Good afternoon Church Family Today I was reading Psalm 34 and verse 7 stood out for me, it says “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.” I wonder how often we fail to remember that there is an army behind us in the spiritual realm that isContinue reading “Tuesday, 15 September 2020 – Encamping Angel”
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2020-09-13 Sermon – Carey Baptist College Sunday
This Sunday we are highlighting the important work of our Baptist training arm Carey Theological College. We hear from John Tucker , principal and my preaching and church history professor while I was in training. He preaches on the last words of Jesus before He ascended into Heaven. Enjoy!
Friday, 4 September 2020 – Father’s Day
Good afternoon Church Family 2 Corinthians 6:18 says “And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”” It’s Father’s Day this Sunday! We are so blessed to have many wonderful Dads as part of our church. But if you are like me the dayContinue reading “Friday, 4 September 2020 – Father’s Day”
Thursday, 3 September 2020 Finish the Race
Hi Church family, One of our church members shared this lovely video on our messenger chat group, it was so good I thought we would use it for our daily devotional today. Here is the link Apparently this man turns 55 today so it seems fitting. Bless you all! Laurie
Wednesday, 2 September 2020 – The Faithful Few
Good morning Church Family Today in my quiet time I was reading the account in Jeremiah of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. This was due in part to the unfaithfulness of the people of Israel. They had ignored God and had stopped following Him. God would allow them to be sent into exileContinue reading “Wednesday, 2 September 2020 – The Faithful Few”
Tuesday, 1 September 2020 – The Lord’s Holiness
Good morning Church Family Psalm 29:1-2 says “Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendour of his holiness.” That word ascribe is fascinating it means give God His due, He is worthy of theContinue reading “Tuesday, 1 September 2020 – The Lord’s Holiness”
2020-08-30 Sermon – Faith Seeking Understanding
This Sunday we begin a new sermon series looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Paul writes from “lockdown” in a prison in Rome with a surprisingly joyful tone. In his introduction of the letter, Paul prays that their love will “abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.” He encourages them toContinue reading “2020-08-30 Sermon – Faith Seeking Understanding”
Friday, 28 August 2020 – Know who you are
Good afternoon Church Family Do you know who you are in Christ, are you aware of how special you are to Him? Colossians 3:12 begins with “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved… Have you felt that you don’t matter? Well you’re wrong. God has specially chosen you to be His child. HaveContinue reading “Friday, 28 August 2020 – Know who you are”
Thursday, 27 August 2020 – The Third Day
Good afternoon Church Family Rudolf and I are planning our garden for the year and purchasing all the flower and vegetable seed that we need. We get to carry on the tradition started in Genesis 1:11-13 when“God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seedContinue reading “Thursday, 27 August 2020 – The Third Day”
Wednesday, 26 August 2020 – Get Wisdom
Good morning Church family, Proverbs 4:2-9 says “I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands,Continue reading “Wednesday, 26 August 2020 – Get Wisdom”
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