Thames Valley Churches of Christ

“A Lasting Legacy”, Stefan Wolmarans, Thames Valley churches of Christ

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“Remembrance Sunday”, Wale Adigun, Thames Valley churches of Christ

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“The Local Community”, Heinrich and Bianca Koorts

We all have neighbours. Do we know them? 

 

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34–35 NIV11

 

This is the strategy for letting our neighbours know we are Christ-followers. Nothing more complex than this.

How can we expose our neighbours to the love we have for one another?

 

Ideas they have tried:

• Saturday morning breakfasts together at a local cafe
• • From there, having met some neighbours and built a friendship they moved the breakfasts into one another’s homes
  • Both couples saw it as an answer to prayer
• Another couple moved in recently
• • Went round with a bottle of wine to congratulate them on the birth of their baby
  • Now spent many times together and enjoying a good friendship 

Becoming friends with neighbours has brought spiritual blessings to the Koorts. 

Develop openness with local neighbours starting with hospitality.

 

“What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labour. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Cor. 3:5–9 NIV11

 

The pressure is off us because we are called to simply plant and water the seeds. God is the one who makes things grow. God does it through the love we have for one another.

Can reach out in freedom. Have fun with neighbours. Don’t worry about the impression we’re making. Just show them love. 

 

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"Building Well Class 2", Havengas, Thames Valley churches of Christ

Ephesians 2.22 - we are being built together. Let’s build well.

We can’t do better that focus on the Sermon on the Mount for the foundations we need.

 

We begin with humility - Matthew 5.3. We come to God as with nothing.

Sober about our sin?

When God is the only thing, he is everything. Then we are rich/blessed.

 

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5.4.

Follows on from the previous beatitude.

James 4.7-10

Luke 7.36-47, mourning leads to gratitude over forgiveness.

God’s comfort is the only meaningful comfort available. The comfort available in this world is inadequate.

Godly sorrow is the aim, 2 Corinthians 7.10; Psalm 51.17. Not self-focussed wallowing in guilt, but real sorrow.

Our motivation for change is the cross. Only this touches the heart and gives us hope.

The kingdom announcement is “Repent”, right from the start of Jesus’ time on earth.

Acts 3.19 - refreshment is the comfort available. Very attractive!

 

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 NIV11)

Strength under control. Under God’s sovereignty. Like a broken-in horse.

Teachable. Comes because we see our need for God.

Psalm 37.11

At ease with God and others.

Psalm 131.2

Feel neither superior nor inferior in the presence of others.

Nothing to prove and nothing to fear.

 

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.(Matt. 5:6 NIV11)

Are we still hungry?

Can be hungry and happy!

Feeding ourselves spiritually?

Get back into the Bible. Spend some time fasting.

Greek describes a desert traveler finding an oasis.

 

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"Building Well", Havengas, Thames Valley churches of Christ

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“One Worthy Walk”, Jack Legon, Thames Valley churches of Christ

Ephesians 2.19-22

 

The context preceding Ephesians 4 is that through God: We are Blessed; Chosen; Redeemed; recipients of God’s Mercy; we were once dead, now alive; Greece has been lavished on us; good works have been prepared for us; citIzens of his kingdom, part of his family, part of his temple.

 

Eph 4.1-16

1. One Heart

• Eph 4.1-3

1. • Worthy? Live up to what given.
   • Priority is unity as a body in Christ.
   • How?
     • Humble, gentle, patient, bear in love, keep unity of the Spirit
     • Which is easiest?
     • Which is hardest?
   • What gets in the way of offering these godly qualities to other members of the body?
2. One Body
   • Eph 4.4-6
   • So many things unite us
   • One: Body; Spirit; Hope; Lord; Faith; Baptism; God and Father
   • We live in a divided time. Don’t underestimate how the social climate might effect your own treatment of people different from you.
   • Focus on what unites us, rather than what is different.
   • Celebrate difference/diversity without overemphasising differences.
3. One Goal
   • Eph 4.11-16
   • Our different gifts and talents are to bless the entire body
   • Congregational maturity needed, and progressed by everyone playing their part.
   • How?
     • Speak the truth in love, v15
     • Each part does its work, v16

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"The power of perspective", Marlon Oliver, Thames Valley churches of Christ

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“They Spoke So Effectively”, Acts 14.1, Class 3: “How to speak”

“They Spoke So Effectively”

Acts 14.1

Class 3: “How to speak”

Delivery; dealing with nerves; use of A/V; voice; style

• QUESTION: “What are the most challenging aspects of presentation?”

1. Personal

• Nerves
  • Exodus 4.10-12
  • “I’m e…………” instead of, “I’m frightened”
  • God is with you: Acts 18.9-10

1. Unworthiness: Isaiah 6.5-9

1. Practical

1. Voice

1. Notes

1. Impact

• • • Personal sharing
    • Audiovisual
    • Titles
    • Practicals

1. God-focus

Conclusion

• Develop a plan for one personal issue
• Develop a plan for one practical issue to be improved at the next time you speak
• Send me questions/suggestions

Resources: Tuesday Teaching Tips

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“They Spoke So Effectively”, Class 2: “What to speak about”

“They Spoke So Effectively”

Acts 14.1

Class 2: “What to speak about”

How to pick a passage/topic; text or topic; lesson planning tips.

• QUESTION: “How do we know what to speak about?”
• Intersection of:

1. C………………
2. C………………

1. Text

• • Different types:

1. 1. 1. Word
      2. Verse
      3. Passage
      4. Narrative

• • Exegesis / Eisegesis
    • • What …….it mean?
      • What …….it mean?

2. Topic

1. 1. Biographical
   2. Doctrinal

Lesson planning tips

• • Templates
  • Question: “Why is it important to prepare well in advance?”
  • P…… it
  • L…… it

Conclusion

• Next week: “How to speak” - delivery; dealing with nerves; use of A/V; voice; style.
• Homework for next time:
  • Use one of the templates or make up your own to prepare a welcome, hope talk, communion or lesson. Bring it next time to share.
  • Send me questions/suggestions (malcolm@malcolmcox.org)

Resources: Tuesday Teaching Tips

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"Grace and Truth", Brian Miller, Thames Valley churches of Christ

Brian Miller was our visiting speaker this week.

 

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