July 30, 2017
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October 23, 2016
Previously in the book of Acts we have seen the message of Jesus spread from Jerusalem, to Judea and then to Samaria (cf Acts 1:8). In Acts 10-11 we see Peter carry the gospel across the final frontier to the gentile world, to those nations with no claim on the story of God's salvation first revealed to the Jewish Patriarchs. This brings into view our own engagement in this ongoing mission to Romans, Greeks, Australians and all the nations of the world. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
September 25, 2016
The giving of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost launches the mission Jesus gave to his disciples in Acts 1:8. His work in and through every believer, empowering them for their role in the mission, marked the beginning of the last days.' After Peter's sermon, three thousand were saved. But this success is not credited to Peter's skill as a preacher. Rather, salvation is always the work of the Holy Spirit in response to the hearing of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
September 25, 2016
The giving of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost launches the mission Jesus gave to his disciples in Acts 1:8. His work in and through every believer, empowering them for their role in the mission, marked the beginning of the last days. After Peters sermon, three thousand were saved. But this success is not credited to Peters skill as a preacher. Rather, salvation is always the work of the Holy Spirit in response to the hearing of the gospel of Jesus Christ.(Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
April 10, 2016
Unlike gifts we typically exchange the gift of salvation by grace is indispensable, costly and unearned. Therefore we should receive it with humility, joy and thankfulness. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
March 27, 2016
Easter is at the centre of the Christian faith. "By this gospel you are saved...that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures" (1 Cor 15:2-4). But this is no mere religious idea. It is a historical and miraculous event that changes everything.
December 13, 2015
Mary?s song reveals the salvation plan of God and the true meaning of the word ?blessed?, to joyfully receive the role that God has given her - something also available to us if we, like Mary, are faithful and willing. Please note that there are no prepared Small Group study notes this week as small groups are in recess until 2016.