Uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion?The patient proofs of the risen Lord (v. 36-43)The amazing fulfilment of the long-awaited Lord (v. 44-46) The Messiah WILL suffer (e.g. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53) The Messiah WILL rise (e.g. Psalm 16)The global mission of the ascended Lord (v. 47-53) The Messiah’s good news WILL be proclaimed to the nations! (e.g. Isai…

Easter journeys….The Emmaus journey: From blind despair and foolish doubt to heart-burning certainty and joy-filled witness through meeting the glorious King in all the Scriptures!Were not our hearts burning within usBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Order of Service Welcome Song: King of Kings Song: I Stand Amazed Reading: Luke z3:5o-56 Talk: Waiting for the kingdom Song: The Lord is King Reading: Luke 24:I-8 Talk: The King is risan ! Song: He is Risen Reading: Luke 24:9-12 Talk: Searching for the King Prayer Song: In Christ AloneBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Meet Jesus #9 - Meet Jesus: The Saving King (Isaiah 53:1-6; Luke 22:7 - 23:49) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

I. Salvation is impossible for us to achieveII. Jesus Christ achieved salvationIII. Jesus gifts salvation to all who trust in HimBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Meeting Jesus: Famine or feast?The Pharisee’s feast: a manipulative trap (v. 1-6) full of proud, self exalting people (v. 7-11) and a host looking for favours (v. 12-14)The feast of the Kingdom of God: a great banquet (v. 15-17) full of all the wrong people (v. 18-21) and a host of lavish, persistent grace (v. 22-24)Come, for everything is now read…

What place does money have in my life? (1) Watch out for greed in our lives Signs of greed in our lives There is more to life than wealth(2) How to be stress-free about money Money makes us anxious There’s a loving Father in heaven who knows what you need Two stress busting exercises (3) How to use your money wisely Invest in eternity … seek the Ki…

“Who do the crowds say I am?”Meet Jesus: God’s anointed King (v. 18-20)Follow Jesus: The suffering Son of Man (v. 21-27)Listen to Jesus: The glorious Son of God (v. 28-36)But what about you?Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Where is your fear?Meet Jesus: The Master who stills the roaring of the seas (8:22-25) The Son of the Most High who destroys the devil’s work (8:26-39) The unhurried and tender Lord of life (8:40-56)Where is your faith?Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A memorable encounter?A disabled man meets Jesus (5:17-26) has his sins forgiven and goes leaping awayA wealthy traitor meets Jesus (5:27-32) leaves everything and throws a banquetA notorious sinner meets Jesus (7:36-50) is forgiven much and pours out her lavish loveWho is this!?Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Good news??Jesus message: The best news everThe people’s response: from earnest praise to murderous rageThe reason: Good news to the poorGood news for youBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Which Jesus?The real Jesus: was seen & talked about by many eye-witnesses brought about a great fulfilment was carefully investigated by Luke so that you might have certaintyThe humble boldness of gospel certaintyBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘To be loved, be loveable!’Loved by the God-who-is-lovewho loves the unlovelythat they might lovely beAn infinite and incomprehensible fountain of loveBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘I know him!’The thrill and terror of being knownBeing known by God: Humbles our pride (Hebrews 4:13; 1 Corinthians 8:1-3) Raises us up as his loved children (Galatians 4:4-11) Comforts and sustains through any trial (Isaiah 49:13-16) Gives us a sure voice to follow (John 10:1-16)‘Who am I? Lonely questions mock me.Who I really am, you know me, I a…

Who am I!? Our crisis of identityIdentity from without or within?Identity from above: Created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-31) Re-created in Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:15-20)Whose am I? The security and purpose of receiving your identity in ChristBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What brings you joy?Three things worth celebrating:(1) The Lord has shown his salvation to the worldWhat the Lord has done for usGod’s rescue is worth singing aboutDoesn’t this excite you?(2) The Lord is ruling the world What the Lord is doing for us Jesus’ rule is worth celebrating(3) The Lord will come to judge the worldWhat the Lord will do for …

