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PREDESTINATION – DO WE GET ANY SAY IN IT?
Posted on July 11th, 2010
God is sovereign over all things – he’s in control of the universe (and all the events in our lives). Jesus taught that part of God’s sovereignty is that He chooses who He will give eternal life to, and who He won’t. He said: “You did not choose me, but I chose you” – so it’s not our choice, but his.
This is known as predestination.
But what about free will?
And how is it fair that he’d choose some, but not all?
And if God is the one who chooses who’ll be saved from his judgment, why bother sharing the gospel and praying for unbelievers to accept the gospel (if it’s all been predestined)?
What does Jesus teach about predestination in the gospel of John?
Listen to the Sermon here:
*sorry about the sound quality – we were meeting ‘unplugged’ in the scout hall and experienced a few glitches with the recording….but hey, God is sovereign 
UNITY AND MISSION (JOHN 17:20-26)
Posted on July 5th, 2010
Why does God want his people to be unified?
Jesus prayed: “May they be bought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me”
God wants his church to be unified for the sake of His mission.
Are you on board with that?
Are your relationships with other believers a visible demonstration of God’s love and the unity that exists within the Trinity?
Listen to the Bible reading and Sermon here:
John 17:20-26
Check out the Word on the street:
What does God want the church to be like?
IN, BUT NOT OF, THE WORLD (JOHN 17:1-19)
Posted on June 27th, 2010
Do you stand out, or blend in?
Jesus prayed: “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world…Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.”
How’s that going for you?
Are you living out your Sent-ness and your Sanctification?
Listen to the Bible reading and Sermon here:
John 17:1-19
WANT HATE? FOLLOW JESUS. (JOHN 15:18-16:4)
Posted on June 23rd, 2010
If you want to be hated,
follow Jesus
Jesus said “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first…
If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.”
When God walked the earth…we hated him, bashed him and killed Him.
And many believers around the world today are experiencing the same.
If you’re following Jesus – persecution will come.
Jesus says it’s unavoidable. So…are you prepared for it?
Is it coming your way? And what might it mean if you’re avoiding it?
Listen to the Bible reading and Sermon here:
John 15:18:-16:4
From youtube:
Pastor Francis Chan calling us to pray for persecuted Christians in India.
(Warning – contains very graphic video of Christians being beaten to death).
For more info on how you can support persecuted brothers and sisters around the world, check out:
http://www.persecution.com.au/
http://www.opendoors.org.au/
THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL SUCCESS #2 (JOHN 15:9-17)
Posted on June 13th, 2010
What’s the key to spiritual success?
Jesus said “I am the vine, you are the branches. Apart from me you can do nothing”
If you want to bear fruit as a believer, you gotta stay plugged in to Jesus.
And part of the recipe is obedience and love.
If you get it right – Jesus promises to make your joy complete
and to let you in on God’s master plan.
Listen to the Sermon here
(apologies for the sound quality – we met ‘unplugged’ in the scout hall)
John 15:9-17
THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL SUCCESS #1 (JOHN 15:1-8)
Posted on June 7th, 2010
What’s the key to spiritual success?
Jesus said:
“I am the vine, you are the branches. Apart from me you can do nothing”
If you want to bear fruit as a believer, you gotta stay plugged in to Jesus.
How’s that going for you?
If you get it right – Jesus promises to answer to your prayers:
“ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you”
Is he serious?
Listen to the Bible reading and Sermon here:
John 15:1-17
Check out the Word on the street:
What’s the key to spiritual health?
WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT? (JOHN 14-16)
Posted on June 1st, 2010
What’s the deal with Holy Spirit?
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit.
But what did He say the Holy Spirit would do?
And is He doing it in your life?
Listen to the Bible reading and Sermon here:
John 14:15-27; 16:5-16
Check out the Word on the street:
What do you think the Holy Spirit does?