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…
Philippians 1:19-26 — “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (v.21) This ranks as one of the Apostle Paul’s most iconic statements. So what exactly does it mean, and what would it mean for Christians to live this way today? What would it look like practically? This is what Pastor Brendan draws out…
Luke 5:1-11 — In this text we have the Miracle of the Great Catch which culminated in Peter’s wonderful confession of faith, “Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” This was a glorious realisation, but the curious thing is that Peter had already witnessed several displays of Jesus’ divine power, some…
Colossians 2:19 — Is listening to a sermon on a mobile phone or watching a sermon on an iPad a satisfactory substitute for the gathered worship of God’s people? Can we be casual in our association with the church and expect to grow as Christians? The New Testament answers these questions with a resounding “no!” The Christian…
Philippians 1:12-18 — The great missionary was under house arrest in Rome. To human eyes it seemed as though the spread of the Gospel had been thwarted, but it was all part of God’s plan for the Gospel to come to people who otherwise might not have heard it. As Pastor Brendan continues our study in…
John 13:1, 21:1-9 — The Apostle John tells us that Jesus loved His disciples “unto the end.” That’s why we see Him pursing fellowship with them even after they deserted Him. Jesus went out of His way to restore His relationship with the Apostle Peter and to restore Peter’s broken spirit. Those who follow Jesus are called…
Colossians 2:18-19 — The Christians at Colossae were dealing with false teaching that had a strongly mystical element. There was an emphasis on dreams and visions and they were being judged for not having these kinds of experiences. Mysticism has always troubled the church and it continues to do so today, particularly in Charismatic and…