I am conscious of the pressures being faced by many in the congregation I, therefore, won’t see Paul as an example of using difficulty for good and showing pressures should bring out our love, knowing that our faith in the Lord is not in vain. Philippians 4:1 English Standard Version (ESV) 4 Therefore, my brothers,[a]…
Recognising the battle to remain faithful I want to show the congregation our present position in Christ, because of what God has done for us in the past and the need to persevere, in preparation for what lies ahead. We have a glorious hope. 1 John 2:28-3:2 English Standard Version (ESV) Children of God 28…
2 Samuel 9 English Standard Version (ESV) David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth 9 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David.…
John 3:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) You Must Be Born Again 3 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus[a] by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do…
The Christian life is a battleground against sin and Satan. And the fight is the fight of faith. But in this battle, the Christian is not left alone. The God of all grace has provided us with everything we need in order to stand firm in the evil day. 1 Peter 5:8 – 11 gives…
Maybe we think that we’re too far gone to come to God; maybe we think no one is concerned for us. In this passage, we see Zacchaeus, who was a social outcast, encounter Jesus in a life-changing way. What brings hope into the life of Zacchaeus can bring hope into our lives too! Luke 19:1-10…
In this message we will consider how the Christian lives in two worlds and therefore knows the reality of constant tension – Truth & Lies; Light and Darkness; Love & Hate. Even though there are these tensions yet we have certainty as Christians – forgiven, overcomes and strong. 1 John 2:7-14 English Standard Version (ESV)…
I hope to show that even though at times we face difficult situations God is able to use these to further His work. We are to remain committed to our responsibilities, but where God makes it obvious we are to change for the furtherance of the Gospel. Acts 8:25 (ESV) Now when they had testified…
What does it take to preach the gospel where Christ is not known? 1. Gospel ambition 2. Costly initiative Paul the Minister to the Gentiles 14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers,[a] that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15 But on some…