Last week we asked the question: why is it so important to get the gospel right? Jono mentioned that it is important to get right because if we spoil the gospel, our eternity and the honour of Jesus are at stake. Since it is so critical to get the gospel right, we should also ask the question: how do we know the gospel we believe is authoritative?

This week, we will answer this question by looking at how Paul establishes his authority to the Galatian church.

Bible Text: Galations 1:1-10Preacher: Jono DeenickThis week we begin a series through Paul's letter to the Galatians. It is in many ways a stern and strong letter as Paul warns them against deserting the gospel of Jesus for a different and fake gospel. As he does so he helps us to understand and marvel at the good news of our rescue through Jesus Christ. This week, we begin by considering why Paul was so determined to make sure the Galatian churches, and through them us, understood the true gospel, that of Jesus our Saviour.

Bible Text: Matthew 28:1-20Preacher: Jono DeenickJesus has Risen! For many of us, this is news we've heard many times. The excitement of that even grows dim for us at times. And yet for the people who witnessed His resurrection it was an event that changed everything. They didn't expect it, and yet once they realised what had happened and what had changed as a result, they were never the same. This Sunday we will slow down and look again at the event that changed the world forever.

Bible Text: Matthew 27:45-56Preacher: Phil PoppingGood Friday is the day believers celebrate the death of one person: Jesus. Sometimes the death of really evil people is celebrated - the death of a dictator like Hitler for example. Easter is the opposite though - an innocent man's death is celebrated because it means we can be reconciled with God. Come and hear the good news of Jesus' death!

Text: Matthew 11:28-30

Preacher: Phil Popping

Life, and even 'religion' can feel like a great burden. Much of life can feel deeply labourious. Is that really what Jesus wants for us though? If you've ever felt like you're struggling with this life and the expectations of the world and even religion, come and hear how Jesus offers a whole new way to carry life.

Bible Text: Matthew 10:32-42Preacher: Jono DeenickIn our relationships with others it is very easy to get 'stuck.' This is we can be pushed and pulled about by the opinions of others or our sense of importance before others or even our desire to do good for others. All of these things, while not necessarily bad, can leave us uncertain which way to turn or what to do. In these verses Jesus shows us that true freedom is found not in focusing on ourselves, but on Him and giving our lives entirely over to Him.

Bible Text: Matt 9:9-17Preacher: Jono DeenickIn our section today we see Jesus calling one of His disciples, Matthew the writer of the first gospel. As he does so, Jesus eats with Matthew, who was a tax collector, and other 'sinners.' The religious elite are horrified and complain. As Jesus responds, He shows us what it means to follow Him. It's not independent self effort to show ourselves better that others, it's a relationship with the living God who loves us despite that fact that we're all 'sinners.'

Bible Text: Matthew 8:18-22.

Preacher: Phil Popping.

Many decisions in life are costly. Buying a car is great, but you might have had to save for years to get it. Starting a sport is great fun, but it takes a huge amount of time to committ to a team. Even our friendships that are so important to us can come at great personal cost. Jesus talks about the cost of following him this week, is it worth it?

Bible Text: Matthew 8:23-9:8Preacher: Jono DeenickWhat does it look like to trust in our powerful saviour? In our section of Matthew today, it is clear that Jesus is not just a man but has the power of God. He is God. He uses His power to help people, to rescue them and to heal them. It's easy to read verses like these and wonder if we should expect the same now? If not, what should we expect? When we face the storm, what does Jesus promise to do for us? We want to think clearly about these questions so that we are neither terribly disappointed, nor desperate, as though we are left to our own devices.

Bible Text: Matthew 8:5-13Preacher: Juhan KloosterDuring the sermon on the mount we heard Jesus authoritative teaching, it had such impact that when Jesus finished his sermon the text says; “the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.” Next we see Jesus authority in action as Matthew recounts nine miracles where Jesus acts with power and authority. In our passage Jesus meets a gentile Roman Centurion who has a paralysed servant. In the previous chapter the people were amazed by Jesus authority and teaching, in this chapter Jesus is amazed at this man's faith! But what type of faith did this man have? What made it so special? Join us this Sunday as we explore what genuine faith looks like.