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Trinity Church Victor Harbor20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-19~42)20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-19~42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2025-04-1856 minTrinity Church Victor Harbor20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-10~42)20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-10~42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2025-04-1856 minTrinity Church Victor Harbor20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-10~42)20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-10~42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2025-04-1856 minTrinity Church Victor Harbor20250105 Faith and Depression (Psalm 42)20250105 Faith and Depression (Psalm 42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2025-01-0532 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #44 - Running the Race of Faith, Looking to Jesus ( Hebrews 12~1-3 )Other Sermons #44 - Running the Race of Faith, Looking to Jesus ( Hebrews 12~1-3 ) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2024-12-2934 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborJob - Wisdom when it hurts #8 - ‘The Lord restored his fortunes : Wisdom and Hope‘ (Job 42:7-17)Job - Wisdom when it hurts #8 - ‘The Lord restored his fortunes : Wisdom and Hope‘ (Job 42:7-17) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2024-09-2231 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborMeet Jesus #9 - Meet Jesus: The Saving King (Isaiah 53:1-6; Luke 22:7 - 23:49)Meet Jesus #9 - Meet Jesus: The Saving King (Isaiah 53:1-6; Luke 22:7 - 23:49) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2024-03-291h 13
Trinity Church Victor HarborColossians #1 - Are You Seeing God’s Better Way? (Colossians 1:1-14)Colossians #1 - Are You Seeing God’s Better Way? (Colossians 1:1-14) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2023-07-3040 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborWhat is the Work of The Holy Spirit #3 - Be Filled with The Spirit (Ephesians 5:15-21)Is Trinity Church Victor Harbor a Spirit Filled Church?
1. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?
a) Is Ephesians 5:18 talking about speaking in tongues?
Filled with the Spirit in Acts
Different results of being filled
Not a one off experience
A sovereign work of God
b) Filled with the Spirit in Ephesians
A command
Ongoing
Never completed
2. What does a Spirit filled Church look like?
Live wisely (Ephesians 5:15)
Spiritual speakers and singers (Ephesians 5:19)
Always giving thanks (Ephesians 5:20)
Submitting to one another (Ephesians 5:21- 6:9)
Is Trinity Church Victor Harbor a Spirit Filled Church?2023-07-2338 min
Light of the WorldArchpriest Victor Potapov's ReflectionsChrist is Risen! In this episode, we interview Archpriest Victor Potapov of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St John the Baptist about his life as a priest, and what his thoughts are on a wide variety of topics. From working for the CIA and pioneering essential religious broadcasting to the USSR to manning one of ROCOR's largest parishes, Fr. Victor has seen it all – and has quite a bit to share.-- Recorded March 22, 20232023-04-2258 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborChristmas 2022 #2 - Christmas Day (Luke 2:1-20)Christmas 2022 #2 - Christmas Day (Luke 2:1-20) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2022-12-2551 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborChristmas 2022 #1 - Community CarolsChristmas 2022 #1 - Community Carols by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2022-12-181h 00
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #31 - The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ my Lord (Philippians 3:1-16)Other Sermons #31 - The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ my Lord (Philippians 3:1-16) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2022-10-1635 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborMatthew #28 - Parables of the Kingdom: Weeds, seeds, and yeast (Matthew 13:24-43)Matthew #28 - Parables of the Kingdom: Weeds, seeds, and yeast (Matthew 13:24-43) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2022-03-2741 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborChristmas 2021 #1 - Christmas Eve CarolsChristmas 2021 #1 - Christmas Eve Carols by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2021-12-2425 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #25 - A Better Resurrection (Hebrews 11:1-12:3)Other Sermons #25 - A Better Resurrection (Hebrews 11:1-12:3) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2021-08-0132 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborThe Lord is King #14 - How to stay Confident ( Isaiah 36 and Hebrews 10:19-25)The Lord is King #14 - How to stay Confident ( Isaiah 36 and Hebrews 10:19-25) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2021-07-2528 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #24 - Fish, Feed, Follow (John 21:1-25)Other Sermons #24 - Fish, Feed, Follow (John 21:1-25) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2021-07-1834 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #23 - Fullness of Life in Christ (Colossians 2:1-15)Other Sermons #23 - Fullness of Life in Christ (Colossians 2:1-15) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2021-07-1133 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Lord is King #8 - In That Day (Isaiah 26 - 27)The Lord is King #8 - In That Day (Isaiah 26 - 27) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2021-04-1144 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborMatthew #8 - A World That Knows Jesus (Matthew 28:16-20)Matthew #8 - A World That Knows Jesus (Matthew 28:16-20) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2021-02-2125 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborChristmas 2020 #1 - Carols Online 2020Christmas 2020 #1 - Carols Online 2020 by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2020-12-201h 00
Trinity Church Victor HarborUnited #12 - Standing Together in God's Mighty Power (Ephesians 6:10-24)United #12 - Standing Together in God's Mighty Power (Ephesians 6:10-24) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2020-10-0428 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborUnited #6 - Knowing Christ's Love (Ephesians 3:14-21)United #6 - Knowing Christ's Love (Ephesians 3:14-21) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2020-08-2331 minTrinity Church Victor HarborUnited #5 - The Mystery Revealed In Christ (Ephesians 3:1 - 13)Discouragement, suffering, and weakness
Paul’s glorious sufferings (v. 1, 13)
The glorious mystery (v. 2-7)
The glorious church (v. 8-12)
Suffering and glory through the lens of the gospel2020-08-1628 minTrinity Church Victor HarborUnited #4 - Brought near by Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22)When the walls come down
The key to unity: Remember...
... who you once were (v. 11-12)
... what Christ has done (v. 13-18)
... who you now are (v. 19-22)
'enclosed by arms that are not of this world'2020-08-0928 minTrinity Church Victor HarborUnited #3 -God’s Masterpieces of Grace in a Mortuary World’ (Ephesians 2:1-10)Key Idea –From the worldly depths of our human depravity and sin God mercifully makes spiritually dead people alive and raises us up to the ‘heavenly’ heights of new life in Christ to be HIS masterpieces of grace for God’s glory.
Where do you go to …?
A Mortuary World (v 1-3)
… of spiritually dead people
Captive
Culpable
Condition
A Merciful God making… (v4-7)
Spiritually dead people alive …
God’s motive …
God making …
God guaranteeing …
Masterpieces of Grace (v8-10)
God’s grace and getting saved
Dear Jesus please have mercy on me, a sinner. Forgive me for my sin. Please help me to liv...2020-08-0223 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborUnited #2 - The fullness of him who fills everything (Ephesians 1:15-23)1. Stuck knowing what to Pray for others?
2. Praying … to know God better!
- The Spirit of wisdom and revelation … (v17)
- Purpose …
- knowing our hope (v18)
- knowing the wealth of God’s inheritance (v18)
- knowing the surpassing greatness of his power (v19)
- in us … exercised in Christ
- resurrection & ascension! (v20)
- heavenly enthronement! (v20-21)
- all things under, head of everything (v22)
- power … for the church (v22-23)
3. Praying what we really need2020-07-2633 minTrinity Church Victor HarborUnited #1 - God’s Eternal Plan In Christ - (Ephesians 1: 1 - 14)1. Paul, Cicadas, and his Symphony of Praise
2. Movements of Praise:
a) Allegro: .. Every Spiritual Blessing (v3)
b) Adagio: .. Election (chosen in him)
.. Adoption (to sonship) (v4-6)
c) Scherzo: .. Redemption (v7-9)
.. Revelation
d) Finale: .. Consummation! (v10)
3. The Hills are Alive! (v11-14)
- We also … You also … (v11, 13)
- how? (v13)
- is it real? (v14)
- our goal: (v6, 12, 14)
4. Knowing this Symphony
- Living the music
- Knowing the score
- Anticipating the finale! … Praise!2020-07-1936 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms #14 - The God Who Is With Us (Psalm 14)Q. How would seeing God here today change the way you live?
