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Luke 3:21 – 4:13 – Preparation by Trial Preacher: Adam Johnston Big Idea: Jesus’ identity as the Son of God is endorsed by the Father, proved by his heritage and tested by temptation. Aim: Have confidence that Jesus is the Son of God who came to save his people. Jesus is: 1. The Son of God – Proclaimed by the Father (3:21-22) 2. The Son of God – Qualified by Birth (3:23-28) 3. The Son of God – Vic...

Luke 3:1-20 – Preparation by Prophet Preacher: Adam Johnston Big Idea: The Lord requires and works a heart-deep, action-packed repentance in his people. Aim: Turn from your old ways to the Lord in heart-deep, action-packed repentance. Jesus is: 1. The Lord who rules everywhere (vv. 1-2) 2. The Lord who requires an about turn (vv. 3-6) 3. The Lord who required heart and action change (vv. 7-14) 4....

Luke 2:41-52 – How well do you know Jesus? Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. How well do you know Jesus (vv. 41-52) Questions for us? Have you made any New Year's Resolutions? What would hold you back from resolving to know Jesus better? Wrong beliefs about him? Wrong attitudes towards him? Wrong expectations of him? How well did Mary and Joseph know Jesus? What does Jesus think it is essential for us to...

Luke 2:22-40 - While you are waiting Preacher: Tom Hallett

Matthew 1:18-25 - Saving Christmas Preacher: Adam Johnston Our nativity service - Christmas 2024. With thanks to Faith in Kids for the script of the nativity.

Luke 1:39-56 – The Long-Promised Victor Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. Rejoice because God fulfils his promises (vv. 39-45) 2. Rejoice in God my Saviour (vv. 46-49) 3. Rejoice because of God’s mercy to the humble (vv. 50-56) Questions for us? How are we tempted to think of the Christian life as one of climbing up to God? Are we tempted to look down on others “beneath” us? How does Elizabeth respond to...

Luke 1:26-28 – The Long-Promised Son Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. God’s gracious action for a surprising recipient (vv. 26-30) 2. God’s announcement of the birth of His Son – the Eternal King (vv. 31-33) 3. God’s announcement of the birth of His Son – through His Spirit (vv. 34-38) Questions for us? How important do you think the events of Christmas are? Do they make any difference in the way you li...

Luke 1:1-25 – The Long-Promised Prophet Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. Have confidence in the Christmas story (vv. 1-4) 2. Rejoice because of the long-promised prophet (vv. 5-25) 3. Prepare for the coming of the Lord (vv. 16-17) Questions for us? How are you feeling in the run up to Christmas? Are you excited? Are you frantically preparing? Is Christmas a time of the year you don’t look forward to? Wh...

Colossians 4:7-18 – Encouragement from Gospel Partnership Preacher - Adam Johnston 1. Be encouraged by gospel partnership (vv. 7-9) 2. Be spurred on towards gospel maturity (vv. 10-14) 3. Be engaged in regional partnership (vv. 15-18) Questions for us? How connected are we to other Christians around the world personally? What do we pray for them? Do you think they pray for us? What was Tychicus an...

Colossians 4:2-6 – Gospel Clothing and the World Outside Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. Speak to God about others (vv. 2-4) 2. Speak to others about God (vv. 5-6) Questions for us? What’s our posture towards the world as individuals? What’s our posture towards the world as a church? What does Paul instruct the Colossians to do in verse 2? What might that look like for us? What posture are they to have...

Colossians 3:18 – 4:1 – Gospel Clothing in Every Relationship Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. Submission and Love in Marriage (vv. 18-19) 2. Obedience and Encouragement in Parenting (vv. 20-21) 3. Sincerity and Justice in Work (3:22 – 4:1) Questions for us? How do these verses relate to what we’ve seen before in Colossians? Are we trying to live good lives to impress God? What ought our Christian virtu...

Colossians 3 :12-16 - Gospel Clothing   Preacher: Abraham Overvoorde Intro: Who do you think you are?   1) We ARE God’s chosen people  -  Child of God  - Holy Saints  - Beloved by the Father   2) We MUST put on Gospel Clothes “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him” Colossians 2:6   - Compassion -  Kindness  - Humility - Gentleness  - Patience  - For...

Colossians 3:1-11 - Where are you? Preacher: Tom Hallett

Colossians 2:8-15 – Beware of the Trap Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. Don’t be taken captive by a system of rules (v. 8) 2. You already have everything in Jesus (vv. 9-10) 3. You are already set free from sin in Jesus (vv. 11-12) 4. You have been delivered to debt-free life in Jesus (vv. 13-15) Questions for us? In what ways might we fall into the trap of believing that following religious rules makes...

Colossians 1:15-23 – The Supremacy of the Son Preacher: Adam Johnston Why please God? What’s the reason we ought to pray to know how to live a life worthy of God and please him? 1. Jesus is supreme over creation (vv. 15-17) We all acknowledge powers higher than us, but Jesus is supreme over everything in creation. He has the ultimate claim on our lives. 2. Jesus is supreme over the new creation (v...

Colossians 1:9-14 – A Prayer for Knowing God’s Will Preacher: Adam Johnston It is easy to think we are doing the right thing but actually be making a mess because we don’t know someone’s will. Do we care about knowing God’s will? 1. Prayer to know God’s will (vv. 9-10a) The Bible distinguishes between God’s secret will – how things will work out – and his revealed will – how to live for him. Do we...

Colossians 1:1-8 – True Gospel, True Messenger, True Christians Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. The Colossians are true Christians (vv. 3-5) 2. The Colossians believe the true gospel (v. 6) 3. The Colossians trust a true messenger (vv. 7-8) Questions for us? Read Colossians 2:6-7 – is this a verse you could memorise over this term? What have the Colossians done in 2:6? Do you ever doubt if you have rea...

Matthew 28:16-20 - Prepare for Launch - The Great Commission Preacher: Lee McMunn