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…
Proverbs 3:11-12 — Immediately after reminding his son about God’s promise of prosperity, Solomon raises the matter of God’s correction – “My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord…” How do we understand this text, and others like it in the Bible, that talk about chastening? What form does this chastening take? Does the…
I Thessalonians 4:13-18 — The Second Coming of Christ is the Christian’s “blessed hope.” For nearly 2,000 years the church has been looking and longing for Jesus to return and make all things right. The Bible has much to say about the Second Coming and the end times. In this sermon series, Steve is going…
Colossians 2:16-17 — Are Christians obligated to observe certain holy days? Are there particular dietary laws that Christians must keep? What about the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day? The Christians at Colossae were being told that their growth and progress in the Christians life was dependant upon these things. Was that true? What was Paul’s response? As…
Philippians 1:9-11 — Spiritual discernment is the ability to think and make decisions in light of the teachings of the Bible. This is vital for living in a manner that pleases the Lord and it enables us to enjoy the good life He has for us. So how do we develop this discernment? The answer is…