Village Church Annandale (Sydney) sermons

We hear all sort of news, information, messages and yet how often does that cause us to do anything more than click ‘like’.  Join us today as we look at a message that should cause us to react. The question is why? Jon Kwan will be showing us the answer in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.

Every so often there's a call to do an honest personal introspection on where we stand with God. That's our project today. We are looking at the DNA of our lives. And asking is there evidence, are their signs of the Father's blessing in our life. Or otherwise? Dominic Steele takes us to the very last words of Jesus, from Matthew 25:31-46, spoken to his disciples, before he was arrested and charged in Matthew's gospel.

God has given each of us talents. But what are we doing with those talents? Are we hiding them or investing them? Dominic Steele explores this super challenging address from Jesus from Matthew 25.

1 Treasure? 2 Our series 3 Where your treasure is there your heart will be a Where is your treasure? 19-21 b Where is your eye? 22-23 c Who is your master? 24 4 Slave of God. Don’t worry about your basic needs! a Don’t worry about life, food, drink 25 b Illustration: birds 26-27 c Illustration: clothes 28-30 d Your father knows 31-32 e Seek the kingdom 33-34  

1 The Battle to be greater 2 The principle that defines “greater” gifts 1-5 i The principle ii Who are you speaking to iii Who are you building up 3 To build up, requires being understood 6-19 i Does the listener understand? ii Does the speaker understand? 4 The challenge to not be a baby 20-25 i Understanding God’s judgement cf. Isaiah 28:11-12 ii Comparing the different responses to church 5 Desiring exposed hearts

1 Something better than amazing… 2 God’s gifts for his people 12:27-31 i God’s appointed order ii Desire the greater gifts 3 Being spectacular, yet nothing 13:1-3 i Displaying spectacular spiritual gifts ii Missing the key motivation 4 Love clearly defined 4-7 i What love is… ii What love isn’t… iii Does this describe my motives? 5 Love lasts 8-13 i Love outlasts all gifts ii Love is the greatest 6 Motivated by this love i God’s love for us […]