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Church notes - 20th April 2025
Apr. 20th, 2025 04:42 pm20th
Resurrection Sunday
Matthew 28:1 - 15
Jesus is Risen!
We still need to be reminded. We can put ourselves into a position where we need rescuing,
God was in control.
There is a response to make.
Our response
- To run with great news.
vs 12 - 15
Evil puts fear into you, where it doesn't belong.
It is what we need to fight against.
Making a response.
Put your faith in Jesus. In whatever tough situation you may find yourself in, He can help you out.
Resurrection Sunday
Matthew 28:1 - 15
Jesus is Risen!
We still need to be reminded. We can put ourselves into a position where we need rescuing,
God was in control.
There is a response to make.
Our response
- To run with great news.
vs 12 - 15
Evil puts fear into you, where it doesn't belong.
It is what we need to fight against.
Making a response.
Put your faith in Jesus. In whatever tough situation you may find yourself in, He can help you out.
Church notes - 18th April 2025
Apr. 18th, 2025 04:09 pm18th
Good Friday
Isaiah 53:11
Matthew 27:45 - 66
From praise on the previous Sunday to venomous sneering.
Jesus had iron clad determination to see the plan through.
It wasn't just physical darkness. All the sin of the world was placed on Jesus' shoulders at that time.
vs 46
The weight of sin. Jesus felt separated from the Father.
Luke 23:46
Psalm 31
He didn't waver.
John 19:30
He freely gave His life for all mankind.
vs 63
The Temple curtain torn - symbolising that the Way was now open.
vs 65
It was a new tomb, so there were no other bodies.
Good Friday
Isaiah 53:11
Matthew 27:45 - 66
From praise on the previous Sunday to venomous sneering.
Jesus had iron clad determination to see the plan through.
It wasn't just physical darkness. All the sin of the world was placed on Jesus' shoulders at that time.
vs 46
The weight of sin. Jesus felt separated from the Father.
Luke 23:46
Psalm 31
He didn't waver.
John 19:30
He freely gave His life for all mankind.
vs 63
The Temple curtain torn - symbolising that the Way was now open.
vs 65
It was a new tomb, so there were no other bodies.
Church notes - 13th April 2025
Apr. 13th, 2025 04:02 pm13th
Palm Sunday
100% Hope
Dream from God
Joseph didn't expect what happened.
Matthew 27:32 - 44
The women standing at a distance.
Fear.
All they could see was death.
Hiding behind self imposed walls out of protection
How to move on from tragedy?
'What if's can cripple.
You need to make a decision to step into the presence of God. To worship Him.
But pull away due to fear.
He rescued us from sin.
Trust Him regardless of what happens.
Luke 6:46 - 49
Stand on the rock.
Jeremiah 29:11
God can do the impossible.
Palm Sunday
100% Hope
Dream from God
Joseph didn't expect what happened.
Matthew 27:32 - 44
The women standing at a distance.
Fear.
All they could see was death.
Hiding behind self imposed walls out of protection
How to move on from tragedy?
'What if's can cripple.
You need to make a decision to step into the presence of God. To worship Him.
But pull away due to fear.
He rescued us from sin.
Trust Him regardless of what happens.
Luke 6:46 - 49
Stand on the rock.
Jeremiah 29:11
God can do the impossible.
Church notes - 23rd March 2025
Mar. 23rd, 2025 03:54 pm23rd
Matthew 26:36 - 56
Gethsemane
Singing hyms from the Last Supper
Jesus' mind was heavily burdened.
Both the Human and Divine sides of Jesus
Overwhelmed with sorrow, deep seated grief.
vs 38
Soul was crushed to the point of death.
Luke 22:39 - 46
Sweating blood - an indicator of extreme levels of stress.
Matt 26:39
Not as I will, but as You will.
Matthew 6:10
An echo of the Lord's Prayer.
His prayer aligned Him with the Father's will.
He didn't want His disciples to fall into temptation.
Bearing the load of Mankind's sin.
Jesus faces His betrayer head on.
Matthew 26:36 - 56
Gethsemane
Singing hyms from the Last Supper
Jesus' mind was heavily burdened.
Both the Human and Divine sides of Jesus
Overwhelmed with sorrow, deep seated grief.
vs 38
Soul was crushed to the point of death.
Luke 22:39 - 46
Sweating blood - an indicator of extreme levels of stress.
Matt 26:39
Not as I will, but as You will.
Matthew 6:10
An echo of the Lord's Prayer.
His prayer aligned Him with the Father's will.
He didn't want His disciples to fall into temptation.
Bearing the load of Mankind's sin.
Jesus faces His betrayer head on.
Church notes - 16th February 2025
Feb. 16th, 2025 04:09 pm16th
Communion
Isaiah 53
Psalm 91
Sermon
Matthew 21:1 - 11
King Jesus
Luke 9:51
Flint - stone that breaks off with a sharp edge.
Jesus was going about His Ministry with a single-minded determination.
He had an unwavering committment.
Jesus riding on a donkey's colt - He was showing that He was coming as a king of peace.
The people putting their cloaks on the road
Like a red carpet
A way of paying honor to Jesus.
Psalm 118
Hosanna - calling for help and expressing happiness at the same time.
A way of acknowledging Jesus as Savior and asking Him to save.
