Ness Ave. Baptist Church

Ness Ave. Baptist ChurchA podcast dedicated to the exposition and application of the Bible, bringing the hope of Christ into our lives each week.Wed, 08 May 2024 08:39:47 -0700Weeblyen-usnoAll messages and material Copyright of Ness Ave. Baptist Churchbaptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canadaEach week we open the Bible and explore how God speaks to his creation.Weekly Messages of Hope from Ness BaptistNess Ave. Baptist Churchoffice@nessbaptist.comNess Ave. Baptist Church<![CDATA[Scott Campbell Update]]>Sun, 05 May 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/scott-campbell-update1. Have you been on a missions trip? Where did you go? How was the experience?

2. Are you involved in any outreach? Is there any outreach or evangelism that you would like to try?

3. Read Romans 8:28-30. How can this passage comfort and encourage you when you face troubling times serving God? What do you think is the “good” this passage points to?

4. How can 1 Cor 15:58 give you hope and confidence, even though you feel you are not “succeeding”?

5. What is God’s goal in shaping you, especially in seasons of trial and discouragement? Why is that important?

6. Have you considered getting in touch and staying in touch with a missionary so they can share their challenges and receive some encouragement?]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)<![CDATA[Focus //Matthew 6:19-24]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/april-28th-2024

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1. What kinds of things have you been collecting and keeping?

2. There are many good things in this world. How do they become ultimate things? What can happen to our faith and focus if they do become ultimate?

3. What is the “treasure” we store up in heaven?

4. How do we ensure we are filled with the right “light”? What happens when we focus only on the “shiny” stuff of this world?

5. Why can we not be simultaneously devoted to God, and to money and financial security? Is wealth bad?

6. Scripture frequently calls us to examine ourselves.(e.g., 1 Cor 11:28; 1 John) What questions can we ask ourselves to determine if we have turned a good thing into an idol? How can we pray against idolatry in our lives?

]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)no24-04-28_Focus.mp3File Size: 45223 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What kinds of things have you been collecting and keeping?2. There are many good things in this world. How do they become ultimate things? What can happen to our faith and focus if they do become ultimate?3. What is the “treasure” we store up in heaven?4. How do we ensure we are filled with the right “light”? What happens when we focus only on the “shiny” stuff of this world?5. [...]Ness Ave. Baptist Church24-04-28_Focus.mp3File Size: 45223 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What kinds of things have you been collecting and keeping?2. There are many good things in this world. How do they become ultimate things? What can happen to our faith and focus if they do become ultimate?3. What is the “treasure” we store up in heaven?4. How do we ensure we are filled with the right “light”? What happens when we focus only on the “shiny” stuff of this world?5. [...]baptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canada<![CDATA[The Disciples Prayer - Part 2]]>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/the-lords-prayer-part-2

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1. What is meant by “hallowed be your name?” How do we do this?

2. If God is already sovereign and reigning, why are we praying for His kingdom to come? What is it we are praying for? How welcome would it be to you personally?

3. In praying that God’s will be done, what are we committing ourselves to? What are we committing to with respect to God? What are we committing to with respect to ourselves?

4. What do we acknowledge when asking God for our daily bread? How does Israel’s experience in the wilderness illustrate God’s intentions and character in this?

5. How does praying help us to forgive? What kind of heart is a heart unwilling to forgive?

6. If we are saved, why do we ask God to lead us away from temptation and evil?

7. Do you look forward to personal prayer time? Why?

]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)no24-04-21-The Disciples Prayer Part 2.mp3File Size: 64283 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What is meant by “hallowed be your name?” How do we do this?2. If God is already sovereign and reigning, why are we praying for His kingdom to come? What is it we are praying for? How welcome would it be to you personally?3. In praying that God’s will be done, what are we committing ourselves to? What are we committing to with respect to God? What are we committing t [...]Ness Ave. Baptist Church24-04-21-The Disciples Prayer Part 2.mp3File Size: 64283 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What is meant by “hallowed be your name?” How do we do this?2. If God is already sovereign and reigning, why are we praying for His kingdom to come? What is it we are praying for? How welcome would it be to you personally?3. In praying that God’s will be done, what are we committing ourselves to? What are we committing to with respect to God? What are we committing t [...]baptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canada<![CDATA[The Disciples Prayer - Part 1 - Our Abba // Matthew 6:5-13]]>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/the-disciples-prayer-part-1-our-abba-matthew-65-13

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1. The Lord’s Prayer is to be seen as an attitude and a pattern of approach in our prayer. The first words in the first line are “Our Father.” What is Jesus implying by using “Our”?

