Burwood Presbyterian Church

Introduction 1. Demented: A Miserable Life (v1-5). 2. Delivered: The Bay of Pigs (v6-13). 3. Disciple: The Living and the Dead (v14-20). Conclusion 1. Concerning demonic powers: Jesus is the Victory. • Real, powerful, and dangerous – but defeated by Jesus. • Claim the victory that Christ has won for you, and repent. 2. A Call to Faith: An unlikely disciple. • He ran to Jesus and was received. • He trusted in Jesus and was cleansed. • He followed Jesus and was restored. • He obeyed Jesus and became a witness to Gospel.

Introduction • How do you live by faith in a world of sin? 1. 'Do not fret because of evil men …' (15:1-24) • God is in control, so you can rest secure. 2. '… or be envious of the wicked.' (15:25-34) • Are you envious because the wicked have power? 3. 'For the evil man has no future hope …' (16:1-14) • Without God, this life is all they have. 4. '… and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.' (16:15-34) • Look at what God did to all these kings – and repent! Conclusion • The ministry of Elijah is a prelude to the light of the Gospel. • 'As for me and my household, we will trust in the LORD!'

Introduction 1. Distressed by Idols of Worship. 2. Understanding the People We Reach. 3. Proclaiming the God who is Greater than Our Idols. 4. Calling People to Respond to Jesus. Conclusion Waiting for the video encode to finish.

Introduction Why should I care about the consequences of sin? 1. The Death of Jeroboam's Son (v1-20) 2. The Bankruptcy of Rehoboam's Reign (v11-22) 3. The Consequences of Sin (Romans 1:21-32) Conclusion Sin is a miserable business. We should care about sin because God hates sin, and he will not leave any sin unpunished. How then should we live? Remember we are all sinners. So, stay humble and prayerful. Pray for one another. Although we are all sinners, God still cares for us; and he has given us the means to take up the fight against sin. Pray that God will 'Deliver us from evil.' Don't hide the truth. Secrecy is one of Satan's biggest weapons. Don't hide in the shadows. Keep putting sin to death in your own life. Know yourself. Know your weaknesses and know your times of temptation. Flee from sin! Strive to be holy, as God has called you to be.

Introduction 1. The Altar at Bethel (v1-10) 2. A Deadly Deception (v11-22) 3. The Lion, the Donkey, and the Dead Man (v23-24) Conclusion What is true worship? • True worship is the joyful response of a sinner who knows they've been forgiven by a loving and gracious God. It involves your whole being in declaring the glory and honour and worthiness of the LORD. • True worship is relational. It engages with God in all him fulness – Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. • True worship finds pleasure in pleasing the One who loves us and who died for us. It does not give in to the imaginations and devices of our sinful hearts, or the suggestions of Satan.

1. The King Who Refuses to Be a Servant. 2. The Kingdom That Fractures. 3. The King Who Secures His Kingdom the Wrong Way. 4. Christ: The Servant King of the Eternal Kingdom.