1. What Ps 14 says about God
vv1-4 (the problem)
=> "the vertical always shapes the horizontal"
=> the doctrine of original sin
(=> the doctrine of total depravity)
vv5-7 (the solution)
Q. Who are the "they" in v5 (who are "overwhelmed with dread")?
=> r____________ and r_____________
2. How Ps 14 points us to Jesus
1 Cor 3:16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?
3. What Ps 14 asks of us, today2020-07-1232 minTrinity Church Victor HarborPsalms #13 - The God Who Won't Forget You (Psalm 13)Q. Which is the bigger challenge to your faith: the questions in your head,
or attacks from unbelievers?
1. What Psalm 13 says about God
vv1-4
vv5-6
trust -> rejoice -> sing
“the best indicator of future performance is past behaviour”
from: dwelling on our circumstances
to: praising God’s character
2. How Psalm 13 points us to Jesus
“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46)
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” (Lk 23:46)
3. What Psalm 13 asks of us, today2020-07-0528 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #9 - Love and Assurance (Romans 8:38-39)The view from the mountain peak
Paul’s testimony: I am convinced
No separation from the love of God in Christ
Threats to God’s love?
Death or life?
Spiritual forces?
Present of future?
Height or depth?
Anything else!?
Living in the assurance of God’s love2020-06-2822 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #8 - Victory and Assurance (Romans 8:31-37)A victorious life?
What, then, shall we say in response to these things?
If God is for us: Four threats to our assurance
1) Who can be against us?
2) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen?
3) Who then is the one who condemns?
4) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
More than conquerors: God’s gracious gift in Jesus, not our own achievement2020-06-2122 minTrinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #7 - Sovereignty and Assurance (Roman 8:28-30)Challenges to faith
The Bible is very honest about the problem of suffering in our world
Romans 8:18 ‘…our present sufferings…’
Romans 8:35 ‘…trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or sword?’
And yet rock solid confidence for believers
What is God doing about our suffering NOW?
Romans 8:28 ‘ …we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.’
How can ‘good’ and ‘suffering’ go together?
What are the ‘all things’?
The doctrine of the sovereignty of God
Not a doctrine to create controversy or debate BUT to generate security and confide...2020-06-1423 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #6 - Suffering: We are not alone (Romans 8:23-27)A world awash with sin and pain
- are there any advantages to being a Christian?
1. We have the 'first fruits' of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:23)
- what we have now
- what we don't have yet
we 'groan' now
- confident hope
- some peddle false hope
2. The Spirit 'Groans' with us (Romans 8:26)
Where is God when we are hurting?
The Bible is such an honest book
- We are never alone2020-06-0721 minTrinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #5 - Suffering and Assurance (Romans 8:17-23)We have never faced a year like this…
- Is God both good and powerful?
- Why does God let his beloved children (Romans 8:15) suffer?
- And yet the Bible seems to insist Christians will suffer…
Romans 8:17 “…we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we might also share in His glory.”
1. Present sufferings cannot compare with future glory (Romans 8:18)
Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
2. But why can’t we be pain free now AND have future...2020-05-3125 minTrinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #4 - Adoption And AssuranceAssurance #4 - Adoption And Assurance by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2020-05-2430 minTrinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #3 - The Spirit and Assurance (Romans 8:5-13)A spiritual person?
Two realms: Adam / flesh Vs Christ / Spirit
The Realm of the Flesh: Death and hostility
The Realm of the Spirit: Life and peace
A new identity in the realm of the Spirit2020-05-1729 minTrinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #2 - Condemnation and Assurance (Romans 8:1-4)Assurance #2 - Condemnation and Assurance (Romans 8:1-4) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2020-05-1032 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborAssurance #1 - Clarity And Assurance (Romans 1:1 - 17)Our deep need
1. Clarity about the Gospel
a) What is a 'gospel'?
b) Whose gospel is it?
c) What is its background?
d) What's it about?
e) What's its scope?
f) What's its purpose?
g) What's the ultimate goal?
2. The Fellowship of the Gospel
3. The Realisation that brings Confidence
- not ashamed
- power2020-05-0336 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms #12 - The Shepherd: Psalm 23The field (v. 1-3)
The Valley (v. 4)
The Feast (v. 5)
The Home (v. 6)
Who is your shepherd?2020-04-2622 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #22 - Victor! (John 12:12-19)Imagine a crowded street...
