Maffra Community Church Sermon Podcast

The Gospel: more than 'entry level' Christianity. The beginning & sustaining message of Jesus & about Jesus. Not ashamed of the powerful Gospel: saved.

Introducing Paul, introducing Jesus. Introducing the Roman believers. Paul's prayer, plans & purpose. The message that changes people & nations..

In the midst of beauty is a reminder of human evil..

The slippery slope of sin..

Blame is our instinct. Sins consequences. Divine judgement & disfavour. .

Understanding the world. Sentence on the serpent. The ancient conflict. We need to talk about the devil. Salvation through judgement our ultimate hope.

Hiding: Dividing: Finding: Confiding: Abiding:.

The greatest enemy: Death - the great unknown. Hope beyond the grave. Jesus raised from the dead having paid the price for sin..

How the problem started for humanity. What the solution looks like. Where the problem ended & the solution began. How far the solution extends..

Question everything? When do the questions stop? ...an endless cycle..

God is the Creator & He knows best. Do I know better? 'Potter' in Hebrew = 'The Maker'..

What are humans for? Serving and preserving God's sanctuary. To worship God in the place He lives - and keep guard on His sacred space.place where He .

God rests and enjoys His creation - we depend on His invitation to enter His rest. Come to Jesus and find rest in Him. Prepare for the ultimate rest..

Man is created in God's image- to have dominion (reign) over God's earthly creation - male and female to honour God and be fruitful and multiply..

Godliness-Humbly fearing the Lord, Goodness-Living in righteousness and wisdom, Gentleness- Resisting angry impulses, Gladness, Growth..

Where did I come from? Origin. Who am I? Identity. What am I doing here? Purpose. Where am I headed? Destiny..

The greatest statement in the Bible. How did God create?.

Hermeneutics – the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially the Bible or literary texts; a method or theory of interpretation..

God always tells the future. What happens to you when the future seems empty? Who is in charge?.

What did Jesus mean? We make judgements everyday..