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THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE FOR LIFEGROUP STUDY
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TAUPO BAPTIST PREACHING PLAN | 2026
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February and March | I Am Identifiers from John’s Gospel
I am the bread of life. John 6:25-59 I Am the light of the world. John 8:12, 9:5 I Am the door/gate. John 10 I am the good shepherd. John 10 I Am the resurrection and the life. John 11:25 I Am the way, the truth and the life. John 14:6 I Am the true vine. John 15 |
May | Mission Month
Various missionaries will update us on God’s mission abroad. During Mission Month we practice self-denial and collect an offering on the final Sunday that goes towards overseas mission. |
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June and July | Life beyond Legalism in Leviticus
Offerings. Leviticus 1-7 Aaron and his sons. Leviticus 8-10 Laws of cleanness. Leviticus 11-15 Worship and the Day of Atonement. Leviticus 16-17 Moral Laws. Leviticus 18-20, 24 Annual Feasts. Leviticus 21-24 Sabbath Year and Jubilee. Leviticus 25 Covenant blessings and curses. Leviticus 26-27 |
August and September | Corrections for the Colossians
Intro to Colossae. Colossians 1:1-14 Supremacy of Christ. Colossians 1:15-23 Paul’s participation in Christ’s suffering. Colossians 1:24-2:5 Cultural Pressures 1. Mysticism and polytheism. Col 2:6-23 Cultural Pressures 2. Legalism. Colossians 2:6-23 New humanity. Colossians 3:1-17 Resurrection life in all of life. Colossians 3:18-4:1 A case study of new humanity – Onesimus. Colossians 4:2-18 |
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November | Servant Songs from Isaiah
Isaiah 42:1-4 Isaiah 49:1-6 Isaiah 50:4-11 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 |
Interspersed throughout the year | A Sample of Psalms
Psalm 1 Psalm 42 Psalm 73 Psalm 91 Psalm 110 |
Topical Message possibilities (about 14 interspersed throughout the year)
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Why read God’s Word?
The battleground of the mind Everything that hinders. Hebrews 12:1-2 Discernment – what it is and why we need it Conflict, communication and (re)conciliation Religion, control, and the antichrist spirit The four marks of the church (Nicene Creed) The five marks of God’s mission Baptism – is it really that important? |
Easter and Christmas messages
Te Tiriti O Waitangi Biblically bicultural? Is this possible? Creation – who cares? Stewardship Families in 2026 – navigating the challenges False opposites in our thinking (love of God v holiness) Worship and the spiritual realm Salvation – for those who choose or those who are chosen? Thank God for gratitude! Philippians 4:6-7 |
We also plan to hold 4 all-in services throughout the year on these dates
- Church Camp Sunday. 22nd February
- 28 June
- 13 September
- 22 November