Guest Speakers

‘Jesus brings a new kingdom’ (Luke 9:1-17)

AudioAndrew

Guest preacher and theological student, Daniel Hitchcock, spoke from Luke 9:1-17 about a very different king. Maybe even more so than in our day, politics in the ancient world were heating up with persecution and rebellions in the shadow of the Roman Empire. Herod was perplexed by the new kingdom Jesus heralded through his twelve disciples. Rather than bringing taxes or an army, Jesus brought love, forgiveness and eternal life. Jesus demonstrates his power and authority here in three ways. Will you serve and depend on King Jesus?

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  • Have times changed?
  • Jesus brings a new kingdom and three proofs
  • Jesus has power of the spiritual
  • Jesus has power to heal
  • Jesus has power to provide
  • A world that needs King Jesus

‘Jesus heals a woman and Jairus’ daughter’ (Luke 8:40-56)

AudioAndrew

Guest preacher and theological student, Daniel Hitchcock, spoke from Luke 8:40-56 about two very different people. Jairus is a synagogue leader who comes to Jesus openly, while an unnamed woman approached Jesus with the cover of the crowd. Both came in faith with a great need. Jesus heals and even raises from the dead but gives forgiveness to meet their greatest need. No matter our struggle or how hopeless the situation, we can come to Jesus.

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  • Two very different people
  • Jesus is able to save and forgive
  • No matter our struggle or how hopeless the situation
  • Be encouraged! Come to Jesus

‘Leaving your problems with God’ (2 Chronicles 20:6-12)

AudioPhilip

How do you handle your problems? There’s an incident in the life of King Jehoshaphat of Judah recorded for us in 2 Chronicles 20:6-12 which relates to the biggest of all problems that the King faced. In this message on that text, Rev Dr Jared Hood, Principal of the Presbyterian Theological College, explains how the three principles at work in this incident will help us ’email’ all our problems straight to God and leave them there!

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How to leave your problems with God…
See that…

  1. He can sort your problems….by understanding theology (v. 6)
  2. He wants to sort your problems….by understanding history (v. 7–11)
  3. He alone can sort your problems….by understanding yourself (v. 12)

‘Wise men trust God’ (Matthew 2:1-15)

AudioAndrew

Borrowing from the work of John Mackay, guest preacher and theological student, Daniel Hitchcock explored some significant references in the Bible concerning stars, the magi mentioned in Matthew 2:1-15, and how these point to God as Creator and Saviour.

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‘Worship your Maker’ (Genesis 1:1-5)

AudioAndrew

Guest preacher and theological student, Daniel Hitchcock, spoke from Genesis 1 about God as creator. The author of creation has authority over it. This is a unique and exclusive claim and has many implications for us as his creatures. Because he is good and loving, we can take him at his word, rely on him and honour him as our maker.

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‘The basics of church life’ (Acts 2:42-47)

AudioPhilip

The early church was a remarkable witness and a living testimony to Jesus. In this message on Acts 2:42-47, PCV Moderator, Rev Ian Hutton explores Acts 2:42-47 in a search for the ‘basics’ of church life that we should do well and so also be effective in our witness.

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Introduction …

  1. A Church that is keen to learn (v.42)
  2. A Church that fellowships (v.42-45)
  3. A Church that prays (v.42)
  4. A Church that worships (v.46-47)
  5. A Church that grows (v.47)

Conclusion

‘Rejoicing in the righteous King’ (Psalm 97:1-12)

AudioPhilip

In this message for the new year, Daniel Jansen explores how God’s righteous rule as King over ‘the whole earth’ from Psalm 97:1-12 should comfort the hearts of anxious believers and cause us to rejoice in this uncertain and fragile world.

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Introduction:

  1. The King’s righteousness and Justice (1-6)
    Theophany = Appearance of God
    Mt Sinai-
    Jesus-
  2. Varied Responses to the King (7-9)
  3. Those who Love the King (10-12)
    What they desire
    What the King does

Conclusion

‘The hitch-hiker’s guide to the good life’ (Psalm 1)

AudioPhilip

It is well known that Psalm 1 is the opening psalm in the book of the Psalms, and that in it, a summary of the message of the book of Psalms can be found. But not everyone understands that Psalm 2 complements Psalm 1 and gives us instruction on how to be the ‘blessed man’ (or woman). In this message on both Psalms, PTC final year student, Steve Denness, tells us how.

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• Blessed… the one man (1:1-3)

• Not so… the wicked (1:4-6)

• Rebellious… the peoples (2:1-3)

• Angry… Yahweh (2:4-6)

• Installed… the Son (2:7-9)

• Blessed… the many refugees (2:10-12)

‘The Beloved Son: driven into the wilderness’ (Mark 1:9-13)

AudioPhilip

Sometimes the gospel records are read so often that the reader can easily overlook something of significance. This is certainly the case in Mark 1:9-13, where the events of the baptism of Jesus and the temptation of Jesus are linked back-to-back, with only God’s words spoken from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased”, separating the two events. In this message, Daniel Jansen explores this contrast and shows us the wonder of the Beloved Son who did all that He did for His people’s salvation.

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Introduction

  1. The Beloved Son is baptised (v.9-11)
  2. The Beloved Son is tempted (v.12-13)

Jesus does what we cannot

  • He fulfills all righteousness
  • He overcomes temptation

Conclusion