Bernard was Pastor between February 2010 and October 2020
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 Luke 2:35 English Standard Version (ESV) 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many…
The message begins with the facts of Jesus birth in light of the wise men’s coming; it moves to consider what Herod did with that message, before looking at the life-changing consideration of the wise men. Matthew 2:1-12 English Standard Version (ESV) The Visit of the Wise Men 2 Now after Jesus was born in…
This message begins by asking why there was no place for His Birth, then shows that even in His work there was no place, but the essence of His message is that there is room in His heart for all who will come. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him…
This message looks at the response of Joseph when he heard that Mary was pregnant and how he was ready to end everything. God met with him and wisely Joseph saw life from a different perspective, resulting in his obeying God to the letter. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling…
This message calls us to consider the uniqueness of Christ’s conception and birth. He became the Founder of a New Creation. Just as the Holy Spirit was active in the original Creation, so He was active in the Conception of Jesus, The Son of God, The Holy One. He was set aside as Holy so…
As Christians we are to live on the foundation of Christ’s first coming and in the hope of His second coming. While doing that we are to stir up and encourage one another 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, Hebrews 10:24 English Standard Version (ESV)
This message begins emphasising the brevity of time; then moves to the unchanging nature of God’s Words. The passage shows how we are to live in light of both truths and we are not to be led astray. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:31 English…
The message begins by looking at some of the realities of life – weaknesses and temptations, before looking at the fact that the work of Jesus continues today as He meets us in these realities providing grace to help. Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has…
This message begins by showing that the God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New Testament and that He is always gracious to His people. While He has every right to consume His people in Judgement yet He remains gracious and longs to restore showing love Robbing God 6…
This message explains the Christian Gospel, beginning with the horror of our position outside of Christ, then showing how Christ has dealt with all of that creating reconciliation with God, but calling us to the vital need of persevering in the faith. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil…