Philippians

Philippians

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Philippians 2 v12,13

‘Continuing to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.’ - becoming like Jesus.

Pastor Paul Pease

1. God working in us.

2. People working out..

3. Spiritual workout -

#confession/repentance,

#practise Spiritual disciplines - Prayer/Bible reading/Giving/ Service;

#live at peace with others;

#fix our thoughts on Jesus

You can watch the Evening Service via our Youtube link

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From 29th March 2020 our Services are being livestreamed

From 29th March 2020 our Services are being livestreamed

You can Watch Sermons from our Youtube link

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8cZBV5LBGoaMOtERFAXlZQ/videos

from Apr 19th:

on Sunday mornings Paul is exploring the Psalms

and on Sunday evenings Tim is looking at the book of Philippians

on a Wednesday evening, at Prayer Central Paul is speaking on Isaiah

Sun 31st May

10.30am - Camp Feedback: ‘Trees’ - of Shame (Gen 3); of Salvation (Zacchaeus - Luke 19); of the King (John 19)

6.30pm - Philippians 2 v 12, 13: 1. God is working in us. 2. People are working out..3. A Spiritual workout - confession/repentance, practise Spiritual disciplines - Prayer/Bible reading/Giving/ Service; live at peace with others; fix our thoughts on Jesus

Sun 10th May

Psalms 9-11: 1. A portrait of God’s enemies. 2. Attitude to God; and to the weak. 3. Our response: Stand our ground. Know that God is aware. Pray to God to protect his people. Pray to God to defeat his enemies. We can praise God.

Philippians 1 v18-30: 1. Courage displayed. 2. Courage needed. 3. How can we have courage?

Wed 6th May

Isaiah 9 v8 -11 v16: 1. Moment of decision. 2. Judgement is coming.3. A remnant saved. 4. The Messiah promised.

Ephesians 6 v16: 'The Shield of faith'

Ephesians 6 v16: 'The Shield of faith'

We have a superior revelation in the Word of God; and a superior faith - a certainty.

We have faith in God’s word: as we dig deeper, it is like jewels that begin to shine brighter; and also faith in His character.

FAITH has TWIN ANCHORS: the PAST, the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and therefore ‘there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ’; and also the FUTURE, that Jesus will return.

Psalm 1

Psalm 1

  1. Two ways to live v6: the way of the righteous - the way of God; the way of the wicked - our way

  2. The way of the wicked v4-6, ultimately shut out from the Lord

  3. The way of the righteous v1-3 - blessed; lifestyle, identification, sitting with; -what we do - delights in the law; prospers

  4. The way of Jesus - the only person who achieved the way of the Righteous v1-3, we can be made blameless as we surrender to Jesus, and allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in us.

Romans 8v14 - 'led by the Spirit'

Romans 8v14 - 'led by the Spirit'

  1. The Sprit leads God’s children

  2. The Spirit leads us gently

  3. How the Spirit leads us

  4. Results of being led by the Spirit . a) a Spiritual outlook. b) A love of the Truth. c) A love for God’s people. d) A desire to be like Jesus. e) An assurance of being a child of God.

Breastplate of Righteousness; Ephesians 6v14

Breastplate of Righteousness; Ephesians 6v14

  1. What is righteousness. 2. Why do we need righteousness. 3. The accusations of Satan - from ourselves, from others, from our circumstances 4. standing firm in the truth

Romans 8v12-13 - 'An Obligation'

Romans 8v12-13 - 'An Obligation'

  1. Our obligation in life: a) is not to the flesh. b) but is to the Spirit.

  2. How to put sin to death: a) get help from the spirit. b). be real, don’t pretend. c) remember that even the good times were bad. d) be thankful. e) fill your mind with the things of God. f) Live before the cross of Christ.

Psalm 19 - 'seeing is believing'

Psalm 19 - 'seeing is believing'

  1. God is partially revealed in creation. 2. God is fully revealed in His Word. 3. Our response: ‘my Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer’

Confidence, Assurance, Certainty in Christ; Romans 8v2-8

Confidence, Assurance, Certainty in Christ; Romans 8v2-8

  1. If the Spirit of God is in you:

    a) you are set free from the law of sin and death

    b). you set your mind on the Spirit’s desires

    c) your mind is governed by life and peace

    d) you are a friend of God

  2. Be sure of the victory through Jesus Christ

1 Peter 1:1-12 - "Exiles in a hostile country"

1 Peter 1:1-12 - "Exiles in a hostile country"

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Are we Mr Angry, Mr Fearful or Mr Jelly as we react to the changing world around us?

We need to remember that we are: 1. Chosen by God ie we belong to God the Father, we are indwelt/sanctified by God the Holy Spirit and we are cleansed by the Son . 2. We are exiles and will never belong to this world. But we are to stand firm with His grace.

Luke 7:1-10, 36-50: "Knowing me, knowing God"

Luke 7:1-10, 36-50: "Knowing me, knowing God"

  1. The Centurion knew that he was unworthy compared to Jesus.

  2. The ‘sinful woman’ knew that she was unworthy

  3. W.e are all unworthy, and need forgiveness of our sins.