Maffra Community Church Sermon Podcast

'Tis sweet to be remembered' The comfort of remembering & being remembered..

Prayers & commitments: transformed priorities..

God's Bounty in our need: for confidence; for acceptance; for hope; for transformation..

... broken'. Rebellion is praised by the world. The Bible's longest Chapter; "An A-Z of God's Law". An extended meditation on God's Word..

... broken'. Rebellion is praised by the world..

Illumination: God shines His Word on us..

Salvation is accomplished by God's grace, not by the Law..

The Christian's Favour: love lavished, enemies conqured..

Hope - something certain to happen - anticipation..

We can be confident there is no condemnation to those with new life in the Spirit. We are joint heirs with Jesus as adopted children of the Father..

Should we continue in sin so that grace may multiply? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?.

What is the biggest problem facing humanity?.

Romans 5:12-21 .

Romans 5: 1-11.

The Righteousness of God.

The story so far: Righteousness lacking in humanity: our greatest threat; Righteousness provided by God in Christ: the answer to our deepest need..

God as Judge: Is being Jewish an advantange? God tarnished as Judge by association? God unfair to judge sinners? Conflict of interest - His own glory..

Jewish privileges. Jewish confidence. Jewish shortcomings - practice what you preach..

God won't judge me because He is loving. God won't judge me because I am His friend. God won't judge me because I stand up for His Word..

The plain truth means no excuse. God gives humanity up to its dark & futile ways. The foolishness of idolitary..

The Gospel: more than 'entry level' Christianity. The beginning & sustaining message of Jesus & about Jesus. Not ashamed of the powerful Gospel: saved.

Introducing Paul, introducing Jesus. Introducing the Roman believers. Paul's prayer, plans & purpose. The message that changes people & nations..

In the midst of beauty is a reminder of human evil..

The slippery slope of sin..

Blame is our instinct. Sins consequences. Divine judgement & disfavour. .

Understanding the world. Sentence on the serpent. The ancient conflict. We need to talk about the devil. Salvation through judgement our ultimate hope.

Hiding: Dividing: Finding: Confiding: Abiding:.

The greatest enemy: Death - the great unknown. Hope beyond the grave. Jesus raised from the dead having paid the price for sin..

How the problem started for humanity. What the solution looks like. Where the problem ended & the solution began. How far the solution extends..

Question everything? When do the questions stop? ...an endless cycle..

God is the Creator & He knows best. Do I know better? 'Potter' in Hebrew = 'The Maker'..

What are humans for? Serving and preserving God's sanctuary. To worship God in the place He lives - and keep guard on His sacred space.place where He .

God rests and enjoys His creation - we depend on His invitation to enter His rest. Come to Jesus and find rest in Him. Prepare for the ultimate rest..

Man is created in God's image- to have dominion (reign) over God's earthly creation - male and female to honour God and be fruitful and multiply..

Godliness-Humbly fearing the Lord, Goodness-Living in righteousness and wisdom, Gentleness- Resisting angry impulses, Gladness, Growth..

Where did I come from? Origin. Who am I? Identity. What am I doing here? Purpose. Where am I headed? Destiny..

The greatest statement in the Bible. How did God create?.

Hermeneutics – the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially the Bible or literary texts; a method or theory of interpretation..

God always tells the future. What happens to you when the future seems empty? Who is in charge?.

What did Jesus mean? We make judgements everyday..

It is rarely possible to trust a preacher: always check in the Word of God..

A verse to write on every Christian's heart.

The pslam's proposition: God's people need not fear chaos in creation, nor chaos in the nations..

God reveals His Glory. Fear not - the glory of the Lord shall be revealed for salvation..

God & His Anointed One. Justice ~ evil punished & righteousness rewarded. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. A birth that changed the world. What.

The Son, the Direct Line to God. The Son, the King of Angels. The SOn, the Lord of Life..

John's 3 tests. Abide in: truth, obedience & love because of the antichrists/ deceivers. The person & work of Christ: still a live issue....

John is concerned about the church continuing in the Truth. Do not participate in false representations of Jesus or His gospel..

We overcome the world by believing the truth and obeying God. We have certainty of eternal life when we believe in Jesus - the Son of God.

Who is of the true Church? Those who profess Jesus as coming in the flesh, who obey Him and abides in Him and loves as He loves.loves love .

How can you know you are being taught the truth?.