2024-07-14 Sermon – Parable of the Soils

In Luke chapter 8, Jesus tells a parable of a Sower sowing seed onto different kinds of soil. We know from His explanation that He is the Sower, and the seed represents the Word or the Gospel. The soil represents our hearts, and this parable urges us to question whether the condition of our heartsContinue reading “2024-07-14 Sermon – Parable of the Soils”

2024-06-30 Sermon – John’s Doubt

In Luke chapter 7, from verse 18 to 35, we read of an encounter between Jesus and John the Baptist’s disciples. We are surprised that John the Baptist himself, although the greatest prophet, had doubts about how Jesus’ ministry was being worked out. Similarly, we should question whether our expectations of the Lord in ourContinue reading “2024-06-30 Sermon – John’s Doubt”

2024-06-09 Sermon – Judge Not

In Luke chapter 6, Jesus teaches us not to judge or condemn. These activities belong to God, who is able to judge impartially. Only God can bring true justice and grace into these situations. But what about the times we are called on to discern right from wrong in our daily lives as believers? JesusContinue reading “2024-06-09 Sermon – Judge Not”

2024-06-02 Sermon – Love your Enemies

Many of Jesus’ command are so challenging that they seem impossible to follow fully. Love your enemies is one such command. How are we to love our enemies? Where do you even start? Pastor Laurie outlines an approach to tackle this very difficult command in our lives.

2024-05-19 Sermon – Lord of the Sabbath

In Luke chapter 6, Jesus is accused of breaking the Sabbath. He responds by claiming that He is the Lord of the Sabbath. Doing good to God and to your neighbour is more important than obeying man-made rules for the sake of appearances. Jesus challenges us to spent time with Him and learn from HimContinue reading “2024-05-19 Sermon – Lord of the Sabbath”

2024-05-12 Sermon – New Wine

The calling of Levi, the Pharisees’ question about fasting and Jesus’ parable on patching an old garment with new cloth, or pouring new wine into old wineskins. This week we look at the final portion of Luke chapter 5 and we discover that Jesus wants us to be like new wineskins, able to hold theContinue reading “2024-05-12 Sermon – New Wine”