Good afternoon Church family, Today I was reading Psalm 8, it begins and ends with this statement, “Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Yet I look out on a world who thinks so little of Jesus. On people who don’t give Him a second thought and it breaks myContinue reading “Tuesday, 1 June 2021 – How Majestic is Your Name”
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2021-05-30 Sermon – Household Instructions
We continue on in our sermon series in Colossians by looking at Paul’s instructions to households. We look first at the historical context which will then help us to discern what learnings we should apply in our modern context.
Thursday, 27 May 2021 – Singing your heart out
Good afternoon Church family, Today, I haven’t got a verse for you to reflect on, rather it’s a picture. As I was preparing our Bible Study on James the professor told a story. He said two men where asked to paint a picture that represented God definition of peace. The one man painted a pastureContinue reading “Thursday, 27 May 2021 – Singing your heart out”
Tuesday, 25 May 2021 – Shield
Good afternoon Church family, “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favour as with a shield.” Psalms 5:11-12 NIV SuchContinue reading “Tuesday, 25 May 2021 – Shield”
2021-05-23 Sermon – Image-bearers
This Pentecost Sunday we continue our sermon series in Colossians by looking at chapter 3. Apprentices of Jesus are to know what it means to be image bearers and how to avoid idolatry and negative behaviours that impact ourselves and others. We also have some wonderful poetry by members of our Church.
Friday, 21 May 2021 – Pentecost Sunday
Hi Church family The most amazing thing about having Christ live in us is the assurance we get. Philippians 1:6 say “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” So even on those days when everything seems toContinue reading “Friday, 21 May 2021 – Pentecost Sunday”
Thursday, 20 May 2021 – Faith that Justifies
Good afternoon Church family, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There isContinue reading “Thursday, 20 May 2021 – Faith that Justifies”
Wednesday, 19 May 2021 – Your Identity is in Christ
Good afternoon Church family, I thought we might look in more details at a couple of verses relating to what it means to be alive in Christ after my sermon on Sunday. Romans 8:10-15 is such a passage, it says “If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet theContinue reading “Wednesday, 19 May 2021 – Your Identity is in Christ”
2021-05-16 Sermon – Grand Designs: Jesus Edition
This week we continue on in our sermon series in Colossians by looking at Chapter 2. We look at what it means to have Christ dwell in us. How does the Holy Spirit renovate our hearts and what part do we have to play in the process. It’s Grand Designs: Jesus Edition!
Friday, 14 May 2021 – Praise Him
Good afternoon Church family, I thought we should end this week on a positive note by reflecting on Psalm 150: “Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him withContinue reading “Friday, 14 May 2021 – Praise Him”
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