Newcastle Baptist Church

Passage: 1 Thess 5:17 Christ is returning and we must be ready. To live ready for Christ we have some responsibilities toward God we should, living a life of prayer not living a life filled with actions is how we live ready.

As and when temptation arises against us, we must remember that the way Jesus dealt with His temptation, has left us a distinct, habitual pattern of behavior and a routine that we must practice to accomplish our victory against temptation Matthew 4: v1-11

Passage: 1 Thess 5:16-22 Description: Biblical Joy in God is not a feeling produced by favorable circumstances, it is a deliberate, faith-driven response to the unchanging reality of Who God is. What He has don in Christ, and what he promises for eternity, sustained by the Holy Spirit and deepened, not destroyed by suffering.

Passage: Selected passages Description: Baptism is a God-ordained, Christ-honoring public declaration of a believer's union with Jesus Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection to a new life.

Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Description: The biblical gospel is the announcement of four great realities — the character of God, the sinfulness of man, the saving work of Jesus Christ, and the required response of faith and repentance. Get these four truths right, and you have the gospel. Neglect any one of them, and you have something less than the gospel, which is to say, no saving gospel at all.

Passage: Heb 2:9-16 We cannot comprehend the idea that God would become man. Even less, how can the anointed of God, the Messiah, be victim of death?

Passage: Philippians 2:5-9 Jesus was fully God, with all the power, glory, and authority that comes with it, yet He chose to set it all aside and come as a humble slave. That wasn't weakness; that was the most radical act of love the world has ever seen. And now Paul says: that's the attitude we're called to live by. Three praiseworthy attributes of Christ the humble slave 1: Christ the humble slave was: Equal with God 2: Christ the humble slave was: Empty of Self 3: Christ the humble slave was: Entirely Obedient

Passage: The Gospels Jesus is the rightful yet humble King. He is the worthy ruler of our lives, and He is worthy to be obeyed.

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 Five responsibilities every member of the church carries toward one another, so that we might be found ready at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Warn the Wrong 2 Encourage the Discouraged 3 Help the Weak 4 Endure with Longsuffering 5 Do Good Always

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 In a dark disrupted world, the health of the church firstly, depends on the congregation's loving, work-grounded recognition and extraordinary esteem of its Christ-appointed, labor-defined leaders, which in turn produces genuine communal peace.

the thread that runs from the first verse to the last: because you belong to the day, live like children of the day.  Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Paul unfolds this in three movements. First, he describes the day that will shatter the world's false peace. (vv. 1-3) Second, he declares the identity that sets believers apart from the darkness. (vv. 4-5) Third, he lays out the life that befits the children of God. (vv. 6-11) The call: Live Wide Awake in a World Fast Asleep

As history continues to unfold the eternally planned purposes of God, one event looms large on the horizon: The Day of the Lord. The Thessalonians were worried that they missed it. Therefore Paul answers them providing certainty that they didn't.

Seeking what is right in their own eyes (v2-10) - The people of Dan had lost their inheritance through their disobedience to God - Josh 19:40-48; Josh 23:9-14; Jud 1:34 - The Danites were looking for false signs of affirmation for their actions - Deut 13:1-5 Doing what is right in their own eyes (v 11 - 29) - The people of Dan and the Levite violate Gods commandments - Deut 5:19, Matt 6:24; Deut 20:10. - Beware of those who do evil under the guise of religious piety - Matt 7:15; 2 Tim 3:5 Worshipping what is right in their own eyes (v 1, 30 - 31) - False worship is established in opposition to true worship as Shiloh - Josh 18:1 - Israel have abandoned God as their king - Deut 17:14-20, 1 Sam 8:7-8; Deut 5:32-33

7 Prayer rules for overcoming trouble. 1. A troubled heart: Be truthful about your troubled heart. (vv. 1-8) 2. A troubled Society: Be truthful about your troubled society. (vv. 9-11) 3. A troubled friend: Acknowledge your disappointment's. 4. Punishment for trouble: Release you Anger and Let God be the avenger (v. 15) 5. A turn from trouble: Reach out to God - not self - with Confidence (vv. 16 - 19) 6. Recognize Trouble's Character: Don't get consumed by your troubles (vv. 20-21) 7. The Solution to a Troubled Heart - Rely On, Fear, And Trust God (vv. 22-23)

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Examining a healthy way to view the rapture. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17

The 'Eternal State' refers to the final, unending condition of things after God's plan of the ages is complete.

Seven exhortations to you concerning your elders

Death is not the end but a doorway: Scripture shows three states of our existence (the current life, the intermediate state after death, and the eternal state after resurrection), all leading to one of the two final outcomes: everlasting joy with God or everlasting judgement apart from him.

Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-20 Lessons from Israel's foolish decision for a king.

Passage: James 3:2-5 Controlling our tongues is a clear indicator of spiritual maturity and a way to master self discipline in all areas of life. As disciples of Christ, we are called to control our speech, so that our lives reflect the transformative work of God eithing us.

Andrew Zekveld - Visiting Pastor from Living Hope

Passage - Romans 1:16-17 The Gospel isn't something to be ashamed of. It emboldens, transforms and will remain timeless.

Passage - James 3: 1 Teaching is a serious responsibility. It calls for humility, integrity, and a genuine commitment to live out the truths we share with others.

James presents the next proof of living faith through the Test of the Tongue. As an introduction we will look at why the tongue is so important. Passage - James 3: 1-12

Genuine Faith is evidenced by works, serving as proof of it's authenticity.

Three keys to living wisely

Selected Passages

Passage Isiah 1 v 18-20 Though our sins are red as crimson stained hands, Christ can wash it white as snow.

Passage: James 2:8-14 We need to focus on building up the unity amongst us as we love one another. However, James warns us that we miss the mark when we break the unity in the law.

Passage: James 2:8-14 As an orchestra is beautiful when all the members play in harmony, so to a church united is excellent.

Passage: James 2:8-14 As an orchestra is beautiful when all the members play in harmony, so to a church united is excellent.

We easily show favoritism because we do not really understand the divinely chosen poor. James 2:5-7

We make on average 35000 choices per day. How often are those Biblical? Proverbs 3:5-6

The evil of partiality James 2 v 1-4

This is opinion podcast (E2) .When God is not placed first there is chaos. If His takes up the number one position in society, there is blessing.

Scripture: Acts 2: 46-47 Each member of a team has responsibility: neglect it, the team suffers. Live it, the team is blessed.

Passage: Luke 8:26 - 37

Ephesians 5:11  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. This is the first message where we will be looking at the world through God's Word. The world is changing. Many things are happening that can impact our lives. As believers we are challenged to look at the world and the things that is happening through the lenses of Scripture.

A personal message to the congregation after being absent for 2 months due to cancer treatment.

Understanding our sinful nature and the process of sin helps us mature in faith, and is proof why we cannot blame God for temptation. Passage: James 3:14-16

Amid so many reasons Christ's resurrection is important; how do we choose? This morning we'll explore only 4 reasons. Scripture: Topical - Primary passage Matthew 28: 5-7

In a world where looting, theft and corruption is part of everyday life, it is important to look to Scripture for guidance. We need to have a Biblical work ethic.

How should we respond to trials and suffering? Key 5: with a humble spirit.

Passage: James 1:5 The first test of our faith from the book of James: Do we persevere during trials? Give us the criteria and keys to persevere trials. This is part 2 of the fourth key which is to have a believing heart.

Passage: James 1:5 The first test of our faith from the book of James: Do we persevere during trials? Give us the criteria and keys to persevere trials. The Fourth key is to have a believing heart.

Part 4 in our study on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.