Luke 5:17-26 — This text tells the much loved story of the paralysed man who was let down through the roof by his friends. They were confident that Jesus could heal their sick friend and that’s exactly what He did! There are many wonderful lessons that might be drawn from this story, but the real…
Ezra 5:1-2, Haggai 1 — The captives who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon set to work on rebuilding the Temple, but as a result of opposition the work ceased. As the years progressed the Temple remained unfinished and the people turned their attention elsewhere. Their priorities changed and God was not pleased, so He sent…
Proverbs 3:13-18 — What is true happiness and how do we find it? These are some of life’s most important questions and the world doesn’t really have an answer. We live in communities filled with people who, though outwardly cheerful, are deeply unhappy. Thankfully, the Holy Spirit through Solomon’s pen tells us plainly in this…
I Peter 1:22-25 — This lesson begins with a detailed overview of the theology and worship of the Orthodox Church with particular emphasis on the role that icons play. The sad reality is that by its use of icons and other external forms, the Orthodox Church has diminished the role of Scripture. In considering all…
Various texts — As we continue our study of the events associated with the Second Coming of Christ, we turn our attention to the Great Tribulation. This is a period of seven years where God’s judgement is poured out upon the earth. Beginning with a passage in Daniel and then moving to the Book of…
Various texts — Have you ever prayed and not received an answer? This can be a frustrating experience, but Divine silence should not surprise us. The Scriptures spell out clearly particular practices that can hinder our prayers being answered.
Romans 8:15 — When was the last time you paused and considered what it means to actually call God, Father? Too often Christians ignore this truth or take it for granted and so miss out on a wealth of comfort and blessing. In this sermon, Pastor Brendan explains the wonderful doctrine of adoption and its precious implications.
Matthew 6:7-13 — Prayer is a wonderful gift from our loving heavenly Father, but are our prayer lives all that they could be? Are they lacking power? In this lesson, a number of practices that prevent powerful prayer are addressed and the Biblical remedies offered.
Joshua 7 – The Children of Israel won a great victory at Jericho but suffered a costly defeat at Ai. This was because a man named Achan transgressed God’s instructions concerning the spoil of Jericho. In this sermon, we discover seven things about sin that Achan failed to learn. Seven things that may have saved his…
John 3:1-11, Hebrews 6:1-7 — It is possible for a person to have “Christian” experiences and yet not be a Christian. It is possible for a person to have a wide knowledge of the Bible and even be involved in church ministry and yet not be a Christian. That’s because a Christian is one who has…