God’s King has come (12:12-19)
God’s people want salvation (v. 13)
God’s king comes in humility (v. 14-15)
Jesus’ disciples don’t understand, yet (v. 16)
Two responses to Jesus – Welcome, or rejection (v 17 – 19)2020-04-1900 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #12 - The Resurrection of the King (Mark 15:40- 16:8)The Kingdom of God #12 - The Resurrection of the King (Mark 15:40- 16:8) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2020-04-1223 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #11 - God’s Stimulus Package (Mark 15:1-39)Intro: A universal contagion needs a universal rescue package.
Three significant images at the cross:
1. An unjust exchange Mark 15:1-15
2. An unparalleled humiliation 16-32
3. An unthinkable isolation v33-39
Conclusion:
Lessons from the past to face the present
Could a past event rescue us today?2020-04-0530 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #10 - The Heart of the Kingdom (Mark 12:28-34)Crisis and clarity
Context: Confrontation
Which is the most important? (v. 28)
The heart of the Kingdom: Hear (v. 29)
The heart of the Kingdom: Love for God (v. 30)
The heart of the Kingdom: Love for your neighbour (v. 31)
Not far from the Kingdom? (v. 32-34)
The Heart of the Kingdom: The transforming love of God2020-03-2925 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #9 - Receiving the Kingdom (Mark 10:13-34)Being clear about what we mean
1. What is the kingdom of God?
2. How must we receive it?
a. by becoming like little children child (vv. 13-16)
b. by not walking away from Jesus (vv. 17-31)
c. by accepting that Jesus is more than a good teacher (vv. 32-34)
Daring to hope2020-03-2237 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #8 - Marriage In The Kingdom (Mark 10:1 - 12)Jesus the king of grace and truth
Upholding God’s good gift of marriage (Mark 10:1-12)
A threatening situation (v. 1-2)
Command Vs permission (v. 3-4)
Softening hard hearts: pursuing God’s good design (v. 5-9)
Softening hard hearts: confronting sin (v. 10-12)
Marriage, divorce, and remarriage across the Bible’s teaching
1. ’Outside the garden’ all marriages are marred by sin and will involve a normal rhythm of repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
2. While never letting go of God’s good design, and his general prohibition
of divorce, the Bible teaches that in our fallen world circumstances can
arise in which divorce is p...2020-03-1547 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #7 - Jesus is the Christ, our hope and example (Mark 8:22-9:1)1. Jesus is the Christ (8:22-30)
A. Jesus heals a blind man (8:22-26)
B. Peter confesses Jesus is Messiah (8:27-30)
2. Jesus Christ is our hope (8:31-33)
A. Our hope through his death & resurrection (8:31)
B. This hope is unexpected (8:32-33)
3. Jesus Christ is our example (8:34-9:1)
A. Expect and endure rejection and suffering for living for Christ (8:34-38)
B. Christ endured rejection and suffering so his kingdom would come (9:1)2020-03-0844 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #6 - The Defiling of the Kingdom (Mark 7:1-23)‘Dear sirs, I am.’
The King’s rebuke: The hypocrisy of avoiding uncleanness ‘out there’ (v1-13)
The King’s teaching: Seeing the uncleanness ‘in here’ (v. 14-23)
‘The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit...’2020-03-0139 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #5 - The Grace of the Kingdom (Mark 4:35-5:43)Fear, distrust, and following Jesus
The fearful, divine power of the King
The surprising, transforming grace of the King
Fear and faith in the kingdom of grace2020-02-2349 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #4 - The Hiddenness of the Kingdom (Mark 4:1-34)Going viral?
