At Abbotsford Presbyterian we have been praying and reflecting on the ways God is leading our church into the next 3 to 5 years. Today’s talk addresses our Vision document in light of Matthew 28:16-20, and outlines who we want to be, what our core values are and what we hope to become as a church.
A Movement Worth Joining
We are part of God’s mission to bring the good news to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11 ).
Christian Devotion
The Christian should be devoted to God and his Kingdom. This means we're to store our riches in His Kingdom, have our sights on Him, and serve Him alone. Listen to guest preacher Luke as he speaks on Matthew 6:19-24.
Live for the Kingdom
Listen to Philip as he speaks on Luke 12:49-13:9
I Haven't Got This!
Our security fails, but God’s security overwhelms… and you just have to ask! Listen to Nick as he speaks about Psalm 30.
Ready or Not?
To be prepared for the coming of the Son of Man, which can happen at any time, disciples must faithfully discharge their duties. (Luke 12:35-13:9)
Unafraid and Unashamed
Once you fear God, you can serve him without fear (Luke 12:1-12)
Inside Out
Seeing Jesus for who he really is and staying focused on him enables us to live from the inside out. (Luke 11:29-53)
Jesus or the Devil
Jesus is much stronger than the devil, and Jesus is conquering Satan's kingdom (Luke 11:14-28).
Coming Home
God's grace welcomes even those who seem irretrievably lost but who repent. Luke 15:1-32
Shameless Audacious Praying
We can pray shamelessly and with confidence because God our Father can be trusted — Luke 11:1-13. (Apologies for the recording cutting in and out a couple times!)
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
Listening to the teaching of Jesus is the most important component in discipleship because it determines how you serve. (Luke 10:38-42)
The Awaited Kingdom
The advance of God's kingdom is unstoppable and Jesus will ultimately triumph (Luke 10:1-24)
Don't Look Back
Following Jesus requires a radical commitment (Luke 9:51-62)
I Surrender All
What does it mean to ‘Surrender All’? Listen to Stuart as he speaks from Matthew 10.
The Unlikely Leader
God chooses the weak, persists with the cowardly and shows grace to the faithless. Listen to Nick as he speaks about the unlikely leader in Judges 6:1-40.
Unhappy Endings
1 Samuel - God of Reversals.
Life without God is a life without hope and is tragic, whilst life with God’s anointed is one of hope and blessing (1 Samuel 27-31).
Tempting and Trusting
1 Samuel - God of Reversals.
God’s anointed trusts in God’s plan and in his timing (1 Samuel 24-26)
From Fear to Refuge
1 Samuel - God of Reversals.
God’s anointed one (ie. The Christ) is the one we are to take refuge in (1 Samuel 21-23)
Love and Fear
1 Samuel - God of Reversals.
What drives you? Saul is driven by fear ... fear of loss, fear of people. David and Jonathan are driven by love. (1 Samuel 18-20)