1. The whole city was stirred.
2. This is Jesus - the one commissioned by God.
A sense of awe settling over the city like a fog in a valley. They understood that it was something that God was doing.
The crowd recognised the fullness of King Jesus 2000 years ago.
Do we do so today?
Communion
Isaiah 53
Psalm 91
Sermon
Matthew 21:1 - 11
King Jesus
Luke 9:51
Flint - stone that breaks off with a sharp edge.
Jesus was going about His Ministry with a single-minded determination.
He had an unwavering committment.
Jesus riding on a donkey's colt - He was showing that He was coming as a king of peace.
The people putting their cloaks on the road
Like a red carpet
A way of paying honor to Jesus.
Psalm 118
Hosanna - calling for help and expressing happiness at the same time.
A way of acknowledging Jesus as Savior and asking Him to save.
1. The whole city was stirred.
2. This is Jesus - the one commissioned by God.
A sense of awe settling over the city like a fog in a valley. They understood that it was something that God was doing.
The crowd recognised the fullness of King Jesus 2000 years ago.
Do we do so today?
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Church notes - 2nd February 2025
Feb. 2nd, 2025 04:55 pm2nd
Acts 2:42 - 47
Vision Sunday
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:18 - 20
The Greatest Commandment
Matthew 22:27, 28
Response
Actions
Actions speak louder than words.
Acts 2:42 - 47
Vision Sunday
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:18 - 20
The Greatest Commandment
Matthew 22:27, 28
Response
Actions
Actions speak louder than words.
Church notes - 12th January 2025
Jan. 12th, 2025 05:04 pm12th
Acts 2:29 - 41
Jesus as LORD
Resurrected to the very point of God.
He was referred to as Lord throughout the Gospels.
LORD - Supremacy, authority, master, owner
John 21
Jesus: Peter, do you love me?
Peter: Lord, you know I love you
Three times
Jonah
He ran, but God restored him.
An appropriate response was needed.
Matthew 7:21 - 23
When we declare that Jesus is God, we surrender to Him.
Trust, surrender, ask
Repent
3000 people repented that day.
John 14:6
John 6:66 - 69
Acts 2:29 - 41
Jesus as LORD
Resurrected to the very point of God.
He was referred to as Lord throughout the Gospels.
LORD - Supremacy, authority, master, owner
John 21
Jesus: Peter, do you love me?
Peter: Lord, you know I love you
Three times
Jonah
He ran, but God restored him.
An appropriate response was needed.
Matthew 7:21 - 23
When we declare that Jesus is God, we surrender to Him.
Trust, surrender, ask
Repent
3000 people repented that day.
John 14:6
John 6:66 - 69
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Christmas Day
Dec. 25th, 2024 05:36 pmMerry Christmas
Isaiah 9:6, 7
Luke 2:10, 11
John 1:14
Immanuel
Matthew 1:18 - 25
Isaiah 7:14
Jesus is the one Isaiah talked about.
Dwelling amongst the people.
He attends to His creation. Nothing is apart from His purpose.
Are you prepared for God to dwell among you?
God's gift to mankind was Jesus.
Isaiah 9:6, 7
Luke 2:10, 11
John 1:14
Immanuel
Matthew 1:18 - 25
Isaiah 7:14
Jesus is the one Isaiah talked about.
Dwelling amongst the people.
He attends to His creation. Nothing is apart from His purpose.
Are you prepared for God to dwell among you?
God's gift to mankind was Jesus.
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Church notes - 22nd December 2024
Dec. 22nd, 2024 04:52 pm22nd
Love
Matthew 22:34 - 40
Luke 4:14 - 21
Selfless peace
Luke 2:13, 14
Shepherds were low status people.
John 14:27
Glory to God in the highest.
Judges 6:24
Gideon recognised that God is peace.
Goodwill to men.
Luke 6:32 - 36
All of us have fallen short of God. We are all sinners.
Peace will set us free.
Luke 4:14 - 21
Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is more interested in our character, than our comfort.
Jesus hears your cry for help.
Love
Matthew 22:34 - 40
Luke 4:14 - 21
Selfless peace
Luke 2:13, 14
Shepherds were low status people.
John 14:27
Glory to God in the highest.
Judges 6:24
Gideon recognised that God is peace.
Goodwill to men.
Luke 6:32 - 36
All of us have fallen short of God. We are all sinners.
Peace will set us free.
Luke 4:14 - 21
Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is more interested in our character, than our comfort.
Jesus hears your cry for help.
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Church notes - 15th December 2024
Dec. 15th, 2024 04:28 pm15th
Joy
Isaiah 11:1 - 10
Wonderful Counselor
Luke 4:22 - 38
Jesus' ancestry traced all the way back to Adam.
Isaiah was convinced by what he knew of God.
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him
Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding.
Matthew 9:1 - 8
Spirit of counsel or might.
Matthew 8:28 - 31
Swift, powerful and complete
Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.
Deny yourself, follow Jesus
Joy
Isaiah 11:1 - 10
Wonderful Counselor
Luke 4:22 - 38
Jesus' ancestry traced all the way back to Adam.
Isaiah was convinced by what he knew of God.
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him
Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding.
Matthew 9:1 - 8
Spirit of counsel or might.
Matthew 8:28 - 31
Swift, powerful and complete
Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.
Deny yourself, follow Jesus
