Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Nearing the end - How do you live and die without regrets? 1. Remember we are accountable the living andThe judge of the dead And yet confident not fearful 2. Making this life Count Preach the word In season and out of season Correct, rebuke and encourage Tell people what they NEED to hear 3. Faithfulness is Success Do you long for Jesus to appear?

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth 2 Timothy 2:1-2 1. Endure in the gospel 2. Pass the gospel on to reliable people who will teach others 1. Enduring in the gospel (vv1-13) What? How? (vv3-6) Why? (vv 8-13) 2. Faithfully passing on the gospel (vv14-26) Correctly handle the word of truth (vv14-19) Embody the word in our lives (vv20-26) Humbly and gently handling the word (vv23-26) Who does God approve?

A weighty, emotional letter… The risk of shame (v8, 12, 16) Why there is no need to be ashamed of Jesus (vv8-10) No need to be ashamed of the Apostle Paul (v8, 15-18) The Main Task: Guard the Gospel (vv11-14) 2 Timothy 1:14 is the centrepiece of the letter Timothy's gift?   1 Timothy 4:13-14 Things we need to remember (to avoid being ashamed) It is only the gospel that saves If you stick with the gospel, you will suffer V8 …join me in suffering for the gospel V12 …this is no cause for shame Jesus guards the gospel and us V12…I am convinced he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day

I. Justice is not ours (v.17) A. Do not repay evil with evil (17a) B. Instead, do what is right in the sight of all (17b) C. Living the gospel II. Live Peaceably and Trust God for justice (v. 18-19) A. Live peaceably with all (18) B. Do not seek personal revenge (19a) C. Trust God for justice (19b) III. Overcome evil with Good (v. 20-21) A. Be kind to your enemy (20a) B. Kindness produces guilt and shame (20b) C. Grace overcomes evil (21)

Introduction Love graciously (v.14)  Bless those who persecute you Bless and do not curse Love sensitively (v.15) Rejoice with those who rejoice Mourn with those who mourn Love in humility (v.16) Love without favouritism Live in harmony

Am I living in light of the gospel? Catch love Love that is genuine It's real It seeks what is right It's family orientated Love that's energetic It's hardworking & fuelled by the Spirit Having a single focus Love that never gives up It's cheerfully expectant It is prayerful Love that is generous Generosity within the family Generosity outside the family This describes Jesus & we're to be like him

The proof is in the pudding We need to get our thinking right A genuine attitude of humility A clear view of yourself According to the faith you've been given Faith opens up a whole new world A deep sense of belonging We belong to Christ and to each other When we give ourselves to others we grow Where do we get the power to give ourselves? A keen desire to use your gifts Everyone in the body has gifts The gifts are for serving each other Do you have a servant's heart?

1. God's mercy: responding in faith. 2. Worshipping God: our faithful response. 3. Living faithfully: our life renewed in Christ. 4. God's pleasing will: living in Christ.

We now have peace for we are justified in the resurrection of Christ.  More than this: we now live in the hope of the glory of God, which is guaranteed, by the love of the Holy Spirit.  More than this: we shall continue to realise how much Jesus loves us, because he died for us even though we rejected and crucified him.  There is so much more than this: more than justified, more than reconciled, we are resurrected into the love and eternal life of Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!

A New Song on Christmas Day     Sing! Because of the salvation of our God (v1-3)     Shout! Before the LORD, the King (v4-6)     Resound! Because he comes to judge the earth. (v7-9)

What's happening this morning: Carol: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing . Scene 1: Mary Carol: O Come All Ye Faithful Scene 2: Joseph Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem Scene 3: Shepherds and Angels Carol: Angels From the Realms of Glory Scene 4: Star-Watchers Carol: On That Very First Christmas Scene 5: His Christmas Present to You Carol: Silent Night Carol: Joy to the World Join us for free food and fun in the gym!

Dear Colossians, Remember who you are: undeserving receivers of God's wonderful grace So… Keep going! Keep growing! Keep overflowing! Dear Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Unfinished business? The message of the risen Lord  The hope of Israel, the kingdom of God Witnessed, explained, persuaded  Proclaimed, taught The response to the risen Lord Some were convinced Others would not believe The (unfinished) mission of the risen Lord They will listen! Acts 29…

20251116- Unstoppable~Our Personal and Urgent Witness (Acts 25~1-26~32) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Do the ends justify the means? Ananias and the elders bear false witness, revealing their true motivation. Paul, amid false accusations, continues to be a calm and clear witness to the truth. Felix, needing to make a decision, chooses personal gain over the truth. Paul continues to bear faithful witness, sharing the Gospel and trusting in God.

An age of safetyism?   Trial # 2: Before the Sanhedrin (22:30)   Where does Paul get his courage?   A good conscience (23:1)   The word of God (23:2-5)   The hope of the resurrection of the dead (23:6-10)   The plan of the Lord who is near (23:11)   Paul's courage is well founded: The Lord continues to work out his plan   despite murderous plots (23:12-15)   through a young man's quick thinking (23:16-22)   using the powers of this world (23:23-35)   Take courage!

