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Jesus: The resurrection & The LifeJohn 11(Reading 11:1-26) John shows us Jesus’ humanity and his divinityThese events took place to glorify Jesus… (11:4)…the resurrection and the life (11:25-26) And these events are recorded that you might believe As we finish our time in John’s gospel, can you declare with Thomas - that Jesus is your Lord and God (20:28) (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
More than 5,000 reasons to trust JesusJohn 6:1-21 These two miracles mirror God’s provision for and God’s salvation of Israel. Jesus calls people to trust him to provide and Jesus shows that he can save. Jesus is not the king people expected but Jesus IS the king God has promised… a king who provides and a king who saves. You can trust Jesus too. (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Hope is in Hearing God’s WordJeremiah 26 The ‘temple sermon’ is revisited as a reminder and summary of the serious situation This time the glimmer of hope is highlighted Hope that begins with hearing God’s word And leads to taking risks to defend the proclamation of God’s word a desire to see justice done Are we acting appropriately as we hear God’s word?(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
God’s Plans & God’s PeopleJeremiah 11-25(Bible Reading 23:1-8) Punishment is part of a plan A plan that includes hope, beyond judgement God’s plan then and God’s plan now (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Trusting religious observance?Jeremiah 7-10 (Bible Reading 7:1-20) Jeremiah’s “Temple Sermon” A sermon with two points “reform your ways…” “do not trust in deceptive words…” A sermon for then, and a sermon for now (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
What it looks like to turn your back on GodJeremiah 2-6 (Bible Reading 2:1-13) God’s people commit two sins: i. ii. We should learn from their unfaithfulness(as the ‘prophet to the nations’ describes it for us) 2v6 starts with not seeking God2v20 moves to a declaration of independence2v23 then self-deceit – I have not sinned2v25 abandonment – I can’t help it3v3 and hard-heartedness4v1ff God continues to call for them to return And know the truth about: i. ‘broken cisterns’ ii. ‘living water’ (John 4:13-14, Rev 7:17, 21:6)(Preacher: Steve Blencowe
Thinking about Elders1 Tim 3:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Titus 1:5-9 Elders are everywhere, and in the Bible We have Elders in the Presbyterian Church How should the Bible inform the way we think about elders for KPC?You don't need to be an elder to love and serve your church(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
What more do you need?John 20 We often think we need to see to believe… But seeing can be hard to believe (20:14ff) And we don’t really need to see to believe (20:29) What more do you need, to recognise Jesus is your Lord and your God? Dear God, I am sorry for ignoring the truth about Jesus. Thank you for sending Jesus to die my death and give me life. Please forgive me and change me to live with Jesus as my Lord and my God. Amen (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
The Inconvenient Truth? John 18-19 Pilate: a man who couldn’t handle the truth John 18:38 John 19:8 John 19:12-16 The truth that Jesus is King John 18:36-37 John 19:11 The truth that means LIFE John 3:16-21 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life…” Dear God, I am sorry for ignoring the truth about Jesus. Thank you for sending Jesus to die my death and give me life. Please forgive me and change me to live with Jesus as my King.Amen (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Belief without signs and wondersJohn 4:43-54 1. A desperate request 2. Seeing and believing 3. Jesus' promises are fulfilled before they are seen, so we can believe without seeing (Preacher: Thom Herbert)
Born from Above?John 2:23-3:12 Did Nicodemus really believe? And did Jesus entrust himself to Nicodemus? What does it take for anyone to enter the kingdom of heaven? Why is it so difficult to believe? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
New and OldJohn 2:13-25 Renovate or rebuild? Why did Jesus clear the temple courts? And how does Jesus rebuild the temple? What does all this teach us about the state of human hearts and the nature of true worship? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
A Witness to JesusJohn 1:19-34 and 3:22-36(Bible Reading: John 1:19-34) Meet John ‘the Baptist’ (1:6-8, 15, 19-34 and 3:22-36) Some of the questions we want answers to? What John and John want us to know about Jesus Is there anything we can learn from John the Baptist?(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Jesus Shows Us God(Bible Reading: John 1:1-18) 1. How to put into words the miracle of the incarnation! 2. Jesus shows us God 3. Many do not recognise him 4. Those who do, can become children of God (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Do you Believe?(Bible Reading: John 20:24-31) An introduction to John’s Gospel:“..that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Thomas’ story: he needed to see, to believe… But Jesus says you don’t have to see to believe... (v29) and John has given us evidence so we may believe (v30-31) Do you believe?(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Church: What are we doing?
A topical sermon
(Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16)
A Bible Teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus…
as we each grow in knowing Jesus
in living for Jesus
and in making Jesus known
What we do when we meet…
What we do when we scatter...
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Church: Who Are We?
Reading 1 Peter 2:1-12
Who are we?
Why do we meet?
Christ's church in Kenmore...
(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Standing Before God
Zechariah 3
Our accuser
Our advocate
Our assurance
(Preacher: Rayk Platzek)
SAYINGS PEOPLE LIVE BY: “SO LONG AS YOU’RE HAPPY”
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
What do people mean?
"So long as you're happy, that's the main thing?"
What does the Bible say?
What does Jesus say about being happy?
Where does that leave us?
Don't live for short-term happiness!
(preacher: Steve Blencowe)
Saviour of the WorldJohn 3:12-21Jesus is qualified to speak and able to save Jesus is the way God has loved the world Jesus is God’s light shining in our darkness What matters now - is that you come into the light trust in Jesus and keep your eyes on Him(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)
