The secret of Jesus’ kingdom: the seed of the word (v. 1-20)
The nature of Jesus’ kingdom: hidden to be revealed (v. 21-29)
The future of Jesus’ kingdom: incredible abundance (v. 30-34)
Consider carefully what you hear2020-02-1642 minTrinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #3 - The Conflict of the Kingdom (Mark 3:7-35)The lie of a safe Jesus
The scandal of Jesus’ kingdom: A new people of God
The opponents of Jesus' kingdom: Crowded by conflict
The victory of Jesus’ kingdom: Binding the strong man
The safety of the real Jesus2020-02-0948 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #2 - The Citizens of the Kingdom (Mark 2:1-17)The scandal of forgiveness
The King’s mighty power: the forgiveness of sins (v. 1-12)
The King’s citizens: not the ‘righteous’, but sinners (v. 13-17)
Receiving, and holding out, our King’s forgiveness2020-02-0244 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborThe Kingdom of God #1 - The Good News of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:1-15)Good news?
The ‘gospel’! (v. 1)
The Kingdom of God
promised (v. 2-3)
prepared (v. 4-8)
announced (v. 9-11)
tested (v. 12-13)
proclaimed (v. 14-15)
Hearing the greatest news today2020-01-2641 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #21 - A Strategic Faith - Matthew 25:14-30Other Sermons #21 - A Strategic Faith - Matthew 25:14-30 by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2020-01-1941 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms: Songs of the King #7 -Psalm 126 - A Prayer for 2020Psalm 126: A song of the king?
Psalm 126
A joyful memory (v. 1-3)
A sudden plea (v. 4)
A sure confidence (v. 5-6)
Restore our fortunes, Lord2020-01-1225 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #20 - An Investment Strategy for 2020 (James 4:13-5:6)The unpredictability of Life
Living with Certainty in an uncertain world (4:15)
Planning to ‘do good’ (4:17)
Having the right perspective on Money (5:1-5)
Planning with Eternity in Mind (5:5-6)
Be patient as we await the Lord’s coming2020-01-0532 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms: Songs of the King #6 - Psalm 103: The King’s PraisePraise God for 2019?
The King listens talks to himself (v. 1-2)
The King’s blessings (v. 3-5)
The King’s God (v. 6-19)
The King’s call (v. 20-22)
Talking to your soul for 20192019-12-2931 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #19 - Christmas Day -(Matthew 2:1-12)Other Sermons #19 - Christmas Day -(Matthew 2:1-12) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2019-12-2519 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #18 - Carols Before Christmas 2019Other Sermons #18 - Carols Before Christmas 2019 by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2019-12-2259 min
Trinity Church Victor Harbor1 John #5 - Family Resemblance (1 John 2:28-3:10 )Family Identity (2:28-3:2)
Family Practice (3:3-10)2019-12-1535 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #17 - Advent - (Isaiah 35:1-10 & Matthew 11:1-15)Other Sermons #17 - Advent - (Isaiah 35:1-10 & Matthew 11:1-15) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2019-12-0635 min
Trinity Church Victor Harbor1 John #4 - Remaining in the Truth (1 John 2:18-27)Would I Lie to You?
Those who are against Christ (v18-19, 23-24)
Those who are for Christ (v20-21)
Remaining in Christ (v24-27)2019-12-0130 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms: Songs of the King #5 - Psalm 45: The King’s BeautyHere comes the bride…groom!?
The King’s bard (v. 1)
The King’s beauty (v. 2-8)
The King’s bride (v. 9-15)
The King’s dynasty (v. 16-17)
The transforming beauty of our King2019-11-2431 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms: Songs of the King #4 - Psalm 16: The King’s SecuritySecurity in a fragile age
The King’s prayer (v. 1)
The King’s undivided heart (v. 2-8)
The King’s eternal security (v. 9-11)
Destiny and desire in the kingdom of Christ2019-11-1735 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms: Songs of the King #3 - Psalm 8: The King’s RuleWonder in a cynical age…
The king’s awe:
at Yahweh’s universal rule (v. 1a, 9)
at Yahweh’s unexpected stronghold (v. 1b-2)
at Yahweh’s unexpected care (v. 3-4)
at Yahweh’s unexpected crowning (v. 5-8)
"But we do see Jesus”: The glorious rule of the second Adam2019-11-1034 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborBack to our Beginnings #2 - Made In the Image of God (Genesis 1:24-31)Are we any different to animals?
