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.…
Constantly growing in love leads to fruitful living 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Philippians…
The purpose of our lives is to Glorify God and when applying the practical teachings that Paul gave the Colossians to our lives, when firmly rooted in Christ then all our lives can be glorifying to God. 4 When Christ who is your[a] life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians…
I want to show that the solution to attacks from outside the church is love within the church. This love, flows not from personal effort, but from the Love shown to us by God through His Son. God’s love for us gives us no escape from loving others 1 John 4:7-12 English Standard Version (ESV)…
In this message, I want to show that it is possible to know that we are Christians without being presumptuous, because of the way we live, but also because of the work, promises and presence of God in our lives. John 3:11-14 English Standard Version (ESV) 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak…
In this message I want us to see that throughout history God has revealed Himself and has worked for the Good of His people. Even today He does the same Psalm 136 English Standard Version (ESV) His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love…
I am conscious of the pressures being faced by many in the congregation I, therefore, won’t see Paul as an example of using difficulty for good and showing pressures should bring out our love, knowing that our faith in the Lord is not in vain. Philippians 4:1 English Standard Version (ESV) 4 Therefore, my brothers,[a]…
In this message we will consider how the Christian lives in two worlds and therefore knows the reality of constant tension – Truth & Lies; Light and Darkness; Love & Hate. Even though there are these tensions yet we have certainty as Christians – forgiven, overcomes and strong. 1 John 2:7-14 English Standard Version (ESV)…
When things go wrong, it is easy to think that God is nowhere, that he doesn’t care and that he can’t do anything. This incident from the life of Jesus shows us this couldn’t be further from the truth.