2. What does “Our” mean for our interactions with non-believers? What does this mean for our interactions with each other as fellow disciples of Christ, belonging to the same Heavenly Father?

3. Jesus uses the words "Our Father" in this passage, a word of close familiarity and family. What is Jesus saying about our relationship with God when he encourages us to pray to our Father? What does this say about God’s desire for us? What does it say about our identity?

4. See Luke 15:17-24 regarding the prodigal son. How does this parable reflect the nature of our relationship with God?

5. How does, or should, the church prefigure our heavenly joy as a family?

6. How will you pray to change your attitude towards people and towards God?

]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)no24-04-14_The Disciples Prayer - Our Abba.mp3File Size: 60258 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. The Lord’s Prayer is to be seen as an attitude and a pattern of approach in our prayer. The first words in the first line are “Our Father.” What is Jesus implying by using “Our”?2. What does “Our” mean for our interactions with non-believers? What does this mean for our interactions with each other as fellow disciples of Christ, belonging to the [...]Ness Ave. Baptist Church24-04-14_The Disciples Prayer - Our Abba.mp3File Size: 60258 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. The Lord’s Prayer is to be seen as an attitude and a pattern of approach in our prayer. The first words in the first line are “Our Father.” What is Jesus implying by using “Our”?2. What does “Our” mean for our interactions with non-believers? What does this mean for our interactions with each other as fellow disciples of Christ, belonging to the [...]baptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canada<![CDATA[Be The Fool - A Worship Story]]>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/be-the-fool-a-worship-story

1. How do you feel about public speaking or being the centre of attention?

2. How was the woman and what she was doing perceived by the onlookers? Why? How was it perceived by Jesus?

3. We have discussed before that pretentious and heartless prayer is not welcomed by God. What is true worship? Why is it welcomed by God? (See John 4:21-26 to help discussion.)

4. Why is true worship costly? Discuss in terms of time, talent, money, reputation and life.

5. What type of “righteousness” did Simon the Pharisee have? What sin was it masking or hiding?

6. What is it about our sin that can help drive us to true love, true worship and true obedience from the heart?

7. In what areas of your life are you more concerned about what others think of you? How can you pray and act against it?

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]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)no1. How do you feel about public speaking or being the centre of attention?2. How was the woman and what she was doing perceived by the onlookers? Why? How was it perceived by Jesus?3. We have discussed before that pretentious and heartless prayer is not welcomed by God. What is true worship? Why is it welcomed by God? (See John 4:21-26 to help discussion.)4. Why is true worship costly? Discuss in terms of time, talent, money, reputation and life.5. What type of “righteousness [...]Ness Ave. Baptist Church1. How do you feel about public speaking or being the centre of attention?2. How was the woman and what she was doing perceived by the onlookers? Why? How was it perceived by Jesus?3. We have discussed before that pretentious and heartless prayer is not welcomed by God. What is true worship? Why is it welcomed by God? (See John 4:21-26 to help discussion.)4. Why is true worship costly? Discuss in terms of time, talent, money, reputation and life.5. What type of “righteousness [...]baptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canada<![CDATA[Easter - Of First Importance]]>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/easter-sunday

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1. Do you ever have doubts about the Gospel? What circumstances have led you to doubt?

2. What are the facts of the Gospel? Why are they of “first importance?”

3. Why is the fact of Jesus rising from the dead so important? What are the implications?

4. The ESV translation in verse 2 says of the Gospel: “…by which you are being saved…” What is meant by “being saved”?

5. What does the world tell us to cling to?

6. How do you preach the Gospel to yourself everyday? What aspect do you focus on? How do you think this helps you to grow in love and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ?

]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)no24-03-31_easter_podcast.mp3File Size: 43211 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Do you ever have doubts about the Gospel? What circumstances have led you to doubt?2. What are the facts of the Gospel? Why are they of “first importance?”3. Why is the fact of Jesus rising from the dead so important? What are the implications?4. The ESV translation in verse 2 says of the Gospel: “…by which you are being saved…” What is meant by “being saved&rd [...]Ness Ave. Baptist Church24-03-31_easter_podcast.mp3File Size: 43211 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Do you ever have doubts about the Gospel? What circumstances have led you to doubt?2. What are the facts of the Gospel? Why are they of “first importance?”3. Why is the fact of Jesus rising from the dead so important? What are the implications?4. The ESV translation in verse 2 says of the Gospel: “…by which you are being saved…” What is meant by “being saved&rd [...]baptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canada<![CDATA[Revelation 7:1-17 // God's Messianic Army]]>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/revelation-71-17-gods-messianic-army

1. What do you find most perplexing for yourself, or troublesome, in the Book of Revelation? Have you completed any reading or studies in the past to help gain more understanding of the book?

