I Peter 1:19-20, Ephesians 1:4 — Why did God create the world? That’s a fascinating question and the answer the Bible gives, helps us understand some important things about love. It also challenges us about the depth of the love we show in our relationships. God’s work of creation is theme of our second sermon…
Colossians 2:15 — Paul reminds his readers of the cosmic significance of Christ’s redemptive work. God, through Christ, has disarmed and disgraced Satan and his demons. The Colossians had nothing to fear from the powers of darkness, neither do all those who are in Christ. “The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His…
John 1:1-18, I John 4:1-8 — There is much in our world that reveals a widespread misunderstanding of love. The idea of love that many develop as they move from childhood to adulthood is shallow, or perverted or not really love at all. A false view of love leads to unhealthy relationships and much hurt. We…
Colossians 2:14 — Debt is vital for a healthy economy and a healthy society and yet it is something we would all rather do without! For some, their debt is so burdensome it dominates their life and destroys their relationship. The Bible speaks of sin in a number of ways. It is the transgression of…
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…
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…
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 4:14-21 — In the opening months of His public ministry Jesus was admired everywhere He went in Galilee. One Sabbath day He attended the synagogue in His hometown of Nazareth. He read the Scriptures and delivered a sermon that was unlike any His audience had heard before. As we consider the text that Jesus…