Good morning Church family Our father in heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven! Everything that takes place here on Earth has consequences in the heavenly realms. We can’t live two types of lives, one earth-focussed and one heaven-focussed. The two need toContinue reading “Tuesday, 16 November 2021 – On Earth as it is in Heaven”
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2021-11-14 Sermon – Worship
This Sunday, we focus on another spiritual disciple – “Sabbath.” Instituted by God, Sabbath is something that should be of utmost important to us. It is a time to put God first and rest in His presence from our labours, worries and fears.
Thursday, 11 November 2021 – Truth
Good afternoon Church family, Last Sunday we looked at why it is so important to worship God in spirit and in truth. In John 9:39-31, after Jesus healed the blind man He says, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see mayContinue reading “Thursday, 11 November 2021 – Truth”
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 – Trust
Good afternoon Church family, I have been reflecting on what we might be missing in our focus during this stressful time of life. The word that sprung to mind is trust, trust is so important. We need something to trust in, if we have that, the fear will dissipate and our anxiety will lessen. PerhapsContinue reading “Wednesday, 10 November 2021 – Trust”
Tuesday, 9 November 2021 – Tread Upon the Heights
Good afternoon Church family, I came across the prayer of Habakkuk today and it reminded me of how we have been talking about starting our prayers with worship. Listen to the way He begins and also ends: “O Lord, I have heard of your renown, and I stand in awe, O Lord, of your work.Continue reading “Tuesday, 9 November 2021 – Tread Upon the Heights”
2021-10-31 Sermon – The Lord’s Prayer
The Sunday we start a new sermon series on the spiritual disciplines. In recent weeks we have been covering Prayer and Self Denial and so it seemed appropriate to begin with prayer and prayer as the Lord Jesus taught us.
Tuesday, 26 October 2021 – Heal Our Land
Hi church family, I have been having some wonderful robust conversations after my sermon on Sunday. Honest conversations can be hard but thank you for allowing this type of discussion in our church. It is really valuable when as the people of God, we can flesh out these issues together. However, it was not myContinue reading “Tuesday, 26 October 2021 – Heal Our Land”
2021-10-24 Sermon – The Mordecai Movement
This week we look at the last theme of NZBMS’ Prayer and Self-Denial appeal, “The Mordecai Movement.” So very pertinent in our time I think. What injustices are we called to stand up for, for the sake of the Kingdom?
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 – Why Jesus hasn’t come Already
Hi Church family, Ever wonder why Jesus hasn’t come already? I mean there have been many instances in history that could sure have used Jesus coming again! What about our present times,? Now is as good a time as any. I’m sure many throughout history have cried; now’s good Lord! And yet, God has hisContinue reading “Wednesday, 20 October 2021 – Why Jesus hasn’t come Already”
Tuesday, 19 October 2021 – Made me His Own
Hi Church family, Hope you are all well. It’s so good to be back in the office again. This morning I was reading a scripture in Philippians and this verse jumped out at me. “Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it myContinue reading “Tuesday, 19 October 2021 – Made me His Own”