Blessed are:The poor in spirit (v3)Those who mourn (v4)The meek (v5)Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (v6)The merciful (v7)The pure in heart (v8)The peacemakers (v9)Those who are persecuted for righteousness sake...and on my account (v10-12)Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Peace on earth!?The Prince of Peace: Fulfils every longing (v. 25-29) Is the saviour of all people (v. 30-33) Conquers through a cross (v. 34-35)A thrill of hope - the weary world rejoices!Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What's happening this morning:Aussie Carol: Go Tell it to Australia!Reflection: The Missing PeaceReading: Isaiah 60:1; 9:6-7Carol: 0 Come, 0 Come EmmanuelReading: Luke 1:26-33Carol: 0 Come All Ye FaithfulReflection: The Prince of PeaceReading: Luke 2:1-7Carol: 0 Little Town of BethlehemCarol: Away in a MangerReading: Luke 2:8-14Carol: lt Came Upon …

The risen Lord Jesus: transforms his people to be like him fulfils the temple and the law reigns in unstoppable glory grows his kingdom even through suffering“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went…”Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The unstoppable word Vs: the doors of a prison (5:17-26) the commands of men (5:27-32) the rage of rulers (5:33-42) the needs of the church (6:1-7)So the word of God spread…Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

You can change?A transforming graceA holy graceAn amazing graceGod’s grace is powerfully at work in usBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Being the bad guys!?An unstoppable boldness… to proclaim the risen Lord given by the Holy Spirit learned from being with Jesus made clear with gospel glasses asked for in humble prayer“We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard”Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Remember that old song??An unstoppable restoration, as the risen Lord: makes the lame to leap brings the outcast in refreshes the repentant fulfils and restores all thingsRepent, and be restored!Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Change?An unstoppable transformation, as the risen Lord calls his people to: repentance and faith devotion to his word glad and sincere community sacrificial partnership awe-filled prayer and praiseBe assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and MessiahBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Waiting…An unstoppable fulfilment: of God’s restoring presence (v. 1-13) of the ‘last days’ (v. 14-21) of the plan of God in the cross (v. 22-24) of the hope of a risen Christ (v. 25-32) of the promise of an ascended Lord (v. 33-35)“Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this”Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Unstoppable…?An unstoppable kingdom… with a living Lord (v. 1-3) empowered by God’s promised Spirit (v. 4-8) growing across the whole world (v. 8) until the King returns (v. 9-11) founded on the witness of the Apostles (v. 12-26)The unstoppable acts of the risen Lord JesusBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The contextUnpacking the 16th verseAs we go, let people knowBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What makes the Great Commission great? Who gives it Philippians 2:9-11 Who gets it Matthew 4:15-16 How we do it Genesis 12:2-3 Who goes with us Hebrews 4:11Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Rest Assured Matthew 27:45-50 Isaiah 57:20 The struggle to Rest Psalm 127:2 The World erodes the Rest secured by Jesus Hebrews 4:1-11 The Bible’s Call to Rest Hebrews 4:11Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Team work…Paul’s gospel team:Real people in real relationshipsworking hardfor the kingdom of Godin partnership togetherfuelled by God’s graceGrace be with you!Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

I. Be devoted to prayer A. Make prayer essential B. Be aware of prayer needs C. Be thankful D. Pray for gospel opportunities E. For Christ clearly proclaimedII. Be devoted to proclaim Christ A. Show Christ B. Speak ChristBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Post-holiday blues?The glorious riches of the gospel: From the cosmic heights… …to the everyday grindThe key principle: Thankful, all-of-life submission to Jesus (3:17)Continuing in Christ behind closed doors: Wives and husbands (3:18-19) Parents and children (3:20-21) Slaves and masters (3:22-4:1)‘Do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving th…

What do Australians have their hearts set on?Colossians 3:1 ‘…set your hearts on things above…’How do you do that?Remembering we are ‘in Christ’ (v1-4)‘in Christ’?You died (v 3; 2:20)You have been raised (v1)You will appear with him in glory (v4)Set your hearts on things abovePut to death… (v5-11)Putting on… (v12-16)Doing everything in the name of …

