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MIND THE GAP 1. TRUTH FOR LIFE (Titus 1:1-4)

1. The Origin of Truth The Personal God 2. The Object of Truth The People of God Their Progress in Godliness 3. The Offer of Truth Grace and Peace from God 4. The Operation of Truth The Preaching of God’s word The Practice of God’s people CHALLENGES: 1. When do you find it most difficult…

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THE PASSION AND THE POISON (1 Samuel 18:1-16)

1. DAVID’S FRIEND! (v1-4) A soul mate – spiritual, humble, transparent, generous, loyal. 2. DAVID’S FANS! (v5-7) Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands 3. DAVID’S FOE! (v8-16) Saul – angry, surly, jealous, suspicious, hypocritical, murderous, fearful, paranoid, abandoned. LESSONS: 1. Beware of the toxic poison of bitterness 2. It’s not fans we…

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GIANTS, GIANTS, GIANTS (1 Samuel 17)

The GIANT of: 1. FEAR! (v1-11,24) The fear of man brings a snare (Prov 29:25) What they saw, what they heard, what they felt) 2. FAITH! (v12-39) This is the victory that overcomes the world even our faith (1 John 5:4) Faith honours God in small things (v17-22) Is jealous for His glory (v26) Perseveres…

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A GRAVEYARD COMES TO LIFE (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

Something: 1. DISTRESSING! (v1-2) A terrifying vision of death and decay: lifeless, useless, helpless 2. DIVINE! (v3-6) ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Breath’ 3. DYNAMIC! (v7-14) They stood on their feet – an exceedingly great array APPLICATIONS: 1. The HISTORICAL application: The return under Cyrus 2. The PROPHETIC application: The return to the land 3. The…

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THE BOY NOBODY VOTED FOR (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

  Something: 1. HARROWING! (v1) Saul is rejected by God 2. HONOURING! (v2-4) Samuel serves the Lord even when he doesn’t feel like it 3. HUMBLING! (v5-13) Arise, anoint him, he is the one LESSONS: 1. Don’t measure people by their height but by their heart! 2. You’re never too young to be anointed of…

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REJOICE IN HOPE, BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION AND BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER (Romans 12:9-21)

Marks of the true Christian Church – Love that is: Sincere (v9) Blessing (v14) Discerning (v9) Sympathetic (v15) Affectionate (v10) Harmonious (v16) Honouring (v10) Humble (v16) Enthusiastic (v11) Not Cursing (v14) Patient (v12) Not Repaying (v17) Generous (v13) Not Seeking Revenge (v19) Hospitable (v13) Not Overcome by Evil (v21) 1. REJOICE IN HOPE God’s King…

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SONGS FOR A SAVIOUR’S BIRTH 4. The Shepherds’ Song (Luke 2:8-20) WHAT AN ARRIVAL

WHO IS JESUS? Saviour Christ Lord WHAT DOES JESUS BRING? Peace Reconciliation HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND TO JESUS? Listen Up and Look Up Urgently and Personally Rejoice that the Extraordinary is being offered to the Ordinary