But God, a personal testimony Romans 10: 9,13; Galatians 2:20 October 17, 2021 Northbrook Bible Chapel 1. Rom 10:9 NASB that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 2. Rom 10:13 NKJV 3. Eph 2:1 9 NASB The beginning - seed planted 2Ti 1:5 NASB Mar 4:3 4 NASB "Listen to this! Behold, the Rom 1:21 23 NASB Gal 2:20 NASB What next 1. The Bible is a familiar book, but is new each time you read it! 2. Answers to all of the issues of life are found in the Word of God 3. The Lord is mine and I am His He will never leave me 4. Realized that I now had a church (universal) and a church (local) family 5. Needed to become attached “under the discipline” of one church body 6. Christians are far from perfect, but Christ is keep my eyes on Him. 7. Always be growing even if it is just a little bit 8. Always be teachable since the alternative is to always be miserable! 9. Anything that I am that is good is only by God’s grace. 1Co 15:10 NKJV But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 10. My whole life is a “but God” story 8 Eph 2:1 9 NASB How to be saved First, you can’t earn it or work for it Rom 4:4 5 NASB Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. (5) But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness, Rom 4:4 5 NLT When people work, their wages are not a gift. Workers earn what they receive. (5) But people are declared righteous because of their faith, not because of their work. Rom 10:9 NASB that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; Rom 10:13 NKJV For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."

Our Sunday Messages

David Macdonald - October 17, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving Enter His gates with Thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise, be thankful unto Him and bless His name. The Lord is good and His mercy endures to all generations. Psalms 100:4 The Lord’s Supper A celebration of The LORD’s death, resurrection and victory 1. “ Do this in remembrance of me “ 2. “ This is my body, given for you “ 3. “ This cup is the new covenant in my blood ” 4. “ by doing this you proclaim the LORD’s death” The Lord’s Supper 1. A time of REMEMBERANCE 2. A COVENANT Relationship 3. An Expression of UNITY The Lord’s Supper How should I come ? 1. With a PREPARED HEART 2. Having CONFESSED MY SIN / Self Judgment 3. Focused on the ENJOYMENT of CHRIST 4. Willing to SHARE

John Wells- October 10, 2021

Jesus: Behold the ManThe Pathway of His Passion Questions? What was the most common title that Jesus used for Himself? What was Jesus dying wish to the disciples? How many trials did Jesus face on the way to the cross? How long was the time between Jesus arrest, trial and crucifixion? Why did Jesus have to go through trials instead of going straight to the cross? Death: Jesus’ Constant Companion Born to Die Herod was after him at the age of 2 (Matthew 2:16) Prophesies concerning his death were on his mind (Psalm 22, Isaiah 53) At 33 most men are beginning their career, he was ending his His Purpose for Coming Isaiah 53:3-7 ‘a lamb led to the slaughter’ The child would not grow up to be a lawyer, a doctor or rabbi He would not marry He would not carry on the family name, He would not even be there to care for his ageing mother He would be a baby born to die Jesus Comments on His death Matthew 16:21-23 Matthew 17:22-23 Matthew 20:17-19 Matthew 26:1-2 Matthew 26:6-13 Next The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20-36) Midnight in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46) Jesus’ Arrest (Matthew 26:47-56) Jesus’ Trials Jesus Crucified Jesus’ Trials: God before His Creatures 3 Religious Trials (Jewish) By Annas, Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin Charge –blasphemy 2 trials held at night (illegal) Verdict rendered immediately (illegal) Verdict –supposed to be determined by vote, one at a time, from younger to oldest (not done) 3 Civil Trials (Roman) By Roman Governors –Pilate, Herod, Pilate Charge - Insurrection & Treason Not Guilty yet condemned to die! From Arrest, Trial & Crucifixion –Less than 13 hours Trial No 1: Jesus before Annas1:00am John 18:12-14; 19-24 Jesus Questioned What, who, where & when have you been teaching? Jesus Answered “I have spoken openly to the world; I always taught in synagogues and in the temple area, where all the Jews congregate; and I said nothing in secret Jesus slapped by an officer Jesus Responded “If I have spoken wrongly, testify of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me? Jesus bound & sent to Caiaphas –the high priest Trial No 2: Jesus before Caiaphas:3:00am Matthew 26: 57, 59-68 Caiaphas & Council Looked for witnesses to put Jesus to death False witnesses, incoherent testimonies Jesus kept silent Caiaphas asked Jesus “I place You under oath by the living God, to tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus answered “You have said it yourself. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Caiaphas Responded Tore his clothes Accused Jesus of blasphemy All concurred, Jesus deserved to die Jesus Physically Abused Spitting on his face Beaten with their fists Slapped Mocked “Prophesy to us, You Christ; who is the one who hit You?” Trial No 3. Jesus before the Council of Elders6:00am Luke 22:66-71 Council of Elders Asked If You are the Christ, tell us Jesus Answered If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I ask a question, you will not answer.  But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God Council of Elders Asked So You are the Son of God?. Jesus Answered You say correctly that I am Council of Elders Conclude What further need do we have of testimony? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth! Charge Against Jesus Blasphemy –Religious charge Not enough for conviction in a Roman Court Sanhedrin took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman Governor Accusation of Blasphemy never mentioned again New Charges -Insurrection and Treason fabricated Trial No 4: Jesus before Pilate 6:30am John 18:28-33 Charges against Jesus Misleads the nation Forbids Paying taxes to Caesar (Remember this famous words from Jesus ‘Render to Caesar what is Caesar’) Claims to be king

