TOMS Anglican Churches

Atonement: Atonement 1 - Psalm 51

Chris Overhall speaks on 'Atonement in Psalm 51: My Sacrifice, O God, is a Broken Spirit' (Psalm 51) at Night Church on the 11th of November 2012. Sermon outline:

• Introduction
• David's transgression in context (v0)
• David's first appeal (v1-2)
• David's lament (v3-6)
• David's petition (v7-12)
• David's praise (v13-19)
• Conclusion

Ruth: A Refuge From the Storm - Ruth 2

Adam Taylor speaks on 'Ruth: A Refuge From the Storm' (Ruth 2) at Morning Church on the 11th of November 2012. Sermon outline:

• Remembrance Day: A bittersweet day
• Boaz: The man of God
• Ruth: A woman who has found favour
  • God's merciful providence
• Why has Ruth found favour?
  • Not on the basis of merit
  • Because she sought refuge under God's wings
• God: His fingerprints on our lives
  • Seeking refuge in God and loving others
  • The message of the gospel
  • Naomi's theology of God's sovereignty

Providence: God's hand over human actions and history, bringing creation to its divinely determined goal. So the world and humanity is not ruled by chance or fate but by God who is working out His gracious purposes.

Ruth: When Life Hits Rock Bottom - Ruth 1

Adam Taylor speaks on 'Ruth: When Life Hits Rock Bottom' (Ruth 1) at Morning Church on the 4th of November 2012. Sermon outline:

• Ruth: The story of a beautiful romance?
• In Moab: The devastating grief of a life emptied (v1-5)
• At the Crossroads: The confronting commitment of a life given over (v6-18)
• In Bethlehem: The question of God's faithfulness in a bitter life (v19-22)

TBW 2012 - Resurrection Power - Is There a Christian Spirituality? - Phil 3:4-16, Eph 5:8-21

A talk by Andrew Barry at The Big Weekend 2012 on the topic of 'Resurrection Power in the Life of the Believer'. This talk is entitled 'Is There a Christian Spirituality?' (Philippians 3:4-16, Ephesians 5:8-21) and is the third in the three-talk series. Talk outline:

1. What are the spiritualities "out there"?
2. Which ones affect the church?
3. What activities would be called "Christian spirituality"?
4. What is Christian "spirituality"?
5. Is there a difference between Christian "spirituality" and Old Testament spirituality?
6. Is there a right and wrong approach to spirituality?
7. How would you respond to this? "I'm not a Christian, but I'm a spiritual person!"
8. How are you going to live differently in light of what we have discussed?

TBW 2012 - Resurrection Power - Resurrection Power in the Life of the Believer - Eph 1:15-23

A talk by Andrew Barry at The Big Weekend 2012 on the topic of 'Resurrection Power in the Life of the Believer'. This talk is entitled 'Resurrection Power in the Life of the Believer' (Ephesians 1:15-23) and is the second in the three-talk series. Talk outline:

1. The resurrection of Christ and the power of God
2. An ordinary foundation for living for Christ
3. The extra-ordinary foundation for life with Christ
   1. Our salvation includes our new life
   2. Let gratitude increase
   3. We live in light of reality
   4. We live by faith
   5. It's the basis of Christian ministry
   6. We're not alone

TBW 2012 - Resurrection Power - Exploding our Understanding of the Resurrection - Acts 2:22-41

A talk by Andrew Barry at The Big Weekend 2012 on the topic of 'Resurrection Power in the Life of the Believer'. This talk is entitled 'Exploding our Understanding of the Resurrection' (Acts 2:22-41) and is the first in the three-talk series. Talk outline:

1. The weekend talks I need to give, and perhaps you need to hear
2. The resurrection
   1. A grave-side truth, not an everyday truth?
   2. A proof in argument?
   3. Finishing off the loose ends?
3. The resurrection: the gospel (Romans 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 2:8, Acts)
4. What does the resurrection of Jesus accomplish?
5. Jesus' resurrection and other raisings (easier or harder?)
6. The power of God
   1. Compared to His raw power
   2. The power of God in the resurrection: why so powerful?
7. Let God explode our understanding and experience of the power of God in the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Marriage 2 - 1 Corinthians 7

Jim South speaks on 'Marriage 2' (1 Corinthians 7) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 21st of October 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• Marriage is the home of sex
• Those who are not married
• Those who have been married previously
• Those who are married to unbelievers

Marriage 1 - Colossians 2-3, Genesis 2, Ephesians 5

Jim South speaks on 'Marriage 1' (Colossians 2-3, Genesis 2, Ephesians 5) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 14th of October 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• Two key ideas
  • Colossians 2:6
  • Colossians 3:17
• Men and women are different (Genesis 2)
  • Ephesians 5:21
  • Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18-19
• Husband and wife are one (Genesis 2:24)

Psalm 131 - At Peace: Never Stop Being a Child

Steve Judd speaks on 'At Peace: Never Stop Being a Child' (Psalm 131) at Morning Church on the 7th of October 2012. Sermon outline:

• We live in a crazy world
• We need a way to cope
• Two unchangeable truths:
  • Isaiah 55:8-9
  • Proverbs 16:9
• The circle of influence
• At peace - like a weaned child
• Do not be anxious about anything:
  • Matthew 5:25-34
  • Philippians 4:4-7
• Grace that blows all fear away
• What is hope?
• Ring of confidence
• You can hope in the LORD!

