Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Unstoppable…? An unstoppable kingdom… with a living Lord (v. 1-3) empowered by God’s promised Spirit (v. 4-8) growing across the whole world (v. 8) until the King returns (v. 9-11) founded on the witness of the Apostles (v. 12-26) The unstoppable acts of the risen Lord Jesus

The context Unpacking the 16th verse As we go, let people know

What makes the Great Commission great? Who gives it Philippians 2:9-11 Who gets it Matthew 4:15-16 How we do it Genesis 12:2-3 Who goes with us Hebrews 4:11

Rest Assured Matthew 27:45-50 Isaiah 57:20 The struggle to Rest Psalm 127:2 The World erodes the Rest secured by Jesus Hebrews 4:1-11 The Bible’s Call to Rest Hebrews 4:11

Team work… Paul’s gospel team: Real people in real relationships working hard for the kingdom of God in partnership together fuelled by God’s grace Grace be with you!

I. Be devoted to prayer A. Make prayer essential B. Be aware of prayer needs C. Be thankful D. Pray for gospel opportunities E. For Christ clearly proclaimed II. Be devoted to proclaim Christ A. Show Christ B. Speak Christ

Post-holiday blues? The glorious riches of the gospel: From the cosmic heights… …to the everyday grind The key principle: Thankful, all-of-life submission to Jesus (3:17) Continuing in Christ behind closed doors: Wives and husbands (3:18-19) Parents and children (3:20-21) Slaves and masters (3:22-4:1) ‘Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.’

What do Australians have their hearts set on? Colossians 3:1 ‘…set your hearts on things above…’ How do you do that? Remembering we are ‘in Christ’ (v1-4) ‘in Christ’? You died (v 3; 2:20) You have been raised (v1) You will appear with him in glory (v4) Set your hearts on things above Put to death… (v5-11) Putting on… (v12-16) Doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (3:17)

But there’s more…. How do you go on as a Christian? Not this way Don’t let anyone judge you (v16-17) Don’t let anyone disqualify you (v18-19) Don’t Submit to Human Commands and Teachings (v20-23) Religion is anti-Christian

How do we grow as Christians? Be careful how you grow Stay grounded in Christ (v6-7) Continue the live in Christ Be rooted & built up in Christ Learn more of Christ Overflow with thankfulness Find fullness in Christ (v9-10) The fullness we discover in Christ The fullness we receive from Christ Realise what we have in Christ (v11-15) We have fellowship with Christ We have forgiveness in Christ We h...

What is it that motivates you and excites you? Paul’s passion for gospel ministry 1) He serves the church with the Word of God A servant who brings the Word of God A Word that is all about the mystery revealed in Christ A service that entails suffering 2) He works hard to present everyone mature in Christ Paul labours, toils and strives to make Christ known All ministry is hard work But we do it w...

Once we were enemies of God (v21) 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behaviour. God has reconciled us through Christ (v22) 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— Persevere in our faith in Christ our hope (v23) 23 if you continue in your...

How Marvellous? The most potent force in the universe is … (Gen 1:25-28; Col 1:6, 10) 1) Christ’s Supremacy and the Creation of ‘all things’ (v15-17) WHO is Jesus … (v15) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. WHY Jesus is WHO he is … (v16) FOR by [in] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or...

Colossians #1 - Are You Seeing God’s Better Way? (Colossians 1:1-14) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Is Trinity Church Victor Harbor a Spirit Filled Church? 1. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? a) Is Ephesians 5:18 talking about speaking in tongues? Filled with the Spirit in Acts Different results of being filled Not a one off experience A sovereign work of God b) Filled with the Spirit in Ephesians A command Ongoing Never completed 2. What does a Spirit filled Church look like? Liv...

Are you led by the Spirit? “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God” (Rom 8:14) -where is the Spirit leading us? 1. The Holy Spirit Leads us into Godliness (vv12-13) 2. The Holy Spirit Leads us into the riches of a relationship with God as Father (vv 15-16) Mark 14:36 3. The Holy Spirit Leads us into our inheritance (v17) Where is the Holy Spirit leading us?

The most controversial chapter in the Bible? But meant to bring unity and thankfulness. The Promise Luke 24:46-49 Acts 1:4,6,8. What happened? Pentecost Unusual, but not unique The impact (Acts 2:12-13) What did it mean? (Acts 2:14-41) Speaking in tongues (vv17-21) The ‘Last Days’ Jesus is the focus (vv22-41) What does it mean for us? Baptism in the Holy Spirit Living in the Age of Salvation A Spi...

Longing for glory The transforming glory of God: … in his mighty works … in his provision … in his presence … in his goodness … in his Son ‘Transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory’

Meanwhile, back at the ranch… The enemy in the ranks: the tragic evil of idolatry The man in the breach: Moses the faithful mediator The saviour from on high: Yahweh the gracious and compassionate God ‘forgive our wickedness and our sin, and take us as your inheritance

Getting in touch with the Divine…? God drew near in a tent God drew near in flesh God draws near by his Spirit God will draw near in the new creation ‘let us draw near to God…’

“Look at your people Moses… They are free!” A covenant of wonderful grace (ch 19) A covenant with good instruction (ch 20-23) A covenant that brought death (ch 24) Jesus fulfils the covenant for us (Matthew 5:17) Jesus fulfils the covenant in us (Hebrews 8) “…and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

‘What a whinger!!’ Grumbling and grace for Israel Grumbling and grace for us From grumbling to gratitude: ‘I am the bread of life

'The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still' 1. See ... Fear ... Trust ... Sing (14.31, 15.1) - Living between the two points of Redemption (13.1-16) 2. The Day the LORD fought for us - the God who leads and cares (13.17-22) - 'Hallowed be my name!' (14.1-4) - Action from all angles (14.5-18) - See the deliverance of the LORD (14.19-29) - See ... Fear ... Trust ... Sing (14.30-15.18) 3...

A day to remember… When God passes through: Judgment Distinction Glory When God passes over: Substitution Freedom Worship “Behold the Lamb!”: Receiving, and remembering, the blood of the Lamb

God in a box? The God who met Moses: The God who is The God who is with his people The God who patiently calls Moses to join his plan The God who meets us in Jesus Christ: The One who is The One who is God-with-us The One who patiently calls his people to join his plan