Professor Peter Singer: “To give preference to the life of a being simply because that being is a member of our species would put us in the same position as racists who give preference to those who are members of their race.”
The enigma that is humanity
Humanity – the apex of God’s creation
Collecting the clues
The ‘key change’ on day 6
Careful use of words
Made – Genesis 1:7, 16, 25
Created – Genesis 1:1, 21, 27
‘Created’ in the image of God
Unique relational capacity
Delegated authority and responsibility
2. What are some of the implications?
The dignity and value of all human beings (Ja...2019-11-0334 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborBack to our Beginnings #1 - Meet Your Maker (Genesis 1:1-2:3)The elephant in the room
Asking the right questions
1. Literature that is simple but not simplistic
First impressions?
Some of the features
The ‘hero’ of the account
God exists before anything
Everything is created with purpose
God creates by His word
God sustains all things (Acts 17:25)
2. What difference does this make?
The Bible challenges Ancient world views
The God of the Bible and other religions
The Bible and modern world views
Believing in the God who created everything
Humility (Psalm 8:3-4)
Accountability
A God you can trust2019-10-2747 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms: Songs of the King #2 - Psalm 4 - The Suffering King (Part 2)‘Who will bring us prosperity?’
The King’s distress: The sin of his people (v. 1-2)
The King’s instruction: Know, tremble, offer, trust (v. 3-5)
The King’s prosperity: You alone, Lord (v. 6-8)
Suffering, and rejoicing, with our King2019-10-2037 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms: Songs of the King #1 - Psalm 3 - The Suffering King (Part 1)The Psalms: Comfort or confusion?
The Psalms: The songs of Jesus
Psalm 3: The king’s suffering
The king’s enemies (v. 1-2)
The king’s confidence (v. 3-6)
The king’s deliverance (v. 7)
The king’s people (v. 8)
Suffering with our king2019-10-1332 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #8 - Three Subversive Principles of the New Creation (Galatians 5:26-6:18)Intro: Changing the world
1. The Principle of _____________________
2. The Principle of _____________________
3. The Principle of _____________________
A Word For Trinity Church...2019-10-0639 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #7 - Freedom is Not a Slogan (Galatians 5:13-26)1. Freedom and the life of the Spirit
2. The acts of the flesh
3. The fruit of the Spirit.2019-09-2944 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #16 - The Future Hope of Mission (Hebrews 13:1-21)Introduction - Living with buyer's regret
Gospel Mission and Costly Love (vv1-6)
Gospel Mission and Costly Worship (vv7-21)
Conclusion - Living with disciples hope2019-09-2238 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #6 - Freedom! (Galatians 4:21-5:12)The gift and purpose of freedom: For freedom Christ has set us free (5:1)
The promise of freedom: God’s plan from first to last (4:21-31)
The life of freedom: Standing, waiting, and running (5:1-12)
Standing firm in faith
Waiting in eager hope
Running in freely given love2019-09-1555 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #5 - What Makes Someone a Child of God (Galatians 3:23-4:20)1. The Big Picture: What’s Paul Saying And Why Is He Saying It?