Unyime Akpan - October 3, 2021

Dan Harvey - September 26th, 2021 - Sharing The Gospel when hope is fading Luke 19 1 - 10 Act 28 1 - 31

Dan Harvey - September 26th, 2021

Measured and Weighed Disciple Beatitudes Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-8 Heart Surgery Matthew 7 - 1 -5 Measured Weighed Eli the High Priest - I Samuel 2 :31 - Saul - I Samuel 15 :27 Nebuchadnezzar - Daniel 5 - 25 - 27 Matthew 6 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Proverbs 3 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Revelation 16 1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple, saying to the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.”

David Hansen - September 19th, 2021

The Master theme of the Bible - Part 7 –the final offering of a Lamb A lamb for sin – Genesis 4 A lamb for an individual – Genesis 22 A lamb for a family – Exodus 12 A lamb* for a nation – Leviticus 16 A lamb for the many – Isaiah 53 A Lamb for the whole world – John 1 A Lamb for all time – Mark 15; Psalm 22 A lamb on a cross (Mark 15:22-41; Psalm 22) The centrality of the cross Divides our time (BC & AD) Core of who we are – 1 Corinthians 2:2 - For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Our only boast – Galatians 6:14 - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. The theme of the OT Scriptures: Abraham, Moses, Prophets Focus of the Gospels Psalm 22 Opens and closes with statements by Jesus on the cross Written by David – but – not about David Depicts one suffering and dying – executed 1000 years before Jesus Christ was crucified 600 years before crucifixion was invented Act 2:31 NKJV "he (David), foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. 1. The Abandonment at the Cross (vv. 1-5) 2. The Anguish on the Cross (vv. 6-21) 3. The Accomplishment of the Cross (vv. 22-31) The abandonment at the cross (vss 1-5) Psalm 22:1-5 NKJV First 3 hours focused on others Always addressed the Father as His Father not as “My God” Separation caused by sin – my sin, your sin Never separated from the Father before John 10:30 – “I and My Father are one” John 11:42 – “And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” Substituted by the Father Jesus the sin bearer – Isaiah 52:6 Holy character of God displayed 2 Corinthians 5:21 - "God made Him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us.“ Imputed righteousness The anguish on the cross (vss 6-21) Despised by People Psalm 22:6-8 But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised by the people. (7) All those who see Me ridicule Me; They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, (8) "He trusted in the LORD, let Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!" Matthew 27:43 - "He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now if He will have Him; for He said, 'I am the Son of God.'" "I am a worm, and no man" (v. 6) Worm – תּוֹלָע tôlâ‛ (Heb) 43x in OT Tola – “worm” or scarlet/crimson – see: Isaiah 1:18 – Though your sins be as scarlet… Crimson Crocus worm Distressed by Pain Clearly depicted by David 1000 yrs. before event “Poured out like water” – sweat in agony of crucifixion – began in the Garden of Gethsemane “All my bones are out of joint” – dislocation due to hanging on cross “My tongue clings to My jaws” – vs. 15 – “I thirst” – dehydration from trauma “Pierced my hands and my feet” – vs. 16 “they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots – vs. 18 Twenty-three details from Psalm 22 fulfilled in NT The accomplishment of the cross (vss 22-31) Resurrection Change in tone in vs. 22 First section vs. 1-21 – suffering Second section – vs. 22 – 31 – Praise Salvation of many people Expansion Hebrews 2:11-12 – For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, (12) saying, "I WILL PROCLAIM YOUR NAME TO MY BRETHREN, IN THE MIDST OF THE CONGREGATION I WILL SING YOUR PRAISE." My brethren – family of God – expands Brethren – vs. 22 Descendants of Jacob – vs. 23 The great assembly – vs. 25 All the ends of the earth/all the families of the nations – vs. 27 A posterity – vs. 30 To a people who will be born – vs. 31 He Has done this (vs. 31) Psalm 22:31 NKJV They will come and declare His righteousness to a people who will be born, That He has done this. John 19:30 NKJV Tetelestai – finished! Complete, no more sacrifices!

