Andy became our church pastor in November 2020
In the vision of Zechariah 3 God spoke to Zerubbabel about the issue of purity. But purity alone was not enough to accomplish the work of God – the work of God also needs resources, and not the resources of human might or power, but the Spirit of God. Zechariah 4:1-14 And the angel who talked with me came again and…
As we enter a New Year, many find themselves making resolutions that are unrealistic and inevitably short-lived. Based on Paul’s exhortations to the Thessalonian Christians, we are encouraged to set several specific, biblical resolutions that when applied, will change our lives as we seek to follow Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18 Now concerning the times and the…
God sent an angel to prepare Joseph for his role in the birth of the Messiah. Joseph’s response was grounded in his character and shaped by his commitment to the Word of God. This kind of submission to God requires courage in the face of shame and rejection. Matthew 1:18 – 2:15 18 Now the birth…
Gabriel’s visit with Mary foretold the Messiah’s conception and birth. The angel’s message is the cornerstone of redemptive history. It calls us, like Mary, to acknowledge the mystery of God’s plans and to submit to His purposes in humility and trust. Luke 1:26-45 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a…
During the Christmas season, it can be easy to think of Christ’s birth merely as an inspiring store – but it is far more meaningful than that. Philippians 2 highlights the steps Christ took downward from heaven, starting with His birth as a human baby and leading to His wiling, obedient death on the cross.…
As we consider the theme of God’s dwelling among His people in this passage, we will see how the Son of God dwelt on earth in the incarnation. Jesus “tabernacled” among His people; He literally came to dwell on earth. This reality is a great paradox: that God could come and take on flesh and…
In a culture that is fixated on outward appearances, it is often easy for Christians to show favouritism within the church. As people who have been shown grace by the Lord Himself, we too must be willing to extend grace to all people regardless of their education, finances, social standing or race. James 2:1-13 ESV…
The righteous try to live God’s way and the wicked reject God and live their own way. And yet… the wicked often seem to have it better than the righteous. Psalm 37 provides a plan of action for experiencing the peace that passeth all understanding. Psalm 37 ESV He Will Not Forsake His Saints [a]…
God has taken the initiative to save us through His Word, which results in a transformed life marked by a controlled tongue, a compassionate heart, and a clean life. This, James affirms, is authentic religion, pure and faultless. James 1:12-27 ESV 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has…
If the Bible is to affect our lives, we must not merely listen to it but also receive and act upon it. If we think we can hear the Word and do nothing, we are self-deceived. It’s not enough to just listen to it; we must do what it says! Matthew 7:15-29 ESV A Tree…