James Smith – Page 2 – St Andrew's Roseville

August 28, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on August 28, 2016

Beautitudes: the Blessed Life Pt 3 (8:30am)

The Beatitudes, the eight epigrammatic statements that start the Sermon on the Mount, are probably the best known part of Jesus' teaching, but also possibly the least understood! This series seeks to unlock their meaning and show how they are just as relevant to us today as they were to those who first followed Jesus, because they reveal the character of a true disciple. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

August 14, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on August 14, 2016

Beautitudes: the Blessed Life Pt 1 (8:30am)

The Beatitudes, the eight epigrammatic statements that start the Sermon on the Mount, are probably the best known part of Jesus' teaching, but also possibly the least understood! This series seeks to unlock their meaning and show how they are just as relevant to us today as they were to those who first followed Jesus, because they reveal the character of a true disciple.

April 10, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on April 10, 2016

Grace – in Salvation Part 2

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).

April 3, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on April 3, 2016

Grace – in the Old Testament Part 1

Divine Grace is God's loving and relentless pursuit of the unlovable, undeserving and ungrateful. It is like a golden thread that runs through the whole Bible, even the Old Testament, because it is foundational to God's nature; overthrowing evil and trumping sin. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

March 20, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on March 20, 2016

Palm Sunday

By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey Jesus publicly reveals himself as the Messiah and shows he is both sovereign and gentle. So do we crown him King in our hearts or reject him?

March 6, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on March 6, 2016

Hosea: God’s heart, broken for us: Part 4 of 5

The potential conflict between God the Father's compassion for his "son" Israel and his anger at their sin is only resolved in Christ, the true son, who enables us all to be children of God, childlike but not childish.

February 21, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on February 21, 2016

Service Sunday – 10am&5pm

By washing his disciples' feet Jesus shows us that his life was destined for humiliation, as he points to his death on the cross and that our lives should be characterised by humility, as he sets us an example of serving one another. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

February 7, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on February 7, 2016

Hosea: God’s heart, broken for us: Part 1 of 5

Hosea's enacted prophesy of marrying a promiscuous woman strikingly illustrates the seriousness of sin as spiritual adultery and the loving commitment of God to his people despite their/our unfaithfulness. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

January 10, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on January 10, 2016

Big Ideas Pt 2 – Fear of Death

The fear of death cannot be overcome by ancient or modern philosophies which are but guesswork. Only Christianity offers a rational explanation for the human condition that is grounded in an historical reality - the resurrection of Christ. Only Jesus has defeated death.

December 25, 2015

Published by Alys Martin on December 25, 2015

Christmas Day

We won't understand Christmas unless we realise that the birth of Jesus is the best news we have ever had, because Christ is the Saviour that we all need to save us from our sins.

December 20, 2015

Published by Alys Martin on December 20, 2015

Christ is Coming Pt 4

Zechariah?s song reveals the role of John the Baptist as both prophet of God - shaped by his Word, and the forerunner of Christ - pointing to Jesus. These two principles challenge us, whatever our roles. Is God?s Word the dominating influence in our lives? Is our desire to point to Jesus?

November 29, 2015

Published by Alys Martin on November 29, 2015

Christ is Coming Pt 1

The foretelling of John the Baptist?s birth illustrates the interweaving of historical events and fulfilled prophecies within Luke?s gospel. Zechariah?s culpable doubt of the angel?s announcement challenges us in how we respond to God?s word. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).