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PSALMS OVERVIEWYou may know that there is a whole book of wise sayings in the Bible, called ‘Proverbs’.  But did you know that within the Book of Psalms there are also poems and songs of wisdom?  How do we identify a wisdom psalm and how do we let them speak into life today?This Sunday, Tim Dyer will help us better understand the role and beauty of these songs of wisdom.SERMON SERIES‘Psalms’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTUREPsalm 73; Psalm 23; James 1:5; Psalm 119:105.

PHILIPPIANS OVERVIEWEven though Paul was writing from prison, his words to the Church in Philippi reflect a great sense of peace.  How does that work?  How does someone feel peace when faced with such difficult circumstances?   What advice did he give to the Christians in Philippi as they faced their own challenges?Join us for the final week in our Philippians series as Chris Danes helps us better understand this extraordinary peace and how we might experience it ourselves.We'll also be celebrating our 71st Church Anniversary in today's service.SERMON SERIES‘Philippians’ Series (Week 4/4)SCRIPTUREPhilippians 4:4–9; Hebrews 13:8; Psalm 136:1–3; Psalm 131.

PHILIPPIANS OVERVIEWWhat we prize most highly in this life says a lot about what we believe about ourselves, our world and our life.In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he challenges them about what they prize most highly and how that shapes how they live.This week, Micah Evans (9am and 11am services) and Clay Tucker (5pm service), we help us take a closer look at Paul’s words in Chapter 3 of the Letter to the Philippians.SERMON SERIES‘Philippians’ Series (Week 3/4)SCRIPTUREPhilippians 3:7–21; John 10:10; Philippians 3:10–11, 29; John 15:20; Matthew 16:24; Philippins 3:12–14.

PHILIPPIANS OVERVIEWOne of the most important parts of life is how we interact with those around us. It can be a beautiful thing, but also a really challenging thing.Paul shared some words of wisdom with the church in Philippi about how to live together well, especially as they sought to follow Jesus together.Join us as Bill Brown explores what advice Paul had for them, and what we can still learn from it today.SERMON SERIES‘Philippians’ Series (Week 2/4)SCRIPTUREPhilippians 2:1-8

PHILIPPIANS OVERVIEWIn the first chapter of Philippians, we find Paul writing from prison to a group of believers in Philippi – to encourage and guide them as they face their own challenges.What advice does he have for them?  How does his faith remain strong even in his own difficult circumstances?  What can we learn from him and his words?Join us as Chris Danes kicks off our series in Philippians and helps us better understand this beautiful and powerful letter.SERMON SERIES‘Philippians’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTUREPhilippians 1:9–14; 3–6; Matthew 23:27b; Philippians 1:12–13; Genesis 50:20; 2 Corinthians 11:21–28; Philippians 1:27; Proverbs 27:17; Hebrews 10:24–25.

SCRIPTURE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 3 OVERVIEWIs there a right way to read the Bible? Is it a matter of reading a section, ticking it off our list and moving on with our day or is there more to it?In this final week of our Scripture series, Mandy Stark will challenge us to think about the way we go about reading the Bible, and consider how we might best let it shape us.SERMON SERIES‘Scripture: Practicing the Way of Jesus - Practice 3’ Series (Week 4/4)SCRIPTURERevelations 10:9-10; Exodus 3:3; Jeremiah 15:16; Matthew 4:4; Joshua 1:7-8; Psalms 1:1-3; Phillipians 3:12-14; 4:8-9.

SCRIPTURE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 3 OVERVIEWIf the idea of this series is to make reading the Bible a regular practice rather than an occasional thing, why bother? What difference would it make to a person and their lives?This week, Chris Danes will help explore the question many ask – why read the Bible?SERMON SERIES‘Scripture: Practicing the Way of Jesus - Practice 3’ Series (Week 3/3)SCRIPTURE2 Timothy 3:10-17; 2 Timothy 3:2-5; Luke 9:23; Romans 3:14; 2 Timothy 3:14-15, 16.

SCRIPTURE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 3 OVERVIEWIs the Bible like a textbook? Or a novel?Or a historical record?Are we meant to do everything that we read about in its pages?How are we meant to make sense of a book that many call ‘God’s word’, when it was written by human authors?Join us this week as Dave C helps us better understand the unique document that the Bible is, and how that understanding can help us figure out how to read it and let it shape us.SERMON SERIES‘Scripture: Practising the Way of Jesus - Practice 3’ Series (Week 2/3)SCRIPTURE—

SCRIPTURE: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 3 OVERVIEWTo many people in the world, the idea of shaping your life and yourself around a book which was written thousands of years ago seems ridiculous.  Especially when some of the things it says seem so unhelpful and inappropriate in today’s culture.Many Christians even find themselves thinking the same things.So why do we trust the Bible?  In this message, Chris Danes will help us understand the main reason Christians should still trust the Bible and let it shape them.SERMON SERIES‘Scripture: Practicing the Way of Jesus - Practice 3’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTUREMatthew 5:17-20; Jeremiah 29:11; Mark 12; Hebrews 4:12.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS OVERVIEWWhat do you do when you’ve asked God for guidance as you make a big decision…and you’ve heard nothing?You’ve asked others to pray and listen on your behalf…still nothing.How do we go about making big decisions when it seems like God is silent?This week, Way Lim will explore what the Bible has to say about those tricky times that God seems to want us to choose for ourselves.SERMON SERIES‘Decisions, Decisions’ Series (Week 3/3)SCRIPTURE—

