Kenmore Presbyterian Church

Loving Life 1 John 3:11-4:1 John writes to Christians who need to know they are alive… Love for brothers and sisters in Christ is a sign of being alive in Christ it will mark us out as different to the world it's part of being obedient children of God Are YOU alive and loving? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Know You're Alive! 1 John 1:1-2:11 Know you have eternal life (5:13) A life in fellowship with God (1:1-4) A life of walking in the light growing awareness of sin (1:5-2:2) and growing obedience (2:3-6) A life of love (2:7-11) You'll know you're really living when…. Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Who do YOU see in the Manger? Philippians 2:5-11 1. God in human form? 2. A humble servant, obedient to death? 3. Now exalted, as Lord over all? 4. Who do YOU see in the manger? Dear God Sorry, for ignoring you. Thank you, for sending Jesus to obediently live as a man, and die my death for me. Please, forgive me and change me, to live for you. Amen Preacher: Steve Blencowe

LOOK TO JESUS AND PRESS-ON Numbers 22-36 (Reading ch 25) 1. Battle at the end of a forty year journey A second census (Numbers 26) At the end of a long journey (Numbers 33) Enemy on the outside (Numbers 22-24) And enemy on the inside! (Numbers 25, 31:7-15) 2. A battle to persevere and not be deceived 3. A battle we still fight today... ... so look to Jesus and press-on Preacher: Steve Blencowe Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? 1. Interesting: 2. Question: 3. Pray:

Numbers 20:1-22:1 (Reading 20:14-21,21:1-9) Israel rejects the Giver of life (again!) Snakes sent by God in judgement Salvation is found simply by looking at the curse(d) Our salvation is utterly dependent on the provision of God Preacher: Steve Young Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? 1. Interesting: 2. Question: 3. Pray:

How's Your Heart? Numbers 13:1-19:22 (Reading 13:26-14:12) Never under-estimate the hardness of human hearts… “How long will this people treat me with contempt?” (14:11) and never under-estimate the goodness of our Great God “The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love…yet…” (14:18) Encourage each other not to fall for sin's deceitfulness (Hebrews 3:7-19) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Two Ways to Live in Response to God's Promises 2 Peter 3 1) A reminder of a reminder Purpose of the letter God's word is trustworthy 2) The scoffer's... Lives and response to the promise Peter's reply Outcome 3) The Christian... Lives and response to promise Peter's support Outcome Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Just KEEP TRUSTING Numbers 10:11-12:16 (Reading 11:1-17) 1. On the way home… “Are we there yet?” God's obedient, optimistic people march (10:11-36) But they soon begin to complain 11:1-3 11:4-9 12:1-2 * they do arrive (12:16) 2. Lessons learned… 3. Lessons that apply to us as well Preacher: Steve Blencowe

On Our Way Home? Numbers 1-10 (Reading 1:1-19, 44-54) 1. God guides his obedient, ordered army of people… 2. … to the home he is preparing for them 3. What about you, where are you heading? Preacher: Steve Blencowe Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? 1. Interesting: 2. Question: 3. Pray:

What is ‘holy' and why does it matter? Leviticus 17-27 (Reading 24:17-25:18) 1. ‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy' (19:2b) 2. God has exacting standard of holiness... and of mercy! - e.g. the blasphemer (Lev 24:10ff) - e.g. the year of Jubilee (Lev 25) 3. What does this mean for Christians? Preacher: Steve Blencowe Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? 1. Interesting: 2. Question: 3. Pray:

THE AMAZING GIFT OF COMPLETE FORGIVENESS Leviticus 16 (Reading Hebrews 9:1-14) 1. Yom Kippur is the day to make things right with God 2. The same procedure was repeated every year 1-10 Preparations 11-14 Sin offering for the priest 15-19 Sin offering for the community 20-22 Scapegoat 23-25 Burnt offerings for the priest and the community 26-28 Finishing up 29-34 Instructions to repeat 3. Understanding all this helps us appreciate the finished work of Jesus – and the amazing gift of complete forgiveness! (Hebrews 9) Dear God, I am sorry for rebelling against you and living like you don't exist. Thank you for Jesus' sacrifice that atones for my sin. Please forgive me, change me, and help me live for you. Amen Preacher: Steve Blencowe Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about? 1. Interesting: 2. Question: 3. Pray:

An Education in Purity Leviticus 11-15 1. Leviticus gives us an education in purity • Rules, rules, and more rules… • The lessons behind the rules 11:44 God is holy and His people are to be holy 15:31 No-one can approach God without being ‘clean' 2. Jesus can make sinful hearts pure • Mark 5:24-34 • Mark 7:1-23 3. Lessons continue: only Jesus can make us clean! Preacher: Steve Blencowe Youth Group Notes What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about this week? 1. Interesting: 2. Question: 3. Pray:

