Kenmore Presbyterian Church - Bible Talks

Introduction to the Psalms Psalm 1-2 The Psalms as our words to God The Psalms as God’s word to us Psalms 1-2 as an introduction and invitation The Psalms for Israel The Psalms for us (Preacher: Andrew Brown)

LIVING CHRIST-SHAPED Colossians 3:1-17 Your true self: raised secure with Christ above (1-4) So consider yourselves dead to worldly living (5-9) Your new self: being renewed in Christ’s image (10-11) So live as Christ-clothed people (12-17) (Preacher: Andreas Mayer)

Good Friday? Mark 15:16-39 Irony! The king that isn't...? The saviour that didn't...? Good Friday? Dear God, Sorry, for living life my way like you don't exist. Thank you for sending Jesus to take my punishment for me. Please forgive me, and change me, to live for you. Amen (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus Changes EVERYTHING Mark 14:1-16:8 (Reading:14:27-72) Mark shows us Jesus knew what was to happen… (10:33-34 ch14-16) …and that Jesus knew the significance (14:32-42 & 15:33-34) Do YOU understand the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Stay Focused!! Mark 13 The fishermen are given their instructions (cf 1:16-20) This section is ‘apocalyptic’, full of OT images of judgement – which remind us of the times we are in These are the things we should expect These are the things we should avoid These are the things we should do We have a lot in common with the fishermen – they stayed focused, will yo

Giving your ALL? Mark 11:27-12:44 (Reading: 11:27-33 & 12:35-44) Why does Mark tell us about the widow? (12:41-44) What’s happening in the rest of this passage? Jesus’ authority is challenged While Jesus continues to teach So, what can we learn about giving our all? (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

Jesus: King and Judge Mark 11:1-25 What Jerusalem saw… What the disciples saw… What Mark wants us to see… Jesus: the saviour-King of Israel, and of the nations Jesus: the Judge of Israel, and of the nations ..and what Jesus our King and Judge wants… (Preacher: Steve Blencowe)

What it Takes to be a Christian Mark 10 (Reading 10:1-34) There are lots of ways to not let God be God and Jesus be King Consider .. the Pharisees .. the rich man .. even the disciples .. and what about us? Think about what it cost Jesus to be King (v32-34) And look at the examples Mark gives - to help us understand what it takes for us to let Jesus be King So… how ar

Church: What are we doing? Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 As a Church we encourage each other to keep living with Jesus as Lord and Saviour (eg. Hebrews 10) As a Church we are ALL involved (Ephesians 4) We are a Bible Teaching Church that seeks to grow followers of Jesus We want to grow in knowing Jesus grow in living for Jesus grow in making Jesus known (Preacher: Steve Ble

Church: Who Are We? Reading: Revelation 4 God’s Gospel Gathering… … of people worshipping the risen King God’s Plan and God’s Church … in Kenmore! (preacher: Steve Blencowe)