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…
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…
I Corinthians 1:4-9 — There are times when we are disheartened by the condition of our walk with God. We get discouraged by our own sin and selfishness. We know we should be doing better. So what do we do? What do we tell ourselves? …The Christians at Corinth were in very bad shape and yet Paul…
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?
Proverbs 1:7 — “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” This is the foundation of the Book of Proverbs and the foundation of a Christian life that seeks to grow in wisdom. So what does it mean to “fear the Lord?” And what kind of knowledge is Solomon talking about?
Luke 1:67-80 — After the birth of John when Zacharias was finally able to speak, he offered a wonderful song of praise to the Lord. This song closes out the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel and it is all about redemption. God had kept His promises, the Saviour King had come! …Today, those who know Jesus…
Luke 1:57-66 — Isn’t it true that when life is easier we’re more prone to wander? Success, comfort, prosperity, seasons where life goes well, these can all try our faith and commitment to Christ. …For Zacharias & Elisabeth years of struggle and suffering came to an end with the birth of their son. Something wonderful happened…
Proverbs 1:1-6 — This is the first sermon in a new study that will cover Proverbs chapters 1-9. In this opening message we have an introduction to the Book and an overview. We consider the structure, theme and motto of Proverbs and then move to the five purpose statements Solomon lays out at the beginning of chapter…
Luke 1:46-55 — “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” So said A.W. Tozer and it’s hard to argue with him. …In this text, which contains Mary’s famous song, we’re given a glimpse of what came into her mind when she thought about God. Her view of…
Luke 1:39-45 — The NT commands every Christian to be Spirit-filled? What does that mean? What does that look like? …After receiving the wonderful message from Gabriel, the young Mary travelled south to visit her older cousin Elisabeth. Their meeting was filled with great joy and rejoicing as first Elisabeth and then Mary offered a song…