Good morning Church family Last night at Bible study we looked at the pattern of God’s kingdom that emerges throughout the Old Testament. What we discovered is that we are to be God’s people living under God’s rule as King in God’s place under God’s Blessing (Rest). To venture out on our own, to liveContinue reading “Thursday, 5 November 2020 – Pride and Humility”
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Wednesday, 4 November 2020 – Habakkuk’s Prayer
Good morning Church family, How blessed we are to live in New Zealand, sheltered in many respects from many of the burdens of the world today. In watching the news and seeing a return to lockdown for England and France, my prayers are with those we love abroad. We stand in pray and solidarity withContinue reading “Wednesday, 4 November 2020 – Habakkuk’s Prayer”
Tuesday, 3 November 2020 – God’s Love
Good morning Church family, 1 Chronicles 16:34 says “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” In fact I think we might have sung this song on Sunday. It is a wonderful thing to ponder the enduring love of God, it’s a love that lasts and will never fail us.Continue reading “Tuesday, 3 November 2020 – God’s Love”
2020-11-01 Sermon – Jonah
This week we look at the incredible story of Jonah. While at first one might think the focus is on the people of Nineveh one soon discovers that the story is actually about the heart of the Prophet who is struggling with the mystery of God’s mercy and justice.
Friday, 30 October 2020 – Persevere
Hi Church family, One important characteristic that we need to develop and hold onto in our faith journeys is perseverance. Often God’s timing is not necessary our timing. One thing to remember is that God never stops working out His will and will succeed in His plan for His Kingdom. It is as if theContinue reading “Friday, 30 October 2020 – Persevere”
Thursday, 29 October 2020 – Grace First
Good afternoon Church family, At Bible Study the last few weeks we have been looking at God’s overall story that is seen recorded throughout Scripture. At first reading, it seems like the God of the Old Testament is quite different from the God of the New Testament. But that can’t be because God’s nature neverContinue reading “Thursday, 29 October 2020 – Grace First”
Wednesday, 28 October 2020 – Don’t walk with the Wicked
Good morning Church family, Yesterday as I was writing the daily devotional, I noticed something intriguing about Psalm 1:1-3. A reminder of what it says again: “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, butContinue reading “Wednesday, 28 October 2020 – Don’t walk with the Wicked”
Tuesday, 27 October 2020 – Trees bearing Fruit
Good morning Church family, Throughout scripture we see those described as following the Lord and His ways as blessed. Often described as a tree planted in a good spot and bearing fruit. “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sitContinue reading “Tuesday, 27 October 2020 – Trees bearing Fruit”
2020-10-25 Sermon – Mind Filters
Last week we looked at the essentials we need to pack in our faith back pack. Today Paul gives the Philippians and us one last set of instructions for our faith journeys. Paul sets out a number of filters we need to consider as we consume information. Filters that will help us to have theContinue reading “2020-10-25 Sermon – Mind Filters”
Friday, 23 October 2020 – This is the way
Good afternoon Church family Throughout history we see times when the people of God humble themselves and give their hearts back to the Lordship of God and begin to living in the wisdom only He can provide. The amazing thing is that when they have done that, God speaks to them personally. In Jeremiah’s timeContinue reading “Friday, 23 October 2020 – This is the way”
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