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Q. How would seeing God here today change the way you live? 1. What Ps 14 says about God vv1-4 (the problem) => "the vertical always shapes the horizontal" => the doctrine of original sin (=> the doctrine of total depravity) vv5-7 (the solution) Q. Who are the "they" in v5 (who are "overwhelmed with dread")? => r____________ and r_____________ 2. How Ps 14 points us to Jesus 1 Cor 3:16 Don’t you k...

Q. Which is the bigger challenge to your faith: the questions in your head, or attacks from unbelievers? 1. What Psalm 13 says about God vv1-4 vv5-6 trust -> rejoice -> sing “the best indicator of future performance is past behaviour” from: dwelling on our circumstances to: praising God’s character 2. How Psalm 13 points us to Jesus “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46) “Father, i...

The view from the mountain peak Paul’s testimony: I am convinced No separation from the love of God in Christ Threats to God’s love? Death or life? Spiritual forces? Present of future? Height or depth? Anything else!? Living in the assurance of God’s love

A victorious life? What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us: Four threats to our assurance 1) Who can be against us? 2) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? 3) Who then is the one who condemns? 4) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? More than conquerors: God’s gracious gift in Jesus, not our own achievement

Challenges to faith The Bible is very honest about the problem of suffering in our world Romans 8:18 ‘…our present sufferings…’ Romans 8:35 ‘…trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or sword?’ And yet rock solid confidence for believers What is God doing about our suffering NOW? Romans 8:28 ‘ …we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been...

A world awash with sin and pain - are there any advantages to being a Christian? 1. We have the 'first fruits' of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:23) - what we have now - what we don't have yet we 'groan' now - confident hope - some peddle false hope 2. The Spirit 'Groans' with us (Romans 8:26) Where is God when we are hurting? The Bible is such an honest book - We are never alone

We have never faced a year like this… - Is God both good and powerful? - Why does God let his beloved children (Romans 8:15) suffer? - And yet the Bible seems to insist Christians will suffer… Romans 8:17 “…we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we might also share in His glory.” 1. Present sufferings cannot compare with future glory (Roman...

Assurance #4 - Adoption And Assurance by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A spiritual person? Two realms: Adam / flesh Vs Christ / Spirit The Realm of the Flesh: Death and hostility The Realm of the Spirit: Life and peace A new identity in the realm of the Spirit

Assurance #2 - Condemnation and Assurance (Romans 8:1-4) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Our deep need 1. Clarity about the Gospel a) What is a 'gospel'? b) Whose gospel is it? c) What is its background? d) What's it about? e) What's its scope? f) What's its purpose? g) What's the ultimate goal? 2. The Fellowship of the Gospel 3. The Realisation that brings Confidence - not ashamed - power

The field (v. 1-3) The Valley (v. 4) The Feast (v. 5) The Home (v. 6) Who is your shepherd?

The Kingdom of God #12 - The Resurrection of the King (Mark 15:40- 16:8) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Intro: A universal contagion needs a universal rescue package. Three significant images at the cross: 1. An unjust exchange Mark 15:1-15 2. An unparalleled humiliation 16-32 3. An unthinkable isolation v33-39 Conclusion: Lessons from the past to face the present Could a past event rescue us today?

Crisis and clarity Context: Confrontation Which is the most important? (v. 28) The heart of the Kingdom: Hear (v. 29) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for God (v. 30) The heart of the Kingdom: Love for your neighbour (v. 31) Not far from the Kingdom? (v. 32-34) The Heart of the Kingdom: The transforming love of God

Being clear about what we mean 1. What is the kingdom of God? 2. How must we receive it? a. by becoming like little children child (vv. 13-16) b. by not walking away from Jesus (vv. 17-31) c. by accepting that Jesus is more than a good teacher (vv. 32-34) Daring to hope

Jesus the king of grace and truth Upholding God’s good gift of marriage (Mark 10:1-12) A threatening situation (v. 1-2) Command Vs permission (v. 3-4) Softening hard hearts: pursuing God’s good design (v. 5-9) Softening hard hearts: confronting sin (v. 10-12) Marriage, divorce, and remarriage across the Bible’s teaching 1. ’Outside the garden’ all marriages are marred by sin and will involve a nor...

1. Jesus is the Christ (8:22-30) A. Jesus heals a blind man (8:22-26) B. Peter confesses Jesus is Messiah (8:27-30) 2. Jesus Christ is our hope (8:31-33) A. Our hope through his death & resurrection (8:31) B. This hope is unexpected (8:32-33) 3. Jesus Christ is our example (8:34-9:1) A. Expect and endure rejection and suffering for living for Christ (8:34-38) B. Christ endured rejection and suffer...

‘Dear sirs, I am.’ The King’s rebuke: The hypocrisy of avoiding uncleanness ‘out there’ (v1-13) The King’s teaching: Seeing the uncleanness ‘in here’ (v. 14-23) ‘The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit...’

Fear, distrust, and following Jesus The fearful, divine power of the King The surprising, transforming grace of the King Fear and faith in the kingdom of grace

Going viral? The secret of Jesus’ kingdom: the seed of the word (v. 1-20) The nature of Jesus’ kingdom: hidden to be revealed (v. 21-29) The future of Jesus’ kingdom: incredible abundance (v. 30-34) Consider carefully what you hear

The lie of a safe Jesus The scandal of Jesus’ kingdom: A new people of God The opponents of Jesus' kingdom: Crowded by conflict The victory of Jesus’ kingdom: Binding the strong man The safety of the real Jesus

The scandal of forgiveness The King’s mighty power: the forgiveness of sins (v. 1-12) The King’s citizens: not the ‘righteous’, but sinners (v. 13-17) Receiving, and holding out, our King’s forgiveness

Good news? The ‘gospel’! (v. 1) The Kingdom of God  promised (v. 2-3)  prepared (v. 4-8)  announced (v. 9-11)  tested (v. 12-13)  proclaimed (v. 14-15) Hearing the greatest news today

Other Sermons #21 - A Strategic Faith - Matthew 25:14-30 by Trinity Church Victor Harbor