Bible Studies

Looking for a Leader: studies in Samuel & Kings (Term 2, 2008)

The Great Giveaway (Term 1, 2008)

God invites us to take part in his mission. This practical series of studies aims to equip us to be involved in God's mission in every part of our life.

1. Players in God's Passion

2. Players in God's Passion- part 2 ::: Leaders Guide and Extras

3. Gospel Partnership ::: Leaders Guide

4. Gospel Bites ::: Leaders Guide

5. Review 'homework' from week 4.

6. Telling your story ::: Leaders Guide

7. Telling Jesus' story ::: Leaders Guide

Transformation and the Christian Life: Term 3, 2007

As we consider Jesus' teaching in the gospels it becomes clear that he has more in mind for us than merely 'getting saved'. Salvation, or to use Jesus' words, 'the Kingdom of God' is a reality that includes the transformation of our lives such that we are made like him. Our purpose in this series of sermons and Home Group studies is to embrace and cultivate this life-changing work of God in us.

Study 1: Where we begin

Study 2: Understanding personality, strengths and weaknesses

Seminar: Understanding personality, strengths and weaknesses

Study 3: Journalling for Transformation

Study 4: Prayer and Meditation for Transformation

Study 5: Devotional Reading for Transformation

Study 6: Service and Hospitality for Transformation

Study 7: Community and Submission for Transformation

Study 8: Praise for Transformation

Study 9: Study for Transformation

Study 10: Confession and Accountability for Transformation

Genesis series Bible Study notes : Term 2, 2007

Our new term 2 sermon series in the book of Genesis has begun and some are asking, "Where are the Bible Studies?" Our usual practice is to provide Bible Studies linked to our sermons only in terms 1 and 3. However, to study Genesis this term Stuart and Jaime have the following recommendations for groups or individuals:

1. Pathway Bible Guide: Beginning with God, Gen 1-12 (Matthias Media, $8)

2. Lifeguide Genesis: God's creative call revised edition- 2000 (IVP, $8)

3. Beyond Eden: Genesis 1-11 (Matthias Media, $8.50)

4. Reid Andrew, Salvation Begins: Genesis (Reading The Bible Today, Aquilla, $17)

5. Tremper Longman, How to read Genesis (IVP, $20)

Following the King (Luke 9:51 - 19:27) : Term 1, 2007

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Study 1: Commitment and Rejection (Luke 9:51 - 10:24) - includes series introduction

Study 2: The Way of Love (Luke 10:25 - 11:13)

Study 3: Faith, not fear (Luke 12:1-48)

Study 4: All that you can't leave behind (Luke 14:25-35)

Study 5: The priority of 'the lost' (Luke 15:1-32)

Study 6: The power of wealth (Luke 16:1-31)

Study 7: Discipleship together (Luke 17:1-10)

Study 8: How to get ahead in the Kingdom (Luke 18:9-30)

Study 9: Kingdom come? (Luke 19:1-27) - final in series

Being 'Church' series: Term 3, 2006

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Overview

Study 1: Pictures of Church

Study 2: Church is a Spirit-filled community

Study 3: Church is a Christ-centred, word-based community

Study 4: Church is a loving community

Study 5: Church is a united community

Study 6: Church is a praying community

Study 7: Church is a welcoming community pt 1

Study 8: Church is a welcoming community pt2

Study 9: Church is an outward-looking community

Study 10: Church is an everlasting community

Colossians series: Term 1, 2006

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Overview

Introduction to Colossians

Study 1: Col 1:1-14

Study 2: Col 1:15-20

Study 3: Col 1:21-23

Study 4: Col 1:24 - 2:5

Study 5: Col 2:6-15

Study 6: Col 2:16-23

Study 7: Col 3:1-17

Study 7b: Review

Study 8: Col 3:18-4:1

Study 9: Col 4:2-18

The Character of God series: Term 3, 2005

Introduction to this series

Schedule of Studies and Sermons

Study 1: The Meaning of Life: Knowing and Being Known

Study 2: The Only True God

Study 3: God: Triune and Spirit

Study 4: The Majesty of God

Study 5: God Only Wise

Study 6: The Love of God

Study 7: The Unfairness of God

Study 8: The Goodness and Severity of God

Study 9: The Jealous God

Study 10: The Triumph of God

Easter

An Easter meditation from Luke's Gospel PDF formatted file.

The Psalms

Walking with God in the Psalms (term 1, 2005). A series of 5 studies for home groups that follow the same themes as our sunday sermons.

Daily Devotional Readings for Walking with God in the Psalms. These are a series of personal daily readings in the Psalms that go together with our Sunday sermons and weekly Bible Studies. They are in the format of PDF files.