'A Time For...' Study Guides
Week 1
Pastor Mark starts a new series for 2023 - "A Time For..."
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a time for everything. As we step into a new year we eagerly anticipate God doing new things in our life, starting with God Inspired Confidence for what lies ahead.
Week 4
Dr Grace looks at 1 Corinthians 3 and Matthew chapter 7 to show the vital importance of having Jesus as our only foundation. A strong foundation is not optional, but an absolute necessity if we want our lives to remain intact when troubles come.
Week 7
The truth is still the truth even if no one believes it and a lie is still a lie even if everyone believes it. Jesus said you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. Deborah explains the choice we all have to walk in the truth.
Week 10
If you find yourself constantly trying to prove your worth to someone, you have already forgotten your value. But God sees you differently - He paid a high price for you and Ephesians 2 tells us He calls us His "Masterpiece".
Week 2
Grace delves into the subject of "Effective Prayer" as we start our week of prayer and fasting. Knowing God's word is key to knowing His will, and effective prayer is always aligned with God's will.
Week 5
God, in his goodness, created rest because he considers it as important as work. Pastor Mark unpacks the important but often undervalued subject of rest and refreshment as a spiritual discipline.
Week 8
Brian picks up from where he left off in week 3 of the series, looking at what it means to be a true disciple. A disciple is a student, learner, follower. Discipleship is active and counts the cost.
Week 3
Brian encourages us to reset our priorities based on our calling to be disciples of Jesus. Allowing the Master to direct our priorities, yielding our will to His, will lead us to becoming more like Him.
Week 6
We are all tempted and temptation is often strongest in our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Luke Milton gives us some practical examples of how we can follow Jesus' pattern for overcoming temptation and protecting our lives.
Week 9
Dr Grace explores the critical topic of Emotional Strength, focusing on a person's "heart". Biblically, the heart is considered the seat of life or strength, or one's entire emotional nature and understanding.
Week 11
Sofia shares her own experience and also looks at the life of Joseph to show how important it is for all of us to find that place of real intimacy with God. That place where Psalm 91 tells us we should dwell.