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Will the real Jesus please stand up? The story so far John’s fourth ‘sign’ (5:8-9) … in a charged environment (v1) … and a strange question (v6) … and a desperate man (v7) … and the Jewish leaders (v11-13) … and Jesus’ surprising warning about ‘something worse’ (v14-15) Hearing the warning, following the sign

Shock #1: “you can’t ask that”! Shock #2: the prodigal is welcomed home Lk 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: (vv4-7 = the lost sheep; vv8-10 = the lost coin) Shock #3: you can be lost without ever leaving home...

Two Annies The perfection of love in the Song of all songs Love’s celebration (v5) Love’s seal (v6) Love’s fire (v6-7) Love’s worth (v7) The blazing fire of the love of God

Lost that lovin’ feelin’? The fall of intimacy in the songs of this world naturalism + individualism = ? the folly of going against your heart The fall of intimacy in the Song of all songs the fall into insecurity the fall into unmet longing the fall into abuse the folly of going against the grain of creation The fall of Adam, and the renewing grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

Slightly nervous…? The Source of Intimacy in the Songs of our World Intimacy by accident Intimacy as right and achievement Intimacy through looking in The look of love in the songs of our world The Source of Intimacy in the Song of all Songs Intimacy by design Intimacy as gift Intimacy through looking in, and out, and up The look of love in the Song of Songs A receptive life and the gift of intima...

Introduction Stand firm - in the Lord Stand together - in unity Stand out - from the world Stand up - for what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent & praiseworthy

No confidence in the flesh (v1-11) Pressing on toward the goal (v12-14) Enemies of the cross (v18-19) Citizens of heaven (v20-21)

Citizens growing together (2:12-13) Citizens shining together (2:14-18) Two model citizens (2:19-30) Timothy: Selfless gospel servant Epaphroditus: Courageous gospel soldier 'Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.'

A foreign outpost… The city’s constitution (1:27) The city’s enemy without (1:28-30) The city’s enemy within (2:1-4) The city’s Lord (2:5-11) 'Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.'

There are three parts in today's reading that indicate that what made Paul "tick" is the Gospel. We can summarize them as: 1. Gospel possibilities v13,14. 2. Gospel priority v 15-18. 3. Gospel purpose for living and provision for dying. v 19-26.

Unfinished projects Partnership (v. 1-5) Promises (v. 6) Passionate Prayers (v. 7-11) Priorities “he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”

To Worry…is to be Human Matthew 6:25,31 and 34 1. The Top Priority (Matthew 6:19-24) How do you know if your heart/treasure are in the wrong place? 2. Worry – a misplaced heart (Matthew 6:25-34) Is all worry wrong? The antidote for worry Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness A timely word For worriers For all of us

A Warning for Believers Matthew 6:1 The tension: Matthew 5:16 and Matthew 6:1 1.The Danger: Doing Righteousness to Impress Others 2.How to Guard Against Hypocrisy 3.What is the promised reward? 4.Hypocrisy and the Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is a)an antidote to hypocrisy b)a test for hypocrisy

What’s the world coming to? Daniel 7: The curtain is drawn back The kingdom of chaos: the four beasts (7:1-8, 15-25) The kingdom of God: the Son of Man and the saints of the highest (7:9-14, 26-27) Living in the end of the world “From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (Matthew 26:64) “All authority in heaven and on e...

vv1-5 An outstanding servant vv6-18 A vain and foolish king vv19-28 A great salvation So what, for us? 1. Daniel and Jesus Acts 2:22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with...

A clash of kingdoms The king’s party (v. 1-4) The king’s terror (v. 5-9) The king’s last hope (v. 10-16) The king’s warning (v. 17-24) The king’s sentence (v. 25-31) “The Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth”

Let it go! Nebuchadnezzar Vs God The proclamation (v. 1-3) The dream (v. 4-18) The interpretation (v. 19-27) The fulfillment (v. 28-33) The great reversal (v. 34-37) Pride, power, and the even greater reversal of the gospel of Jesus.

"He is the image of the invisible God” Christ is SUPREME In Creation In the Church Christ is SUFFICIENT In his Person, God with us In his Work, God for us And so: Colossians 2: 6,7

Introduction The call for love “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13v34-35 The definition of love the dimensions of love the display of love “If men have no likeness to the Father in heaven, it is vain to speak of their being his sons.” - J.C.Ryle; Holin...

An idol in Babylon (v. 1-7) ‘But there are some Jews…’ (v. 8-15) ‘The God we serve is able’ (v. 16-18) Fury and fire (v. 19-23) ‘No other god can save in this way’ (24-30) Idols, exile, and trusting the God who saves

A Deadly Dream (v. 1-15) Daniel’s Response (v. 16-45) Prayer Praise Proclamation Nebuchadnezzar’s Response: Awe and Honour (v. 46-49) The now-and-not-yet kingdom of God

A tale of two kingdoms (v. 1-7) A crisis in the court (v. 8-20) A surprising ending (v. 21) Living as ‘elect exiles’

But wait, there’s more… Hope for you: Jesus our first-fruits (v. 20-23) Trees and seeds (v. 35-57) Hope for the cosmos: God all in all (v. 24-28) Death has been swallowed up in victory!

Resurrection #1 - Easter Sunday Resurrection Faith (1 Corinthians 15:1-20) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Stirrings in Switzerland Conflict and mediation Conflict - small and great Prophets, Priests & Kings A Final mediator Christ Alone - Then Mediators again? Finished or not? Once for all! Christ Alone - Now Inclusive exclusivity One hope for all Heralds of Good news From Scripture alone: by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.