2023 Messages

Slaves: Romans 6, Study 12 (Term 2, Talk 3)
From the series "Right Through Christ", studies of the New Testament book of Romans written by the apostle Paul.
We have been set free from slavery to sin, leading to death, to live as obedient slaves to righteousness, leading to life.
Outline:

1. 2 Ways to Slave (Romans 6:16-18)
2. 2 Spirals to Choose (Romans 6:19)
3. 2 Eternities to Face (Romans 6:20-23)

References:

• Romans 6:15-23
• Psalm 1
• Exodus 19:1-6
• Matthew 11:25-30

Reign: Romans 5, Study 10 (Term 2, Talk 1)
From the series "Right Through Christ", studies of the New Testament book of Romans written by the apostle Paul.
Through Adam’s disobedience death reigned over all, but through Jesus’ obedience, all who receive his gift reign in life.
Outline:

1. Reign of Death (Romans 5:12-14)
2. Reign of the Living (Romans 5:15-19)
3. Reigned Over, or Reigning? (Romans 5:20-21)

References:

• Romans 5:9-21
• Psalm 2:1-12
• Genesis 3:1-24
• Matthew 7:13-14

Revival: Psalm 85, A Psalm of Revival
Outline:

1. God's Restoration - Past (Psalm 85:1-3)
2. God's Restoration - Present (Psalm 85:4-7)
3. Determination - Reject Folly (Psalm 85:8-9)
4. Nation Restored (Psalm 85:10-13)

The Church - Church Metrics: A message at the family camp by Rev Dave Thurston from the letter to Philemon and other Bible passages about the church.

The Church - Sharing a Life in Common: Study 5 in the short series about Mission, Values, and Vision for the SPC church
Why did Jesus create the Church?
The church family is to be one sharing a life devoted to teaching, fellowship, meals and prayer in response to the death and resurrection of Jesus, repentance and baptism into God’s family.

Outline:

1. A sermon that's all about Jesus (Acts 2:14-41)
2. A community that's all about Jesus (Acts 2:41-47)

References:

• Acts 2:14-47