What kind of leader?(Another) leadership crisis in Israel (8:1-3)The people’s response? A king like all the other nations have (8:4-5)BUT!They already have the one true King! (8:6-9)The kings of this world take and take and take (8:10-22)The kings of this world look good (on the outside) (ch 9-10)Only the true King is mighty to save his people (ch …

Leadership scandals The problem with Israel’s leaders: making light of the glorious God (2:12-36) BUT:The glorious God can’t be put in a box! (4:1-22) The glorious God is terrible in his majesty (5:1-7:1) The glorious God helps his repentant people (7:2-17) ‘Thus far the LORD has helped us’By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Where are we up to in the Bible’s picture? Where are we up to in world history? Where are WE up to?By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

How are your listening skills? The Lord’s word was rare:We are in the dark without God’s word (3:1-2) The Lord revealed his word: We serve God by listening to his word (3:3-18) The Lord revealed himself: We know God through his word (3:19-4:1) ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening’By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Looking for a leader… The deep anguish of a self-led world: Does God know? Is God in control? Does God care? The leader God provided: an unexpected deliveranceBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Our great hope is the resurrection Stand firm in the truth Remember you’re in the family of believers So, persevere in the wonderful gospel realities With a settled determination Work Hard for the Lord What is the work of the Lord? … it’s gospel work Paul’s challenge, ‘Always’ It gives real purpose to our lives The resurrection changes everything…

WelcomeThe Easter story doesn’t stop at Good Friday -Jesus died for the forgiveness of sin; but he also rose again three days later!Death could not hold Jesus. In his resurrection, God has begun to undo the evil and sadness of this world. Jesus now reigns as the risen King of kings, and he freely offers all people a new and eternal life with him.Ou…

20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-19~42) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

20250418 -Easter 2025~ Good Friday Service (Isaiah 53~1-6, John 16~32-10~42) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Good FridayEaster is always a special time of the year. It’s a chance to pause and reflect on the deeper question of life.Central to the Easter story is the person of Jesus, and his death on the cross. Jesus taught that his death was not just one more Roman execution; it was instead at the centre of God’s plans for his world. Jesus’ death is the ke…

Power, wisdom, and winning at life ‘Alexamenos worships his god’:the cross looks weak and foolish ‘Where is the wise person?’: the cross is God’s true power and wisdom Joining the revolution: those who are being saved, who believe, and whom God has called Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God…

Parting words? This word is of first importance (v1-16) This word comes with tears (v. 17-23) This word is the good news of God’s grace (v. 24-26) So…Be on your guard! (v. 28-31) Rest in and be built up by this word (v. 32-33) Work hard to help the weak (v. 34-35) Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace…

Australian Idols?Our idols are ridiculous and fragileYet we give them incredible powerBut the risen Lord will bring them to nothing“Gods made by human hands are no gods at all”By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Who has the power? The powerful Lord gives life by his Spirit, through his gospel (v. 1-7) spreads his word through the boldness of his people (v. 8-10, 20) triumphs over the forces of darkness (v. 11-17) brings about stunning repentance (v. 18-19) In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power…

Our faith journey in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (v18-21) Strengthening along the way, growing in the Gospel (v22-23) From strength to strength, maturing in the Gospel (v24-26) From receiving to giving encouragement - proclaiming the Gospel (v27-28)By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Our mission is to speak up for the Lord (v1-8)Jesus is the MessiahSpeaking for Christ is hard and rewardingThe Lord encourages courageous speaking (v9-11)The Lord confirms that He is GodThe Lord promises that He is with usThe Lord commands us to keep speakingThe Lord pledges that He has people who will be savedWe see the Lord's faithfulness when we…

‘…if I could have seen the shore…’ Seeing the shore:The risen and reigning Lord Who turns death into sleep Who will come in glory to dwell with us So:Don’t focus on times and dates Wake up! Therefore encourage one another and build each other upBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Dear Thessalonians… We thank God for who you are: Loved, chosen, faithful and fruitful (ch 1)Remember who we are: approved by God, sharing both gospel and life (ch 2-3)So do this more and more: Living in order to please God (ch 4-5)The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with youBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

How do you respond to a city? What Paul sees A city full of idolsHe is greatly distressed by thisThe Lord Jesus alone deserves all our worship What Paul does He engages with people where they are (synagogue, marketplace, Areopagus)How do we engage with people around us?Merging our universesCrossing the ‘painline’ What Paul saysGod is our CreatorGod…

There is another king… Be persuaded! (v. 1-9) Be a Berean! (v. 10-15) ‘Many of them believed’By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The sovereign, triune God has a global gospel (v. 6-12)opens closed hearts (v. 13-15)frees the oppressed (v. 16-24)saves the captives (v. 25-40)‘...he was filled with joy’By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Artificial love in an AI world: disembodied, ‘magical’ relationships enabled by a digital guide that curves us inward Real love in God’s world: whole-person, divine love poured out by the Holy Spirit who leads us up and out ‘….put on love…’By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Time for an upgrade?An artificial hope:An upgraded humanityconquering the technical problem of deathon a fading planetThe certain hope of the gospel:A glorified humanityhealed of the spiritual problem of deathon a new heaven and earthCome, Lord Jesus!By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Fake news in a post-truth world: Can you be sure of anything?Real faith in the real world: …is in the faithful One …whose word is true,…who has made his dwelling among us,…and who is full of grace and truthPeople take refuge in the shadow of your wingsBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

