourne, as well as less confrontational events in other capitals. How are we to think about this? When and how should Christians object? Firstly, we need to note that Jesus was not a…
Sermon Outline – September 26th
Life from Chaos: The God Who Judges & The God Who Saves Genesis 19:1-29 | Matt WINTER Introduction 1. Two Angels 2. Two Cities 3. Three Responses a. Laughter b. Hesitation c. Turning Back Next Week: Life from Chaos – The God Who Sacrifices Matt Winter Genesis 22:1-19
Prayer Points – September 19th
Ourselves | for a growing sense of awe & wonder at the majesty & grace of our God & that this would transfix our hearts & transform our lives. Our Church | for our plans for outreach to our community at Christmas and in the new year; for confidence to speak & act as Ambassadors of Christ. Our Partners | for Bush Church Aid; for John Warner &…
Weekly Readings – September 19th
Mon 20 Sep – Romans 15 Tue 21 Sep – Romans 16 Wed 22 Sep – Amos 1 Thu 23 Sep – Amos 2 Fri 24 Sep – Amos 3 Sat 25 Sep – Amos 4 Sun 26 Sep – Amos 5 QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION What have I learnt about God: His character, plans, and purposes? How am I called to respond to this word? (be specific, be practical) What are some key points…
Pastor’s Letter – September 19th
Dear friends If you were with us last Sunday you’ll recall we dealt with the story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar their slave from Genesis 16. In the sermon I made the claim that the Bible never endorses slavery, and I thought I’d say a little more about why I think that’s true. This is an issue that seems to come up every now and then; one of the more…