But there’s more….How do you go on as a Christian?Not this wayDon’t let anyone judge you (v16-17)Don’t let anyone disqualify you (v18-19)Don’t Submit to Human Commands and Teachings (v20-23)Religion is anti-ChristianBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

How do we grow as Christians? Be careful how you grow Stay grounded in Christ (v6-7)Continue the live in Christ Be rooted & built up in Christ Learn more of Christ Overflow with thankfulness Find fullness in Christ (v9-10) The fullness we discover in ChristThe fullness we receive from Christ Realise what we have in Christ (v11-15) We have fellowshi…

What is it that motivates you and excites you?Paul’s passion for gospel ministry 1) He serves the church with the Word of GodA servant who brings the Word of GodA Word that is all about the mystery revealed in ChristA service that entails suffering2) He works hard to present everyone mature in ChristPaul labours, toils and strives to make Christ kn…

Once we were enemies of God (v21) 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behaviour.God has reconciled us through Christ (v22)22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— Persevere in our faith in C…

How Marvellous?The most potent force in the universe is … (Gen 1:25-28; Col 1:6, 10)1) Christ’s Supremacy and the Creation of ‘all things’ (v15-17)WHO is Jesus … (v15)He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.WHY Jesus is WHO he is … (v16)FOR by [in] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible andinvisible…

Colossians #1 - Are You Seeing God’s Better Way? (Colossians 1:1-14) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Is Trinity Church Victor Harbor a Spirit Filled Church?1. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?a) Is Ephesians 5:18 talking about speaking in tongues?Filled with the Spirit in ActsDifferent results of being filledNot a one off experienceA sovereign work of Godb) Filled with the Spirit in EphesiansA command Ongoing Never completed2. What d…

Are you led by the Spirit?“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God” (Rom 8:14)-where is the Spirit leading us?1. The Holy Spirit Leads us into Godliness (vv12-13)2. The Holy Spirit Leads us into the riches of a relationship with God as Father (vv 15-16)Mark 14:363. The Holy Spirit Leads us into our inheritance (v17)Where …

The most controversial chapter in the Bible? But meant to bring unity and thankfulness. The Promise Luke 24:46-49 Acts 1:4,6,8. What happened? Pentecost Unusual, but not unique The impact (Acts 2:12-13) What did it mean? (Acts 2:14-41) Speaking in tongues (vv17-21) The ‘Last Days’ Jesus is the focus (vv22-41) What does it mean for us? Baptism in th…

Longing for gloryThe transforming glory of God:… in his mighty works… in his provision… in his presence… in his goodness… in his Son‘Transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory’Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Meanwhile, back at the ranch…The enemy in the ranks: the tragic evil of idolatryThe man in the breach: Moses the faithful mediatorThe saviour from on high: Yahweh the gracious and compassionate God‘forgive our wickedness and our sin, and take us as your inheritanceBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Getting in touch with the Divine…?God drew near in a tentGod drew near in fleshGod draws near by his SpiritGod will draw near in the new creation‘let us draw near to God…’Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

“Look at your people Moses… They are free!”A covenant of wonderful grace (ch 19)A covenant with good instruction (ch 20-23)A covenant that brought death (ch 24)Jesus fulfils the covenant for us (Matthew 5:17)Jesus fulfils the covenant in us (Hebrews 8)“…and so fulfil the law of Christ.”Bởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘What a whinger!!’Grumbling and grace for IsraelGrumbling and grace for us From grumbling to gratitude: ‘I am the bread of lifeBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor

'The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still'1. See ... Fear ... Trust ... Sing (14.31, 15.1) - Living between the two points of Redemption (13.1-16)2. The Day the LORD fought for us - the God who leads and cares (13.17-22) - 'Hallowed be my name!' (14.1-4) - Action from all angles (14.5-18) - See the deliverance of the LORD (14.19-29) -…

A day to remember…When God passes through: Judgment Distinction GloryWhen God passes over: Substitution Freedom Worship“Behold the Lamb!”: Receiving, and remembering, the blood of the LambBởi Trinity Church Victor Harbor