Kenmore Presbyterian Church

Church: Who Are We? Reading: Revelation 4       God’s Gospel Gathering…      … of people worshipping the risen King     God’s Plan and God’s Church … in Kenmore!    (preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Full Freedom in Christ Alone Colossians 2:8-23          Don’t get captured … (vs 8)     You have full freedom in Christ alone (vs 9-15)     So don’t get caught up in anything else (vs 16-23)     (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Reconciled to The Supreme Son Colossians 1:15-23   A Copernican Revolution … The Son is Supreme over all Creation (15-17)   The Son is Supreme over all New Creation (18-20)   Reconciled to Revolve Around the Supreme Son (21-23)     (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Firm and Fruitful Colossians 1:24-2:7   Gospel proclamation results in suffering, but that suffering is on behalf of Christ and His Church   Gospel proclamation involves revealing a wondrous mystery to all people    Gospel proclamation produces beautiful fruit in the lives of those who receive it. (preacher: Thom Herbert) 

Living Knowing our Gospel Lord Colossians 1:1-14   Since the day you heard … ... Gospel-shaped hope   Since the day we heard … ... Gospel-shaped prayer   Live a life worthy … ... Gospel-shaped living   (Preacher - Andreas Mayer)

Time To Accept Help? Mark 9 (Bible Reading 9:14-37)   1. God tells us to listen to Jesus ...           “This is my Son, whom I love.  LISTEN  to him!” (9:7)   2. ... and Jesus says...           “O unbelieving Generation..” (9:19)             “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed...”(9:31)              “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last..  (9:35)   3. Is it time to accept some help?  ...

The Ultimate Joy in 2024? Philippians 1:12-20 For Paul, the gospel is more important than his:  -      Freedom  -      Reputation  -      Life   In what ways can you find joy in the gospel in 2024? (Preacher: Stephen Young)

Christmas Day 2023 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 (NIV) (preacher: Steve Blencowe)

The Arrival of Christ Galatians 3:23-4:7   The arrival of Christ shows us…   …how much we NEED him …how far God goes to keep his PROMISES   …the extent of God’s MERCY and GRACE    (Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Is he Your King? Zechariah 9:9 (reading ch 9) “See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey”    What was Zechariah talking about?    What did Jesus do?    What’s this got to do with Christmas?    Is Jesus your King?  

THE CHRIST: TOKEN LEADER OR TRUE LORD? Mark 8 Bible Reading (vv. 22-38) Who do you say Jeaus is? What kind of King do you want the Christ to be? A Token Leader who gives you what you want? The True Lord to whom you owe your whole life? Does the way you live bear witness to who you say Jesus is? (Preacher: Thomas Herbert)

Jesus: Knows Your Heart! Mark 7   Jesus hates people being heartlessly religious (vv. 1-13)   Our real problem is our evil heart (vv. 14-23)     Jesus solves our heart problem,  and his solution is for everyone (vv. 24-37)   (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)   

Jesus: His Call for Repentance! Mark 6-8 - Bible Reading 6:1-29   Mark shows us: Who rejects Jesus  Who Jesus calls   Mark warns us: Being part of God’s Kingdom begins with repentance And calling for repentance will meet with rejection

Jesus: Just Believe? Mark 5:21-43   Two examples of people learning to trust/believe …   A father who learned to trust Jesus’ power to give life to the dead   A woman who trusted Jesus to give peace when she was in despair   Mark challenges us to believe in Jesus too!     (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus: Can You Trust His Authority? Mark 4:35-5:20   What do you fear the most?   Mark shows us that Jesus has authority over EVERYTHING, including:  -       outward storms (4:35-41) -       inward storms (5:1-20) -       and even death itself   …which leads people to  fear  him!                                 (4:41, 5:15, 5:33, 5:42)    What would you do if you saw God? (Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Are You Listening to Him? Mark 4:1-34 (Reading 4:1-20)    Have you heard this parable before?                            …be careful not to switch off! (vv. 3, 9)   Here’s how… 1: Lean into Jesus (v. 10) 2: Grow in Jesus (v. 20) 3: Don’t expect spiritual realities to be simple… (v. 11) 4: Be assured that God changes hearts! (vv. 26-29) (Preacher: Steve Young)

Jesus: Do You Accept His Authority? Mark 2:13-3:35 Bible Reading: 2:13-3:6    Jesus hates religion    -        Mark gives us five examples    The gospel is ENTIRELY about Jesus… not religion!    Some accept his authority; others don’t…   …what about you? (Preacher: Steve YOUNG)

Jesus: His Authority and Priority Mark 1:14-2:17 (Bible Reading:1:21-38)   That is why I have come  -  to preach  1:38 - his authority and his compassion - his priority and his ‘problem’   That is why I have come –  to call sinners  2:17 - his compassion and his authority - his ‘problem’ and his priority   Hard-edged compassion (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Proclaiming The Truth About Jesus Bible Reading: Mark 1:1-20 & 16:1-8 Mark’s Gospel… … the proclamation of Jesus as King (1:1)   Jesus is proclaimed by: Prophets: the King will come (1:2-3) John: the King is coming (1:4-8) God: the King is here (1:9-13) Jesus: The Kingdom of God is here, repent (1:14-15)   Us?    (16:8)   The right response to Jesus (1:16-20)   (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Gender: Speaking Truth in Love Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24     Gender and Identity: What’s the issue?       What does the Bible Say?       How should truth, love and acceptance intersect, for us as Christians? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe) Link to Patricia Weerakoon's book and other stuff

“Be True To Yourself” Bible Reading: Romans 1:18-25     What do people mean when they say  “be true to yourself”  ?      What does the Bible Say?     Where does that leave us?     (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Waiting for Christ’s return 2 Peter 3   Don’t listen to scoffing      Christ’s return is delayed for a reason!   Therefore, live your lives knowing that Christ is coming      Trust the scriptures to be on guard against the errors of the world   (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Trust The LORD Deuteronomy 31-34 (Bible Reading: 31:14-22 & 34:1-12)   After Moses…   A song that highlights the problem of sin (ch 32) Blessings which give hope for the future? (ch 33)   Trust The LORD      (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)      

MAKING A NAME FOR OURSELVES Genesis 10-11 (Reading: Genesis 10:21-11:9) Humanity decides it doesn’t need God… again! So God pays us a visit… …and shows incredible grace in judgment The curse is reversed in the New Testament, and ultimately at the end of time… (Acts 2, Rev 5:9) Preacher: Stephen Young

Choose Life Deuteronomy 27-30 (Bible Reading: 30:11-20)   1.    The Covenant The LORD commanded Moses to make with the Israelites at Moab (Dt 29:1)   the blessings and curses (Dt 27-28)    the Covenant Renewal (Dt 29-30)   2. Two key verses                      Dt 29:29                 Dt 30:19     3. The choice we ALL face…     Deuteronomy – three ‘sermons’ from Moses 1.     a history lesson (cha...