Sermons

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It’s what God is doing that really matters (Philippians 2:12-30)

It’s what God is doing that really matters

Philippians 2:12-30

“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose” Philippians 2:13 (NIV)

As Christians we should conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel (1:27)

Therefore … we “work out” our salvation (2:12 and 14-16)

some examples (2:17-30)

But we knowing it is God who is at work (2:13)

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Have the same mind as Christ (Philippians 1:27-2:11)

Have the same mind as Christ

Philippians 1:27-2:11

Live a life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus (1:27)

Don’t be afraid of opposition from those who do not believe (2:28-29)

And let humility shape the way you relate with those who do believe (2:1-4)

– have the same mind as Chris (2:5-11)

A life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus begins with humility and repentance…

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Think of yourselves as Partners in the Gospel

Think of yourselves as Partners in the Gospel

Philippians 1:12-26

Paul writes to encourage the Philippians to stand firm (1:27 & 4:1)

He shares his joyful prayer for his partners in the Gospel (1:1-11)

and his positive perspective on challenges to their Gospel work (1:12-18)

He expresses his resolve – to do everything for Christ and His Gospel (1:18-26)

All of this encourages US too… as partners in the Gospel

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

The Gospel Changes Lives (Phil 1:1-11)

Main point: The Gospel Changes Lives

Point 1: Some Characteristics of the Christian Life (Phil 1:1-11)

SufferingHumilityPartnershipJoy

Point 2: These Characteristics are Found in Jesus (Phil 2:5-11)

Point 3: These Characteristics in Us

  • Timothy (2:19-24)
  • Epaphroditus (2:25-30)
  • Paul (3:4-17)
  • The Philippians themselves
  • Us?

Preacher: Steve Young

Church: Growing in Generosity (1 Cor 16 and 2 Cor8)

Church: Growing in Generosity

Bible Reading 1 Cor. 15:58-16:9, 2 Cor. 8:1-9

Who we are: ABible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus

What we’re doing: Growing followers of Jesus, by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus, and growing in sharing the gospel of Jesus

Growing in Generosity is part of growing in living for Jesus.

A bit about how we do things as a church…

-When it comes to giving: In the New Testament ‘generosity’ is the overriding principle

-Let’s be a Bible Teaching Church that seeks to Grow Followers of Jesus, and excels in ‘generosity’

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Church: Clear on what we’re doing (Col 1)

Church: Clear on what we’re doing

(Bible Reading Colossians 1:3-14)

1. Last week: Clear on who we are

  • We are sinners made alive in Jesus by responding to the Gospel
  • We gather around Jesus and His Gospel as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him
  • we seek to GROW as followers of Jesus (by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus and growing in sharing the Gospel of Jesus)

2. Structures to help GROW people..

3. A Bible teaching Church in the western suburbs of Brisbane …

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Church: Clear on Who We Are

Church: Clear on Who We Are

(Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23)

Lets be clear on who we are as a Church

1 We are sinners made alive in Jesus……

by responding to the Gospel of Jesus

2 We gather around Jesus and His Gospel……

as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him.

3 We seek to grow as followers of Jesus……

  • by growing in knowing Jesus,…
  • growing in living for Jesus…
  • growing in sharing the Gospel of Jesus

Next week: Lets be clear on what we’re doing

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

True Wisdom is Gospel Wisdom (James 3:13-18)

True Wisdom is Gospel Wisdom

James 3:13-18

1. If you claim to be wise, show it in your actions (v13)

2. Wisdom and understanding are seen in actions motivated by meekness (v13)

3. Wisdom and understanding are not seen in jealousy and selfish ambition (v14-16)

4. Godly wisdom is – pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere. (v17-18)

5. It is the gospel of Jesus that makes us truly wise!

Preacher: Steve Blencowe