Posts by Simon Marshman (Page 23)
Prayer Points – June 5th
Our Church | We ask God to help us be a church that welcomes people from all kinds of backgrounds, especially newcomers and visitors. May we offer the welcome that Christ has offered us, showing genuine love and concern for others. And let’s pray with thankfulness for the people who serve in this particular ministry area. Our Gospel Network | We pray for Trinity…
Sermon Outline – May 29th
God’s Wisdom In Christ | Ephesians 3:1-20 Simon MARSHMAN Meet Saul known as Paul Paul’s Motivation The mystery made known God’s wisdom revealed in Christ Paul’s Passion Rooted and established in love Growing in love Our Passion Our Practise Speaking Praying Giving Book recommendation: “Give Me This…
Pastor’s Letter – May 29th
Dear Friends, Tomorrow at Grace Conference the speaker Jenny Salt will be preaching from the book of Hosea with the women present. Hosea stands out in the Bible as possibly the most graphic portrayal of God’s amazing love and grace and faithfulness towards sinners like you and me. It’s the kind of story that should be on our TV or cinema screens as a gritty character…
Prayer Points – May 29th
Our Church | We pray for our Kid’s Ministry this week. Thank God for the privilege of teaching the gospel to children and pray that we would feel the weight of that responsibility. Thank him for our wonderfully servant-hearted leaders and pray for the team leaders as they think through opportunities for growth in this ministry. Our Gospel Network | We pray for The…
Sermon Outline – May 22nd
United In Christ | Ephesians 2:11-22 Simon MARSHMAN This week’s sermon outline looks a little different, because we’re just working with the Bible passage, formatted to highlight some significant features. Printed copies of this will be provided at church for note taking etc. Ephesians 2:11-22 (NIV) A 11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles…
Pastor’s Letter – May 22nd
Dear Friends, As I write this, it’s election day tomorrow. As you read it, there is every likelihood that you’ve already cast your vote. Politics in our present age matters, because it is a privileged opportunity for us to influence the shape of the society we live in. It is one small way we can love our neighbour by seeking the good of the wider community rather than…
Sermon Outline – May 15th
Loved By God In Christ | Ephesians 2:1-10 Simon MARSHMAN The way we see ourselves… As for you… (v1-3) The Coroner’s Finding: The __________ plus the __________ plus the __________ = ______________ But God… (v4-7) _____________ plus _____________ = Grace So Now… (v8-10) …
Pastor’s Letter – May 15th
Dear Friends, I am wondering how your week has been going? For us it’s included our 3 kids and I coming down with COVID. The Winter household are also unwell with a nasty non-COVID virus. It can be easy to think of all the things we could be doing if we weren’t resting up in isolation. But God has reminded Peta and I that he has it all in hand and he will continue…