Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Ho, Ho, Homoousious! The real St Nick and the eternal significance of one little ‘i’ Questions in the dark: Is it really possible to know God? The light that shines in the darkness: The eternal Word (v. 1-5) The witnessed Word (v. 6-8) The rejected Word (v. 9-11) The adopting Word (v. 12-17) The revealing Word (v. 18) ‘Lord, show us the Father!’

Freedom and the idols of our hearts The way out: Flee! (10:14-22) …from idolatry …because you’re playing with fire The way on: Follow! (10:23-11:1) …the example of Paul (& Christ) …by living for God’s glory …and the salvation of many The expulsive power of a new affection

Strict training? Run with your eyes on the prize (9:24-27) Run heeding the warning of those who fell (10:1-10) Run with your confidence in God alone (10:11-13) God is faithful; so run!

Fight for your rights? Paul’s consuming ambition: the gospel (v. 12, 23) Paul’s past example: giving up his rights for the progress of the gospel (v. 1-18) Paul’s ongoing pattern: a free slave for the sake of the gospel (v. 19-23) Faithful flexibility as gospel slaves

Is it ok to…? The issue in Corinth: Food sacrificed to idols (v. 1) The principle: Love and knowledge (v. 1-3) Right knowledge: The one true and living God (v. 4-6) Right love: Freely giving up your freedom (v. 7-13) The freedom of a Christian

Other Sermons #31 - The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ my Lord (Philippians 3:1-16) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

1. Live in expectation of Christ's return (vv.1-10) a. Day of the Lord will surprise people in darkness b. Day of the Lord will not surprise those of us in the light 2. Encourage each other in light of Christ's return (vv.11-15) a. Acknowledge and respect church leaders b. Live in peace and care for each other 3. Live God's will in light of Christ's return (vv.16-26) a. Live a Spirit lead life b....

Quiet contentment or revolutionary devotion!? Revolutionary devotion in the last days: Live as those who belong to God’s coming world within the good (but temporary) constraints of this present world in gospel-fuelled wisdom and freedom …that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.

‘If only…’ Jesus’ contentment revolution The big idea: You can (and should) live a faithful life right now (v. 17, 20, 24) The reasons: Because of the sovereign call of God (v. 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24) Because in Christ the new creation has come (v. 18-19) Galatians 5:6, 6:15 Because you belong to the one whose service is perfect freedom (v. 21-23) Ephesians 6:5-8; Colossians 3:22-24 Live as a beli...

The unusual beauty of faithfulness To the married: Give yourself to your marriage as God’s gift (v. 1-7) To the unmarried (or once married): It’s good to stay unmarried! (But fine to get married too) (v. 8-9) To those in strained marriages: Pursue faithfulness and reconciliation, and live in peace (v. 10-16) Entrusting ourselves to the God of faithfulness

The trouble with our bodies… Bodies in the City of Corinth: Ownership Purpose Destiny Bodies in the Kingdom of Christ: Destiny Purpose Ownership Therefore? Flee sexual immorality Honour God with your bodies

When families feud… The Family Feud in Corinth The issue Disputes in the courts The problems Defeat Disrepute Disinheritance The response Do you not know!? Revolutionary transformation in the family of God: You do (the new) you

The (first) sexual revolution Seeds of the revolution: Israel, redeemed from slavery for holiness Revolutionary holiness in Corinth: The problems? Porneia Pride The response? Mourn together Act together Celebrate together Therefore let us keep the Festival

What is the point of work? There is a futility/vanity to work (Ecclesiastes 1:2-3) Work has a significant but limited purpose But there is work/labour that is not vain/futile (1 Corinthians 15:58) What is this ‘working for the Lord’? Who are the ‘workers’? (1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Corinthians 16:10) What is the ‘work’? (1 Corinthians 3:10-13, 1 Corinthians 9:1) What is the connec...

Struggling to find a work/life balance? Putting ‘work’ in perspective 1. What does the Bible say about vocation/calling? Ecclesiastes 2:24 The Bible on calling God ‘calls’ people 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Christians are ‘called’ ones Romans 8:28 ‘Called’ through the gospel 2 Thessalonians 2:14 What are we ‘called’ to? 1 Thessalonians 4:7 What is your calling? 2. How does my ‘calling’ relate to my job?...

Work: a love/hate relationship Made to work Genesis 1:26-28 Genesis 2:15 Colossians 3:17 The ‘Fall’ affects our work Genesis 3:17 The Necessity of Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 10. A diagnostic framework for Work Exploring some implications Work and self-worth Should we fulfil our potential? Should we look for Job satisfaction? What about work and money? Work is inevitably a ‘mixed bag’

Permanent praise?? David’s testimony: Praise from the pit (v. 1-7) David’s plea: Be filled with good fear (v. 8-14) David’s God: The Lord who sees, hears, and acts (v. 15-22) Let us exalt his name together

My soul finds rest in…? Rest for God’s King: A solid rock through the assaults of his enemies (v. 1-7) Rest for God’s people: A trustworthy refuge in a fleeting world (v. 8-10) The source of rest: The God of power, love, and justice (v. 11-12) Yes, my soul, find rest in God

The blessings of a repentant heart I. Blessing of forgiveness A. God erases the sin of the honest B. God heals the guilt of those who confess II. Blessing of deliverance A. God protects those who call on Him B. God cancels the penalty of sin III. Blessing of restoration A. God restores His relationship to those who submit to Him B. God restores true joy to those who trust in Him

The search for guidance… The Guide: The God of covenant faithfulness The Guided: He guides the humble The Guidance: Show me your ways Being guided by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

Paul's opening words to Timothy. Paul tells us about his own experience of grace and mercy. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Why is it that it is Jesus who saves sinners? Christ has died Christ has risen. Christ will come again. To close: For what, ultimately, did Jesus come to save us?

Life in a fallen world? Life in God’s new world: A grace-filled yesterday, a glory-filled tomorrow, and a gospel-filled today ‘Be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create'

A world in darkness A world of light An eternal city (60:1-22) A glorious bride (61:10-62:12) The light of the world (61:1-9) ‘Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing…’

Groundhog Day? The restless futility of self-righteousness The transforming peace of the righteous God Repentance and transformation for God’s people in exile

Banquets and festal joy The Invitation: Come! (55:1-2) The Menu: And everlasting covenant (55:3-5) The Call: Turn! (55:6-7) The Host: Utterly trustworthy (55:8-11) The Aftertaste: Eternal, cosmic joy; the host’s renown (55:12-13) ‘O Lamb of God, I come’