Read the text – 1 Corinthians 3:18-4:13
What does a faithful leader under Christ look like: a steward and servant. In fact, a fool, and one whom you should imitate in Christ. In this Bible talk, Gary Haddon helps us to think through who a disciple follows and why – for it should be Christ whom we follow, as demonstrated by a leader who shows themselves to be faithful. They must strive to imitate Christ, being willing to become the scum of the earth in the process!
Read the text – 1 Corinthians 3:1-17
Growing up in faith means being built up upon the only true foundation Jesus Christ and grown by God. Take care, anyone who builds upon that foundation, for your work will be tested.
In this talk, Ken Noakes helps us to understand that growing in faith is grounded in what God has done through Jesus, yet demonstrated in the various ways that we each serve to build up his church. And we are warned that the good we do (under God) will last while the bad will be destroyed.
Why is it important to pass on the true faith?
This sermon looks at the importance of discipleship in the family so that no one maligns the word of God in word or deed – that is faith passed on.
Read the Bible Text – Titus 2:1-15
– Ken Noakes
Ever witnessed a bad situation seemingly spiral out of control?
Welcome to 2 Samuel 13-14. The failure of King David which was so dramatic recounted in 2 Samuel 11-12, now gets played out by his sons as they put on an even more inglorious display of lust, rape, hate, murder and treason – and all while David sits on the bench sidelined and unwilling to step up as a father, judge or king should.
What can Christians learn from this sad tale, when we too are plagued with sin, burdened by the consequence of judgement, yet covered by the grace of the gospel?
Read the Bible Text – 2 Samuel 13-14
– Ken Noakes
– Josh Ord
In the historical book of 2 Samuel from the Old Testament in the Bible, we enter the world of King David as he ascends to the throne of Israel as God’s chosen King. We see both his wisdom and foolishness, his pride and his humility, his amazing strength and hopeless weaknesses. We see a truly human leader who desperately needs the God who is with him.
This sermon shows that amidst the distress of Israel’s defeat and the death of their king, David does not seek to profit from the death of Saul his enemy. Rather, David’s public lament shows the depths of his love for Jonathan and respect for God’s anointed. We see David more concerned for the honour of Israel than his for his own honour, giving us hope of a good and humble king.
– Josh Ord
– Dave Swan
Read the Bible Text – 2 Samuel 1:1-27
The “pattern” in Judges of God appointing a “judge” to deliver Israel is broken by Abimelek who sets himself up as a king, who rules not for God but for himself – with disastrous consequences for all watch/listen to Des Smith as he uses this story to teach us some lessons for church leadership today.
Preacher: Des Smith
Read the Bible text – Judges 8:29 – 9:21 and Mark 10:35-37, 41-45
English Support Handout – Judges 8:29 – 9:21 and Mark 10:35-27 , 41-45
From the ‘Reaching The Ends Of The Earth’ sermon series!
Sermon on ‘The Whole Counsel Of God’ from Acts 20:1-38 by Geoff Lin – available in audio or video here.
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Sermon ‘One Of The Top Three Christian Truths?’ (1 Timothy 3:1-4:5) by Paul Harrington is now available to stream or download: http://bit.ly/2appq56
Read the Bible text: http://bit.ly/29T61ck
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