Kenmore Presbyterian Church

God’s Character & God’s Gospel 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4   Despite criticism, opposition and any challenge… God’s  grace  should shape our motives and actions   God’s  faithfulness  gives assurance - which others should see through us   God’s character  and  God’s Gospel  must shape us and the way we proclaim Jesus     (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Growing in Christ, when it's messy! 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “The Corinthian Diaries” – not particularly comfortable for anyone really! But God is a God of comfort & deliverance A very real example... Growing together in Christ, through pain, opposition.. and mess! (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

God will set the record straight Joel 3     God will vindicate His identity as the one true God         God will vindicate His people because they are  His         The enemies of God’s people will face justice      (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

God will restore His blessings to His people Joel 2:18-32   1.  Restoration of blessings   2.  Restoration of relationship   3.  Relationship restored through pouring out of God’s Spirit (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

The Problem of Injustice Psalm 109 This Psalm as God’s Word… … to Israel in the Psalter … fulfilled in Christ … to us today This Psalm as our words to God … our prayer (preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Trust God! Psalm 91 This Psalm as  God’s Word ..   .. to Israel in the Psalter .. fulfilled in Christ ..  to us today   This Psalm as  our words  to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Know you’re forgiven? Psalm 32   This Psalm as  God’s Word .. .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below   .. fulfilled in Christ   ..  to us today   This Psalm as  our words  to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Come Back To God Joel 1:1-2:17     Look at the desolation that comes from abandoning God     There’s worse ahead for those who don’t turn back to God     But it’s not too late to come back to God… even now     (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Praise the God of Salvation Psalm 65   For His salvation in the  Temple  (vv.1-4)     For His salvation in the  World  (vv. 5-8)     For His salvation in the  Land  (vv. 9-13) (Preacher: Cornelis du Plessis)

A lamp for my feet and light on my path Psalm 119 (reading: verses 1-8, 33-40, 73-80, 113-120, 153-160)   This Psalm as  God’s Word ..   .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below   .. fulfilled in Christ   ..  to us today   This Psalm as  our words  to God…   .. our Prayer   … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Psalm 22 Psalm 22 through the lens of David      Psalm 22 through the lens of Jesus     (Preacher: Jayesh Naran / Ithaca PC)

Teach us to number our days Psalm 90   This Psalm as  God’s Word .. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ ..  to us today   This Psalm as  our words  to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

How Long O Lord? Psalm 89 (Reading vv1-4 and vv38-52)   This Psalm as  God’s Word .. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ   ..  to us today   This Psalm as  our words  to God…  .. our Prayer  .. and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Sing to the Lord All the Earth Psalm 96   Why do we sing?   This Psalm as  God’s Word .. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ ..  to us today   This Psalm as  our words  to God…   .. our Prayer .. and our Praise   (Preacher: Andrew Brown)

LEARNING TO LAMENT Psalm 13 This Psalm as  God’s Word .. .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below .. fulfilled in Christ ..  to us today This Psalm as  our words  to God...  .. our Prayer ... and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

A Call to Praise  Psalm 146-150 (reading Psalm 149-150)   1. This Psalm as  God’s Word .. .. to Israel in the Psalter  .. fulfilled in Christ ..  to us today   2. This Psalm as  our words  to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Introduction to the Psalms Psalm 1-2     The Psalms as our words to God       The Psalms as God’s word to us       Psalms 1-2 as an introduction and invitation        The Psalms for Israel       The Psalms for us   (Preacher: Andrew Brown)

LIVING CHRIST-SHAPED Colossians 3:1-17 Your true self: raised secure with Christ above (1-4) So consider yourselves dead to worldly living (5-9) Your new self: being renewed in Christ’s image (10-11) So live as Christ-clothed people (12-17) (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Good Friday? Mark 15:16-39   Irony!   The king that isn't...?    The saviour that didn't...?     Good Friday?   Dear God,  Sorry , for living life my way like you don't exist.  Thank you  for sending Jesus to take my punishment for me.  Please  forgive me, and change me, to live for you.  Amen    (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus Changes EVERYTHING Mark 14:1-16:8 (Reading:14:27-72)   Mark shows us Jesus  knew what was to happen … (10:33-34 ch14-16)     …and that Jesus  knew the significance  (14:32-42 & 15:33-34)     Do YOU  understand the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection?   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Stay Focused!! Mark 13 The fishermen are given their instructions (cf 1:16-20) This section is ‘apocalyptic’, full of OT images of judgement – which remind us of the times we are in These are the things we should expect These are the things we should avoid These are the things we should do We have a lot in common with the fishermen – they stayed focused, will you? (preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Giving your ALL? Mark 11:27-12:44 (Reading: 11:27-33 & 12:35-44)   Why does Mark tell us about the widow?  (12:41-44)    What’s happening in the rest of this passage?    Jesus’ authority is challenged   While Jesus continues to teach    So, what can we learn about giving our all? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)  

Jesus: King and Judge Mark 11:1-25   What Jerusalem saw…     What the disciples saw…     What Mark wants us to see…  Jesus: the saviour- King  of Israel, and of the nations Jesus: the  Judge  of Israel, and of the nations ..and what Jesus our King and Judge wants…  (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)  

What it Takes to be a Christian Mark 10 (Reading 10:1-34)   There are lots of ways to not let God be God and Jesus be King Consider      .. the Pharisees                    .. the rich man                    .. even the disciples                    ..  and what about us?   Think about what it cost Jesus to be King (v32-34)   And look at the examples Mark gives - to help us understand what it takes...

Church: What are we doing? Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16   As a Church we encourage each other to keep living with Jesus as Lord and Saviour (eg. Hebrews 10)   As a Church we are ALL involved (Ephesians 4)   We are a Bible Teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus    We want to grow in knowing Jesus                   grow in living for Jesus                   grow in making Jesus known (Pr...