South-West Evangelical Church Sermons

Introduction 1. The Command to Work Out Our Salvation 2. The Character of Working Out Our Salvation 3. The Community Project of Working Out Our Salvation

1. The Principle Behind The Good News Life 2. The Principle for Paul 3. The Principle for Us

Bible Reading: Romans 14:7-9 NIV Introduction 1. Identity a. Which One? b. From Where? c. A New Crushing Conformity 2. Freedom a. Which One? b. For Whom? c. A New Crushing Slavery 3. Jesus a. Freedom b. Identity c. An Invitation Dear Jesus, I’m sorry for trying to live life my own way without you. I know now that true life and freedom can only be found in you. Thank you for dying for my sins in my...

Introduction 1. Science Disproves God? a. Miracles b. Creation c. Faith 2. What is Science? a. Science and Religion b. Scientific Knowledge c. The Limits of Science i. Miracles ii. Creation iii. Love, Morality, History 3. Christianity Enhances Science a. Makes Science Possible b. Scientific Wonder

Introduction 1. What ISN'T Church? a. Building b. School for morals c. Institution 2. What IS Church? a. Holy b. Universal c. Community 3. An Invitation

Introduction 1. Bible = Fake News? a. The Gospels are late and unreliable b. The other gospels were silenced c. The value of the Bible is in metaphor and morals not history 2. Bible = Reliable News a. Timing is too early b. Content too counter-productive c. Form too detailed 3. Bible = Good News?

Preacher: Marshall Scott Hearing God's Voice: How do I know what God wants me to do? 1. God speaking in the Old Testament 2. God speaking in the New Testament 3. God's calling to us

Preacher: Peter Ko ARE YOU A HOPE-TIMIST? (Haggai 2) Introduction 1. Discouragement a. Comparison b. Fruitlessness 2. Promise a. I am with you, I will bless you b. I will shake 3. Fulfilment

Preacher: Peter Ko Introduction 1. God's Word Then a. Wrong Time Wrong Way b. Give Careful Thought 2. God's Word Now a. Right Time Right Way b. Give Careful Thought 3. A Model Response a. The Remnant b. Us

The Love of the Father // Luke 15:11-32 (3 Jan 2021) by South-West Evangelical Church

Preacher: Stephen Fei

Preacher: Peter Ko

Preacher: Dom Cheung ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ 1. Hearing the Invitation 2. Seeing the King 3. Rejoicing and Receiving

Introduction 1. Serenity 2. How? 3. Hope

Psalm 8 1. Why praise God in prayer? a. It confirms our DNA b. It strengthens our spiritual health c. It reminds us where we stand 2. How do we grow in praising God in prayer? a. By looking outwards b. By looking backwards

Introduction 1. The End Goal 2. Love and Knowledge 3. Who Are You Praying For?

Introduction 1. The Story So Far 2. The Prayer That Changed The World a. WHO God is b. WHAT God said c. HOW to pray 3. How We Need To Pray a. Word and World b. Who's Responsible c. Pray Together

1. WHY pray for power? 2. WHAT are we praying for? a. The power of Christ in us b. The power to experience Christ's love 3. WHO are we praying to? Connect with us: http://go.swec.org.au/connectme

Preacher: Marshall Scott 1. Cleansing 2. Confession 3. Change 4. Restoration

Introduction 1. Lament a. Longing ("something is wrong!") - 42:1-5 b. Overwhelmed ("I'm trying to hold on!" - 42:6-11 c. Appeal ("please God!") - 43:1-5 2. Honesty 3. Remembering In response: 1.What do you need to say to your soul today? 2.Join for weekly prayer meeting (Thurs 8pm on Zoom) to pray and apply this prayer together

Introduction and Context 1. The Leader's Test a. Goal = building up (12:19,13:10) b. Motivation = sacrificial love (12:15) c. Standard = truth (13:8) d. Posture = humility (13:9) e. Emotions = fear and grief (12:20-21) DIAGNOSTIC Qs: i. Why am I upset or angry or frustrated? ii. What fears and grief are underneath those emotions? 2. The Christian's Test a. Sins to watch out for (12:20-21)...

A Believer's Delight (2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10) Preacher: Dom Cheung 1. We Delight in Weakness because it can Reveal Those We Sincerely Love (11:16-33) 2. We Delight in Weakness because We Can Learn to Depend on God’s Power (12:1-10) a. Weaknesses can help us lean less on ourselves b. Weaknesses can help us lean more on God

Introduction 1. Devotion in Danger (1-4, 12-15) 2. Deception Point (5-11) a. Corinthians b. Us - Materialism and consumerism - Freedom to define and express yourself 3. How to Stay Devoted a. Know the truth go.swec.org.au/whatwebelieve b. Counter-cultural rhythms i. Individual ii. Corporate Response Questions How are your life rhythms making you more worldly than godly? What habits do you need to...

1. Paul's loss of approval 2. God approves of those who: a) Fight gospel battles (1-6) b) Use authority to build up (7-11) c) Serve faithfully (12-18) 3. Approved in Christ Response Questions: How might God's word to you today help you if you struggle with: a) pride / boasting b) unhealthy guilt or shame?

1. Paul's loss of approval 2. God approves of those who: a) Fight gospel battles (1-6) b) Use authority to build up (7-11) c) Serve faithfully (12-18) 3. Approved in Christ Response Questions: How might God's word to you today help you if you struggle with: a) pride / boasting b) unhealthy guilt or shame?