Kenmore Presbyterian Church

Church: What are we doing? A topical sermon  (Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16)   A Bible Teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus…        as we each grow in knowing Jesus                                     in living for Jesus                                      and in making Jesus known   What we do when we meet… What we do when we scatter...    (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) 

Church: Who Are We? Reading 1 Peter 2:1-12 Who are we? Why do we meet? Christ's church in Kenmore... (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Standing Before God Zechariah 3     Our accuser             Our advocate             Our assurance     (Preacher: Rayk Platzek)

SAYINGS PEOPLE LIVE BY: “SO LONG AS YOU’RE HAPPY” Bible Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 What do people mean? "So long as you're happy, that's the main thing?" What does the Bible say? What does Jesus say about being happy? Where does that leave us? Don't live for short-term happiness! (preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Hope for the Future Revelation 21:1 - 22:5 Preacher: Andreas Mayer

Considering CHRIST at Christmas Matthew 1:18-25   The birth of Jesus appeared to be somewhat of a crisis … which could have ended … badly   But God was working to a bigger plan…   A plan which had been unfolding since… a long time ago    A plan for God to be with us (Immanuel)   A plan to save people from sin (Joshua) (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Considering CHRIST at Christmas Matthew 1:1-17    A  purposeful  genealogy  of Jesus the CHRIST (1&17)   -      Shaped by 2 covenants (displaying God’s  kindness ) -      covering 3 epochs (showing God’s  faithfulness) -      including 5 names which highlight God’   merciful sovereignty  (over lives impacted by human sinfulness)   A   genealogy which   shows  the CHRIST of Christmas  as the cl...

From Babel to Babble Genesis 11:1-9     Babel shows the stubbornness and seriousness of sinful human hearts - like ours   1.⁠ ⁠New beginning..          …same sinful humanity    2.⁠ ⁠Limitless potential...            …with sin in the mix...     But our merciful God can save sinful hearts   3.⁠ ⁠Pentecost to Parousia - the resolution of Babel      (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Abram The Rich Warrior? Genesis 14   1.          Why does the Bible record this account - of Abram’s wealth and his success in battle?   2.          In the context of Genesis, this account reminds us to trust that God will keep His promises    3.          In the context of the Bible, we’re introduced to a king/priest – which helps us understand Jesus   4.          So, what do we learn from this ac...

The God who sees you Genesis 16   Not following God’s ways gets messy   But God still sees Hagar in her mess … … and will bless faithful connection with his chosen one   This is even truer for us in Jesus    (preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Have you had enough? 1 Kings 19   A very quick recap of 1 Kings 18   - Yahweh is God, anyone else is a pretender  What does Yahweh say to a prophet who’s had enough?   - Remember who I am (v11-12) - And get back to work (v15-17) - And remember that you’re not alone (v18)  Ministry is hard (2 Cor 4:7-12), but let’s keep going   (Preacher: Lawrence Claire)

The Beginning and God’s Sovereignty Genesis 37:2-50:26 (Reading 37:2-20 and 50:15-20)     “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives”  Genesis 50:20 (NIV)   The story of Joseph teaches us about God:   God’s  sovereignty  over everything God’s  faithfulness  to His word and God’s  mercy   The story of Joseph helps us underst...

The Beginning and God’s Choice   Genesis 25:19-37:1 (Reading 27:1-33)   The account of Abraham’s son Isaac… .. is a selective account which shows God fulfilling his promises to Abraham .. and shows the way God chooses, despite human sinfulness The account of Abraham’s son Isaac teaches us to trust in God’s mercy and to keep living for Him (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

The Beginning and Faith in God  Genesis 11:27-25:18 part 2 (Reading 22:1-19)     Abraham and God’s promises …               .. and God’s covenant       How is Abraham an example of trusting God?   Are you a child of Abraham? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

The Beginning and God’s  Promises Genesis 11:27-25:18 part 1 (Reading 12:1-9)      Genesis is an orderly and structured account       That introduces God’s creation and God’s unfolding plan…        ..the promise of God’s People in God’s Place under God’s rule       Where do you fit? Diagrams are available here (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) The story of creation (2:4) Genealogy of Adam (5:1) The story...

THE BEGINNING AND THE END Genesis 1:1-11:26 (Reading 3:1-20) The beginning of life … and death The beginning of judgment … and salvation The beginning and The End So, where does that leave us? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Power in Weakness 2 Corinthians 11-13 (Reading 11:30-12:18)   The apostle’s defence of the gospel and his ministry in Corinth is loaded with lessons for us, including these:   Don’t get distracted from the gospel of Jesus   Expect challenges while we wait for Jesus to return   And remember:    God’s  grace  is sufficient   God’s  power  is made perfect  in weakness (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

BEWARE OF FOOLISH BOASTING 2 Corinthians 10-11 (Reading chapter 10) A meek and gentle appeal.. ...to Christians who are attracted to those who boast the way the world does A warning for US too (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Colossians 3:17 - 4:18 Why serve the Lord in every whatever? Serving the Lord at home & work (3:17 - 4:1) Serving the Lord in prayer & evangelism (4:2-18) (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

2 Corinthians 8-9 (Reading chapter 9) What is this service/ministry of the Lord’s people? (8:4, 9:1, 9:12ff) And how is generosity a ‘grace’? (8:1-2, 8:7, 9:14) The amazing effect of genuine grace-shaped generosity (9:12-15) (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Unevenly Yoked? 2 Corinthians 6-7 (Reading 6:11-7:4)   The apostle is making a heartfelt appeal… for  'holiness'        It’s a confident appeal …based on past  'repentance'   What about us? Are we perfecting holiness … out of reverence for God?   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

God’s Glory Through Weak Messengers 2 Corinthians 4:7-18   Our Weakness is God’s Strategy (7-12)   God will raise us from death! (13-15)   God’s glory is our good (16-18)       (Preacher: Aaron Ting)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE 2 Corinthians 5:1-6:2 A Christian Perspective We know we have a permanent home (meanwhile we groan in longing while we live by faith) We know what it is to fear the Lord  (and we try to persuade others) We don’t regard anyone from a worldly point of view  (and we know that  now  is the time to turn back to God)

The Heart of Gospel Ministry 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:6 Looking for signs of ‘successful’ ministry? “are we beginning to commend ourselves to you again?”  2 Corinthians 3:1 – 5:12     Christ’s ministry changes hearts…                    (3:1-6)       This ministry is more lasting and more glorious even than Moses’ ministry                                                   (3:7-11)       So we have reas...

Do you smell like a follower of Jesus? 2 Corinthians 2:1-3:6   Conflict in Corinth, turmoil in Troas & mind-games in Macedonia…   but the Gospel procession continues!!!     Unlike ‘many’, Paul’s confidence and competence to continue – come through Christ    We can learn, from the apostle, how to behave – with each other:  compassionate correction of complicated Christians and in the world: the...