Kenmore Presbyterian Church

Hearing God’s Word Luke 8:1-21 1. Jesus preaching changes lives 2. His parables save some and harden others 3. The parable of the soils shows 4 responses to Jesus 4. Our response has eternal consequences Preacher: Rayk Platzek

The Scandal of Grace  Luke 7:36-50  The Scandal Part 1: Simon’s Hospitality  The Scandal Part 2: The Sinful Woman  The Scandal Explained: Understanding our own Sinfulness  Preacher: Steve Young

Jesus and Rejection  Luke 7:24-35  1. John prepared the way for Jesus (24-27)  2. Now Jesus changes everything (v28)   3. Those who rejected John reject Jesus (v29-30)   4. Rejecting is …. (v31-35)  5. Lessons for us to learn about Jesus and rejection  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus and Faith  Luke 7:1-23  1. What makes Jesus say: "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel"? (7:9)  2. And what does Luke show us about faith in Israel?             7:4-5                7:16-17      7:18-20  3. Is your...

Jesus Changes Us  Luke 6:12-49  Followers of Jesus build on firm foundations (46-49)  We expect to change... in what we value (20-26)  in how we love (27-36)  in how we view others (37-42)  It is a change that begins in our heart (43-45)  How firm are your foundations?  Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus Changes Everything  Luke 5:33-6:11  Luke's orderly account has shown Jesus' authority, his compassion, his purpose...  Now Luke includes three incidents that show growing opposition to Jesus    the question of fasting and a parable (5:33-39)   picking grain on the Sabbath (6:1-5)     healing on the Sabbath (6:6-11)  Can you see that...

Jesus has the Power and Authority to Forgive Sins  Luke 5:17-32  The power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal (v17)  Jesus heals the paralytic, twice! Jesus came to call the spiritually sick  Preacher: Steve Young

JESUS GOES ‘FISHING’  Luke 5:1-16  Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching, miracles and now…  a fishing miracle which shows Simon he’s a sinner - unworthy of being in God’s presence (v1-10)  and a miracle that shows Jesus restore an outcast considered unworthy of being in God’s presence (v12-16)  Jesus says Simon will do a different kind of ‘fishing’ (v10-1...

JESUS’ MIRACLES (Or is it Jesus' Authority?)   Luke 4:31-44  Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching and now Jesus' miracles Jesus did various miracles in Capernaum:    v33-37 freed a man oppressed by a demon    v38-39 and a woman suffering from a fever    v40 healed individuals from various kinds of sickness  &nb...

JESUS’ TEACHING Luke 4:14-30 Luke has shown us Jesus’ temptation and now his teaching Jesus preaches a message of fulfilment and freedom Jesus’ teaching will generate mixed responses…… many will not accept Jesus as Son of God and Saviour How do YOU respond to Jesus’ teaching? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus and Temptation Luke 4:1-13 Luke’s Gospel is written to show us Jesus… God The Son who became one of us (3:21-37) The Son of God (3:22) When Jesus was tempted by Satan……  He trusted the word of God (Dt. 8:3)…  continued to serve God alone (Dt. 6:13)…  and did not put God to the test (Dt. 6:16) Jesus is perfectly equipped to help us when we are tempted!   (Heb. 2:...

How do we stand firm in the Lord?  Philippians 4  Paul's instructions for standing firm in the Lord (v 2-9)  Resolve conflict and work in gospel partnership  Rejoice in the Lord always  Do all things with a prayerful attitude of thanksgiving  Be active - living a gospel shaped life  Paul as an example of how to stand firm in the Lord (v10-23)     ...

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?  Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 24  Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour  Luke tells us about Jesus’ Resurrection  Shows us genuine responses to an unlikely event  An event with lasting significance  Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour?  BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 24:1-...

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR?  Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 23  Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour  Everyone failed to recognise Jesus as they had him crucified – they mocked him because he didn’t save himself  But Jesus understood completely what he was doing – as our Lord and Saviour  Do you know Jesus as Lord an...

I Want to Know Christ Philippians 3:1-4:1 “I want to know Christ… ” Philippians 3:10 (NIV) 1.    Christians are citizens of heaven (3:20, 1:27) 2.    What matters to us is knowing Jesus (3:1-10) 3.    And making Jesus known (3:10-4:1) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

It’s what God is doing that really matters Philippians 2:12-30 “It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose” Philippians 2:13 (NIV) As Christians we should conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel (1:27) Therefore … we “work out” our salvation (2:12 and 14-16) some examples (2:17-30) But we knowing it is God who is at work (2:13) Preacher: Steve Blen...

Have the same mind as Christ Philippians 1:27-2:11 Live a life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus (1:27) Don't be afraid of opposition from those who do not believe (2:28-29) And let humility shape the way you relate with those who do believe (2:1-4) - have the same mind as Chris (2:5-11)   A life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus begins with humility and repentance... Preacher: S...

Think of yourselves as Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:12-26 Paul writes to encourage the Philippians to stand firm (1:27 & 4:1) He shares his joyful prayer for his partners in the Gospel (1:1-11) and his positive perspective on challenges to their Gospel work (1:12-18) He expresses his resolve - to do everything for Christ and His Gospel (1:18-26) All of this encourages US too… as partne...

Main point: The Gospel Changes Lives Point 1: Some Characteristics of the Christian Life (Phil 1:1-11) SufferingHumilityPartnershipJoy Point 2: These Characteristics are Found in Jesus (Phil 2:5-11) Point 3: These Characteristics in Us Timothy (2:19-24) Epaphroditus (2:25-30) Paul (3:4-17) The Philippians themselves Us? Preacher: Steve Young

Psalm 2 Why are people rebelling against God and His Messiah? How is God responding to it? What is God calling us to do? Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Church: Growing in Generosity Bible Reading 1 Cor. 15:58-16:9, 2 Cor. 8:1-9 Who we are: A Bible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus What we’re doing: Growing followers of Jesus, by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus, and growing in sharing the gospel of Jesus Growing in Generosity is part of growing in living for Jesus. A bit about how we do things as a ch...

Church: Clear on what we're doing (Bible Reading Colossians 1:3-14) 1. Last week: Clear on who we are We are sinners made alive in Jesus by responding to the Gospel We gather around Jesus and His Gospel as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him we seek to GROW as followers of Jesus (by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus and growing in sharing the Gospel of Jesus) 2....

Church: Clear on Who We Are (Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23) Lets be clear on who we are as a Church 1 We are sinners made alive in Jesus......  by responding to the Gospel of Jesus 2 We gather around Jesus and His Gospel......  as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him. 3 We seek to grow as followers of Jesus......  by growing in knowing Jesus,...  growing in li...

True Wisdom is Gospel Wisdom James 3:13-18 1. If you claim to be wise, show it in your actions (v13) 2. Wisdom and understanding are seen in actions motivated by meekness (v13) 3. Wisdom and understanding are not seen in jealousy and selfish ambition (v14-16) 4. Godly wisdom is – pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere. (v17-18) 5. It is the gospe...

The Tale our Tongues Tell! James 3:1-12 1. Tongues are POWERFUL  (3:1-6) 2. and Tongues are UNTAMABLE (3:7-8) 3. The Tale our Tongues Tell ABOUT US! (3:9-12) Fix your heart and you'll fix your tongue! Preacher: Steve Blencowe