Naracoorte Presbyterian Church

  • The coming of the Christ (3)

     Keep watch – the hour is unknown Scripture Readings 2Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 24:36-51 Introduction We survived December 21, 2012 – the day the world was supposed to come to an end. Because we are supposed to be on one of the first nations the sun rises everyday, Tourism Australia’s Facebook page was flooded with more…

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  • The Coming of the Christ (2)

    How did you get in here? Scripture Readings Psalm 23 Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction We all know about weddings, invitations, RSVP’s and preparations for the great day. Last week the Word came to us and spoke about the long-suffering of the owner of the vineyard: time and time again he sent servants to get his fruit,…

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  • The Coming of the Christ (1)

    Will there be fruit in the vineyard of the Son? Scripture Readings John 1:1-15 Matthew 21:33-46 Introduction My dear friend in Christ Jesus, The prophet Isaiah recorded a parable in Isaiah 5 which is very much like the one we read in the Scriptures this morning from Matthew 21. It tells about God who planted…

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  • Living by Faith (11)

    A Kingdom that cannot be shaken Scripture Readings Exodus 19:14-25 Hebrews 12:14-29 It must have been a dreadful experience, filling one with terror and tremble on one hand, but wonderment and respect on the other: There were words of unfathomable grace: You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore…

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  • Living by faith (10)

    Discipline: training in faith Scripture Readings Psalm 94:12-19 Hebrews 12:1-13 Introduction There is no doubt about it: because discipline in the house has gone out the backdoor, our society now stands on loose legs.  Those involved in law enforcement will tell you that their workload would probably cut in half (or even more) if discipline…

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  • Living by faith (9)

    Run the race with endurance Scripture Readings 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 Hebrews 12:1-12 Introduction Dear friend in the Lord, The Bible teaches us about the reality of the demon possession. I believe it is a state of the soul which we will see increasing as our society become less Christian and more anti-Christian.  Demon possessed people…

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  • Living by Faith (8)

    Faith: victorious, embattled and seemingly defeated Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 18:30-46 Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Introduction My dear brother and sister in the Lord, Faith is to be sure of what we hope for and to be certain of what we do not see.  But, this faith is not something mystical, a feeling, a sort of thrill…

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  • Living by faith (7)

    The Lord will fight for you; be still Scripture Readings: Exodus 14:13-21 Hebrews 11:29-31 Introduction Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted.  Over 400 million Christians live under 66 governments which restrict religious freedom and persecute believers. Every year an average of 220,000 Christians are killed for their Faith. As recently as…

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  • Reformation

    Jesus Christ, the center of creation, the message of the Bible Scripture Readings: Daniel 2:24-45 Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction There was a time in history when the official church burned on the stake those who dared translate the Bible from Latin into English.  There was a time when only a few priests had the privilege of…

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  • Living by faith (6)

    Faith lives under the protection of the Blood of the Lamb Scripture Readings: Exodus 12:1-13 Hebrews 11:23-28 Hymns/songs We come together Amazing Love Before the Throne of God above There is a hope Introduction My dear brother and sister, The Word of God spoke to us the last five Sundays about faith.  The Bible provides…

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