David Macdonald - September 12, 2021

Stephen Michels - September 5th, 2021 2nd Corinthians 2 - 1 -17 2nd Corinthians 3 - 1 -18 2nd Corinthians 4 - 1 -18

Stephen Michels - September 5th, 2021

Gethsemane The intense emotional & spiritual sufferings of Christ Meaning : “ the olive press” Matthew 26 - 32 - 44 Luke 22 - 23 - 45 John 18 1 - 40 Gethsemane The Adversary The Agony The Aloneness The Assault It was in this garden that Jesus felt the weight of the world’s sin, and became the SURETY for sinners. “ Jesus became legally liable for the debt, failure, sin of another”

John Wells- August 29th,2021

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Neil Sterling - August 22, 2021

Warren Schacher - August 15th, 2021

The Master theme of the BiblePart 6 – the identity of the Lamb Isaiah 52:13 – 53:13; John 1:29 Recap – the lamb – master theme Progression from Necessity to Identity A rescuer would come – Genesis 3:15 A lamb necessary sacrifice – Genesis – 4 – Abel’s offering A lamb provided as a substitute – Genesis 22 – offering of Isaac A lamb is slain – Exodus 12 – the Passover – blood applied A lamb (goat) for atonement (of sin) – Leviticus 16 – sin offering A lamb (goat) for expiation (of sin) – Leviticus 16 – sin removed A lamb - a Person – Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 – the suffering Servant The Lamb identified – as That Person – Jesus Christ – John 1:29 A lamb for sin – Genesis 4 A lamb for an individual – Genesis 22 A lamb for a family – Exodus 12 A lamb* for a nation – Leviticus 16 A lamb for the many – Isaiah 53 A Lamb for the whole world – John 1 A suffering servant (52:14; 53:4-5, 7, 10, 12) Isa 52:14 NLT Stricken, Smitten by God and afflicted (53:4) Wounded, bruised (53:5) Oppressed, afflicted, led as a lamb to slaughter (53:7) “it pleased the Lord to bruise Him” (53:10) Bearing His own cross (John 19:17) A sinless servant (53:9) Isa 53:9 (53:9) No violence, no deceit, committed no sin John 8:46 – which of you can …accuse me of sin? Luke 23:4 – I find no fault in this Man – Pilate Philippians 2 – in very nature, equal with God Had to be sinless to save sinners A silent servant (53:7) Sheep silent when sheared or slaughtered Matthew 26:63 – but Jesus kept silent before high priest Did not argue with Herod – Luke 23:9 His silence surprised Pilate – Matt. 27:14 A substitutionary servant (53:4-8, 10, 12) A saving servant (52:15; 53:11) Lord Jesus Christ became the substitute. The result: Sprinkle many nations The Innocent took the place of the guilty – Heart of the gospel Made sin for us 2Cor 5:21 NKJV Part 2 – the Lamb Identified John 1:24-36 NASB Lord Jesus Christ identified as Lamb of God All OT prophecies and types of the Lamb culminate in this moment OT Prophecies of Messiah – point to this moment John the Baptist – forerunner, baptism of repentance Recognizes Jesus Christ as the greatest One Behold! Joh 1:29 NASB Imperative Look! Focus! Consider! Proclaims the identity of the Lamb of God Vs. 30 – clearly points to Christ as eternal Deity One of the greatest moments in history The Joh 1:29 NASB The Lamb vs. a lamb Exclusively the Lamb of God Act 4:12 Not “a” person, but “that” Person – the Lord Jesus Christ Lamb Joh 1:29 A lamb required for sin Jesus came as a Lamb to give His life Mark 10:45 NASB “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” All other lambs pointed to this One Of God Joh 1:29 NASB The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! Not appointed by man or self- appointed Sent by God the Father “This is my Beloved Son” Baptism – Mark 1:9-11 Transfiguration – Mark 9:7 Greater than all vss. 27, 30, 34 Who takes away Joh 1:29 Takes away – “bears away” – Gr. - airō (ah'ee-ro) Expiate – to remove or carry away – scapegoat (Lev. 16) Psalm 103:12 - As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Joh 1:29 NASB The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! Our greatest problem creating our greatest need Jesus Christ came to meet our greatest need No limit to salvation or atonement – 1John 2:2 NLT He is the sacrifice for our sins. He takes away not only our sins but the sins of all the world. 1Pe 1:18-19 NLT For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. (19) He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.

