I Thessalonians 2:7-12 — The evangelical world is filled with advice for Christian ministry. There are books, websites, DVDs and lecture series that offer insights for every facet of ministry imaginable. Many of these resources are helpful and some are not. Sadly, we see large swathes of the contemporary church taking their cues from popular…
Luke 4:38-44 — Jesus had a powerful, personal ministry in the city of Capernaum. Many were healed and many wondered at His authority. His message was authenticated by a multitude of miracles and yet the people did not repent of their sin and believe He was the Messiah. Later on, Jesus said that it would…
Philippians 1:6 — We are often frustrated and disappointed by the half-finished projects in our lives. We had all the right intentions but weren’t able to see it through. This is the complete opposite of God’s work of salvation. What He begins, He finishes! In this lesson, Pastor Brendan reminds us that God must begin the work of…
Luke 4:31-37 — It is an odd thing that our increasingly secular society is fascinated by the supernatural. Witchcraft, encounters with spirits and demon possession are frequently the subjects of television shows and movies. The Bible clearly teaches the existence of a supernatural realm of angels and demons but how these are portrayed in popular…
I Chronicles 28:1-8 — As King David handed the crown over to his son Solomon, he reminded the people of the covenant God had made with them at Mt Sinai. They would enjoy a long and prosperous life in their Promised Land if they kept God’s Law. David urged the congregation to obey for their…
II Samuel 12:1-15a — “Thou art the man.” …So said the prophet Nathan to King David when he confronted him about his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. David responded with repentance and received forgiveness from the Lord, but the damage had been done. There would be awful long-term consequences stemming from his sin.…
Genesis 11:10-27 — This passage contains a very precise and detailed genealogy. What we see is a marked decrease in life-span as the generations progress. Why is this so and what does this have to teach us about ageing? In this fascinating lesson, Steve explains the science of ageing and what the Bible has to say…
Matthew 11:28-30 — The fourth century theologian Augustine famously said in his Confessions, “Thou has formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus invites all to come to Him and experience this rest. As we consider Jesus’ gracious invitation we see how…
Luke 4:22-30 — The worshippers in the synagogue at Nazareth were so enraged by Jesus’ sermon that they tried to kill Him. Just moments before they’d been amazed by His gracious words. So what happened and what does this fascinating episode in Jesus’ life have to teach us? How do we respond when God’s Word…
Philippians 1:5 — How does the New Testament define “fellowship?” Is it similar to the way we use the term today? This is crucial to understanding Paul’s thanksgiving in the opening of his letter to the church at Philippi. In this sermon Pastor Brendan takes us through what the New Testament teaches about fellowship and then…