God’s Glory Through Weak Messengers 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Our Weakness is God’s Strategy (7-12) God will raise us from death! (13-15) God’s glory is our good (16-18) (Preacher: Aaron Ting)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE 2 Corinthians 5:1-6:2 A Christian Perspective We know we have a permanent home (meanwhile we groan in longing while we live by faith) We know what it is to fear the Lord (and we try to persuade others) We don’t regard anyone from a worldly point of view (and we know that now is the time to turn back to God)…

The Heart of Gospel Ministry 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:6 Looking for signs of ‘successful’ ministry? “are we beginning to commend ourselves to you again?” 2 Corinthians 3:1 – 5:12 Christ’s ministry changes hearts… (3:1-6) This ministry is more lasting and more glorious even than Moses’ ministry (3:7-11) So we have reason to be bold… (3:12-18) … and not l…

Do you smell like a follower of Jesus? 2 Corinthians 2:1-3:6 Conflict in Corinth, turmoil in Troas & mind-games in Macedonia… but the Gospel procession continues!!! Unlike ‘many’, Paul’s confidence and competence to continue – come through Christ We can learn, from the apostle, how to behave – with each other: compassionate correction of complicate…

God’s Character & God’s Gospel 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 Despite criticism, opposition and any challenge… God’s grace should shape our motives and actions God’s faithfulness gives assurance - which others should see through us God’s character and God’s Gospel must shape us and the way we proclaim Jesus (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)…

Growing in Christ, when it's messy! 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “The Corinthian Diaries” – not particularly comfortable for anyone really! But God is a God of comfort & deliverance A very real example... Growing together in Christ, through pain, opposition.. and mess! (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

God will set the record straight Joel 3 God will vindicate His identity as the one true God God will vindicate His people because they are His The enemies of God’s people will face justice (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

God will restore His blessings to His people Joel 2:18-32 1. Restoration of blessings 2. Restoration of relationship 3. Relationship restored through pouring out of God’s Spirit (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

The Problem of Injustice Psalm 109 This Psalm as God’s Word… … to Israel in the Psalter … fulfilled in Christ … to us today This Psalm as our words to God … our prayer (preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Trust God! Psalm 91 This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Know you’re forgiven? Psalm 32 This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Come Back To God Joel 1:1-2:17 Look at the desolation that comes from abandoning God There’s worse ahead for those who don’t turn back to God But it’s not too late to come back to God… even now (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

Praise the God of Salvation Psalm 65 For His salvation in the Temple (vv.1-4) For His salvation in the World (vv. 5-8) For His salvation in the Land (vv. 9-13) (Preacher: Cornelis du Plessis)

A lamp for my feet and light on my path Psalm 119 (reading: verses 1-8, 33-40, 73-80, 113-120, 153-160) This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Psalm 22 Psalm 22 through the lens of David Psalm 22 through the lens of Jesus (Preacher: Jayesh Naran / Ithaca PC)

Teach us to number our days Psalm 90 This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

How Long O Lord? Psalm 89 (Reading vv1-4 and vv38-52) This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer .. and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Sing to the Lord All the Earth Psalm 96 Why do we sing? This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer .. and our Praise (Preacher: Andrew Brown)

LEARNING TO LAMENT Psalm 13 This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter * see below .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today This Psalm as our words to God... .. our Prayer ... and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

A Call to Praise Psalm 146-150 (reading Psalm 149-150) 1. This Psalm as God’s Word.. .. to Israel in the Psalter .. fulfilled in Christ .. to us today 2. This Psalm as our words to God… .. our Prayer … and our Praise (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Introduction to the Psalms Psalm 1-2 The Psalms as our words to God The Psalms as God’s word to us Psalms 1-2 as an introduction and invitation The Psalms for Israel The Psalms for us (Preacher: Andrew Brown)

LIVING CHRIST-SHAPED Colossians 3:1-17 Your true self: raised secure with Christ above (1-4) So consider yourselves dead to worldly living (5-9) Your new self: being renewed in Christ’s image (10-11) So live as Christ-clothed people (12-17) (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Good Friday? Mark 15:16-39 Irony! The king that isn't...? The saviour that didn't...? Good Friday? Dear God, Sorry, for living life my way like you don't exist. Thank you for sending Jesus to take my punishment for me. Please forgive me, and change me, to live for you. Amen (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)…

Jesus Changes EVERYTHING Mark 14:1-16:8 (Reading:14:27-72) Mark shows us Jesus knew what was to happen… (10:33-34 ch14-16) …and that Jesus knew the significance (14:32-42 & 15:33-34) Do YOU understand the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Stay Focused!! Mark 13 The fishermen are given their instructions (cf 1:16-20) This section is ‘apocalyptic’, full of OT images of judgement – which remind us of the times we are in These are the things we should expect These are the things we should avoid These are the things we should do We have a lot in common with the fishermen – they stayed fo…