2. The Implications of Being Children of God
1) We have unity with all brothers and sisters
2) We pray prayers of a child of God
3) We inherit the inheritance of a child of God
4) We must not go back to enslavement.2019-09-0846 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #4 - The Problem of Good Works (Galatians 3:1-22)1) The Folly of Good Works
2) Faith Justifies, Not Good Works
a) Evidence of Spiritual experience
b) Evidence of the first gospel believer
c) Evidence of God’s unbreakable promise
3) The Wisdom of Faith2019-09-0147 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #3 - Mockery of the Cross and How to Avoid It (Galatians 2:11-21)High Profile Conflict
1. The Problem
2. The Solution
a) Justification By Faith
b) How to Mock the Cross
c) Gospel Mathematics2019-08-2541 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #2 - Is There Such A Thing As Divine Authority? (Galatians 1:10 - 2:10)Searching for the unseen
Evaluating authority
Hearing Paul’s story
1. He didn’t create the gospel
2. He didn’t receive the gospel from others
3. His (independent) gospel didn’t contradict the Apostles
Apostolic authority and the grace of God2019-08-1839 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGalatians #1 - Why the Gospel is a Matter of Life and Death (Galatians 1:1-10)Series Introduction: Starting and finishing with the gospel
1. The surprise of getting it wrong
We don’t like the idea of right and wrong
The gospel is not that complex
The modified message resonates with us
2. The results of getting it wrong
False teachers cursed
Our witness is undermined
We’re enslaved again2019-08-1139 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #15 - Sexuality And Sanctification (1 Corinthians 6:9-20; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)1. Thinking theologically about Same Sex Attraction
a. All of us are broken (1 Cor 6:9-10)
b. All of us can be washed in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor 6:11)
c. All of us are to “flee sexual immorality” (1 Cor 6:18-20)
2. Some tricky pastoral questions:
(same-sex attraction // homosexual orientation / gay identity)
Q1. Should we pray for “healing?”
Q2. So WHY won’t God heal me?
3. Some practical application
a. If you’re not a believer
b. If you are a believer
c. If you’re a Christian leader2019-08-0400 min
Trinity Church Victor Harbor1 John #3 - God or the World (1 John 2:12-17)Assurance for those with faith in Christ
A warning about complacency
Love for God vs Love for the World
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2.2019-07-2831 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #14 - The Humility of Jesus (Philippians 2:1-11)Introduction
What things might indicate his humility?
Isaiah 50:6; 53:7.
John 8: 10,11; Isa.42:3.
Matthew 21: 1- 5.
Philippians 2: 5 -8.
We as followers of Jesus are called to be humble.
Romans 12: 16.
1 Peter 5:6 -7; 3:8.
John 13: 15.
Our Lord's gracious invitation.
Matthew 11: 28.2019-07-2132 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #13 - The Compassion of Jesus (Mark 1:40-42, Mark 6:30-34, Colossians 3:12-14)Introduction
An example of Jesus' compassion.
Jesus' compassion to a leper has inspired others - 3 examples.
Some other examples of the compassion of Jesus from the gospels.
What do these examples tell us about the compassion of Jesus?
Jesus is our sympathetic high priest now.
As followers of Jesus, we are encouraged to show compassion.2019-07-1430 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborJoseph #6 - The Length And Breadth Of God’s Blessing (Genesis 47:28 - 48:22, 49:29-33, 50:22-26)Intro: What is blessing?
The Matter of Belonging
The Matter of Inheritance
The Matter of Future Hope
Conclusion: What is blessing?
Prayer Points
Praise God that he has an eternal desire to bring us blessing because he is filled with love for his creation.
Praise God that we have come to know Jesus Christ and that all the blessings we have in Christ are sufficient for every kind of human flourishing we could dream of.
Let us pray to God that he would fill us with the knowledge of his will and of the extraordinary inheritance that we have received...2019-07-0745 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborJoseph #5 - Forgiveness (Genesis 45:1-46:7)Joseph #5 - Forgiveness (Genesis 45:1-46:7) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2019-06-3042 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborJoseph #4 - Repentance And Reconciliation (Genesis 42 - 44)Verses Section Title "
42:1-5 Jacob sends 10 brothers to Egypt for food. Jacob sends his 10 sons to Egypt: a shroud of suspicion rests over this family as he holds back Benjamin from possible harm.
42:6-28 A test for Joseph's brothers (Part 1): Simeon imprisoned They do not recognise the governor to be Joseph, who has the appearance of harshness, but in reality, affection, mercy and generosity, seeking to expose their sin and give them opportunity to repent. Joseph imprisons Simeon and tells them not to return without Benjamin.
