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…
I Thessalonians 4:13-18 – In this sermon, Steve unfolds the New Testament teaching concerning the Rapture of the Church. This is the moment when Christ returns to the clouds. The bodies of those Believers that have died will be resurrected and those Believers that remain will be caught up to the clouds and into heaven.
Luke 5:12-15 — In Jesus’ day, leprosy was not only a painful disease it was a shameful disease to be afflicted with. The sufferer was ceremonially unclean and forced to live outside the city. He had to deal with the stigma of his illness and the emotional toll of being isolated from community life. In this…
Luke 5:16 — The New Testament commands Christians to pray. It is a duty that often requires considerable effort and discipline. There are very few Christians who don’t struggle to pray like they know they should. But what we see in this short verse is a truth that has the potential to transform our prayer…