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The Church's Mission Impossible

This Bible study on Matthew 28:16 - 20 corresponds with our Sunday sermons from July 20, 2008. Overview: Imagine standing among Jesus' small group of disciples when he gave them this impossible mission, "Go and make disciples for me from of every nation on the earth."
- MissionImpossiblestudy.pdf

The Church as a Garden

This Bible study (based primarily on John 15:1 - 5) corresponds with our Sunday sermons on 27-07-08. Overview: Jack's mother threw his five magic beans out the window, producing a beanstalk that reached into the sky. The growth of God's kingdom is also miraculous, but not nearly as effortless and instantaneous.
- magicalfruit.pdf

The Church as a Family

This Bible study is based on Hebrews 2:5 - 18 and corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 3 August 2008. Overview: Following God's command to love our Christian brothers and sisters can sometimes be a tall order. We must begin by seeing the Church through Christ's eyes.
- Wearefamily.pdf

The Church as an Army

This Bible study on 1 Samuel 17 corresponds with Tim McBrides sermons at our two morning services on 10-08-08. Overview: David and Goliath is a great Bible story, but what does it mean, and how do we apply it to our lives?
- Davidstudy.pdf

The Church as an Athlete

This study, based on Philippians 3:4 - 14 corresponds with our Sunday sermons on 17-08-08. Overview: A race is like a snap shot of humanity, striving toward its goals. The Apostle Paul used images of athletic competitions to symbolise the Church straining toward Christ.
- therace.pdf

The Church as a Relay Team

This study, based on Hebrew 12:1 - 3, corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 24-08-08. Overview: As we progress on our difficult faith-journey it's good to know that others have gone before us.
- forerunners.pdf

The Church as a Building Construction Site

This study is based on Ephesians 2:19 - 22 and corresponds with our Sunday sermons on 31-08-08. This is the church; this is the steeple; open the door and see all the people. Does this innocent little religious rhyme reflect our misunderstanding of the Church?
- ThisistheChurch.pdf

The Church as a Royal Priesthood

This study is based on 1 Peter 2:4 - 12 and corresponds with our Sunday sermons from September 7, 2008. Overview: When you hear the word, 'Priest' do you think of yourself and those you know in your church?
- priesthood.pdf

The Church as a Bride

This Bible study, based on Ephesians 5:25 - 33, corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 14 September, 2008. Overview: There are important truths for the whole Church behind the bridal veil.
- TheChurchasaBride.pdf

The Church as a Body

This Bible study, based on Romans 12:1 - 8, corresponds with our sermons from Sunday 21 September. Overview: Our bodies send out messages even when our mouths are closed. Since Christ is the head of the Church, our corporate body language is a vital testimony to Christ.
- BodyLanguage.pdf

The Church's Vision: Heaven's Silhouette

This final study on Revelation 7:9 - 17 in this series corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 28 September. Overview: A silhouette can help us understand the relationship between the Church as it is now and what it will be when Christ has completed his glorious work in us.
- Heavensilhouettestudy.pdf


	More Bible Study Series.. > Supplementary Exodus studies (chapters 19 – 20) > Following the King > The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit > Micah 6: Justice, love and humility’ > What is the Gospel? > Baptism and Communion > Joseph Beneath The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Bible studies in Genesis 37 - 50. > By Faith: Bible Studies in Genesis 22 - 32 > What's Unique in Matthew's Gospel? > Sermon on the Mt. Studies > Encounter / Mark's Gospel > The Meaning of Membership > The Church As It Should Be > Bible Studies in John’s gospel. Spiritual Renewal Series > Bible Studies in Daniel: Seeing and understanding God's big picture > Forgiveness. Matthew 6:9 - 15 > Just Walk Across the Room/Promoting the Gospel > How do we live in the light? > Living in the Light > Vision Sunday > Psalm 96 > Building Blocks Study > Wisdom Bible Studies > Philippians Studies > Revelation Studies > Integrity > Bible Study Series >> The Church As It Should Be The Church's Mission Impossible This Bible study on Matthew 28:16 - 20 corresponds with our Sunday sermons from July 20, 2008. Overview: Imagine standing among Jesus' small group of disciples when he gave them this impossible mission, "Go and make disciples for me from of every nation on the earth." - MissionImpossiblestudy.pdf The Church as a Garden This Bible study (based primarily on John 15:1 - 5) corresponds with our Sunday sermons on 27-07-08. Overview: Jack's mother threw his five magic beans out the window, producing a beanstalk that reached into the sky. The growth of God's kingdom is also miraculous, but not nearly as effortless and instantaneous. - magicalfruit.pdf The Church as a Family This Bible study is based on Hebrews 2:5 - 18 and corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 3 August 2008. Overview: Following God's command to love our Christian brothers and sisters can sometimes be a tall order. We must begin by seeing the Church through Christ's eyes. - Wearefamily.pdf The Church as an Army This Bible study on 1 Samuel 17 corresponds with Tim McBrides sermons at our two morning services on 10-08-08. Overview: David and Goliath is a great Bible story, but what does it mean, and how do we apply it to our lives? - Davidstudy.pdf The Church as an Athlete This study, based on Philippians 3:4 - 14 corresponds with our Sunday sermons on 17-08-08. Overview: A race is like a snap shot of humanity, striving toward its goals. The Apostle Paul used images of athletic competitions to symbolise the Church straining toward Christ. - therace.pdf The Church as a Relay Team This study, based on Hebrew 12:1 - 3, corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 24-08-08. Overview: As we progress on our difficult faith-journey it's good to know that others have gone before us. - forerunners.pdf The Church as a Building Construction Site This study is based on Ephesians 2:19 - 22 and corresponds with our Sunday sermons on 31-08-08. This is the church; this is the steeple; open the door and see all the people. Does this innocent little religious rhyme reflect our misunderstanding of the Church? - ThisistheChurch.pdf The Church as a Royal Priesthood This study is based on 1 Peter 2:4 - 12 and corresponds with our Sunday sermons from September 7, 2008. Overview: When you hear the word, 'Priest' do you think of yourself and those you know in your church? - priesthood.pdf The Church as a Bride This Bible study, based on Ephesians 5:25 - 33, corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 14 September, 2008. Overview: There are important truths for the whole Church behind the bridal veil. - TheChurchasaBride.pdf The Church as a Body This Bible study, based on Romans 12:1 - 8, corresponds with our sermons from Sunday 21 September. Overview: Our bodies send out messages even when our mouths are closed. Since Christ is the head of the Church, our corporate body language is a vital testimony to Christ. - BodyLanguage.pdf The Church's Vision: Heaven's Silhouette This final study on Revelation 7:9 - 17 in this series corresponds with our Sunday sermons from 28 September. Overview: A silhouette can help us understand the relationship between the Church as it is now and what it will be when Christ has completed his glorious work in us. - Heavensilhouettestudy.pdf