Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Keep Trusting The Truth We need reminders of the truth (vv. 12-15) We are quick to forget Noise distorts the truth Reminders are essential for growth We can trust the truth of Christ’s return The apostles’ eye witness testimony (vv. 16-18) The prophetic word (vv.19-21)

God has given us everything we need (vv. 1-4) So make every effort to grow (vv. 5-7) Why growth matters (vv. 8-11)

Keep Following Jesus Yourself The example of those who taught you the gospel The Bible Keep Preaching Jesus to Others Preach the word In season and out of season Patiently In the face of opposition But - it’s worth it

Intro… Life is Messy What is David counting on? (24:1-10) What happens when the shepherd fails? (24:11-17) Where can mercy be found? (24:18-25)

Who is the hero of David’s story? Does David really fit the song? What is your song of salvation?

How do you feel when things are out of control? Three truths: We’re not in control! (15:13-23) We can trust the one who is. (15:24-30) We can rest in his promises. (Psalm 3)

20260927 ~ 2 Samuel ~ The Rebel Son (2 Samuel 15~13-30) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

20260927 ~ 2 Samuel ~ The Rebel Son (2 Samuel 15~13-30) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

2 Samuel #5 ~ 2 Samuel ~ Like a Son 2 (2 Samuel 9) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Sin’s Danger Sin’s Spread Sin’s Answer Looking to God’s true King

What gives you hope? God is the fountain of hope The scriptures teach us to hope God’s glory is the vision of hope … in the church … among the nations In him the Fleurieu will hope

The power of a great story 1. The Story David thinks he’s writing (7:1-7) 2. The Story God has brought David into (7:8-17) 3. Marvelling at the never-ending story (7:18-29) What story are you living in?

What does genuine worship look like? 1. Genuine worship looks like knowing the God we worship (6:1-11) 2. Genuine worship looks like giving ourselves wholeheartedly to God (6:12-19) 3. Genuine worship looks like coming to God through his chosen king (6:17-23)

Who gets to tell you what to do? The passage shows us: 1. The need for a king (5:1-5) 2. That a good king is good news (5:6-12) 3. That there’s only one worthy to be the true king (5:13-16) Will you joyfully put yourself under the authority of the good king, Jesus?

How quickly life can change David - a model of trusting in the rock, through life’s tragedies and triumphs He trusts God’s promises enough not to grasp (1:1-16) He trust God’s justice enough to grieve instead of gloat (1:17-27) He trusts God’s wisdom enough to wait for God’s direction (2:1-7) Jesus - the true rock Our rock through tragedy and triumph

20260802 Psalms ~ Hearing His Voice (Psalm 95) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

20260726 God Saves to Glorify His Name (Ezekiel 36~22-36) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

God’s forgiveness is abundant beyond anyone’s ability to recompense. Recognising our debt to the Lord is the beginning of faith. Recognising we can’t repay that debt and yet have received forgiveness is to know Christ. To forgive others is to see our overwhelming need for Jesus, our Saviour.

1. We are called to a faith in Christ Jesus that does not shy away from sin in this world, even the sin of a brother or sister. 2. The church is the body of Christ that we may be confident in what we believe. 3. Christ is our boundary of belonging, in which we know him and are known by him. 4. Christ has established his church by the indwelling presence of his Spirit.

A decision to be made: which hand, which foot and which eye? Acting in the world Stepping forth in the world Seeing and understanding the world Choosing Christ God will never forsake his children Rest in the peace of the Good Shepherd

Big things shape the little things… Getting the big things right will help shape: Our relationships. Our thinking and our prayers. Our contentment and our generosity.

Press on toward the goal of knowing Christ more and more (3:12-16) A. Christ saves us to know Him intimately (12) B. Knowing Christ requires lifelong commitment (13-14) C. Pressing on shows maturity in Christ (15-16) Press on in unity following the example of mature believers (3:17-21) A. Discipleship with one another is key (17) B. Not pressing on leads to becoming enemies of Christ (18-19) C. Ou...

1. What can we do to be righteous before God? 2. Can we have any confidence in what we do? 3. Turning from the world, we gain Christ and have confidence in his righteousness. 4. We are called to leave the past behind, and to know Christ and life eternal with him.

Confident Evangelism? Confidence In the Power of the Gospel (4:1-7) Confidence In the Necessity of the Gospel (4:8-12) Confidence In Personally Sharing the Gospel (4:13-22) What’s Your Next Step? For everyone: _____________________ Three extra ideas:

Work out your salvation How to work out our salvation A clear view of your Saviour Intentional effort Radical reliance What happens when we work out our salvation Your mind is renewed Your behaviour changes Your witness shines Two examples of those who work out their salvation Timothy who serves Christ and others Epaphroditus who puts his life on the line Working out our salvation will look differ...