Stuck Under the Power of Sin

Romans 2:12-3:20

Limited obedience to the law does NOT make us right with God…

The verdict: No one is righteous

How do we solve the problem of sin?

           - The world’s answers

           - God’s answer

                                   “But now…” (v. 21)

Preacher: Stephen Young

How to Respond to God’s Anger at Sin?

Romans 1:18-2:11

The reality of God’s anger at sin

God’s wrath is justified

How should we respond?

(preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Experiencing God’s Power

Romans 1:1-17

1. Introducing Paul and his Gospel (1:1-7)

2. This Gospel is the Power of God (1:16-17)

3. And this Power changes lives (1:8-15)

4. Have you experienced God’s Power?

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Preacher: Rayk platzek

Title: From fear to fullness of joy

Outline:

1) Refuge in God

2) Content with God’s providence

3) Counselled by God

4) Trust in the faithfulOne

Preacher: Rayk platzek

Title: From fear to fullness of joy

Outline:

1) Refuge in God

2) Content with God's providence

3) Counselled by God

4) Trust in the faithful One

Singleness… or singlemindedness?

1 Corinthians 7:25-40

1: Don’t hold tight to the things of the world

2: Because they are passing away (v. 31)

3: Instead, honour God the “right” way (v. 35)

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Living by the Word of our Powerful God

Nehemiah 13

(Reading 13:1-13)

Another messy ending!

Neither Ezra nor Nehemiah could change people’s hearts – only Jesus can do that

What else can we learn from their attempt to live by the word of our powerful God?

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Christian Marriage (Part 1)

Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:1-24

1: God has given “gifts” to all Christians (v. 7)

- What they are

- What they aren’t

2: Paul addresses questions about marriage...

3: ...but being a faithful follower of Jesus is what really matters

(Preacher: Stephen Young)

Taking God’s Word to Heart

Nehemiah 8

(Reading 7:73b-8:12)

An introduction to the OT Book of Nehemiah

Ezra the Priest and Teacher of the Law is still at work

Taking God’s Word to heart…

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Sex and Freedom 

1 Corinthians 6

1: How things END… should affect how you live NOW

Paul provides two examples in 1 Cor 6:

a) Christian Lawsuits

b) Sexual Immorality

2: God also wants you to live differently because:

- you have been washed, sanctified and justified (v. 11)

- your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (v. 19)

- you were bought at a price (v. 20)

(Preacher: Stephen Young)