Bernard was Pastor between February 2010 and October 2020
This message begins in Ps 73 accepting that the wicked prosper, but moves to show that God is still on the throne and will deal with all who rise against Him. It climaxes by looking at all that God has provided for the care and support of His people. Ephesians 6:13 13 Therefore take up…
The message begins by considering the muddled motives for becoming a Christian. It then explains the priorities in Christian Living and concludes by looking at Biblical Prosperity Mark 10:29 English Standard Version 29 Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or…
The message begins by looking at the fact that both marriage and singleness are good gifts from God. It then considers that marriage of all believers to Christ and culminates in looking at the need to protect physical marriages 1 Corinthians 7:7-8 English Standard Version 7 I wish that all were as I myself am.…
This message begins by looking at the beauty of unity, and shows that that unity is found in God alone, through Christ and His Word. It is not culturally limited but is available to all who will believe Psalm 133 English Standard Version When Brothers Dwell in Unity A Song of Ascents. Of David.…
This message begins by looking at the fact that the Christian life is a journey, with God in Christ. It has to be travelled according to God’s Highway Code. It recognises that the journey is not always easy and we need to be aware of our own frailty.
This message begins by looking at the fact that every generation of humanity has its problems; we’re all fallen sinners, but we have a faithful covenant keeping God who has promised that He will bless and rebuild people of all nations. No matter how broken there is restoration in Christ. Acts 15:16-18 English Standard Version…
This message begins by looking at the unchanging character of our God, being faithful and just. It then considers His Unchanging purpose – the forgiveness of lost sinners. The final point stresses the importance of recognising the limit and extent of that forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 English Standard Version 9 If we confess our sins,…
This message examines how Paul recognised that he was a work in progress. He recognised the difference that Christ had already made in his life, but had set his mind on pressing towards perfection, because of the security that he had in Christ. Philippians 3:12 English Standard Version Straining Toward the Goal 12 Not that…
This message begins by looking at the danger of complacency amongst God’s people, which grows out of a false sense of security. It concludes by looking at the fact that from start to finish the Christian life is a battle. Amos 6:1 English Standard Version Woe to Those at Ease in Zion 6 “Woe to those…
This message begins by considering the fact that Christianity is a religion as well as a faith. As such it can be misguided, but James shows the principles of both pure and practical religion, lived in the sight of God. James 1:26-27 English Standard Version 26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not…