Study Notes by Date of Original Teaching             

 Title

 Description

 Bible Reference

 Date Preached

 The Great Commission

 The challenge of the Great Commission

 Matthew 28:16-20

 2003 January

 The Beatitudes

 An A5 booklet summarising the vital message of the Beatitudes

 Matthew 5:1-12

 2003 February

 Choices & Consequences

 The challenge of Jesus - How do we respond to His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount?

 Matthew 7:13-29

 2003 November 23rd

 The Power of Spirit-filled Speech

 Vital teaching about our speech from Ephesians

 Ephesians 4:22-5:20

 2003 Undated

 The Life and Letters of  Simon Peter

 A three-part series discovering our new identity in Christ through the eyes of His closest friend, Simon Peter

 -

 2004 May

 Practical Spirituality

 A guide to four core spiritual disciplines – encountering the Bible, prayer, fasting and silence & solitudes

 -

 2004 June 13th

 Hyperchoice

 

 Guidelines on how to discern God’s will in an age of increasing choices

 -

 2004 July 11th

 'About Spiritual Gifts'

 The vital role of spiritual gifts in the life of the local church

 I Corinthians 12-14

 2004 October 17th

 The Resurrection

 The centrality of the resurrection to our faith

 I Corinthians 15

 2004 October 24th

 Attitudes to Sin & Sinners

 Christ's teaching on forgiveness

 Matthew 18

 2004 November 21st

 Where was God?

 How should Christians respond to the South Asian Tsunami disaster?

 -

 2005 January 9th

 The Praying Church

 A challenge to consider the importance of prayer in the life of the local church

 -

 2005 March 20th

 Essentials for Faith

 Expository teaching from Romans 1-4

 Romans 1-4

 2005, February

 Essentials for Life

 Expository teaching from Romans 5-8

 Romans 5-8

 2005, May

 Essential Relationships

 Expository teaching from Romans 12-16

 Romans 12-16

 2005, June / July

 The Law of God

 How should Christians understand and apply the Old Testament Law?

 -

 2005 August 21st

 The Hebrews our Teachers

 A three part series discovering what it means for us to call Jesus "Christ" with reference to the book of Hebrews and the Old Testament appointed offices of Prophet, Priest & King.

 Hebrews

 2005 November

 The Basin and The Towel

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 1 - expository teaching from John 13-17

 John 13:1-17

 2006 January 29th

 Faith not Sight

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 2 - expository teaching from John 13-17

 John 13:31-14:14

 2006 February 12th

 Another Counsellor

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 3 - expository teaching from John 13-17

 John 14:15-31

 2006 February 19th

 The Vine & Branches

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 4 - expository teaching from John 13-17

 John 15:1-17

 2006 February 26th

 Grief & Joy

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 7 - expository teaching from John 13-17

 John 16:16-33

 2006 March 26th

 The Prayer of Christ

 Peace in a Troubled World Part 8 - expository teaching from John 13-17

 John 17

 2006 April 23rd

 Holy Spirit & Spiritual Gifts

 Teaching based on the Holy Spirit Statement of BCCC - covering questions about the baptism in the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts (especially tongues, prophecy and healings) and examining the Pentecostal and Charismatic positions. 

 -

 2006 June 9th & 25th

 Faith & Deeds

 An examination of James' central argument that faith without works is dead.  Is this in conflict with Paul's teaching?  What is the connection of faith and deeds in the Christian life?  What are the practical implications for us in assessing our own spiritual position, in how we do evangelism and in our social action as individuals and a church?

 James 2:14-26

 2006 August 13th

 Wisdom & Words

 Do you ever struggle with your tongue?  Why is it that our lips can sing praise to God one minute and curse others the next?  In this section James shows us the beginning of true wisdom and how this will impact our speech.

 James 3:1-4:12

 2006 August 20th

 Living for Today

 What is the purpose of life?  How can we have a different perspective that sees beyond living for today?  What difference will this new perspective make in our lives?

 James 4:13-5:20

 2006 September 10th

 

 God and Life

 

 What does it mean to be human?  What is the difference between a human baby and a chimpanzee?  What does the Bible have to say about the purpose for life and hot topics like euthanasia and abortion?  How can Christians respond?

 -

 2006 October 15th

 God and Health

 

 

 What are the origins of illness? What is health?  How can Christians be healthy in body, soul and spirit?  How and when does God heal?  Also includes a brief focus on the global AIDS crisis.

 -

 2006 October 22nd

 

 God and Money

 

 How should Christians view material possessions, and how does God want us to use them.

 I Timothy 6:3-21.

 2006 November 19th

 God and Sexuality

 In a society that is obsessed with sex and sexuality, how should Christians respond?  How should Christians respond to homosexuality, sex education in schools and contraception?  How can be be good stewards of our own sexuality?

 I Corinthians 6:12-7:9

 2006 November 26th

 The Raising of the Son

 Considering the amazing privilege and responsibility Mary and Joseph had in raising Jesus and drawing lessons for Christian parents and children.

 Luke 2:21-52

 2006 December 31st

 The Secret of Contentment

 What is contentment, why do we need it and how can we have it?

 Philippians 4:10-13

 2007 February 11th

 Returning, Repenting, Rebuilding

 A study of the post-exilic Old Testament scriptures drawing out principles for believers and churches today.

 Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah

 2007 February - April

 The Parables of Jesus

 A study of some of Jesus' most famous parables including principles for understanding and applying parables to our lives.  Including the following parables: The Sower, The Growing Seed, The Weeds, The Mustard Seed, The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Lost Son, The Wise & Faithful Servants, The Ten Virgins, The Talents.

 Matthew, Mark, Luke (various passages)

 2007 May - June

 Hearing God

 A practical study in how God speaks and how we can learn to recognise His voice.

 -

 2007 November 4th

 Zechariah's Song

 Recapturing wonder, restoring faith and refocusing hope through the example of Zechariah.

 Luke 1:5-25, 57-80

 2007, December 16th

 Fighting for a Faith Under Fire

 The message of Jude

 Jude

 2008, February 24th

 Jesus Fulfils the Law

An examination of Jesus' teaching about the Law in the Sermon on the Mount including what it means for Jesus to fulfil the Law.

 Matthew 5:17-48

 2008, July 27th