Good afternoon Church family Have you ever sat down and thought about what life was really like for Jesus. We read so many amazing stories, miracles and great parables, that one can often forget that Jesus had a very ordinary life too. Along with the ups, He had many downs, poverty, no place to layContinue reading “Wednesday, 27 January 2021 – Opposition”
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Tuesday, 26 January 2021 – Destined for Eternity
Good afternoon Church family The verse for today in the Bible App is “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV I am grateful for verses like this in scripture because theyContinue reading “Tuesday, 26 January 2021 – Destined for Eternity”
2021-01-24 Sermon – An Undivided Heart
Today we pick up a sermon series in John we began last year and look at John 14:1-14. Following on from last week’s sermon and Jesus’ teaching on preparedness and not to worry, we look at how we can begin to learn how to control our emotions. A divided heart that has been taught toContinue reading “2021-01-24 Sermon – An Undivided Heart”
Friday, 23 January 2021 – Possible
Good morning Church family This morning in my quiet time I have been reading the account of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14. Verses 35-36 stood out for me “And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hourContinue reading “Friday, 23 January 2021 – Possible”
Thursday, 21 January 2021- Psalm 103
Good morning Church family This morning I really enjoyed reading Psalm 103, A Psalm David wrote in praise of God’s mercies, would you join me in meditating on it this morning, it is glorious and deeply encouraging. Take it in line by line and don’t rush, find the time to linger in God’s word today.Continue reading “Thursday, 21 January 2021- Psalm 103”
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 – Take Courage
Good afternoon Church family Today reading Mark 6, I was amused to see the people’s astonishment at Jesus’ teaching, added to the disciples astonishment at the miracle of Jesus walking on water right after they had seen him feed five thousand people contrasted by Jesus’ astonishment at their lack of belief or the fact thatContinue reading “Wednesday, 20 January 2021 – Take Courage”
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 – Accept It
Good afternoon Church family It’s so good to be back in the office this morning and I’m looking forward to catching up with everyone on Sunday! This morning in my quiet time I was reflecting on Jesus’ explanation on The Parable of the Sower and the soils in Mark 4. In particular this verse “AndContinue reading “Tuesday, 19 January 2021 – Accept It”
2021-01-17 Sermon – Lessons in God’s Time
Over the break I have been reflecting on God’s perfect timing. Thinking about God’s timing brings up many questions for us in our Christian journey. Join me as I unpack the differences between our timing and God’s timing and how we can move into a better place in our daily walk with Jesus.
2021-01-10 Sermon – Faith in Everyday Life
Today Robyn Mellar-Smith brings a message on Faith in everyday life drawing in Romans 5:1-11. Through Faith in Christ, we belong to God and it is by having our identity and belonging in Christ that we can face the trials in our everyday faith journeys.
2021-01-03 Sermon – Faith
This Sunday we hear from guest speaker Brian Krum who is the Baptist Youth Team Leader. Brian brings us a sermon on the subject of Faith. It is such an important topic for us to hear as we leave behind 2020 and usher in 2021. Last year took a tremendous amount of faith to getContinue reading “2021-01-03 Sermon – Faith”
