SCPC Podcast: Celebraton Sunday, Now For Some Questions Jesus Asked Talk 9…About Doubt

Steve Cree spoke to us from Luke 24:36-53 . Not only did Jesus predict his death and resurrection during his ministry, but the entire Old Testament was pointing to this event. The only right response is to not only believe in this event but to base our lives on it.
Bible Readings:  Luke  24:36-53
Outline:
1. preaching Jesus      [...] [...]

Parents’ Dinner

Thanks to everyone who made the effort to be at the ‘old codgers dinner’ last Friday night. It was great to see so many faces and it was great that some of the year 6ers and their parents could join us.
At youth we are looking forward to the coming break but we are also very [...] [...]

What Are We Celebrating?

Well its officially less than a week away until Celebration Sunday 2009!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to be involved on the day. We’ll be in touch later this week to confirm arrangements.
This year’s Celebration Sunday is also a significant one as Steve Cree will preach for the final time as our pastor.
As [...] [...]

SCPC Podcast: Now For Some Questions Jesus Asked Talk 8…About Hope

Steve Cree spoke to us from Luke 18:18-43. The things of this world can make us blind to the immense value of the salvation Jesus is offering. We need to see Jesus’ death for our salvation as priceless and matchless.
Bible Readings:  Luke  18:18-43
Outline:
1. not seeing 18:18-30
2. what you need to see 18:31-34
3. seeing 18:35-43
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parents’ dinner at youth

G’day folks – I hope all is well in your part of the neighborhood. Just a quick reminder that this Friday night (the 18th of September) is the last parents’ dinner at youth for 2009.
We have invited the year 6 students and their families to join us so that they can get a feel for [...] [...]

SCPC Podcast: Now For Some Questions Jesus Asked Talk 7…About Worry

Steve Cree spoke to us from Luke 12:22-34. Our worries reveal our hearts. Following Jesus turns our hearts from valuing (and worrying about) the things of this world. Instead we will value God’s Kingdom and giving as he has given to us.
Bible Readings:  Luke  12:22-34
Outline:
1. worry & getting 12:22-30
2. worship & giving 12:31-34
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reckless love

Yep – I wrote a song – a congregational, for churches to sing. I thought I’d tell you the story behind it.
One of the best books I’ve ever read is Prodigal God by Tim Keller (read Simon’s review here, or visit the official website here). It’s a book that looks in detail at ‘the Parable [...] [...]

The Bible Talks 2010… exciting changes ahead

It was great to have Akos Balogh visit Lismore last weekend – as the current AFES staff worker with TBT, it gave me an exciting glimpse into what’s in store for TBT and gospel ministry at SCU in 2010.
Yesterday Akos and I spent a serious chunk of time in the plaza at uni: we were [...] [...]

SCPC Podcast: Now For Some Questions Jesus Asked Talk 6…About Himself

Steve Cree spoke to us from Luke 9:18-27. Jesus’ kingship meant suffering followed by glory—and this is to be the shape of our lives as we follow (and listen) to him.
Bible Readings:  Luke  9:18-27
Outline:
1. who is Jesus?
2. what sort of king?
3. what sort of followers?
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