DECISIONS, DECISIONS OVERVIEWWhat role can others play in helping us work through those big decisions? How can God use others to help guide our paths and how do we go about involving them in the process?This week, guest speaker Beth Jackson will help us explore the role of other believers in making important decisions, and practical ways we can invite others to navigate life with us.SERMON SERIES‘Decisions, Decisions’ Series (Week 2/3)SCRIPTURE—

DECISIONS, DECISIONS OVERVIEWWe follow a God who is involved in our lives and who we believe will direct our paths. So how do we invite him to guide us in those big decisions? Is there a process or a formula?How do we know when he’s showing us the way? This week Mike Riddell will kick off our Decisions, Decisions series by looking at how we invite God to guide us through life’s big decisions.SERMON SERIES‘Decisions, Decisions’’ Series (Week 1/3)SCRIPTURE—

STAND ALONE MESSAGES This Sunday we have some great things to enjoy together. At our 9am and 5pm services as we take a chance to thank our volunteers across SBC, Mike will share some wisdom from the Bible about the power of serving. At our 11am English service we will get to witness and celebrate 5 people publically declaring their faith in Jesus through baptism (as well as thanking volunteers).

SET APART - PLAYING OUR ROLE IN GOD’S UNFOLDING STORY OVERVIEWWhen God speaks, how do we respond?  Are we even listening for his voice carefully enough to hear it?  How do we let God’s voice set the course for our days and our lives?This week, Chris Danes explores the prophet Samuel’s earliest interactions with God and what we can learn from it today.SERMON SERIES‘Set Apart’ Series (Week 2/2)SCRIPTUREPsalm 139:16; 1 Samuel 2:12, 17-18; 3:1, 4-5, 8b-9, 10, 15, 17-18.

SET APART - PLAYING OUR ROLE IN GOD’S UNFOLDING STORY OVERVIEWEsther found herself confronted with a huge decision – step out in faith for what is right or hold back and remain quiet. Her choice would play a crucial role in God’s plan for his people. What can we learn from Esther’s life, and how can it help us navigate our own role in God’s unfolding story?This week, Fiona Brown will help us take a fresh look at the story of Esther and consider what lessons it has for us today.SERMON SERIES‘Set Apart’ Series (Week 1/2)SCRIPTUREEsther 1-10; Exodus 14; 16; Daniel 3; 6.

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWIf you can talk to God by yourself, why involve other people?And if you are going to involve someone else, surely it would only ever be a friend or two?  Why bother attending church prayer gatherings? Or asking for prayer from the prayer team on a Sunday?  Why involve other people in prayer when we can access God by ourselves?In this final week exploring the practice of prayer, Chris Danes will tackle this common (but often unspoken) question about the role of praying in community.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 4/4)SCRIPTUREMatthew 6:9-13; Psalm 42:7; Acts 4:18, 21, 23-25, 27-28, 29-30; Psalm 52:8; Psalm 110:4; Ephesians 3:17-19, 20-21.

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWIt’s not uncommon for people to associate praying with being ‘at church’.  Some imagine it to be something you do on Sundays as part of certain religious practices.But prayer is so much bigger and broader than that.  What could happen if believers started bringing prayer into their neighbourhoods and workplaces?  What if they offered it as a gift and service to people they encounter throughout the week?In this message, Mike Riddell will help us rethink the way we view prayer and help us unlock the power of prayer in our everyday lives.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 3/4)SCRIPTUREPsalm 139:7-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; John 14:12-14; 15:7; 16:13-24; Mark 14:35-36.

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWWe say that prayer is a conversation with God, but conversations go both ways…don’t they? Does God actually talk back to us in prayer? If so, how are we meant to know it’s him? And if he does speak to us, how will we respond? In faith or fear?This week, Chris Danes will further unpack the practice of prayer and how it can become a life changing part of our everyday rhythms.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 2/4)SCRIPTURE—

PRAYER: PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS - PRACTICE 2 OVERVIEWWhat is prayer and why do we do it?  Can anybody pray? Prayer is a central aspect of the Christian faith, yet if we’re honest about it, many followers of Jesus find themselves struggling in their prayer lives.  Why is that?In this first week of our series exploring the practice of prayer, Mike Riddell will tackle these questions as we ponder the role of prayer in our lives and world.SERMON SERIES‘Prayer’ Series (Week 1/4)SCRIPTUREMark 1:35; Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:5-8; 7:7-8.

STAND ALONE MESSAGES OVERVIEWWhat does it mean to live a 'fruitful' life? What are the things we need to do, and what are the things we need to avoid?Join us this week as Chris Danes helps us consider what the Bible teaches about living a fruitful life.SERMON SERIESFruitful: ‘Standalone’ Message (Week 1/1)SCRIPTUREJohn 15:1-2; Luke 13:4; 6:44-45; Colossians 1:10; Luke 13:7, 8-9; John 15:1-8, 9-17.