THE VIRTUE OF INTOLERANCE (2 PETER 2) 1. NOTHING is more damaging than spreading lies about Jesus: It is damaging to those who listen (recall 2 Peter 1) And to those who spread them (2 Peter 2) 2. We should EXPECT people to propagate lies about Jesus And recognise the character of those spread such lies While humbly trusting God to JUDGE and God to SAVE 3. Consider the virtue of INTOLERANCE… Preacher: Steve Blencowe YOUTH GROUP NOTES What is ONE thing that's interesting from today's sermon, one question to keep thinking about and one thing to pray about this week? 1. Interesting: 2. Question: 3. Pray:

A Reminder Of The Truth 2 Peter 1:12-21 1. Its content 2. Its necessity 3. Its trustworthiness 4. Its application Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Warning: God is Holy Leviticus 1-10 (Reading 1:1-9 & 10:1-3) 1. We read these chapters in biblical context: 2. They teach us the enormity of approaching our HOLY God 3. And help us appreciate the undeserved access Jesus has made possible Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Everything We Need 2 Peter 1:1-11 1. Christianity is all about God-help; not self-help 2. "Knowledge" of God and his promises motivate and equip us with all we need to live godly lives 3. We must never lose sight of what Jesus has done Preacher: Steve Young

THE GLORIOUS END Haggai 2:1-9 1. Discouraged by the reality of current efforts 2. Encouraged by the promise of future glory 3. Enabled by the presence of God Preacher: Andrew Brown

It's all part of the plan! Daniel 10-12 (Reading 10:1- 8, 12:5-13) 1. Don't be put-off by this ‘strange' part of the Bible 2. Consider Daniel's point of view (and remember all we've read in chapters 1-9) - Daniel is given a look ‘behind the scenes' - at what will happen to ‘his people' (10:14) - and told to patiently continue to the end (12:13) 3. Perhaps consider the historical perspective 4. But take to heart our Christian perspective - this vision shows again that God is sovereign - and God is working to a plan - so we patiently continue to the end… Preacher: Steve Blencowe

A Prayer of Confession Daniel 9 (reading v 1-19) 1. Daniel's earnest prayer, to our merciful God (v1-19) a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying an appeal for mercy based on God's Character and His plans 2. A rapid response to Daniel's prayer! (v20-27) the short and the long answer hope and perseverance 3. Our own earnest prayer? a prayer of confession, for not listening or obeying an appeal for mercy based on God's Character and His plans filled with hope and assurance that God hears our prayer and will help us persevere Preacher: Steve Blencowe

It's Only a Matter of Time Daniel 7 (Reading v1-18) 1. Another troubling vision... (v1-18) four beastly kingdoms (v2-8) One sovereign judge (v9-12) And his 'human' ruler (v13-14) 2. ... and another interpretation (v15-28) the short explanation - God is in control, there's light at the end of the tunnel (v17-18) the longer explanation - God is in control, there's light at the end of a very dark tunnel (v23-27) 3. It's only a matter of time... Jesus is the 'one like a son of man' (v13-14, 18, 27 compared with the gospels e.g. Mark 14:62)( Christians will reign with Jesus (v18, 27 compared with Psalm 8, Hebrews 2:5-10) in the meantime.... Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Trusting God in a Hostile World Daniel 6 (reading 6:1-18) 1. Daniel counted the cost of living for God in a hostile world, just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (in ch 3). And their trust was rewarded. 2. Daniel chapter 6 tells a story of… … competition, conspiracy, a command (vv1-9) … the cost of uncompromising trust in God (vv10-18 … complete vindication (vv19-28) 3. Trust in God will be rewarded because God will always be vindicated and victorious Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Don't Learn the hard way Daniel 4-5 (reading 4:1-18) 1. Confessions of a ‘self-made-man' (Daniel 4) (key verses 4:29-32 and 34-35) 2. And the fall of his fool-hardy son (Daniel 5) (key verses 5:20-23 especially v22) 3. Should Belshazzar have been given a second chance? (Jeremiah 25:12-14, 27:1-7) 4. What should we learn from all this? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

O King, live forever!? Daniel chapter 2 (Bible Reading - Daniel 2:1-23) 1. The great king has a recurring & disturbing dream (v1­-13) 2. A dream which God mercifully reveals to Daniel (v14­-23) 3. A dream that puts all rulers in their place (v24­-45) 4. Nebuchadnezzar is relieved, but did he really understand the dream? (v46­49) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

