Author: Andrew Griffin

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God’s judgement on a sinful world

Sunday 9th July 2023

Read: Psalm 7; Zephaniah 3:1-8; Romans 2:1-16

Sermon: Romans 2:1-16

Romans so far

Romans 2:1-16 God is not biased and judges fairly on people’s works!
2:1-5 Those who presume to judge will also be judged

2:6-11 Judged impartially by our works!

2:12-16 The basis of judgment for those with the law and without the law

Judgement and us

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The facts of life

Sunday 2nd July 2023

Read: Psalm 14; Jeremiah 51:12-19; Romans 1:18-32

Sermon: Romans 1:18-32

Introduction: Why we need lifesavers

Romans 1:18-21. God has reason to be angry

Romans 1:22-32. God gives humanity up to its dark and futile ways
a. 22-25. The foolishness of idolatry

b. 26-27. The destructiveness of unnatural passions

c. 28-32. The chaos of failed thinking

Conclusion: Giving God the glory he is due (Rom 11:33-36)
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I am not ashamed of the Gospel

Sunday 25th June 2023

Read: Habakkuk 1:12-2:4; Romans 1:1-17

Sermon: Romans 1:1-17

Romans 1:1-7 Introducing the gospel of Jesus and his apostle to the Gentiles
1-6 from Paul, the slave of Christ Jesus

7 to those in Rome set apart for Christ

Romans 1:8-15 The obligation of the apostle to the Gentiles visiting Rome
8 thanksgiving to God for the believers in Rome

9-15 prayer and purpose for the apostle to the Gentiles visiting Rome

Romans 1:16-17 Summarising the gospel in Romans
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The Response in song: Longing for salvation in the face of judgement

Sunday 18th June 2023

Read: Psalm 137; Revelation 5:1-14; Revelation 6:12-17; Habakkuk 3:1-19

Sermon: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Introduction: A prayer as a psalm for all to sing

Habakkuk’s prayer Habakkuk 3:1-2

God comes in power Habakkuk 3:3-7

God comes as a warrior Habakkuk 3:8-15

A final response Habakkuk 3:16

Rejoice in God’s salvation Habakkuk 3:17-19
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How will God deal with evil? – part 2

Sunday 11th June 2023

Read: Revelation 18:1-24; Habakkuk 2:5-20

Sermon: Habakkuk 2:5-20

Habakkuk 1:1-2:4 Habakkuk’s complaints about evil

Habakkuk 2:5-20 Answer to second complaint: woe to Babylon
2:5 Babylonian self delusion

2:6-8 the plunderer plundered

2:9-11 the shameful house shamed

2:12-14 great labour for a bigger fire

2:15-17 Babylonian wrath and drinking the cup of Yhwh’s wrath

2:18-20 silent idols and silence before Yhwh

Revelation 18 The final end of evil ‘Babylon’
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If God seems slow, wait for him

Sunday 4th June 2023

Read: Psalm 13; Hebrews 10:32-39; Habakkuk 1:12-2:4

Sermon: Habakkuk 1:12-2:4

Review: Habakkuk’s questions, Yahweh’s answer

Habakkuk 1:12-17. Habakkuk’s second question: How can a God like you use a people like that?

a. Habakkuk 1:12-13. The character of God

b. Habakkuk 1:14-17. The character of Babylon

Habakkuk 2:1. Habakkuk waits in faith

Habakkuk 2:2-4. Yahweh answers: how to live while waiting

Conclusion: Faith and patience (Hebrews 6:12; 10:35-39)

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The church gathered: devotion, obedience and growth

Sunday 7th May 2023

Read: Ephesians 1:9-10, 1:22-23; 2:1-22; 3:1-21; Luke 10:25-37; Acts 2:42-47

Sermon: Acts 2:42-47

Review: the church’s identity
(Eph 1:9-10, 1:22-23; 2:1-22; 3:1-21; Luke 10:25-37)

Pray Eph 3:19-21
Heavenly Father, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you are able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, we ask that we would know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that we your church may be filled with all the fullness of God, so that to you would be glory in this your church and in Christ Jesus today and
throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Acts 2:42. What does the church do when it gathers? It is devoted to:
· The Apostles’ teaching (Acts 1:1; Lk 24:44-45)

· The Fellowship

· The breaking of bread

· The prayers

Acts 2:43 The mission of Jesus continues

Acts 2:44-47a Faith works through love (Gal 5:6)

Acts 2:47b The church grows

Conclusion: how much does gathering matter?