Bernard was Pastor between February 2010 and October 2020
In this section, Paul shows us how as Christians we should respond to our security in Christ. We are to follow the teachings and guard the deposit. Many have turned away under pressure, but Onesiphorus is held up as an example of practical Christian living. 2 Timothy 1:13-18 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 Follow the…
This message focussing on 2 Tim 1:12 begins by showing that Christians do not need to be ashamed of our faith, because our faith is reasonable and tied up in our relationship with the living God. God in Trinity is the security of our faith and he can be trusted. 2 Timothy 1:12 English Standard…
This message begins by looking at the shame that is inevitably linked with the Gospel. But goes on to show the power of the Gospel to save, because of the Grace of God. Paul however does not leave Tim or us in some mystical situation rather he shows that God has appointed him to 3…
This message focuses on Christian Hope (Assurance) beginning by looking at the lack of hope in the culture around us, then showing the central focus of Christian hope and culminating in the resources of Christian Hope. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[a] because we have our hope set on the living God,…
This message begins by reminding us of the importance of remembering our position in Christ. The fire of our faith can burn low and regularly needs to be rekindled and when it is, we need to remind ourselves of the power, love, and self-control that is to replace fear in the lives of all Christians.…
This message begins by looking at the danger of false teachings, moving on to show that true believers protect themselves, by staying within the bounds of the Gospel and show the truth of their faith by having a concern to reach out to people at all stages of life. Jude 17-23 English Standard Version (ESV)…
This message looks at our ongoing relationship with God through the experience of Ezra and the returning exiles. There is a call to seek God in a serious way, so that we might be a witness before a watching world. This is demonstrated in an active response, which leads to God hearing and answering prayer.…
This message calls us to consider the state of our world, and even though it may be a desert, we are to work preparing the way of the Lord, so that in all things He is pre-eminent. We can be confident that He will guide us to the end. Isaiah 40:3 English Standard Version (ESV)…
This message begins by reminding ourselves that we know enough about Jesus in order to be saved. We should not worry about the rest; however where we get insights to His childhood and teenage years we need to take heed. In adult life, we should not court the limelight, but like Jesus be ready to…
This message introduces Jesus as the light of the world, who has come into the darkness of the current world and we are called to walk in his light by believing in Him. John 1:9 English Standard Version (ESV) 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.