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Grounded in the Word Of God

Chris — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 18:07:56 +0000

Martin is back from the summer break and has a key message today. Do you feel like you are further from God than you used to be? Martin says it’s a common feeling but not the way it should be, or the bible says. Using Romans 1:21 he looks at four attributes that lead to deeper intimacy and knowledge of God throughout our Christian Lives.

Order

intro
Romans 1:21 and the four negatives
Glorify God
Thankfulness
Imagination
A good heart
conclusion

Key Quote

Do we magnify our Challenges or God?

Bible Verses

Hebrews 13:5
Ephesians 1:3
Romans 1:21
Number 13-14
Luke 8:24
1 Peter 2:24
Isaiah 53:4
2 Timothy 3:1-5
Psalm 103:1-6
Psalm 100:4-5
Mark 7:21-23

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Paul’s Secret To Happiness

Chris — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 16:51:17 +0000

Today Martin continued our summer sermon series after last week’s look at the gospel Paul preached. Martin invites us to look at why on earth Paul was so happy. From a worldly perspective, he was often in bad situations, it’s not plain sailing along the way. And yet, he often talks about joy. So what was Paul’s secret to happiness and what can we learn from it.

Order

We’re in a crisis of happiness
Paul Knew what God was calling him to do (and he obeyed)
Paul was always thinking of others
As you give, so you will receive
Paul Lived for something bigger (the gospel)
Paul’s sufferings
To live is Christ, to die is gain

Key quote

We need to live for something bigger

Bible Verses

Acts 16: 9-10
Acts 16:25
Philippians 3:4-10
Philippians 1:1-4
Philippians 1:12-14
Luke 12:15
Philippians 1:22-23
2 Corinthians 11:24-27
Psalm 16:11

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The True Gospel (According to the Apostle Paul)

Chris — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 11:00:16 +0000

The summer means the start of a mini-series from Martin. Today Martin kicks things off by looking at the what was the Gospel that Paul preached. It’s important to understand as it is vital for understanding the whole Bible. So Martin starts by looking at what a “Gospel” even is before diving into Paul’s Gospel message.

Outline

What does “Gospel” mean? And What other Gospels were around at the time?
The importance of understanding the Gospel
Righteousness by faith doesn’t mean license to sin
The tax collector and the Pharisee
Your deeds don’t make you righteous
Paul preaching the Gospel

Key quote

Do you trust in God’s Righteousness? Or Yours?

Bible verses

Romans 1:16
Colossians 1
Ephesians 6
Romans 1:18-20
Romans 9:30-31
Romans 3:23
Acts 13:38-39
Acts 14:8-10

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Children and Servants

Chris — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 11:00:56 +0000

Our series in Ephesians continues with Paul continuing to talk about the christian household. This time it’s children and parents (not husbands and wives) and then he continues to look at slaves and masters. Martin is preaching and looks at how we should apply these verses today for us who aren’t slaves.

Order

What is the worldly view of Childcare?
What Paul means by children
The biblical view (raise children and instruct them)
Don’t be passive fathers
How does slavery relate to today’s world?

Key Quote

Do everything as if you were doing it for the Lord

Bible verses

Ephesians 6:1-9
Luke 2:51

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Marriage: Husbands and Wives

Chris — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 11:00:15 +0000

What does biblical Marriage look like? Well luckily Paul passed on some advice in the Book of Ephesians and today Martin goes through Paul’s advice and how it applies not just for married couples but it actually reflects a deeper truth.

Bible verse

Ephesians 5:21-33

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God’s New Temple

Pawel — Sun, 20 May 2018 20:29:37 +0000

Today, Martin is taking us to the most theological part of Ephesians so far. We will pore over images of temples which crop up through the Old and New Testament. Finally, we will get to know all differences between tribes grafted in Christ.

order

Intro (situation in Ephesus)
What we once were
What Christ has done for us
What we have now become

key quote

We were Christless, stateless, friendless, hopeless and godless

Verses

Ephesians 2,11-22
Ephesians 3,10
Isaiah 57,19
Galatians 3,28
Romans 5,1-2

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Being Rich in Christ

Chris — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:00:24 +0000

Martin continues our sermon series looking at Ephesians by looking at Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23. The key aspect of the prayer is Paul’s wish for the church to grow deeper in their riches in Christ. But what exactly does that mean and how does that even happen? Well have a listen.

Outline

intro
recap of the book of Ephesians
Paul wasn’t writing because the church was in trouble
Start with thanksgiving
Paul Prays for more wisdom and revelation…but isn’t this a contradiction with verse 8?
What are “The eyes of our hearts?”
Where God’s riches are
The power that is in us
Everything is under Christ’s feet
Our response?

Key Quotes

Everything we have is because of Him

God’s riches are in us

Key Passages

Ephesians 1:15-23
Ephesians 3:10
Ephesians 3:14-21
Romans 12:2,3
Romans 8:18

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Money

Chris — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 11:00:49 +0000

Today Martin preached on the topic of Money. Money is an important topic, as it can have a big impact on us and yet, we can also get it so wrong and lead to such a negative impact on other christians. So what is a healthy perspective on money? One that isn’t manipulative but instead seeks to use money for God’s kingdom.

Key Quote

How we spend our money and our time has as much to do with the kingdom as any other topic in the series.

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His righteousness or yours?

Chris — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:43:47 +0000

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