Pursuit
10 | A Call to Holiness
April 2, 2023 • Mark Helvadjian • 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 22:37, Romans 12:1
What does it mean to live a life of Holiness and what are the tensions we face in doing so? As we conclude our series based on A.W Tozer’s ‘Pursuit of God’ we look at the call to live a life of Holiness and the challenge of the so called Secular/Sacred divide. Are you ready to surrender all and live an undivided life?
9 | Meekness and Rest
March 26, 2023 • Mark Helvadjian • Matthew 11:28–30, Luke 11:46, Romans 7:6
When we talk about the burdens we carry, we often think about those external circumstances which weigh us down such as financial worries or concerns over loved ones. But when Jesus offers to take these and ‘give us rest’ he isn’t just talking about external types, he is also inviting us to lay down those internal burdens we carry. Looking at Chapter 9 of ‘Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we look at Matthew 11 and unpack what these internal burdens are and how we can give them to Jesus.
8 | Gaze of the Soul
March 19, 2023
When you think of faith, what do you think of? We often think of what faith enables; whether healing, moving in the promises of God or victory over something. But do we ever stop to think about the essence and source of our faith? As we continue in our ‘Pursuit’ series, looking at the book ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we arrive at Chapter 7 where Tozer unpacks his statement ‘'Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God.'
7 | His Voice
March 12, 2023 • Sally Davison • John 1:1, John 6:63, Matthew 16:15–18
God is always speaking!! The rhema is the instant spoken word and is how Jesus is revealed to us. The true church is built on the revelation of Jesus. As we walk with Him, we find and release our true voice and WE become the voice of God in the earth.
6 | His Presence
March 5, 2023 • Mark Halvadjian • Psalm 139:7–12
Did you know that God is present everywhere? And yet there is a difference between the Universal Presence of God and the Manifest Presence of God. As we continue in our Pursuit Series, based on the book ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we look at what it means to experience the manifest presence of God in our lives.
4 | Removing the Veil
February 19, 2023 • Mark Helvadjian
As we continue looking at AW Tozer’s book, ‘The Pursuit of God’ we unpack chapter 3 together and see that whilst God has removed the veil from the temple, allowing us access to His very presence, we often don’t do so because of the veil over our hearts.
3 | Pursuing God when Life Sucks
February 12, 2023 • Mark Helvadjian • Psalm 13
Whilst we know we are called to Pursue God in all circumstances, how can we when life sucks and we don’t feel like we can. Looking at the place of Lament, Mark unpacks Psalm 13 and looks at a biblical response to pain and sorrow.
2 | Possessing Nothing
January 22, 2023 • Mark Helvadjian • Matthew 5:3, Matthew 16:24–25, Psalm 63:8
In our pursuit of God, He leads us to moments of surrender to everything else. The question is, are we willing? As we continue our talk series, Pursuit, based on AW Tozer’s book ‘ The Pursuit of God’, we look at chapter 2 ‘The Blessedness of Possessing nothing’ and the challenge which it brings. Bible References: 📖 Psalm 63:8 📖 Matthew 5:3 📖 Matthew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrc7ytvnqri&t=984s - 25 \\ FOR CONNECT GROUPS // 1º - Since the first talk of the series and the invitation to Pursue God, have you thought and/or felt about God and your walk with Him in a different way? 2º - This week we looked at the blessing that comes with possessing nothing and the call to surrender all things. Discuss why this is important and what the promises are which come from this? 3º - What areas in your life do you need to surrender? Discuss as a group and pray for one another,
1 | Pursuit of God
January 15, 2023 • Mark Helvadjian • John 6:44, John 17:3, Psalm 63:8
Are you pursuing God and His manifest presence? Based on the bestseller ‘The Pursuit of God’ by AW Tozer, we look at the invitation for all to experience God. // CONNECT GROUPS // For Connect Groups using your talk, what 3 questions would you want them to discuss?” 1. Is your life marked by moments of pursuing God? If so, share these stories 2. What is it in your life which distracts you from pursuing God? 3. Where do you need God’s manifest presence in your life? For example, are you needing his Peace, His Joy etc? After sharing, pray for one another in these areas.