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Sermons from June 2020

Who is Jesus to you?

In this passage we see Jesus opening scripture to his disciples so that they would truly understand who Jesus was. We too need to ensure we understand who Jesus is so that  we can really know Him and so that we can lift Him up to others. Luke 24:44-49 English Standard Version 44 Then he…

Living distinctive lives in a secular culture

How can Christians live distinctive lives in a secular culture? Peter helps us to see the importance of showing respect to everyone whilst still maintaining our fear of God, who calls us to be good citizens and godly role models. 1 Peter 2:13-25 English Standard Version Submission to Authority 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake…

God’s immense love for the lost

In the parable of the prodigal son, we are clearly taught something of God’s immense love for the lost. When the son returns home, the father welcomes him with open arms. Similarly, God graciously welcomes repentant sinners. Luke 15:11-24 English Standard Version The Parable of the Prodigal Son 11 And he said, “There was a man who…

Who is Jesus to you?

In this passage we see Jesus opening scripture to his disciples so that they would truly understand who Jesus was. We too need to ensure we understand who Jesus is so that we can really know Him and so that we can lift Him up to others. Luke 24:44-49 44 Then he said to them,…

A Gospel to Believe

In this message, John gives his personal testimony of living with the Lord Jesus and shows that his record of the Gospel has one purpose that readers and hearers might believe and be saved.   John 19:35 English Standard Version 35 He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that…

Know the Word: Know God

This message begins by looking at the call to receive the Word and that is not simply an academic exercise. It includes the whole being. That will lead to a greater knowledge of God, which inevitably will produce a change in the reader and believer.   Proverbs 2:1-11 The Value of Wisdom 2 My son, if you…

Strengthened in God

This message begins by looking at the way David recorded his own relationship with God in prayer but then moves to look at records of His life where he consciously walked with God and found Him alone to be his strength. Psalm 18:3 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 I call upon the Lord, who is…

Peace?

This message begins by looking at the lack of peace today and then asks questions concerning the relationships of peace showing that humanity’s greatest need is peace with God and that this is only available through the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 Peace with God Through Faith 5 Therefore, since we have been just