God Hasn't Finished Yet Daniel 1 1. It's easy to give in when you're a long way from home? Deuteronomy 28:45-57 (cf 2 Kings & Lamentations) 2. But God has the whole world in his hands - Daniel 1:1-2, 9, 17, 21 - Daniel 9:1-3 (compare Deuteronomy 30:1-3) - Romans 9:1-9 & 11:1ff 3. So keep trusting – even when you feel far from home! - 1 Peter 1:1, 13-17

ARE YOU SEEING JESUS CLEARLY? Luke 9:28-56 1. After 14 weeks in Luke's Gospel, are you seeing Jesus clearly? 2. The disciples show us that literally ‘seeing' Jesus doesn't guarantee that we truly see him. 3. A good place to start is to ‘listen to him' (v.35) Preacher: Steve Young

Following Jesus? Luke 9:18-27 1. The way of the disciples? 2. The way of the Messiah 3. The way of us following Jesus? Preacher: Rayk Platzek

Missing The Signs of Jesus' Kingdom? Luke 9:1-17 1. Why has Luke included this section in his Gospel? i. Jesus commissions 12 to proclaim the kingdom (1-6) ii. The only response Luke shares - is confused (7-9) iii. And on their return the 12 appear no wiser (10-14) iv. Jesus shows yet another sign of his kingdom (15-17) 2. What are we to make of this? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Signs of Jesus'Kingdom Luke 8:22-56 (reading 22-39) 1. Jesus came preaching the Kingdom of God (8:1) 2. He does miracles along the way ..8:22-25 - restoring order in nature ..8:26-39 - restoring an exiled Gentile ..8:43-48 - restoring an excluded woman ..8:40-42, 49-56 - restoring life in a place of death 3. Jesus' miracles give a taste of the Kingdom of God which he proclaims 4. Do you have ears to hear the message of the Kingdom of God? (8:8b) Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Hearing God's Word Luke 8:1-21 1. Jesus preaching changes lives 2. His parables save some and harden others 3. The parable of the soils shows 4 responses to Jesus 4. Our response has eternal consequences

The Scandal of Grace Luke 7:36-50 The Scandal Part 1: Simon's Hospitality The Scandal Part 2: The Sinful Woman The Scandal Explained: Understanding our own Sinfulness Preacher: Steve Young

Jesus and Rejection Luke 7:24-35 1. John prepared the way for Jesus (24-27) 2. Now Jesus changes everything (v28) 3. Those who rejected John reject Jesus (v29-30) 4. Rejecting is …. (v31-35) 5. Lessons for us to learn about Jesus and rejection Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus and Faith Luke 7:1-23 1. What makes Jesus say: "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel"? (7:9) 2. And what does Luke show us about faith in Israel? 7:4-5 7:16-17 7:18-20 3. Is your faith in Jesus like the faith of the centurion? Preacher: Steve Blencowe

Jesus Changes UsLuke 6:12-49 (Reading 6:Followers of Jesus build on firm foundations (46-49)We expect to change...- in what we value (20-26)- in how we love (27-36)- in how we view others (37-42)It is a change that begins in our heart (43-45)How firm are your foundations?

Jesus Changes EverythingLuke 5:33-6:11Luke's orderly account has shown Jesus' authority, his compassion, his purpose...Now Luke includes three incidents that show growing opposition to Jesus- the question of fasting and a parable (5:33-39)- picking grain on the Sabbath (6:1-5)- healing on the Sabbath (6:6-11)Can you see that Jesus changes everything?But opposition to Jesus continues!

Jesus has the Power and Authority to Forgive SinsLuke 5:17-32The power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal (v17)Jesus heals the paralytic, twice!Jesus came to call the spiritually sick

JESUS GOES ‘FISHING’Luke 5:1-16Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching, miracles and now…a fishing miracle which shows Simon he’s a sinner - unworthy of being in God’s presence (v1-10)and a miracle that shows Jesus restore an outcast considered unworthy of being in God’s presence (v12-16)Jesus says Simon will do a different kind of ‘fishing’ (v10-11)So, what does all that mean for us?

JESUS’ MIRACLESOr is it Jesus' Authority? Luke 4:31-44Luke has shown us Jesus’ baptism, temptation, teaching and now Jesus' miraclesJesus did various miracles in Capernaum:  v33-37 freed a man oppressed by a demon  v38-39 and a woman suffering from a fever  v40 healed individuals from various kinds of sickness  v41 and cast out demons from manyBut what Luke wants us to see if Jesus' amazing authority...…and Jesus' priority How do YOU respond to Jesus’ authority and his priority?

JESUS’ TEACHINGLuke 4:14-30Luke has shown us Jesus’ temptation and now his teachingJesus preaches a message of fulfilment and freedomJesus’ teaching will generate mixed responses……many will not accept Jesus as Son of God and SaviourHow do YOU respond to Jesus’ teaching?

