“So long as you’re happy.. that’s the main thing”

SAYINGS PEOPLE LIVE BY: “SO LONG AS YOU’RE HAPPY”

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:1-12

What do people mean?

“So long as you’re happy, that’s the main thing?”

What does the Bible say?

What does Jesus say about being happy?

Where does that leave us?

Don’t live for short-term happiness!

(preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Temporary Venue Change – Morning Church

Due to construction works at Kenmore South State School we’ve had to re-locate our 9:30am Sunday Morning Church service to our Church property at 1 Pullenvale Road for two Sundays: 12th January and 19th January.

We’ll return to the Kenmore South State School Hall on Sunday 26th January.

It’s a little cosy at 1 Pullenvale Road, so you might consider coming to NightChurch instead on the 12th and the 19th. NightChurch is at 5:30pm in the Kenmore Uniting Church building 982 Moggill Road, Kenmore.

1 Pullenvale Road. Opposite the Fire Station and across the road from Rafting Ground Reserve.

It’s a bit cosy!

Considering Christ at Christmas

Considering CHRIST at Christmas

Matthew 1:18-25

 

The birth of Jesus appeared to be somewhat of a crisis … which could have ended … badly

 

But God was working to a bigger plan…

 

A plan which had been unfolding since… a long time ago

  

A plan for God to be with us (Immanuel)

 

A plan to save people from sin (Joshua)

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Considering CHRIST at Christmas (Matthew 1:1-17)

Considering CHRIST at Christmas

Matthew 1:1-17

  

A purposeful genealogy of Jesus the CHRIST (1&17)  

–      Shaped by 2 covenants (displaying God’s kindness)

–      covering 3 epochs (showing God’s faithfulness)

–      including 5 names which highlight God’  merciful sovereignty (over lives impacted by human sinfulness)

 

A genealogy which shows the CHRIST of Christmas as the climax of God’s plans for everything!! 

 

And gives HOPE for sinners like you and I

(Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

From Babel to Babble

From Babel to Babble

Genesis 11:1-9

 

 

Babel shows the stubbornness and seriousness of sinful human hearts – like ours

 

1.⁠ ⁠New beginning..

         …same sinful humanity

  

2.⁠ ⁠Limitless potential… 

          …with sin in the mix…

 

 

But our merciful God can save sinful hearts

 

3.⁠ ⁠Pentecost to Parousia – the resolution of Babel

 

 

 (Preacher: Thom Herbert)

⁠Abram The Rich Warrior?⁠ (Gen 14)

Abram The Rich Warrior?

Genesis 14

 

1.          Why does the Bible record this account – of Abram’s wealth and his success in battle?

 

2.          In the context of Genesis, this account reminds us to trust that God will keep His promises

  

3.          In the context of the Bible, we’re introduced to a king/priest – which helps us understand Jesus

 

4.          So, what do we learn from this account….

 

 (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

 

 

Have you had enough? 1 Kings 19

Have you had enough?

1 Kings 19

 

A very quick recap of 1 Kings 18  

– Yahweh is God, anyone else is a pretender 

What does Yahweh say to a prophet who’s had enough?

  – Remember who I am (v11-12)

– And get back to work (v15-17)

– And remember that you’re not alone (v18) 

Ministry is hard (2 Cor 4:7-12), but let’s keep going

 

(Preacher: Lawrence Claire)