The Identity of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17) 

Main Point: God uses broken people to fulfil his purposes 

Point 1: Matthew is extremely concerned with the identity of Jesus 

Point 2: Genealogies are very important! 

Point 3: God uses a messy family tree to bring about his purposes

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Clear on What We’re Doing

Ephesians 4:11-16

1.    Loving and serving our Church...

2.    …is easier when we know who we are and what we’re doing:

a. we are a Bible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus

b. so we each want to:

3.    And this is how it works… Ephesians 4:11-16

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1.     Interesting:

2.     Question:

3.     Pray:

2022-01-30 1 Peter 4:1-11 Steve Young The Character of the Church (Night Church)

Let’s be clear on who we are as a Church (even during a pandemic!)

1.    We have been made ALIVE in Jesus…

2.    We GATHER around Jesus and His Gospel…

3.    We seek to GROW FOLLOWERS OF JESUS…

- by growing in KNOWING Jesus

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1.     Interesting:

2.     Question:

3.     Pray:

2 Corinthians 2:14-3:18

Sharing and growing the Gospel relies on:

- A victorious saviour not victorious messenger

- The power of God not the competence of the messenger

- A glorious message, not a glorious messenger

Preacher: Thom Herbert

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1. Interesting:

2. Question:

3. Pray:

Pray for each other .. really!

1 John 5:13-21

Another tricky passage?

We should pray for Christians who sin! (v16)

But not for … ?  (v16-17)

1 John 4:1-6

1. What to believe and what not to

2. How to tell the difference

3. And the reassurance that comes with getting it right

thoughts on tackling a tricky text ?

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Youth Group Notes

What is ONE thing that’s interesting from today’s sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about?

1.     Interesting:

2.     Question:

3.     Pray:

Loving Life

1 John 3:11-4:1

John writes to Christians who need to know they are alive…

Love for brothers and sisters in Christ is a sign of being alive in Christ

Are YOU alive and loving?

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Know You’re Alive!

1 John 1:1-2:11

Know you have eternal life (5:13)

You’ll know you’re really living when….

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Who do YOU see in the Manger?

Philippians 2:5-11

1. God in human form?

2. A humble servant, obedient to death?

3. Now exalted, as Lord over all?

4. Who do YOU see in the manger?

Dear God

Amen

Preacher: Steve Blencowe