Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The Lord is revealing the new King in His good timing.   The Lord reveals how He chooses in accordance with His heart.   David is the Lord's choice in fulfilment of the Lord's good purpose.   David, the Lord's chosen king, is empowered by The Spirit of the Lord.   The Spirit of the Lord continues His work in the world – to bring peace to the hearts of humanity, through Jesus Christ.

The people's choice? The folly of the people's messiah (ch 13) The self-centredness of the people's messiah (ch 14) The rebellion of the people's messiah (ch 15) The wisdom, love, and obedience of the Lord's Messiah …he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross!

What kind of leader? (Another) leadership crisis in Israel (8:1-3) The people's response? A king like all the other nations have (8:4-5) BUT! They already have the one true King! (8:6-9) The kings of this world take and take and take (8:10-22) The kings of this world look good (on the outside) (ch 9-10) Only the true King is mighty to save his people (ch 11) Only the true King gives and gives and gives (ch 12) …do not turn away from the Lord

Leadership scandals   The problem with Israel's leaders: making light of the glorious God (2:12-36)   BUT: The glorious God can't be put in a box! (4:1-22)   The glorious God is terrible in his majesty (5:1-7:1)   The glorious God helps his repentant people (7:2-17)   ‘Thus far the LORD has helped us'

Where are we up to in the Bible's picture?    Where are we up to in world history?    Where are WE up to?

How are your listening skills?   The Lord's word was rare: We are in the dark without God's word (3:1-2)   The Lord revealed his word: We serve God by listening to his word (3:3-18)   The Lord revealed himself: We know God through his word (3:19-4:1)   ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening'

Looking for a leader…   The deep anguish of a self-led world:   Does God know?   Is God in control?   Does God care?    The leader God provided: an unexpected deliverance

Our great hope is the resurrection                   Stand firm in the truth   Remember you're in the family of believers   So, persevere in the wonderful gospel realities   With a settled determination     Work Hard for the Lord   What is the work of the Lord? … it's gospel work   Paul's challenge, ‘Always'   It gives real purpose to our lives        The resurrection changes everything

Welcome The Easter story doesn't stop at Good Friday -Jesus died for the forgiveness of sin; but he also rose again three days later! Death could not hold Jesus. In his resurrection, God has begun to undo the evil and sadness of this world. Jesus now reigns as the risen King of kings, and he freely offers all people a new and eternal life with him. Our time together this morning will be a relaxed service celebrating this great news. “…then the saying that is written will come true.” Death has been swallowed up in victory,” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law, But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Order of Service Welcome Song: Christ the Lord is Risen Today Song: King of Kings Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 Talk: The Resurrection I central Song: He Died Upon the Cross Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22 Talk: The Resurrection is certain Song: There is One Gospel Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Talk: The Resurrection changes us Prayer: Song: Christ Our Hope in Life and Death

20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-19~42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-10~42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-10~42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Good Friday Easter is always a special time of the year. It's a chance to pause and reflect on the deeper question of life. Central to the Easter story is the person of Jesus, and his death on the cross. Jesus taught that his death was not just one more Roman execution; it was instead at the centre of God's plans for his world. Jesus' death is the key for all people to be restored to a right relationship with God. He bore our sins on the cross, so we might have forgiveness and new life. Our time together this morning will involve a reflective service of songs, prayers, and readings from the Bible's account of Jesus' crucifixion   Order of Service Song:           Hallelujah!  What a Saviour Reading:       Isaiah 53:1-6 Reading        John 16:32 - 17:26 Prayer and Silence Song            How Deep the Father's Love Reading        John 18:1-27 Prayer and Silence Song :          Jesus Paid it All Reading:       John – 18:28 - 19:16 Prayer and Silence Reading        John 19:17-27 Song:           When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Reading:       John 19:28+42 Message      It is Finished! Song:           The Power of the Cross

Power, wisdom, and winning at life   ‘Alexamenos worships his god':the cross looks weak and foolish   ‘Where is the wise person?': the cross is God's true power and wisdom   Joining the revolution:  those who are being saved,    who believe,    and whom God has called   Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God

Parting words? This word is of first importance (v1-16) This word comes with tears (v. 17-23) This word is the good news of God's grace (v. 24-26) So… Be on your guard! (v. 28-31) Rest in and be built up by this word (v. 32-33) Work hard to help the weak (v. 34-35) Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace

Australian Idols? Our idols are ridiculous and fragile Yet we give them incredible power But the risen Lord will bring them to nothing “Gods made by human hands are no gods at all”

Who has the power?   The powerful Lord   gives life by his Spirit, through his gospel (v. 1-7)   spreads his word through the boldness of his people (v. 8-10, 20)   triumphs over the forces of darkness (v. 11-17)   brings about stunning repentance (v. 18-19)   In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power

Our faith journey in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (v18-21)   Strengthening along the way, growing in the Gospel (v22-23)   From strength to strength, maturing in the Gospel (v24-26)   From receiving to giving encouragement - proclaiming the Gospel (v27-28)

Our mission is to speak up for the Lord (v1-8) Jesus is the Messiah Speaking for Christ is hard and rewarding The Lord encourages courageous speaking (v9-11) The Lord confirms that He is God The Lord promises that He is with us The Lord commands us to keep speaking The Lord pledges that He has people who will be saved We see the Lord's faithfulness when we are faithful (v12-17) The Lord provides opportunities to keep speaking Like Paul, the Lord uses our testimony to save many with the gospel

‘…if I could have seen the shore…'   Seeing the shore: The risen and reigning Lord   Who turns death into sleep   Who will come in glory to dwell with us   So: Don't focus on times and dates   Wake up!   Therefore encourage one another and build each other up

Dear Thessalonians…  We thank God for who you are: Loved, chosen, faithful and fruitful (ch 1) Remember who we are: approved by God, sharing both gospel and life (ch 2-3) So do this more and more: Living in order to please God (ch 4-5) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you

How do you respond to a city? What Paul sees A city full of idols He is greatly distressed by this The Lord Jesus alone deserves all our worship What Paul does He engages with people where they are (synagogue, marketplace, Areopagus) How do we engage with people around us? Merging our universes Crossing the ‘painline' What Paul says God is our Creator God will be our Judge God calls all people to repent Three things we can work on Love those with a different worldview Look for openings & opportunities to present the Christian worldview Know where you're going

There is another king…   Be persuaded! (v. 1-9)   Be a Berean! (v. 10-15)   ‘Many of them believed'

The sovereign, triune God has a global gospel (v. 6-12) opens closed hearts (v. 13-15) frees the oppressed (v. 16-24) saves the captives (v. 25-40) ‘...he was filled with joy'

Artificial love in an AI world:   disembodied, ‘magical' relationships   enabled by a digital guide   that curves us inward   Real love in God's world:   whole-person, divine love   poured out by the Holy Spirit   who leads us up and out   ‘…. put on love…'

Time for an upgrade? An artificial hope: An upgraded humanity conquering the technical problem of death on a fading planet The certain hope of the gospel: A glorified humanity healed of the spiritual problem of death on a new heaven and earth Come, Lord Jesus!

Fake news in a post-truth world: Can you be sure of anything? Real faith in the real world: …is in the faithful One …whose word is true, …who has made his dwelling among us, …and who is full of grace and truth People take refuge in the shadow of your wings

Depression … it's more common than you think   A helpful Psalm   The long, dark night of the soul (v1-4) Desperate for fellowship with God Misery, mockery Recollection Self-talk (v5-6) Evangelist to self It won't always be like this Leaning in to God (v7-10) Deep calls to deep Songs in the night Standing on the Rock The Ongoing Battle (v10-11) Bodily pain, taunts & questions The self-talk of faith    For those who've experienced depression …   For those who haven't …

20250105 Faith and Depression (Psalm 42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The Proposition The Preparation The Pioneer & Perfector The Prize The Pondering

Other Sermons #44 - Running the Race of Faith, Looking to Jesus ( Hebrews 12~1-3 ) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The Names of Christmas you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.' (1:21)   ‘... they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).' (1:23)   ‘.. out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people…' (2:6)   ‘.. .they bowed down and worshipped him.' (2:11)

What's happening this morning This morning some kids from our church family are going to share the story of the first Christmas through a play called: Festive Frieda Finds the Greatest Gift Along the way we'll need your help with some actions, and there'll be a chance later on for any kids to come on stage and gather around the manger. We'll also be singing some great songs together: Angels from the Realms of Glory On That Very First Christmas Once in Royal David's City While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night Hark the Herald Angels Sing 0 Holy Night Joy to the World Messiah Medley 0 Come All Ye Faithful

What child is this?   End of the ages   Word of the Father   King of Creation   Beautiful Saviour   Risen ruler   Fix your thoughts on Jesus

The Gospel Paul Preached (v1-11) If Christ is not raised (v12-19) Christ HAS been raised (v20-28)

The strange security of elect exiles: The God of all grace is the God of all power! (v. 10-11)   So… shepherd with a willing, servant heart (v. 1-4)   clothe yourselves with humility (v. 5-6)   cast your anxiety on him (v. 7)   resist your enemy the devil (v. 8-9)   This is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it!

