Good News: God Gives & Encourages Rest!
by Brooke Wheatley. This Christmas season & leading into the New Year, be encouraged that God wants us to trust Him to strengthen us and bring us rest. Proper Godly rest renews us, redirects us & causes us to remember what is important, especially in this Christmas season. Key scriptures include: Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 40:31, Mark 6:30-32.
Good News: God Can be Known
by Chad Mansbridge. Acts 17 records the apostle Paul's famous sermon on Mars Hill in the ancient city of Athens. It is here that he declares some very good news indeed: the 'Unknown God' can, in fact, be known! In his fourth, and final instalment of this 'Good News of Great Joy' series, follow Chad as he unpacks the context of this powerful message, and reveals it's practical pertinence for us today. Key texts include: Acts 17:16-34.
Good News: The Power of the Gospel!
by Paul Tothill. Long time friends of Chad and Jaye, but first time guests to Bayside, Paul brings an impassioned word on the power inherent in the Good News, calling us and causing us to press through the storms of life and emerge stronger in God’s purposes. Key texts include; Psalm 105; Mark 6.
Good News: God's got You
by Caleb Wheatley. Caleb shares a timely reminder that God is in control. No matter the season we find ourselves in today, it is Good News to know that God has got it. He has our yesterday, today, tomorrow, and even our eternity. Key texts include: Ephesians 1:4, Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 6:26
Good News: Not All News is Created Equal
by Chad Mansbridge. Acts 15 records the account of the Council of Jerusalem and describes how the leaders of the early church dealt with 'fake news' masquerading as the Gospel. It is here that James, Jesus' own brother, delivers some very good news indeed - not all news is created equal: some news is fake news but His news is for all youse! Key texts include: Acts 15:1–31
Good News: God loves ALL people!
by Lianne Perry. Considering God’s use of wind to change environments and prompt deeper revelation as seen in the book of Jonah – 'spoiler alert'; this has very little to do with the whale – we see God persist with practical examples to grow Jonah’s understanding of His love for all people. [Similarities to Holy Spirit within us are also highlighted.]
Good News: A Letter of Good News
by Jeff Evers. Jeff reads a letter full of good news. This was originally written for the Ephesian Church and is as applicable today as when it was first written. It is full of good news that we can all take hold of. Key texts include: Ephesians 1, 2 and 3
Good News: God With Us in Every Changing Season
by Chad Mansbridge. Acts 7 records the longest sermon in the New Testament as delivered by Christianity's first martyr, Stephen. In it, he recalls Ancient Israel's history to make the point that in every changing season—God is always present with His people. What Good News that is! Key texts include: Acts 7:1–60
Good News: Good News of Total Forgiveness!
by Chad Mansbridge. Launching our Term 4 Preaching Series, 'Good News of Great Joy', Chad walks us through the preaching of the apostle Peter highlighting his emphasis on the good news promise of forgiveness found in Christ, a theme Paul would later expound upon in his epistles. Key texts include: Acts 2:14–41; Acts 3:11–19; Acts 10:34–43.