It is not wrong for the people of God to long for His return! While we may not know the time, there are things the Bible speaks about that can indicate when the time is near. Today we unpack Paul’s teaching on this subject to the Thessalonians.
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2022-01-02 Sermon – Safe with God
Join us as we explore the beauty of Psalm 91. The Psalmist reassures us that we are under God’s protection when we make the Most High our dwelling-place. But how do we make God our dwelling place? A good place to start is to love God, to place all our trust in Him and toContinue reading “2022-01-02 Sermon – Safe with God”
2021-08-29 Sermon – Sojourners
This Sunday we continue our sermon series in 1 Peter by learning what it means to be a Christian who lives in the world but is not of the world. Peter gives us some real practical advice on how we can live in the freedom and contradictions as sojourners in the land.
2021-08-22 Sermon – Seekers of Spiritual Milk
This week as we have church online we continue to look at 1 Peter. This time the first part of chapter two tells us we need to seek pure spiritual milk so that we can grown in salvation for we are God’s chosen people, a Holy Priesthood.
Thursday, 3 June 2021 – A Light on my path
Good afternoon Church family, This morning as I was driving to work, I was delighted by the beauty of the winter fog, and the countryside that was clothed in it. I have a wonderful devotional by Francine Rivers on my bookshelf that is called Earth Psalms, where she takes inspiration from the Glory of God’sContinue reading “Thursday, 3 June 2021 – A Light on my path”
Thursday, 17 December2020 – The Blessing
Good afternoon Church family A verse we are all familiar with is “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace” Numbers 6:24-26 NIV; probably made more famous by the song the blessing. ButContinue reading “Thursday, 17 December2020 – The Blessing”
Friday, 31 July 2020 – Following Jesus
Good morning Church family, This morning I woke up and checked my social media. I was wondering how our Facebook post for our first Wednesday community Cafe had been received. I’m no tech expect but the results were superb. Thanks to all those who shared our post! According to our stats we reach 372 peopleContinue reading “Friday, 31 July 2020 – Following Jesus”
Thursday, 16 July 2020 – Increase the Strength of my Soul
Good afternoon Church family, Psalms 138:3 says “On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.” NRSV. Isn’t that lovely! When we call upon the Lord not only does he answer us but He increases our souls strength to face what is next. The Hebrew for “you increased my strengthContinue reading “Thursday, 16 July 2020 – Increase the Strength of my Soul”
Tuesday, 14 July 2020 – Proverbs Workout
Good afternoon Church family, Have you ever noticed that the book of Proverbs has 31 chapters. One for every day of the month. In chapter 1:5 it says “let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” I love that because it shows that we must always be learningContinue reading “Tuesday, 14 July 2020 – Proverbs Workout”
2020-07-21 Sermon – Unhurried and Unafraid
John, Chapter 7 In the Gospel of John, chapter 7, Jesus goes up to Jerusalem to attend the festival of Tabernacles. But He does not travel with His brothers. He goes up in His own time, travelling alone because He knows the Father will always be at His side and He has in mind theContinue reading “2020-07-21 Sermon – Unhurried and Unafraid”
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