Central Coast Evangelical Church

sermons

19
May


Andrew Heard preaching on Gideon

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12
May

Andrew unpacks the story of Deborah to demonstrate the surprising nature of the Bible.

1. The way the Bible talks about women.  Women in the bible are strong and also wise (see also Prov 31)
2.  The way the Bible presents humanity as enslaved by sin. As we shift away from God’s word, we spiral into corruption.
3.  The sovereignty of God. God in his amazing grace hears the people crys and uses unexpected characters to do unexpected things to achieve His outcomes.

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5
May


Tim Baldwin provides an introduction to Judges.

God’s people finally get to inhabit the promised land, to fulfil the promises made to Abraham.
And what should have been a great experience for God’s chosen people, becomes a series of generations who reject God, are rescued by a Judge, then fall away into worse behaviour.

As God calls his people to drive out the other nations – it’s worth considering if Holy war is ever ok?

  1. It was punishment for their wickedness (see Gen 15)
  2. God owns all land and was fulfilling His promise (Deut 7:7)
  3. To maintain the covenant relationship (Deut 7:6)

What about now this side of Jesus?

  • No – it’s not ok to use these verses to justify war, we are in Exodus preparing for the new Kingdom
  • Yes – spiritually we are at war, and need to rage Holy war on sin.

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28
Apr

1 Peter 1:3-9

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Jez Reynolds looks at the hope we have as Christians

God rewrites our past hope,
Providing a present hope, a certain anticipation of what is to come
God rewrites our future hope, replacing our human hopes with the solid assurance of Gods inheritance – eternal life.

Our response?
- Reborn people rejoice !
- Revalue what is worthwhile
- Refugees – live as chosen refugees

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15
Apr

The Journey – Luke 13:1-9

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Luke 12:13-21 tells the parable of a man who is totally self focused on material gain, without regard for God or the people around him.

Grahame Fuller examines what it means to be successful in life, challenging us to prioritise our relationship with God as the measure of success.

Andrew Heard unpacks Luke 13:1-9.

Why does bad stuff happen to good people?

Jesus asks why does good stuff happen to deserving sinners (only through Gods grace), so repent
Tragic events should be a reminder of the certainty of death for all
Get ready for eternity, cling to Christ as your only hope.

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7
Apr

Luke 12:13-21 tells the parable of a man who is totally self focused on material gain, without regard for God or the people around him.

Grahame Fuller examines what it means to be successful in life, challenging us to prioritise our relationship with God as the measure of success.

Be on your guard against greed, as success does not equate to your material possessions.

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31
Mar

Easter Sunday – 2013

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Andrew Heard preaching on Luke 24:1-12

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29
Mar

Easter – Good Friday 2013

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Craig Dobbie preaching on Isaiah 53:1-12

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24
Mar

Andrew Heard preaching on Luke 11:37-46

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17
Mar

Tim Baldwin unpacks the way Jesus taught his disciples to pray

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