Bernard was Pastor between February 2010 and October 2020
These messages address the realities of spiritual battles and how we respond as Christians. It is important that we resist these trials, but we do that by strengthening our grip on God. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will…
Looking at the argument of James 4 this message shows us that all issues of human conflict begin within the hearts of people and that the only solution is to Draw Near to God, subjecting oneself to His gracious order. He will deal with our hearts and equip us to live for Him and other people. 7…
This message explores aspects of Heb 10 and 1 Cor 14 with reference to public worship. It is to be exercised in preparation for the day Christ’s return; it is essentially a shared event and we are given purposes to fulfil in worship that focuses on the unbeliever and God. 24 And let us consider…
This message begins by looking at the Goodness and Uprightness of God and then goes on to show how that impacts on our lives as Christians, with the assurance that God does all things well in love and faithfulness. 8 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. 9 He…
This message focuses on the security of our position in Christ, but shows that we are to grow, using the resources that are available in Christ, through the Spirit. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, Colossians 2:9 English Standard Version (ESV)
This message calls us to refocus at a time of change. God in Trinity is to be the centre of our worship and we are to avail ourselves of all that is available in God, so that God is glorified in us and our church 20 Now to him who is able to do far…
This message shows the importance of Christian fellowship on a human level and with God in Christ. Our stability in the storms of life is tied in with our relationship with Christ. 8 For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 3:8 English Standard Version (ESV)
This message shows Isaiah’s growing understanding of the great salvation that he both enjoyed and preached. Salvation is not simply an experience that saves us from Hell, but is an ongoing experience with God that strengthens us for life and puts a song in our worship. 2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust,…
This message shows that the Christian is right to be proud of the central message of Christianity, the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. When the cross is central, both we and the world know our right places 14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus…
This verse reminds us that God continues to speak to us today, primarily through the Bible. He speaks with the intention of guiding us and giving to us life in its fullness, even when it seems our lives have fallen apart. 4 For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: “Seek me and…