Read the Bible passage Service Outline 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…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline But there’s more…. How do you go on as a Christian? Not this way Don’t let anyone judge you (v16-17) 2. Don’t let anyone disqualify you (v18-19) 3. Don’t Submit to Human Commands and Teachings (v20-23) Religion is anti-Christian
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Is Trinity Church Victor Harbor a Spirit Filled Church? 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…
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Read the Bible passage Service Outline 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) …
Read the Bible passage Service outline 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,…
Read the Bible passage Service outline Struggling to find a work/life balance? Putting ‘work’ in perspective 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…
Read the Bible passage Service outline 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 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?…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘In the fullness of time’: the world-shaking news of Jesus the Messiah Jesus’ relationship to the Hebrew Scriptures: not abolish but fulfill (v. 17-18) The ‘surpassing righteousness’ of Jesus’ kingdom: a transformed heart (v. 19-20) Living in fullness and righteousness today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Lives that point people to Jesus 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 What does it mean for us in the 21stCentury? Proper respect…