Psalm 130 - Out of the Depths: The Inside Story (pm)

Kristian Wren speaks on 'Out of the Depths: The Inside Story' (Psalm 130) at Night Church on the 30th of September 2012. Sermon outline:

• A need for mercy (v1-2)
• A God of incredible grace (v3-4)
• Waiting and hoping (v5-6)
• An unswerving assurance (v7-8)
• Our response:
  • Remember our need for mercy
  • Praise God for His grace
  • Wait and hope with assurance

Psalm 130 - Out of the Depths: The Inside Story (am)

Les Henley speaks on 'Out of the Depths: The Inside Story' (Psalm 130) at Morning Church on the 30th of September 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• Pre-cross - waiting for the Messiah
• Post-cross - the Messiah has come
• As we wait - for the Messiah's return

Psalm 129 - How the Past Prepares Us for the Future

Rob Hicks speaks on 'How the Past Prepares Us for the Future' (Psalm 129) at Night Church on the 23rd of September 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• Israel afflicted (v1-3)
• The Lord prevails (v4)
• Justice will be served (v5-8)

Standing Firm - Philippians 4

David Robinson speaks on 'Standing Firm' (Philippians 4) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 16th of September 2012. Sermon outline:

• Stand firm in the Lord
• Stand firm outwardly
  • Agree in the Lord (v2-3)
  • Rejoice in the Lord (v4)
  • Be gentle (v5)
• Stand firm inwardly
  • Be prayerful, not anxious (v6-7)
  • Focus on what is good (v8-9)
  • Be content (v10-20)

Gospel-Centred Leaders - Philippians 2:19-3:21

David Robinson speaks on 'Gospel-Centred Leaders' (Philippians 2:19-3:21) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 29th of July 2012. Sermon outline:

• Surround yourself with gospel-centred leaders
• Beware of leaders who would obscure the gospel
• Imitate gospel-centred leaders

Titus: Doing What is Good in a Tough World - A People Warned to do Good - Titus 3:9-15

Jim South speaks on 'A People Warned to do Good' (Titus 3:9-15) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 22nd of July 2012. Sermon outline:

• Warning God's people: The reason for the warnings
  • The Church is important
    1. To God
    2. To the people who belong
    3. To the society at large
• The causes for the warnings
  • Stupid controversies
  • Genealogies
  • Dissensions and quarrels
• The response to the warnings

Titus: Doing What is Good in a Tough World - A People Motivated to do Good - Titus 3:1-8

Jim South speaks on 'A People Motivated to do Good' (Titus 3:1-8) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 15th of July 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro: The motivation of remembering
• Remembering what we were
• Remembering what God has done
  1. He showed us His grace (v5)
  2. We were born anew
  3. We received the Holy Spirit
  4. We have the promise of eternal life
• Remembering what God has taught us
• Conclusion

Titus: Doing What is Good in a Tough World - A People Trained to do Good - Titus 2

Jim South speaks on 'A People Trained to do Good' (Titus 2) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 8th of July 2012. Sermon outline:

• Introduction
• Question 1: Why teach Christians to live differently?
  • A:
  • B:
• Question 2: What should living differently look like?
  • v1
  • Spirit-filled lives
  • Responsible home life
  • Concern for the spiritual well-being of others
  • People of integrity
• Question 3: What is the point of being taught to live differently?
  • v5
  • v8
  • v10
• Conclusion

Titus: Doing What is Good in a Tough World - A People Led to do Good - Titus 1:5-16

Jim South speaks on 'A People Led to do Good' (Titus 1:5-16) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 1st of July 2012. Sermon outline:

• Introduction
• Personal qualities of church leadership
  • Moral integrity
  • Sexual purity
  • Domestic responsibility
  • Personal integrity
  • Doctrinal stability
  • God's stewards
• False leaders
  • Rejecting the truth
  • Polluting the truth
  • Misusing the truth
• Response to the presence of false leaders
  • Teaching
  • Silencing
  • Rebuking
• Conclusion

Titus: Doing What is Good in a Tough World - A People Chosen to do Good - Titus 1:1-4

Jim South speaks on 'A People Chosen to do Good' (Titus 1:1-4) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 24th of June 2012. Sermon outline:

• Intro
• People called by God
• People in community
• People of faith
• People of knowledge
• People of hope

James: Wealth, Poverty and Planning When We're Not in Control - James 4:13-5:20

Chris Overhall speaks on 'Wealth, Poverty and Planning When We're Not in Control' (James 4:13-5:20) at Night Church on the 17th of June 2012. Sermon outline:

• Plans and the future…
• Arrogance and self-sufficiency ignores God's providence (4:13-5:6)
  • Planning (4:13-17)
  • Riches (5:1-6)
• A call to faithfully endure to the end (5:7-12)
• The last word… a call to prayer and care (5:13-20)
• Themes of James - putting the pieces back together
• Plans and your future?