Monday Apr 05, 2021
Isaiah 54 - Resurrection Promise
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Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Luke 13:22-35 – The Narrow Door
Sermon Date
28 March 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
The narrow door (vv23-30)
Jerusalem- Purpose (vv22, 31-33)
- Rejection (vv34-35)
Read also:
Psalm 36; Romans 2:17-29; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27;2 Timothy 4:1-8
> Many people in our culture believe in God or life after deathwithout knowing Jesus. What do they rely on to give them somereassurance about life after death? How might Jesus address this?How could we respond in grace and truth?
> How might we best combine Jesus’ mix of serious warning andgracious invitation when sharing the gospel?
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Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Luke 13:10-21 – The Sabbath & The Kingdom
Sermon Date
21 March 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Soft vs Hard Hearts (vv12, 14)Read also: Exodus 2:23-25
Rejoicing in good or in God? (vv13, 17)Read also: John 17:1-5
The priority of the Kingdom (vv15-16)Read also: Luke 4:16-21; 2 Timothy 3:1-9
The growing Kingdom (vv18-21)Read also: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Questions for reflection & discussion:> How would you express the connection between love for God andlove of neighbour? When is this most challenging? How might weseek growth in love for God first, and from it, for neighbour?
> In what ways do the images of the kingdom as mustard seed oryeast resonate with the state of church and society today? Howcan these encourage us in living and witnessing for Christ?
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Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Luke 13:1-9 – Repentance
Sermon Date
14 March 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
The uncomfortable good newsRead also: 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Repent or perish (vv1-5)Read also: Romans 3:9-31, 6:21-23
The barren fig (vv6-9)Read also: Jeremiah 24; Luke 3:7-18; Galatians 5:16-25
Questions for reflection & discussion> Why, or in what circumstances, might we be tempted to soften orignore Jesus’ call to repentance when sharing the gospel? Why is itso important to retain this?
> How have you experienced the ‘painful mercy’ of God in dealingwith issues in your life? Where might God be wanting to work inyou in this way now? Share and pray with someone about this.
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Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Luke 12:49-59 – Storm Warning
Sermon Date
28 February 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
To the disciples (vv49-53)
Fire & baptism (vv49-50)
Division (vv51-53)
To the crowds (vv54-59)
Signs of the time (vv54-56)
Settle with Him (vv57-59)
Read also: Luke 3:1-17; John 5:22-29, 12:23-28; Romans 1:16-32;2 Peter 3:1-13
> Where have you seen or experienced the division that Christbrings? What might enable us to deal with this division withouthindering our witness?
> In what areas of life do you most see the need to be prepared forChrist’s return?
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Luke 12:35-48 – Watchful & Faithful
Sermon Date
21 February 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Be Watchful (vv35-40)
Ready for service (vv35-37)
An unexpected hour (vv38-40)
Be Faithful (vv41-48)
Faithful stewardship (vv41-44)
Unfaithful stewardship (vv45-46)
Much given, much required (vv47-48)
Read also: Luke 10:12-15; John 13:1-17; Titus 2:11-14; Revelation 19:6-9
Jesus’ return is a constant theme in the New Testament. How can a greater focus on it help our discipleship?
In what ways is God calling you to more faithful stewardship? How can you receive and give support from the church family in this?
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Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Luke 12:13-34 – Life is More
Sermon Date
14 February 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Greed (vv13-21)
Anxiety (vv22-31)
Treasure (vv21, 31-34)
Read also: Psalm 14/53, 73, 145; Proverbs 9; Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, 5:10-12
>In what ways do you wrestle with greed/covetousness and anxietyin relation to material things?
>How have you seen evidence of God’s sufficient care for you?Share with someone else in church to encourage them.
>v34; ‘It is not allegiances that create behaviours, but behavioursthat create allegiances’ (James R. Edwards). How have you seeninvesting in the things of God grow your love for God? How couldyou ‘invest in the kingdom’ right now? This is a good opportunity torevisit any plans made during The Generosity Project!
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