Jesus and TemptationLuke 4:1-13Luke’s Gospel is written to show us Jesus…God The Son who became one of us (3:21-37)The Son of God (3:22)When Jesus was tempted by Satan…… He trusted the word of God (Dt. 8:3)… continued to serve God alone (Dt. 6:13)… and did not put God to the test (Dt. 6:16)Jesus is perfectly equipped to help us when we are tempted!   (Heb. 2:14-18)

How do we stand firm in the Lord? Philippians 4 Paul's instructions for standing firm in the Lord (v 2-9) 1.   Resolve conflict and work in gospel partnership 2.   Rejoice in the Lord always 3.   Do all things with a prayerful attitude of thanksgiving 4.   Be active - living a gospel shaped life Paul as an example of how to stand firm in the Lord (v10-23) 1. 2. 3. 4.

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR? Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 24 Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour Luke tells us about Jesus’ Resurrection Shows us genuine responses to an unlikely event An event with lasting significance Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour? BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Second Reading: Luke 24:13-35 Third Reading: Luke 24:36-49

DO YOU KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR? Luke’s Gospel – Chapter 23 Luke’s Gospel was written to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah – our Lord and Saviour Everyone failed to recognise Jesus as they had him crucified – they mocked him because he didn’t save himself But Jesus understood completely what he was doing – as our Lord and Saviour Do you know Jesus as Lord and Saviour? BIBLE READINGS First Reading: Luke 22:39-44 Second Reading: Luke 22:63-23:4 Third Reading: Luke 23:26-43

I Want to Know ChristPhilippians 3:1-4:1“I want to know Christ… ” Philippians 3:10 (NIV)1.    Christians are citizens of heaven (3:20, 1:27)2.    What matters to us is knowing Jesus (3:1-10)3.    And making Jesus known (3:10-4:1)

It’s what God is doing that really mattersPhilippians 2:12-30“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose” Philippians 2:13 (NIV)As Christians we should conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel (1:27)Therefore … we “work out” our salvation (2:12 and 14-16)some examples (2:17-30)But we knowing it is God who is at work (2:13)

Have the same mind as ChristPhilippians 1:27-2:11Live a life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus (1:27)Don't be afraid of opposition from those who do not believe (2:28-29)And let humility shape the way you relate with those who do believe (2:1-4)- have the same mind as Chris (2:5-11)  A life that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus begins with humility and repentance...

Think of yourselves as Partners in the GospelPhilippians 1:12-26Paul writes to encourage the Philippians to stand firm (1:27 & 4:1)He shares his joyful prayer for his partners in the Gospel (1:1-11)and his positive perspective on challenges to their Gospel work (1:12-18)He expresses his resolve - to do everything for Christ and His Gospel (1:18-26)All of this encourages US too… as partners in the Gospel

Main point: The Gospel Changes LivesPoint 1: Some Characteristics of the Christian Life (Phil 1:1-11)SufferingHumilityPartnershipJoyPoint 2: These Characteristics are Found in Jesus (Phil 2:5-11)Point 3: These Characteristics in UsTimothy (2:19-24)Epaphroditus (2:25-30)Paul (3:4-17)The Philippians themselvesUs?

Psalm 2Why are people rebelling against God and His Messiah?How is God responding to it?What is God calling us to do?

Church: Growing in GenerosityBible Reading 1 Cor. 15:58-16:9, 2 Cor. 8:1-9sermon recording will land here: https://kpc.org.au/resources/bible-talk-podcast/Sermons on ChurchWho we are: A Bible teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of JesusWhat we’re doing: Growing followers of Jesus, by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus, and growing in sharing the gospel of JesusGrowing in Generosity is part of growing in living for Jesus.A bit about how we do things as a church…-When it comes to giving: In the New Testament ‘generosity’ is the overriding principle-Let's be a Bible Teaching Church that seeks to Grow Followers of Jesus, and excels in ‘generosity’

Church: Clear on what we're doing(Bible Reading Colossians 1:3-14)1. Last week: Clear on who we areWe are sinners made alive in Jesus by responding to the GospelWe gather around Jesus and His Gospel as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Himwe seek to GROW as followers of Jesus (by growing in knowing Jesus, growing in living for Jesus and growing in sharing the Gospel of Jesus)2. Structures to help GROW people..----3. A Bible teaching Church in the western suburbs of Brisbane …

Church: Clear on Who We Are(Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23)Lets be clear on who we are as a Church1 We are sinners made alive in Jesus...... by responding to the Gospel of Jesus2 We gather around Jesus and His Gospel...... as people who belong to Jesus and want to live for Him.3 We seek to grow as followers of Jesus...... by growing in knowing Jesus,... growing in living for Jesus... growing in sharing the Gospel of JesusNext week: Lets be clear on what we're doing