Bernard was Pastor between February 2010 and October 2020
This message begins by looking at the position of the Wicked/Transgressor. He seems to prosper at first, but tragically essentially has no future. For the believer, there is present evidence of transformation followed by a future of peace 35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree.[a] 36 But…
This message begins by looking at the importance of the way we speak as Christians. It then shows where our wisdom begins and concludes by looking at the Security of the Christian life. 30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. Psalm 37:30 English Standard Version (ESV) 31 The law of his…
Building on previous messages in this Psalm, the message shows two instructions given by God, to turn away and do good. We then are shown the unshakeable security of the Christian, concluding in an examination of our inheritance in Christ, which we have to actively claim. 27 Turn away from evil and do good; so…
This message begins by looking at God’s Command to seek Him and Him alone. He concludes with the serious warning that the time is limited. 6 “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; Isaiah 55:6 English Standard Version (ESV)
This message begins by looking at a statement of Truth that God’s life. It then looks at David’s personal experience of that truth and the evidence that He sees in the lives of others, declaring that God and His people are essentially generous. Psalm 37:23-26 English Standard Version (ESV) 23 The steps of a man…
This message begins by looking at the fact that God is central to all life on earth. Some people choose to live an eccentric life and reap the rewards, whereas the Christian’s life is centred on Christ and produces the fruit that God desires. Psalm 37:20-22 English Standard Version (ESV) 20 But the wicked will…
This message begins with an overview of God’s grace to His Old Testament people, then shows that if God has been so gracious to us then he deserves our undivided fear and service. Our positive love and service for God must be reflected by our determination to deal with ALL the idols of our lives.…
This message begins by looking at the reality of dashed hopes, then moves to explain why that happens, rising to a climax in showing how Christ is the source and focus of all real hope. Luke 24:32 English Standard Version (ESV) 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while…
The message begins by looking at Christ’s unbroken relationship with His disciples; then shows that our journey must continue, because Christ continues to be committed to us and has more to show us of Himself. Matthew 28:7-10 English Standard Version (ESV) 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the…
This message begins by looking at the Respect of the First Good Friday; the Fear of the first Easter Saturday then culminates in the peace and power of the Resurrection morning. Matthew 28:1-10 English Standard Version (ESV) The Resurrection 28 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary…