When Daniel prayed for his people he focused on God’s holiness, recognising Israel’s sin. As we mourn over our sin and failings, our attention is drawn to God’s provision for sin in the Gospel and we rejoice in the salvation available to us in Jesus Christ. Daniel 9:1-19 English Standard Version Daniel’s Prayer for His…
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…
I hope to address the problems of complacency and fear in our walk with God, showing that they can be overcome, leading to God-honouring praise, but recognising that problems will then arise from other places.