The leaders of godliness
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our A God-Shaped Life series
Qualifications for elders about their behaviour (Titus 1:6-8) and ‘sound doctrine’ (Titus 1:9)
POSITIVE VALUES
1. ‘An elder must be blameless’ Titus 1:6 (also Titus 1:7)
2. ‘The husband of but one wife’ Titus 1:6
3. ‘ A man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.’ Titus 1:6
4. ‘Hospitable’ Titus 1:8
5. ‘One who loves what is good’ Titus 1:8
6. ‘Who is self-controlled’ Titus 1:8
7. ‘Upright’ Titus 1:8
8. ‘Holy and disciplined’ Titus 1:8
NEGATIVE QUALITIES
1. ‘Not overbearing’
2. ‘Not quick tempered’
3. ‘Not given to drunkenness’
4. ‘Not violent’
5. ‘Not pursuing dishonest gain’
One more essential qualification: ‘He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught’. (Titus 1:9)
Summary: ‘godliness’ or ‘holiness’
The role of elders: ‘an overseer is entrusted with God’s work’ (Titus 1:7); ‘encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.’ (Titus 1:9)
Unexpected Promises
Jon Loose speaking as part of our Christmas Family Service series
This was a special Christmas family service.
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Knowing God Loves Singing
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. Authentic worship is directed to God
a) God�s work in the past [Exodus 15:1-12]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:2-3]
* narration [Exodus 15:4-10]
* personal confession [Exodus 15:11]
b) God�s leading for the future [Exodus 15:13-18]
2. Authentic worship is varied
i) the role of women
ii) drama
iii) musical instruments
iv) dancing
3. Authentic worship magnifies God
a) Enhances God�s reputation [Exodus 15:14-16]
b) Anticipates heaven�s song [Rev 15:1-8]
4. Authentic worship is fragile
a) Singing turned to grumbling! [Exodus 15:22-27]
b) The cycle of:
* Praise Songs
* Disappointment / bitterness
* Complaints
* God provides (again!)
Gateway Anniversary
Gateway Fellowship speaking as part of our Gateway Anniversary series
The Gateway Fellowship is for adults with learning difficulties and meets in the Rodney Hall at 9.00am each Sunday.
Celebrating Gateway’s 22nd anniversary.
Part 1 – Slaves in Egypt / slaves to sin (2 Peter 2:19) (Titus 3:3)
Part 2 – Escape from slavery (Titus 3:4-7)
Part 3 – God guides (Psalm 119:105)
Part 4 – God provides (1 Timothy 6:17)
Part 5 – Facing problems and wanting to go back
Part 6 – Death is not the end
PLEASE NOTE :
There is no recording of this service available yet.
Induction of Jonathan Loose as Assistant Pastor
Dr. Robin Sydserff speaking as part of our Guest Speaker series
The Great Depression
John Smuts speaking as part of our Guest Speaker series
1. THE BIG SMOKE
See the city for what it is:
* Pride (Rev 18:23)
* Deception (Rev 18:23)
* Persecution of Christians (Rev 18:24)
* Exploitation of the poor (Daniel 4:27)
2. LEAVING THE CITY
* “Come out” (Rev 18:4)
* Punishment fits the crime (Rev 18:6)
* Wordly sorrow (Rev 18:15)
* Gloating? (Rev 18:20)
The Church & Contemporary Culture
Krish Kandiah speaking as part of our Christian Foundations series
Worship service and Bible ministry from Dr. Kris Kandiah (Executive Director, Churches in Mission, Evangelical Alliance)
The Great Commission
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Christian Foundations series
Matthew 28:18-20 – AUTHORITY
Mark 16:15-16 – FINAL JUDGEMENT
Luke 24:45-49 – FULFILMENT
John 20:21-22 – REPRESENTATION
Acts 1:8 – GEOGRAPHY
1. WIN: “Go…”
2. BUILD: “Make Disciples…”
“Baptising them…”
“Teaching them…”
3. SEND: Disciples become disciplers
The Birth of the Church
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Christian Foundations series
The Cambray Baptist Church Basis of Faith paragraph 9 says:
‘The Church of Jesus Christ is composed of all those who, confessing their repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, have been born again by the Holy Spirit.’
1. The Birth of the Church.
2. The Message of the Church – content and challenge.
3. The Life of the Church – fellowship, trouble inside, opposition from outside.
4. Who can be included in the Church?
A question to answer: what is God telling me to repent of now?
The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Christian Foundations series
1. Old Testament promise (Joel 2:28-32)
2. New Testament experience (Acts 2:1-47)
3. Jesus introduces �THE GIFT� of the coming Holy Spirit:
(John 14:1-16:33)
* To be another Counsellor
* To be with you forever
* To teach you and remind you of all things
* To guide you into all truth
* To convict of sin, righteousness and judgement
4. A personal Pentecost: The filling of the Holy Spirit
[7 NT references: Matt. 3:11; Mark 1: 8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33; Acts 1:5; Acts 11:16; 1 Cor. 12:13]
The Lord’s Supper
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Christian Foundations series
Two ordinances of divine institution are observed:
1. Believers� baptism by immersion as a confession of faith and an act of obedience. Matt.28:19-20; Acts 2:38
2. The Lord�s Supper as an act of remembrance and fellowship Luke 22:19-20; 1 Cor. 10:16; 1 Cor. 11:23-28
1. Eating together
2. Proclaiming together:
* Looking back to the Lord�s death (1 Cor. 11:26)
* Looking forward to the Lord�s return 1 Cor. 11:26b)
* Looking inside (1 Cor. 11:27-32)
* Looking around (1 Cor. 11:33-34)
3. Enjoying the Lord�s Supper together?