Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What kind of a man is this!? The mighty Son of God… …who rescues the oppressed ...who destroys the works of the devil ...who is rejected by many Following the crucified champion, the saving Son

1. Jesus convinces us that He is God with all authority 2. Storms challenge our faith in Jesus' authority 3. Jesus proves that we can trust in His authority

I’m going all in... Going all-in for Jesus: No home here (v. 19-20) Going all-in for Jesus: No rivals here (v. 21-22) The One who has gone all-in for us (v. 16-17)

Jesus’ Authority over Sickness (Matthew 8:1-17) A contagious World Contagious Christ Contagious Faith

Would you rather…? The transforming promise: Your God will come (v. 1-7) The joy-giving hope: The rescued will return (v. 8-10) Crowned with everlasting joy

Kingdoms rise and fall... A Kingdom of Righteousness (32:1-8) A Kingdom of the Spirit (32:9-20) A Kingdom of Victory (33:1-16) A Kingdom of the King (33:17-24) There is still one King reigning over all

‘Why can’t I rest…?’ The source of rest The (unexpected) enemies of rest The achievement of rest Returning to rest

‘Why can’t I change…?’ Now: ‘Their hearts are far from me’ (v. 13-16) Then: ‘They will stand in awe’ (v. 17-24) How: ‘I will astound these people’ (v. 14) Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God

‘A driving rain and a flooding downpour...’ The trampled wreath and the glorious crown (v. 1-13) The false boast and the sure foundation (v. 14-20) The strange work and the wonderful plan (v. 21-29) The strange, wonderful, sure, and glorious gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Lord is King #8 - In That Day (Isaiah 26 - 27) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The Feast of Easter (v. 6) The Victory of Easter (v. 7-8) The Joy of Easter (v. 9)

Reading Isaiah 53:4-6 Song There Is A Fountain Reading Matthew 26:1-30 Prayer & Silence Song The Power of the Cross Reading Mathew 26:31-56 Prayer & Silence Song Hallelujah! What a Saviour Reading Matthew 26:57-75 Prayer & Silence Song Before the Throne of God above Reading Matthew 27:1-31 Prayer & Silence Reading Matthew 27:32-66 Song Nothing But the Blood of Jesus

Appearances can be deceiving... Two gates: Enter! (v. 13-14) Two fruits: Watch out! (v. 15-23) Two builders: Hear, and do! (v. 24-27) The eternal life, abundant fruitfulness, and unshakeable stability of the kingdom of Heaven

Righteousness, hypocrisy, and being full of yourself New relationships with each other (v. 1-6) The problem: hypocritical self-righteousness Jesus’ solution: humble, discerning love for each other A new relationship with God (v. 7-11) The problem: cynical self-reliance Jesus’ solution: child-like dependence on our good Father Jesus’ one-sentence job description for life in his kingdom (v. 12) Humb...

‘My precious…’ Treasure and Worship (19-24) Two treasures (v. 19-21) Two eyes (v. 22-23) Two masters (v. 24) Treasure and Worry (25-34) ‘Therefore, do not worry...’ (v. 25, 34) Rest in the abundance of your Father (v 26-32) Invest in the kingdom of your Father (v 33) The incomparable riches of our true treasure

‘All the world’s a stage…’ The promise of righteousness: A city on a hill! (5:14-16) The parody of righteousness: the hypocrisy of the Pharisees (6:1)
 - Giving to be honoured (6:2-4)
 - Praying to be seen (6:5-15)
 - Fasting to show off (6:16-18) The power for righteousness: Kingdom-centred, humble dependence on your Father in heaven (6:9-13) Living for an audience of one

Hypocrites and masks… The greater righteousness of the kingdom of Christ (v. 20) Righteousness from the inside out: A heart of reconciliation (v. 21-26) A heart of purity (v. 27-30) A heart of faithfulness (v. 31-32) A heart of truthfulness (v. 33-37) A heart of generosity (v. 38-42) A heart of love (v. 43-47) Called into our Father’s perfection (v. 48)

Matthew #8 - A World That Knows Jesus (Matthew 28:16-20) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘In the fullness of time’: the world-shaking news of Jesus the Messiah Jesus’ relationship to the Hebrew Scriptures: not abolish but fulfil (v. 17-18) The ‘surpassing righteousness’ of Jesus’ kingdom: a transformed heart (v. 19-20) Living in fullness and righteousness today

#Blessed? A New Blessing Jesus’ famous sermon: Entry requirements? Impossible demands? The King’s gracious wisdom for life in his Kingdom A Flourishing Life in the Kingdom of Heaven (v. 1-12) Poor, mourning, and meek Hungry, merciful, and pure Peacemakers and persecuted A Shining Life in the Kingdoms of This World (v. 13-16) Salt and light: Be who you are Flourishing and shining today

A royal tour The Son who defeats the devil (v. 1-11) The Light who dawns in the darkness (v. 12-16) The King who calls, proclaims, and heals (v. 17-25) The good news of the kingdom today

People get ready… The Herald (v. 1-4) The Crowd (v. 5-10) The One (v. 11-17) A new beginning with the righteous Son

Lives that point people to Jesus 1. The ‘Big Idea’ (v 11-12) Living in such a way that we commend the gospel to unbelievers around us. 2. Submitting to Human authorities (v13-17) • Submit • For the Lord’s sake • Doing good 3. What does it mean for us in the 21st Century? a. Proper respect and honour to human authority b. There are limits to our obedience/submission c. To what degree should we enga...

What do you want to be when you grow up? 1. Christian vocation Starts with Jesus (v4) How can Jesus be chosen? He is a PRECIOUS living stone (v6 - quoting from Isaiah 28) Jesus value is not based on his popularity Jesus divides people We are a church that treasures Jesus (2v24; 3v18) 2. Our Vocation – in more detail Believers are living stones (v5) Believers are priests (v5; Exodus 19v5-6) Priests...

What is the best thing that has ever happened to you? 1. Set your Hope on Future Grace (1:13) 2. Be Holy (1:14-15) 3. Live in Reverent Fear (1 Peter 1:17-21) 4. Love one another Deeply (1:22-2:2) 5. Crave Pure Spiritual milk (2:2) Do you ever feel short-changed by God?