The reluctant prophet is graciously dealt with by God. He goes on a mission to a people he inwardly despises. He preaches, they repent, God saves. A man on a mission equipped with a message will see a miracle because of God’s mercy. Focus verses Matthew 12:40-41 English Standard Version (ESV) 40 For just as…
This is a story of a Greater King ruling over a Greater Kingdom. When Haman fails in his plot to destroy God’s people, Esther and Mordecai are used by God to write a new law in order to save God’s people. Esther 8 deals with Authority, Passion and Love. Focus verses John 13:34-35 English Standard…
What do you do when suffering strikes? Job lost everything, and yet in the depths of his distress he praises the power and providence of His sovereign God. A shining example to every believer and a picture of the ultimate Suffering Servant. Job 1 English Standard Version (ESV) Job’s Character and Wealth 1 There was…
Idols are not a thing of the past. In our day & age they may take on a different shape and size, but they are all over! In light of this, the apostle Paul’s sermon speaks to our culture, addressing the kind of worship God rejects, requires and receives. The one, true & 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)…