Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” This is a much loved and often quoted New Testament text, but what does it mean? How does it work? How does God strengthen us through Christ?
Holding forth the word of life
Sermons on Christian Life (Page 16)
Leviticus 9:1-10:7 — This passage records the first worship service conducted by the priests in Israel’s history. Aaron and his four sons offered sacrifices upon the altar in the court of the newly constructed Tabernacle. At the conclusion of the service, an amazing thing happened. Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed…
II Corinthians 5:10 — The wonderful message of the Gospel is that Jesus bore the penalty of sin when He died on the cross. The person who places their faith in Jesus as Saviour is completely forgiven. The penalty of sin is forever removed but that does not mean there is no accountability. The New…
I Peter 1:22-25 — This lesson begins with a detailed overview of the theology and worship of the Orthodox Church with particular emphasis on the role that icons play. The sad reality is that by its use of icons and other external forms, the Orthodox Church has diminished the role of Scripture. In considering all…
Romans 8:15 — When was the last time you paused and considered what it means to actually call God, Father? Too often Christians ignore this truth or take it for granted and so miss out on a wealth of comfort and blessing. In this sermon, Pastor Brendan explains the wonderful doctrine of adoption and its precious implications.
Joshua 7 – The Children of Israel won a great victory at Jericho but suffered a costly defeat at Ai. This was because a man named Achan transgressed God’s instructions concerning the spoil of Jericho. In this sermon, we discover seven things about sin that Achan failed to learn. Seven things that may have saved his…
John 3:1-11, Hebrews 6:1-7 — It is possible for a person to have “Christian” experiences and yet not be a Christian. It is possible for a person to have a wide knowledge of the Bible and even be involved in church ministry and yet not be a Christian. That’s because a Christian is one who has…
Of all the things that Christ has called His disciples to do, personal evangelism is among the most challenging! Many Christians find it difficult to share the Gospel with family members, friends, neighbours, colleagues and acquaintances. In this short study, Steve encourages us to speak the Good News and he gives us a number of…
I Timothy 4:12, Titus 2:7-8 — All of us exercise leadership in some sphere of life. We lead others in the home, the church, the workplace and in our friendships. So what is the key to the kind of leadership that truly benefits others? What does God expect of those He has placed in leadership roles?…
II Chronicles 14 & 16 — King Asa faced two obstacles at either end of his reign, one great and one small. He responded differently to each one and it is the stark contrast between his responses that Pastor Brendan draws out in this sermon. In this much loved Old Testament story we find some…