David Macdonald - August 8, 2021

Seated - Jesus Christ Enthroned in Heaven JESUS TODAY is Enthroned in Heaven Sovereign LORD and MASTER Great High Priest and Mediator Constant Companion and Friend Preparing a home for us Hebrew 10:11-12 Hebrews 1 : 1-4 Hebrews 1 : 5-13 (NLT) Seated Sovereign Lord & Master Hebrews 1 - Jesus Sustains All things - (vs 3) Sits at God’s Right Hand (vs 3, 13) Has an excellent/greater name (vs 4) Is God (vs 8) Has an everlasting throne (vs 8) Created the heavens and earth; sustains and will fold them up (vs 9-12) Always the same and lives forever (vs 12) All His enemies are His footstool (vs 13) Angels are His servants (vs 14) Hebrew 7: 23-28 (NLT) Seated Our Great High Priest & Mediator Jesus is our Great Unique High Priest (Heb 7:26) Holy, blameless, unstained by sin, set apart from sinners (Heb 7:26) Given the highest place of honour in heaven (Heb 7:26) Jesus lives forever and his priesthood is forever (Heb 7: 24) Jesus is able to save once and forever those who come to God through Him (Heb 7:25) Jesus lives forever to intercede with God on our behalf (Heb 7:25) Appointed by God with an oath as the Perfect High Priest forever Hebrew 10:11-12 (NLT) Hebrews 4: 14-16 (NLT) Seated Our Great High Priest & Mediator Jesus Offered Himself for sin for all time (Heb 10:11) Sat down in place of honour (Heb 10:12) Hebrews 4: 14-16: Great High Priest (vs 14) Understands Our Weaknesses (vs 15) Never Sinned (vs 15) Has the Throne of Grace (vs 16) Seated Our Great High Priest & Mediator We have a Saviour who walked where we walk, hurt where we hurt, cried where we cry, ache where we ache When we come to him in time of need, He understands When Jesus was cut he bled, when He was sad, He wept, when He was tired He slept, when His heart stopped He died Because He was a man He sympathises with our weakness He Offers Us Grace and Mercy for all occasion & time We are to hold firmly to what we believe We are to come with Confidence (Boldly) to His Throne of Grace Hebrews 4: 14-16 (NLT) Seated Constant Companion and Friend Hebrews 2: 9-16 (NLT) Seated Constant Companion and Friend Hebrews exalts the deity and majesty of the enthroned Saviour Jesus Suffered Death for Us (vs 9) Brought us to Salvation & Glory (vs 10) Made Us God’s Children (vs 10, 11) Is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters (vs 11) Merciful and Faithful High Priest; Helps us in our suffering and testing (vs 16-18) Heavenly distance does not separate us from Jesus Heb 13:8, Heb 13:5 What a Friend we have in Jesus Seated Preparing a Place for Us (Believers) Hebrew 11: 13-16 (NLT) John 14: 1-3 (NLT) 1 Peter 1: 3 (NASB) Revelation 21:1-5 (NASB) Seated Preparing a Place for Us (Believers) Better Country –Heaven More than a place What will be in Heaven? The Lord Jesus Christ Believers What will not be in Heaven? Death, mourning, crying, pain JESUS TODAY is Enthroned in Heaven Sovereign LORD and MASTER Great High Priest and Mediator Constant Companion and Friend Preparing a home for us

