Geoff spoke to Ephesians 4:1-13 asking the question “ Are you a party animal?” In celebrating Pentecost it needs to be seen in the context of the Ascension where we are now caught up in the victory parade of Christ and the subsequent pouring out of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Paul in quoting from Psalm 68 sets the framework of what,how and why the gifts are given to God's redeemed community.
Sunday, 6 June 2010
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6th June 2010
Becca continued our theme of Building Outreach Belonging, speaking on Building with Promise based on Matthew 21:28-32, and exploring our integrity, honesty, and witness.
Notes will usually be available on the downloads section of the VPBC website.
Sunday, 30 May 2010
30th May 2010
Jane spoke on Nehemiah 8:1-12 focusing on the substance and source of joy within the Christian life.
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Sunday, 16 May 2010
16th May 2010
Jane continued the month long focus on giving within the overall Believing Outreach and Belonging. Looking at the Jesus manifesto recorded in Luke 4:13-30 Jane outlined the dangers and consequences of being overwhelmed by the mission task and human needs. To remedy this is to make an action plan for giving,doing receiving. Noting that whereas the needs are so great we need to prioritise who do we give to and go to. That while we cant do everything that needs doing we can keep a better balance by working this through with God's people.
Notes will usually be available on the downloads section of the VPBC website
Sunday, 9 May 2010
9th May 2010
Jane continued the theme of Building Outreach and Belonging. This week she spoke on the theme of Giving to God, from Matt 26:6-13
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Sunday, 2 May 2010
2nd May 2010
Rebecca spoke on the subject of giving from Luke 21:1-4 looking at the widows mite in the context of Mark 12:28-34 in response to the question to Jesus “which is the most important commandment ?
Notes will usually be available on the downloads section of the VPBC website.
25th April 2010
Jane spoke on Hebrews1:1,2 and 3;1-6 in continuing a short series in “firm footings.” This week looking at vocation and in working with others in faithful service.
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