Fred Hughes speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
1. Christ and forgiveness (2 Corinthians 2: 5-11)
2. Spreading the gospel (2 Corinthians 2: 12-17)
3. Commendations (2 Corinthians 3: 1-3)
4. Competence (2 Corinthians 3:4-6)
Jon Loose speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
Tim Welch speaking as part of our 2 Corinthians – Bridges Over Troubled Waters series
1. Honest Talk (2 Cor 1:8)
2. Comfort Received (2 Cor 1:3)
3. Prayer Support (2 Cor 1:11)
4. Reliance Shifted (2 Cor 1:9)
5. Power Demonstrated (2 Cor 1:10)
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
3:14 The words of:
a) The AMEN
b) The true and faithful WITNESS
The error of their ways:
1. Wrong attitudes (Rev 3:17)
2. Wrong deeds (Rev 3:15)
3. Lukewarm Christianity (Rev 3:15)
The invitation for FREE remedy:
1. GOLD (Rev 3:18)
2. WHITE CLOTHES (Rev 3:18)
3. SALVE FOR BLIND EYES (Rev 3:18)
4. A PERSONAL INVITATION (Rev 3:20)
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. �The words of him who is holy and true� (Rev 3:7)
2. �I know �� (Rev 3: 8)
3. �I will ..� (Rev 3: 9, 10 & 12)
4. �I am coming soon. Hold on �� (Rev 3: 11)
5. �… hear what the Spirit says to the churches.� (Rev 3: 13)
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
Wake up!
1. To the reality behind the reputation
2. To the invitation to live while you can
3. Promises
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. The Son of God said “I know your . . .” (Rev 2:18-19)
2. Nevertheless …(Rev 2:20)
3. Time to repent (Rev 2:21)
4. Consequences: punishment (Rev 2:22-23) OR promises (Rev 2:24-28)
5. “hear what the Spirit says” (Rev 2:29)
Fred Hughes speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
1. CONTEXT (Rev 2:12,13)
2. POSITIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:13)
3. NEGATIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:14,15)
4. INSTRUCTIONS (Rev 2:16,17a)
5. PROMISES (Rev 2:17b)
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
The knowledge of Jesus regarding opposition:
1. Afflictions
2. Poverty
3. Slander
The promise of Jesus in the face of opposition:
1. Comfort
2. Control
3. Generous reward
�Be faithful, even to the point of death,
and I will give you the crown of life�. [Rev 2:10]
John Smuts speaking as part of our Guest Speaker series
Gift
1. Fortress
2. Factory
3. Family
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
Is there a doctor on board?
1. The good news� (Rev 2:2-3)
*They have worked hard
*They have persevered
* They have refused to compromise
2. The bad news� (Rev 2:4)
* They have forsaken their first love
3. Three Instructions to rectify things:
1) �Remember� (Rev 2:5)
2) �Repent� (Rev 2:5)
3) �Do the things you did at first� (Rev 2:5)
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Revelation 2-3 – 7 Letters for 7 Churches series
What does the Lord Jesus Christ have to say about his Church?
1. I know my local churches
2. I know individuals
3. I know the past, present and future
What does the Lord Jesus Christ give his Church?
1. Power
2. Light
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Acts – Church On The Move series
1. There�s a Problem in the Church!
* Jesus+ Christianity
2. There�s a Solution:
a) A church is used in the process
b) Individuals are used in the process
* The �Judaizers� speak (Acts 15:5)
* Peter speaks (Acts 15:7-11)
* Paul and Barnabas speak (Acts 15:12)
* James speaks (Acts 15:13-21)
3. There are Practical Steps to be taken (Acts 15:20)
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Acts – Church On The Move series
The disciple’s checklist:
1) Courageous witness
2) Discernment in adversity
3) Appropriate humility
4) Good news people
5) Strengthening and encouraging
6) Reporting back
Colin Binks speaking as part of our Acts – Church On The Move series
1. Holy Spirit-inspired Leaders (Acts 13:1-2)
2. Holy Spirit-led “Sent-Out Witnesses” (Acts 13:2-3)
3. Holy Spirit-empowered Ministry (Acts 13:4-11)
4. Holy Spirit-convinced Believer ((Acts 13:12)
5. Holy Spirit-guided Supporters
* Prayer (Rom 15:30; 2 Cor 1:10-11; Phil 1:1)
* Partnership (Phil 1:4-5; 4:14-20)
* Reporting Back (Acts 14:26-28)
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Acts – Church On The Move series
1. When the going gets tough
2. God gets going:
* But why the wait?
* And what about the peace?
3. Prayer meeting expectations
4. Evaluating a good prayer meeting!
Tim Welch speaking as part of our Acts – Church On The Move series
1. Going out, not staying in (Acts 11:19-20)
2. Multicultural, not mono-cultural (Acts 11:20-21)
3. Risk takers, not comfort seekers (Acts 11:22-26)
4. Equipping, not dawdling (Acts 11:26)
5. Sending, not hoarding (Acts 11:27-30)