Unyime Akpan - August 1st, 2021

Job's Three Friends Job 2:11 Job 9 Job 11

Sam Macdonald - July 25th, 2021

The Upper Room – John 13 Intimacy with the Lord - “I have given you an example” – John 13 marks a change in the audience he’s addressing - The upper room is symbolic – time apart with the LORD - The Setting – long established tradition and cultural - The Lessons the disciples were learning : - servant humility - need for cleansing, comfort in this world, Christlikeness - Peter was going to learn many lessons that night - All believers need to experience PURITY, PRESENCE, PEACE 3 Washings in John 13 1. The Washing of Regeneration – “ the one who is bathed is entirely clean” - Once for all Heb 10;14 - Regeneration is the New Birth – comes by the WORD & The SPIRIT - It’s the truth of JUSTIFICATION 2. The Washing of Restoration – “ except to wash his feet “ – filth, defilement - need for confession, and cleansing by the WORD – the scriptures - Psalm 119: 9 / Ephesians 5:26 - This is the truth of SANTIFICATION 3. The Washing of Refreshment – “ You ought to wash one another’s feet” - This is the truth of FELLOWSHIP – sharing the WORD / serving one another - showing LOVE to the saints, Christlike humility - examples in I Cor 16:15 / 2 Tim 1:16

John Wells- July 18th,2021

Prayer for RevivalPsalm 85:1-7 Our Christian lives? Like seasons? Spiritual summer – enjoying warmth, growth & fruitfulness. Sometimes a spiritual winter –heart has grown cold like the world around us. Do we need revival? Revival – word sometimes misused exaggeration implication of fanatical excitement salvation of many souls Revival – biblical term Found in 19 OT verses New life to God’s people Prodigals restored Life restored after period of “spiritual deadness” A prayer for revival Psalm 85:1-7 – A prayer for revival When should we pray for revival? Suitable to be prayed when we can remember some gracious acts of God in our lives in the past. LORD, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob.” (Ps 85:1 NKJV) And Moses said to the people: "Remember this day in which you went out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out of this place. (Exodus 13:3) do this in remembrance of Me – 1 Cor 11:24, 25; Luke22:19 Great are Your mercies, O LORD; Revive me according to Your ordinances. (Psalm 119:156 NASB) When should we pray for revival? Suitable to be prayed when we have experienced times of turning away from God Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? (Psalm 85:5) Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Your ways. (Psalm 119:37) When should we pray for revival? Suitable to be prayed when we feel apathetic & lukewarm Perhaps you have lost the joy of fellowship with God’s people. Lost the joy of sitting under the teaching of the Word of God. Perhaps you have lost interest in reading your Bible. Perhaps your prayer life is lacking or non-existent. I lie in the dust, completely discouraged; revive me by your word. (Psalm 119:25 NLT) Suitable to be prayed when we feel apathetic & lukewarm Suitable to be prayed when we feel apathetic & lukewarm Perhaps you have lost the joy of fellowship with God’s people. Lost the joy of sitting under the teaching of the Word of God. Perhaps you have lost interest in reading your Bible. Perhaps your prayer life is lacking or non-existent. I lie in the dust, completely discouraged; revive me by your word. (Psalm 119:25 NLT) Suitable when gripped by fear and troubles You who have shown me many troubles and distresses Will revive me again, and will bring me up again from the depths of the earth. (Psalm 71:20) World filled with trouble Where do we find comfort? You will restore me to even greater honor and comfort me once again. (Psalm 71:21 NLT) Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me. (Psalm 138:7) What this prayer implies This prayer implies 2 things: Life has been present Lifeguard Believers have life, non-believers need life Ark – an illustration Move to second level of belief – belief that  belief in That life has declined Spiritual fruit withering Need a checkup Will You not Yourself revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? Psalm 85:6 It is a prayer for elders, deacons, missionaries, leaders… Leaders not exempt from coldness of soul Need constant prayer Encourage those who you may notice need it

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