20250105 Faith and Depression (Psalm 42) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Depression … it’s more common than you think A helpful Psalm The long, dark night of the soul (v1-4)Desperate for fellowship with GodMisery, mockeryRecollectionSelf-talk (v5-6)Evangelist to selfIt won’t always be like thisLeaning in to God (v7-10)Deep calls to deepSongs in the nightStanding on the RockThe Ongoing Battle (v10-11)Bodily pain, taunts …

Other Sermons #44 - Running the Race of Faith, Looking to Jesus ( Hebrews 12~1-3 ) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The PropositionThe PreparationThe Pioneer & PerfectorThe PrizeThe PonderingBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The Names of Christmasyou are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’ (1:21) ‘...they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).’ (1:23) ‘..out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people…’ (2:6) ‘...they bowed down and worshipped him.’ (2:11)By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

What's happening this morning This morning some kids from our church family are going to share the story of the first Christmas through a play called: Festive Frieda Finds the Greatest Gift Along the way we'll need your help with some actions, and there'll be a chance later on for any kids to come on stage and gather around the manger. We'll also b…

What child is this? End of the ages Word of the Father King of Creation Beautiful Saviour Risen ruler Fix your thoughts on JesusBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The Gospel Paul Preached (v1-11)If Christ is not raised (v12-19)Christ HAS been raised (v20-28)By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

The strange security of elect exiles: The God of all grace is the God of all power! (v. 10-11) So…shepherd with a willing, servant heart (v. 1-4) clothe yourselves with humility (v. 5-6) cast your anxiety on him (v. 7) resist your enemy the devil (v. 8-9) This is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it!…

Secular suffering? The strangeness of suffering in Christ: Don’t be surprised… but rejoice! Don’t be ashamed… but praise God! Don’t lose perspective… but commit yourself to your faithful Creator and continue to do good. Suffering as a ChristianBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Making the most of the time (1) Think like Jesus Look back at what Jesus did on the cross Finish with sin Living like this will mean suffering (2) Understand that everything is about to be wrapped up We look to the future So we pray (3) Focus on one another Love one another Be hospitable to one another Serve one another So that in everything God ma…

Intro: “I could never do that”A Caution: GIGO, ChatGPT & “Odd“ Passages1 — (v8-14) Doing what doesn’t come naturally.2 — (vv15-22) What the heart loves, the Will chooses.Conclusion: A change of Heart.By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A dirty word??The key to being strangers in a strange land: Shine out the goodness of your homeland (v. 11-12)One beautiful way to do that: Submit yourselves (2:13-20; 3:1-7) to every human authority for the Lord’s sake so that God would be glorifiedThe strange submission of Jesus is both our gift and our example (2:21-25)‘but now you have returned…

We are strangers in a strange land. But what now?We are becoming a Holy Priesthood called to offer spiritual sacrifices.Jesus is our cornerstone.The Word of the Lord endures forever, the Love of the Lord endures forever.We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.Declare the praises of the Lord. Declare the G…

Holier-than-thou? The strange holiness of God’s elect exiles: strains toward a thought-out hope (1:13) is modelled on our holy Father (1:14-16) is purchased by the precious blood of Christ (1:17-21) works itself out in deep love (1:22, 2:1) is fuelled by the living and enduring word of God (1:23-25) ‘…now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.…

1 Who we are in Christ (vs 1-2)2 What we have in Christ (vs 3-5)3 The preciousness of faith in Christ (vs 6-9)4 Our privilege to see the fulfilment of faith (vs 10-12)By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

A. Jesus shows He is GodB. Jesus confesses He is GodDisciples believe Jesus is GodA. Disciples worship Jesus as GodB. Disciples confess Jesus is GodLive in confident faith that Jesus is God our saviourA. Faith to save usB. Faith to endureBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

RetellReactRevealReasonRespondBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Job - Wisdom when it hurts #8 - ‘The Lord restored his fortunes : Wisdom and Hope‘ (Job 42:7-17) by Trinity Church Victor HarborBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Job’s complaint:‘let the Almighty answer me’ The Lords answer: ‘Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself! Consider…the wonders of the natural world (ch. 38) the amazing animal kingdom (ch. 39) the strength of Behemoth (ch. 40) the matchless pride of Leviathan (ch. 41) ‘Everything under heaven belongs to me.’ (…

The pain of waiting Elihu’s Answers to Job: #1: God does speak, and he speaks to save (ch 32-33) #2: It is unthinkable that God would do wrong (ch 34) #3: God opposes the proud (ch. 35) #4: God comes in golden splendour (ch 36) Wise waitingBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

‘He’s as wise as an owl…’ Wisdom’s inaccessibility: ‘it cannot be found’ (v. 1-14) Wisdom’s worth: ‘beyond rubies’ (v. 15-19) Wisdom’s keeper: ‘he alone knows where it dwells’ (v. 20-27) Wisdom’s path: ‘The fear of the Lord’ (v. 28) …in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledgeBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Falsely accused? Job’s great pain:Inexplicably struck down by God Unjustly pursued by his friends Job’s great longing:an advocate on high a living redeemer But this I know…By Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Miserable comfort? Job’s miserable comforters: say some true things say some ignorant and cruel things have a strict system with no place for innocent suffering have a self-assured and grace-less tone are condemned by God are forgiven by God ‘Who, being innocent, ever suffered?’: The true wisdom and comfort of the cross of Christ…

Toxic positivity? Job’s suffering: No one said a word to him (2:11-13) Job’s curse: ‘May the day of my birth perish’ (3:1:10) Job’s question: ‘Why?’ (3:11-23) Job’s lament: ‘I have no rest, but only turmoil’ (3:24-26) The grace of lament in the man of sorrowsBy Trinity Church Victor Harbor