2. To review, what type of literary genre is the Book of Revelation? Are the visions to be taken literally? What are the visions meant to depict?

3. What three key themes found in the book were outlined in the sermon to help us keep Revelation in context and to help us understand the visions that John received?

4. What does the vision in 7:1-8 mean? What is meant by “sealed”?

5. Who are the people in the vision of 7:9-14? What allusions to the Old Testament do you see in this section?

6. Do you ever feel alone in your struggles? How do verses 15-17 and the “multitude” comfort you and encourage you to faithfully endure trials and tribulations?

7. Pray for our sponsored refugee families and ask God that they would faithfully endure their trials and tribulations.

]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)<![CDATA[Whose Reward Are You Working For? //Matthew 6:1-18]]>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/whose-reward-are-you-working-for-matthew-61-18

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]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)no24-03-17_Whose Reward Are you Working For?.mp3File Size: 50388 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]Ness Ave. Baptist Church24-03-17_Whose Reward Are you Working For?.mp3File Size: 50388 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]baptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canada<![CDATA[Loving Others Even When It's Difficult //Matthew 5:33-48]]>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/matthew-533-48

1. When you have been insulted, or when you realize you have been taken advantage of, how do you typically react?

2. What types of oath was Jesus addressing in verses 33-37? Why were these oaths so wrong? Did the people have any control over what they were swearing by?

3. What is the principle behind “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”? (See also Ex 21:23-27) How can this principle curtail feuds and vendettas?

4. How do Jesus’s commands in vs 33-48 regarding integrity, justice and love reflect the character of God? Include the context of “friends” and “enemies” in your discussion.

5. What are key characteristics of the Gospel? What happens when we do not act in accordance with the Gospel?

6. Jesus said we must be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect. What does He mean?
How do we do this?

7. In the coming weeks, where can you extend grace and mercy to people who do not share the same values or beliefs?

]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)<![CDATA[Splendor in the Furnace //1 Peter 5:6-11]]>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.nessbaptist.com/sermon-blog/1-peter-56-11

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1. Why do you think there is so much anxiety in our culture today? What surprising signs do you see of it?

2. The sermon illustrated 3 attitudes believers should have in suffering, persecution, trials and storms: Humility, Alertness and Hopefulness. Why is humility important? Who are we to humble ourselves before?

3. Why might pride be a source of anxiety and worry? What does Peter mean when he tells us to “cast all our anxieties” on God? Why must we do this? How do we do this?

4. From verses 8-9, why do we need to remain alert? How does the Adversary attack us? What is the target? (See Job 1:9-11; 2:4-6; 2 Cor 12:7 for help as required.)

5. From verses 10-11, what is our reason for hopefulness, no matter what happens to us?

6. In the coming weeks, how will you draw near to God and cast your anxiety on Him?

]]>office@nessbaptist.com (Ness Ave. Baptist Church)no24-03-03_podcast.mp3File Size: 78248 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Why do you think there is so much anxiety in our culture today? What surprising signs do you see of it?2. The sermon illustrated 3 attitudes believers should have in suffering, persecution, trials and storms: Humility, Alertness and Hopefulness. Why is humility important? Who are we to humble ourselves before?3. Why might pride be a source of anxiety and worry? What does Peter mean when he tells us to “ca [...]Ness Ave. Baptist Church24-03-03_podcast.mp3File Size: 78248 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Why do you think there is so much anxiety in our culture today? What surprising signs do you see of it?2. The sermon illustrated 3 attitudes believers should have in suffering, persecution, trials and storms: Humility, Alertness and Hopefulness. Why is humility important? Who are we to humble ourselves before?3. Why might pride be a source of anxiety and worry? What does Peter mean when he tells us to “ca [...]baptist,bible,christianity,sermon,theology,life,hope,spirituality,truth,god,jesus,holy,spirit,dispare,depression,justice,christmas,easter,advent,lent,church,community,winnipeg,canada