Jesus' Shady Family Tree  

Matthew 1:2-17  

Grace - the back story.  The genealogy of Jesus is a reminder that perfection is not always the precursor to the great works of God.  Sometimes, it takes a journey through a twisted mess of troubles and imperfections to bring about the ultimate goal.  His patient enduring grace brings about incredible results.

No Longer Covered  

Matthew 7:1-6  

Born into Acceptance  

The family of God is the most healing place on earth- if... If we love each other.  Our churches are communities of Grace so that we can put down our guard and know we will be accepted as we are.

No Longer Divided  

Genesis 4:8-9

Born into Harmony

All good parents set the boundaries for life inside the family, and they do it so that there is harmony and unity in the home.  God's family is just the same.  Get the Picture?

No Longer Placeless  

Remembrance Day  

Born into an Identity.  On a special remembrance day, 100 years from the end of the great war, we look at how the Nation of Australia found its identity through WW1, and how we discover who we are through others.  Get the Picture?

No Longer Orphans  

Genesis 2:18

Born into a Family.  When the Bible talks about the people of God, the most common description is Family.  We become connected to one another and our Father through Jesus.  Get the Picture?

Serving - Steve Crouch 

Ephesians 4:11-13 

The church is a vessel through which Christ offers Himself to the world.  If that is so, then what is our part in the grand scheme?  What should you or I be doing to fuflfill our part of this work of God?

Purposefully Creating  

Romans 12:1-8  

Like little gods in the world, we have the power to change things.  We can create differences in the world like God does.  After all, we're made in His image.

Created On Purpose 

John 4:32-34 

We are no accident, we were made by design by a God who knows just what the world needs.  Each of us have custom designed talents, passions and abilities that give us direction about what we are made to do in life.

Restoring Dignity, Honour and Hope - Scott Slingo 

CAP Sunday 

This week we heard Scott Slingo from Christians Against Poverty (CAP) give examples of how God is the restorer of dignity, honour and hope. 

  https://www.capaust.org/

Breaking Relationship Strongholds 

1 Corinthians 6:6-20 

The Apostle Paul said, "the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down." 2Corinthians 13:10. 

We are given freedom in Christ so that we are not dominated by other people or controlled by their desires.