42:29-38 Jacob's despair and Reuben's (ill-timed] pledge The brothers report to their father and...2019-06-2346 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborJoseph #3 - Big Picture Blessing (Genesis 41)1. The Story
2. How Does This Story Point To Jesus?
3. What Do We Take Away From This Story?2019-06-1638 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborJoseph #2 - Essential Faithfulness (Genesis 39 - 40)1. Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
2. The Cupbearer and the Baker
3. Joseph and Jesus2019-06-0939 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborOther Sermons #10 - Good Friday 2019 (Zechariah 12:10-13:2, John 18:1-19:42)Other Sermons #10 - Good Friday 2019 (Zechariah 12:10-13:2, John 18:1-19:42) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2019-04-1937 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGod at work among the people of Victor Harbor #2 - God’s Spirit at Work in Us (1 Cor 2:6-16 )We’re not good at not understanding!
There are two types of wisdom (v 6 – 7)
The wisdom of our age: “Think like you’re told to”
The wisdom of God: His great rescue plan
God’s wisdom is beyond our reach (v 8 – 9)
The Spirit of God makes the thoughts of God known. (v 10 – 13)
The Spirit reveals the wisdom of God through our gospel message (v 13)
Without the Spirit of God, people cannot understand the message the Spirit brings (v 14 – 16)2019-03-1700 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborGod at work among the people of Victor Harbor #1 - How God Saves People (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5)How does God save people?
The message of cross – foolishness or power? (v 18 – 25)
What is the “message of the cross”?
The message of the cross shows the world to be divided in two
The message of the cross tells us God saves people because we can’t save ourselves
The message of the cross is the power of God to save people
The message of the cross is the centre of our efforts to give each person in the South Coast region every opportunity to respond to Jesus.2019-03-1000 min
Trinity Church Victor Harbor1 Thessalonians #5 - Living to Please God: Sanctified Sex (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)God’s better story of sex and relationships
Living the better story in Thessalonica
The underlying reality: God’s will for our holiness (v. 3)
Sanctified sex: Three commands
Avoid pornea! (v. 3)
Control your own body (v. 4-5)
Don’t wrong a brother or sister (v. 6)
Sanctified sex: Three motives
The judgment of God (v. 6)
The call of God (v. 7)
The Spirit of God (v. 8)
Living the better story in Victor Harbor2018-06-0339 min
Trinity Church Victor Harbor1 Thessalonians #3 - No Greater Love (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13)Love’s joy and anguish at ‘Kiah Ridge’
CONTEXT: Love’s joy and anguish at Thessalonica …
Paul’s ‘love letter’ defence against deceivers … (‘you know’ … 1:5, 2:1, 2, 4-5, 7-8, 9, 10, 11)
1) Love’s anguish with no news (2:17-20)
2) Love’s disruption to find out news (3:1-5)
3) Love’s joy and thankfulness with THIS news (3:6-9)
4) (WHY) Love prays like this (3:10-13 cf 2:18, 3:5)
No greater love for Trinity South Coast
… for one another?
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… for all?
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iii.2018-05-1341 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborResurrection #1 - Easter Sunday Resurrection Faith (1 Corinthians 15:1-20)Resurrection #1 - Easter Sunday Resurrection Faith (1 Corinthians 15:1-20) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2017-04-1630 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborRuth #2- Ruth Meets Boaz in the Grain Field - (Ruth 2)Ruth #2- Ruth Meets Boaz in the Grain Field - (Ruth 2) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2016-10-0231 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborThe Real Jesus #9 - Jesus Heals the Rich Man's Son (John 4:43-54)The Real Jesus #9 - Jesus Heals the Rich Man's Son (John 4:43-54) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2016-09-0447 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborPsalms #4 - Psalm 2Psalms #4 - Psalm 2 by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2016-08-2835 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborRomans the Glorious Gospel #15 - Food for Thought (Romans 1-8)Romans the Glorious Gospel #15 - Food for Thought (Romans 1-8) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2016-08-1427 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborVisiting Speakers #1 - Three Resurrections For the Price of One (Luke 7:11-17)Visiting Speakers #1 - Three Resurrections For the Price of One (Luke 7:11-17) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2016-05-0822 min
Trinity Church Victor HarborImagine a World Without Easter #2 - Imagine a World Without Justice (Matthew 27:1-56)Imagine a World Without Easter #2 - Imagine a World Without Justice (Matthew 27:1-56) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor2016-03-2540 min