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What A Godly Minister Strives For – Part 2

Colossians 2:2b — The bedrock of the Christian life is assurance. Without assurance of our salvation and of God’s sovereignty we cannot experience the riches God has given to us in Christ.  …Following the Apostle Paul’s example with the Colossians, a godly minister will strive to teach the Scriptures such that God’s people develop this…

The Table Of Nations – Part 1

Genesis 10:1-3 – In Genesis chapter 10 we have extensive genealogies of the sons of Noah, this text is often referred to as the “Table of Nations”. Why have these genealogies been recorded? What was their significance to the Nation of Israel? What can we learn from them today? …In this sermon, Steve demonstrates that…

The Suffering At Iconium

Acts 14:1-7 — Spiritual opposition is a reality for every Christian who endeavours to live faithfully for the Lord Jesus Christ. Why does it come? And how should we respond? …This is what we learn as Brendan takes us through the Apostle Paul’s ministry and suffering in the city of Iconium.

What A Godly Minister Strives For – Part 1

Colossians 2:1-2a — What goals should our pastors and elders be working towards? This is a very important question both for church leaders and for the people they serve. …In this part of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he tells them what he was striving for and he reveals his deep pastoral concern for their…

God’s Wisdom For Children

Proverbs 1:8-9 — The foundation for all that is set set down in the Book of Proverbs is “the fear of the Lord” – it is the source, the fountain-head of all moral knowledge. The first stone that is laid upon that foundation is what we might call “the fear of parents,” that is, being rightly related…

The Sermon In Pisidia

Acts 13:14-52 — The Apostle Paul preached many sermons after his conversion but his sermon in the synagogue at Pisdia is the first we have recorded in Scripture.  …In this message, Brendan opens up Paul’s sermon and uses it to teach us about the nature of preaching, our expectations and our responses.

This Is It?

Luke 2:1-7 — The birth of Jesus was preceded by glorious angelic announcements and wonderful songs of praise. So why was He was born in such ordinary circumstances? Circumstances marked by inconvenience, discomfort and poverty?  What does this tell us about Jesus and His relationship to us?

Lessons From Noah’s Fall – Part 2

Genesis 9:18-29 — In this study, Steve continues to draw lessons for our lives from Noah’s fall into sin.  He also explains the curse that Noah pronounced on Ham’s son Canaan.  Sadly, this curse has been misunderstood throughout history and used to justify certain racist and oppressive practices.