Big idea: 3 goals of apprenticeship

Key Text: Luke 11:1-4

Big Idea:

2024 started off with a clear call to ‘MAKE ROOM’, and we find ourselves feeling the time is right to respond in faith. This message was a significant vision moment in the life of our church community as Marc reminded us of what God has called us to and how we as a church will respond.

Key Text: Matthew 16:18

Big Idea: Living Your Best Life

Key Text: Psalm 1: 1-6

Big Idea: The power of having a testimony and the key words “I will remember”.

Key Text: Psalm 77:7-12

Big Idea: The Book of Psalms, written by various authors over centuries, stirs our minds with truth and hearts with feeling. Offering comfort and encouragement, the Psalms find us wherever we are. Whatever you're going through, may they uplift you this season.

Key Text: Psalm 23:1-5

Key Text: Genesis 18:19

Big Idea: John concludes by clarifying that obedience is a response to God's grace, not a means to receive it. He reaffirms that Jesus was both fully human and divine, emphasising His baptism and death to counter false teachings. Believing in Jesus' nature is essential for eternal life. John urges believers to reject sin, support each other, and live in Christ's truth, assuring them they can confidently approach God through Jesus, trusting in His promises.

Key Text: 1 John 5:1-21

Big Idea: John explains that God's love, shown through Jesus, is sacrificial and proactive. God loved us because of our need, not our worthiness. By loving one another, we testify to the world. God's Spirit within us is a sign of His love, which drives out fear and frees us from punishment, as Jesus bore our sins. Recognising God's love enables us to love others selflessly, dispel fear, grow in our faith, and share the good news. Therefore, let us love one another.

Key Text: 1 John 4:7-21

Big Idea: John urges believers to follow Jesus' example of sacrificial love, contrasting it with Cain's selfish act of murder. Hatred aligns with Cain, while love aligns with Jesus and brings life. Loving others demonstrates faith, blesses recipients, and allows believers to experience God's presence. A practical way to show this love is by sharing material possessions. Ultimately, love leads to life, while hatred leads to death.

Key Text: 1 John 3:11-24

Big Idea: God's goodness to Hannah

Key text: 1 Sam 1: 1-28