1. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS A TITLE The Church of the Living God 2. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS A TASK A Pillar to hold the truth high A Buttress to hold the truth firm 3. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS THE TRUTH Jesus is revealed, vindicated, observed,…
1) Elders – above reproach: In his morality, self-control, hospitality, ability to teach, approach to alcohol, temper, attitude to money, home life, spiritual maturity, reputation outside the church. 2) Deacons – above reproach: In his/her self-control, biblical convictions, past service and development, home life, heavenly standing and confidence.
Men: Display Household Holiness in public worship by your prayerfulness v8 Women: Display Household Holiness in public worship by your propriety v9-10 Women: Display Household Holiness in public worship as you learn …not teach, in all submissiveness…not exercising authority v11-12 Paul’s explanation: Life in the garden before AND after…
1. The Priority of Prayer (v1-4) Its Importance Its Content Its Outcome 2. The Proclamation of Truth (v5-7) By Declaration By Demonstration
SPECULATION (v3-11, 18-20) a) Bad Teachers and Bad Teaching b) The Urgency of the Charge c) The Motive of the Charge d) The Result of not responding to the Charge TRANSFORMATION (v12-17) a) Mercy Received b) Grace Overflowed c) Glory Displayed
1) THE GHETTO! (Ex 1:8-14, 15-22) Genocide in Goshen 2) THE CRADLE! (Ex 2:1-10) A baby in the bulrushes 3) THE PALACE! (Ex 2:10, Acts 7:20-22) Educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians 4) THE SANDPIT! (Ex 2:11-14) He killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand…
It Reveals: 1) THE HEART OF GOD! (Rom 5:6-8) God’s heart is for sinners 2) THE HAND OF GRACE! (Eph 2:8-9) It’s grace not works 3) THE HOPE OF GLORY! (Col 1:19-29, 27) For time and eternity
1. THE REACTION OF THOSE LISTENING TO THE WORDS OF JESUS There are only two ways to react to what Jesus said: a) You can believe and obey His words b) You can ignore His words and suffer the consequences There is no middle ground. It is either one…
1. The Real Deal (v15-20) 2. The Real Consequences (v21-23) Are you professing to know Jesus with your lips but denying him with your lifestyle? There is only One God – The One True Living God There is only one way to be saved: Jesus, He is the way. John…
1. How to pray. How to come to God. 2. The whole law in 12 words 3. Two doors, two roads, two destinations
Dear friends,
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support doing these uncertain times.
Please do continue to pray for wisdom and guidance as we seek to do what is best to care for those who are most vulnerable among us.
As per the latest government guidelines and on the basis of an expert medical opinion from within our congregation, from the NHS and from Public Health England, we want to offer this additional information:
We advise anyone with a weakened immune system or any underlying health condition to stay away from public gatherings indoors.
If anyone experiences even a minor new and continuous cough, fever or other cold-like symptoms, please stay at home for at least 7 days.
These steps will help to protect those most vulnerable to the virus.
Please do pray for those who are vulnerable and may feel frightened and isolated. We are working on a strategy to help in this area.
Please pray for those who are on the front line of dealing with those affected, nurses, doctors and other health and social care workers.
We will be doing our best to keep you informed as regularly and as promptly as we can and as seems wise.
-Thursday Club will be suspended until further notice.
-CAMEO the monthly ladies group will also be suspended until further notice.
-The youth and children's work will take place as normal for now. Any changes for next week will be communicated as soon as they are known.
At this time, there is no guidance to cancel services or events. We are constantly checking as this and will respond accordingly.
We are planning to meet together this Sunday, 15th, as usual until the NHS and Public Health England change their advice. We are currently thinking through different strategies should this change.
We will be doing all we can over the coming weeks to help minimise the risk, encouraging each other to minimise contact. We have asked the welcome team asked not to shake hands when you come through the door.
We are also looking to livestream the services and recording them to be available on the website afterwards. Depending on the rapidly changing situation and guidance, we may be altering our services to best respond and also to protect the vulnerable.
We are thinking through several scenarios and will keep updating you as things progress.
If you are aware of someone in need or at risk of increased isolation, please call this number for help: 0151 280 9716
Please see the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Public health England at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
This is a time for us as a congregation to trust God, act wisely and love one another!
With love
Ian
On behalf of the elders