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Jesus frequently spoke about his coming death: John 2:19, 21, 3:14, 6:51, 10:11 1 The Glory of the Cross 2 The Results of the Cross a) The Cross brings life to many b) The Cross brings defeat of Satan 3 The Pattern of the Cross Date: 1 November 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1) The King who inspires hope (i) A Royal Anthem (v13) (ii) A Royal Banner (v13) (iii) A Royal Carriage (v14-15) 2) The glorified King who gives life 3) The King we must proclaim Date: 25 October 2026 Speaker: Michael Shaw

A – The plot against Jesus (11:57) B – A reminder of the resurrection (12:1)      C – Two contrasting responses to Jesus (vv.2-8) Mary: humble devotion vs. Judas: horrible hypocrisy B’ –  A reminder of the resurrection (v.9) A’ – The plot against Jesus AND Lazarus (vv.10-11) 1 The Life-giver who is worthy of devotion a) Mary: The beautiful fragrance of devotion How much is Jesus worth to you? b) Judas: The horrible stench of hypocrisy 2 The life-giver who is willing to die for sinners Date: 18 October 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

Key Idea “Jesus alone not only defeats death but delivers fullness of life.” 1) The Compassionate Saviour (i) A Surprising Arrival (v17-20)(ii) A Surprising Message of Comfort (v21-27) 2) The Conquering Saviour (i) What Does this Sign Show? (v38–44)Who is this Sign For? (v41-42) (a) Jesus doesn’t just give life, He is life (v25) Jesus gives life to anyone who believes (v26)

1. A deliberate delay a). Strange Love b). Strange Joy 2. A dangerous decision a). Strange Confidence b). Strange Journey In the midst of our trials, we face a choice. Willwe: - Focus on our pain - Fix you eyes on Jesus Date: 4 October 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

- The Gate - The Good Shepherd - The Messiah - The Son of God 1 The Charge a) Harmony with the Father b) Unity of will and purpose c) Unity of being and nature 2 The Defence a) Look at my works b) Listen to the Scriptures 3 The Verdict a) Some reject Jesus and reach for the stones b) Some believe in Jesus and speak about the Saviour Date: Sunday 20 September 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1 The Shepherd The seven I am statements of Jesus 2 Those who are not his sheep - Consider the evidence - Continue to invite people to follow Jesus 3 Those who are his sheep a) His sheep listen to Him b) His sheep follow Him c) His sheep are kept by Him Date: 13 September 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1) The Shepherd who Knows Us (v1-5) (i) The True Shepherd of the Sheep (v1-2)(ii) The Shepherd who Knows His Sheep (v3) 2) The Shepherd who Provides for Us (v6-10) (i) The Only Legitimate Way to Life (v6–9a)(ii) The Way of Abundant Life (v9b–10) 3) The Shepherd who Dies For Us (v11-21) (i) The Good Shepherd lays down His Life (v11-13)(ii) The Good Shepherd Gathers His Flock (v16) Date: 6 September 2026 Speaker: Michael Shaw

How can we reach our potential as followers of Jesus? Big Idea - We want to see more people… “become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (v13) 1) The Target:  Christian Maturity (i) Gifts given to the Body of Christ (v11–12) (ii) Unity in Christ (v13) (iii) Maturity in Christ (v13) 2) The Threat: Spiritual Shipwreck (i) Storm of False Teaching (v14a)(ii) Deceit of False Teachers (v14b) 3) The Task: Speaking Truth in Love (i) Holding to the Truth in Love (v15)(ii) Growing Together in Christ (v16)

Psalm 90 - A prayer of Moses the man of God 1 Who we are Why is life so brief? 2 What we need a) The eternal God b) The merciful God 3 What should we ask for? a) Lord, teach us b) Lord, satisfy us c) Lord, establish us Date: 23 August 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

Key Idea: God cannot change. He is eternally and perfectly the same. 1 Our Unchanging God a) God's life does not change b) God's character does not change c) God's word does not change d) God's love does not change 2 Our Unchanging Hope a) Our longing for sameness can be satisfied b) Our longing for change can be satisfied "Only one person does not change, and that is God… Just as my assurance of salvation rests in the fact that God cannot change, my hope for sanctification rests in the fact that I can."Jen Wilkin Date: 16 August 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

Big Idea - God's plans never fail, so we can always trust in Him. The Pit Potipher's House Prison The Palace The Provider Lesson's from Joseph's Life 1 God is in control 2 God is our rescuer Have you trusted in Jesus Date: 9 August 2026 Speaker: Michael Shaw

My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all day long, 'Where is your God?' – Psalm 42:3 1 The Unseen God (i) God’s Power Cannot be Tamed (Isaiah 44:15, 17) God’s Glory Cannot be Seen (Exodus 33:18-23) 2 The God We Can See (i) Jesus reveals God’s character (ii) Jesus reveals God’s salvation plan (Mark 10:45) 3 The God We Shall See

God never wears out and He is the source of our strength. How to be strengthened: 1 Recognise He is everlasting, self-sufficient, and the source of your strength 2 Confess your insufficiency and need 3 Hope in the LORD. Date: 26 July 2026 Speaker: Tom Kanwischer

Because God cannot tell a lie, we can trust in every promise of his word. 1 God's faithfulness shown in the fulfilled promise to Abraham vv13-15 2 God's faithfulness shown in his character and his oath vv16-18 3 Our confidence in Jesus our anchor, forerunner, and priest vv17-20 Date: 19 July 2026 Speaker: Peter Mulligan