Secular suffering?   The strangeness of suffering in Christ:   Don't be surprised…    but rejoice!    Don't be ashamed…    but praise God!    Don't lose perspective…    but commit yourself to your faithful Creator    and continue to do good.    Suffering as a Christian

Making the most of the time (1) Think like Jesus Look back at what Jesus did on the cross Finish with sin Living like this will mean suffering (2) Understand that everything is about to be wrapped up We look to the future So we pray (3) Focus on one another Love one another Be hospitable to one another Serve one another So that in everything God may be praised through Jesus Christ

Intro: “I could never do that” A Caution: GIGO, ChatGPT & “Odd“ Passages 1 — (v8-14) Doing what doesn't come naturally. 2 — (vv15-22) What the heart loves, the Will chooses. Conclusion: A change of Heart.

A dirty word?? The key to being strangers in a strange land: Shine out the goodness of your homeland (v. 11-12) One beautiful way to do that: Submit yourselves (2:13-20; 3:1-7) to every human authority for the Lord's sake so that God would be glorified The strange submission of Jesus is both our gift and our example (2:21-25) ‘but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls'

We are strangers in a strange land. But what now? We are becoming a Holy Priesthood called to offer spiritual sacrifices. Jesus is our cornerstone. The Word of the Lord endures forever, the Love of the Lord endures forever. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession. Declare the praises of the Lord. Declare the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Holier-than-thou?   The strange holiness of God's elect exiles:   strains toward a thought-out hope (1:13)   is modelled on our holy Father (1:14-16)   is purchased by the precious blood of Christ (1:17-21)   works itself out in deep love (1:22, 2:1)   is fuelled by the living and enduring word of God (1:23-25)   ‘… now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.'

1  Who we are in Christ (vs 1-2) 2  What we have in Christ (vs 3-5) 3  The preciousness of faith in Christ (vs 6-9) 4  Our privilege to see the fulfilment of faith (vs 10-12)

A. Jesus shows He is God B. Jesus confesses He is God Disciples believe Jesus is God A. Disciples worship Jesus as God B. Disciples confess Jesus is God Live in confident faith that Jesus is God our saviour A. Faith to save us B. Faith to endure

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Job - Wisdom when it hurts #8 - ‘The Lord restored his fortunes : Wisdom and Hope‘ (Job 42:7-17) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Job's complaint:‘let the Almighty answer me' The Lords answer: ‘Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself! Consider… the wonders of the natural world (ch. 38) the amazing animal kingdom (ch. 39) the strength of Behemoth (ch. 40) the matchless pride of Leviathan (ch. 41) ‘Everything under heaven belongs to me.' (41:11) Job's response: ‘but now my eyes have seen you…' ‘My Lord and my God!'

The pain of waiting   Elihu's Answers to Job:   #1: God does speak, and he speaks to save (ch 32-33)   #2: It is unthinkable that God would do wrong (ch 34)   #3: God opposes the proud (ch. 35)   #4: God comes in golden splendour (ch 36)   Wise waiting

‘He's as wise as an owl…'   Wisdom's inaccessibility: ‘it cannot be found' (v. 1-14)   Wisdom's worth: ‘beyond rubies' (v. 15-19)   Wisdom's keeper: ‘he alone knows where it dwells' (v. 20-27)   Wisdom's path: ‘The fear of the Lord' (v. 28)   … in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge

Falsely accused?   Job's great pain: Inexplicably struck down by God   Unjustly pursued by his friends   Job's great longing: an advocate on high   a living redeemer   But this I know…

Miserable comfort?   Job's miserable comforters:   say some true things   say some ignorant and cruel things   have a strict system with no place for innocent suffering   have a self-assured and grace-less tone   are condemned by God   are forgiven by God   ‘Who, being innocent, ever suffered?': The true wisdom and comfort of the cross of Christ