An age of outrage?   Trial #1: Paul before the crowd   The crowd is outraged by half-truths (21:27-36)   Paul sets the crowd straight…   He was a Hebrew of Hebrews (21:37-22:5)   He was chosen and transformed by Israel's Messiah (22:6-16)   He was sent to the Gentiles by the Risen Lord (22:17-21)   The crowd is (even more) outraged by the truth (22:22-24)   Paul sets the commander straight (22:25-29)   In an age of outrage: We preach Christ

What's the cost?   The Unstoppable Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus:    Fulfilment and transformation in Jerusalem (ch 1-7)   Walls torn down in Samaria and Galatia (ch 8-15)   (The beginning of) the ends of the earth (ch 16-20)   Paul sets his face to Jerusalem, despite…   personal heartbreak (v. 1, 13)   the urging of fellow believers (v. 4)   The warning of Agabus (v. 10-11)   being misunderstood by his fellow Jews (v. 17-26)   Why?   The collection for the Jerusalem church (24:17)   Compelled by the Spirit, to complete his task (20:22-24)   The cost of testifying to the good news of God's grace

20251005 - 1 Timothy ~ Gospel Godliness in the Household of God (1 Timothy 5~1-6~2) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Instruction concerning false teachings. Instruction concerning true godliness. Exhortation to flee from evil and stay true to the good confession of our Lord Jesus Christ. Instruction on the sure hope in God, and the life that is truly life. Affirmation of the Grace of God, revealed to us in Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy #5 - Gospel Godliness in the Household of God (1 Timothy 5:1-6:2) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What do you think of church? The community of godliness: God's household (3:14-15) The key to godliness: Jesus! (3:16) Counterfeit godliness: the teaching of demons (4:1-5) Christian godliness: taught and trained (4:6-10) Contagious godliness: set an example (v. 11-16) That is why we labour and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God

Name Your 3 Most important Christian Truths 3 ‘Trustworthy sayings' 1 Timothy 1:15 1 Timothy 4:9-10 1 Timothy 3:1 Why is leadership so important? In Search of the Perfect Leadership Structure Character is Paramount Able to teach (1 Timothy 3:2) How does the gospel shape a leader's life? What are we looking for in Leaders? What is the ‘pass mark'? 1 Timothy 3:2  ‘above reproach' 1 Timothy 3:10  ‘nothing against them / blameless' What Sort of Leader? The Privilege of Leadership

A culturally bound instruction? 1. What is this chapter here for? 2. The importance of prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-8) 3. Women who worship God (1 Timothy 2:9-11) 4. Men and Women: Learning and teaching when we gather (1 Tim 2:11-15) 5. Thinking through some Implications Not a timebound instruction What it doesn't mean Application for 21st century Adelaide believers What if you disagree with this?

1 Timothy is politically incorrect What sort of ‘letter' is this? Personal (1 Tim 1:1-2; 18) Not just for believers at Ephesus in the 1st century (1 Tim 2:7. 3:14) Tackles a problem (Acts 20:29-30; 1 Timothy 1:3) What is the biggest problem any church can face? Who are the False teachers? What is the false teaching? What do we do when faced with false teaching? The cure for false teaching Gospel centred teaching Paul's own experience (1 Timothy 1:13, 14, 15, 16) Some Fights are Worth Having Choose your ‘fights' carefully 'Fight' with the right motivation Strong Love

Two ways to lead ‘He will give strength to his king' (ch 29-30) The Lord protects David from his desperate measures  The Lord strengthens and guides David to victory  The Lord's blesses his people with extravagant grace ‘Those who oppose the Lord will be broken' (ch 31) The Lord fulfils his word against Saul  The Lord's enemies proclaim their victory Two ways to follow

Desperate times?   David in despair: ‘I shall be destroyed'   Saul in despair: ‘Consult a spirit for me'   Jesus in despair: ‘not what I will, but what you will'   Therefore, we do not lose heart

The Lord tests David; the Lord teaches righteousness (ch. 24)   The Lord stays David's hand; the Lord teaches mercy (ch. 25)   David waits upon the Lord; the Lord teaches grace (ch. 26)

Great expectations?   A surprising suffering: David is a man of sorrows (21:1-22:5), (Psalm 34, 56)   A tragic suffering: Saul is a ruthless destroyer (22:6-19),(Psalm 52)   An inevitable suffering: Messiah Vs anti-messiah (22:20-23:29), (Psalm 54)   Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things?

Love him or hate him?   The hate of God's Messiah:   A jealous envy   A fear-filled opposition   A murderous rage   The love of God's Messiah:   A deep friendship   A humble submission   A thankful following   ‘ Do you love me?'

Psalm 150: The praise at the end of the Psalms   Whom do we praise?   Where do we praise?   Why do we praise?   How do we praise?   Who should praise?   The praise at the end of all things

How do you know that God loves you?                    The problem we have   Envy   He nearly lost his foothold                    The breakthrough we need   A different perspective   Shift your attention to God     The reality we now know   God is gracious   God is precious   God is a refuge     As for me it is good to be near God

Righteous Reign (v1-7) Universal Reign (v8-11) Compassionate Reign (v12-14) Ever-prosperous Reign (v15-17) Praiseworthy Reign (v18-20)

Who is Jesus The KING all people are pointlessly united against God's perfect and permanent KING God's all-powerful and praying SON The KING to be kissed while people can Blessed are all who take refuge in him

The ‘blessed one': their path and prospect   The ‘wicked': their path and prospect   Who is the ‘blessed one'?

What are you afraid of?   ‘Dismayed and terrified': The ‘people's choice' messiah Vs the champion of Gath (v1-11)   ‘Who is this?': The Spirit-filled messiah Vs the fear-filled Israelites (v12-31)   ‘The battle is the Lord's': Sword and spear Vs the name of the Lord Almighty (v32-58)   Jesus our Champion: Take heart!

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