I Corinthians 15:20-23 — Easter Sunday A patient lies on the operating table. They’ve stopped breathing. Their heart has stopped beating. In desperation the doctor applies the defibrillator and after three or four shocks the patient is brought back to life. Was Jesus’ resurrection something like this? Was He simply revived? Was He the same…
Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46. Good Friday — If we do not know what hell is, we cannot truly understand and appreciate what Jesus endured on the cross. He experienced what every soul in hell experiences – the worst of which is the total absence of God’s presence.
John 12:12-19 — Palm Sunday. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee… riding upon an ass.” (Zechariah 9:9) We’ve all seen paintings of famous generals and kings riding magnificent horses, but why does this King choose a donkey? What does it tell us about Him and why does it matter?
John 11:45-57, Mark 10:30-32 — Before Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem that marks the beginning of Passion Week, there was a final journey. Jesus left the peace and safety of Ephraim and set out for Jerusalem knowing full well what awaited Him when He arrived. There is one scene in this final journey, recorded by Mark,…
John 3:16 — Giving gifts is a common practice in our culture at Christmas time. In fact it is often the case that no expense is spared when it comes to buying that perfect gift. Where does this custom come from? Many suggestions have been offered over the years, but in truth, giving gifts is the…
Jonah 3:1-10 — The story of Jonah is one we all know and love, however what many don’t recognise is that it’s not primarily about a man who was swallowed by a fish. Rather, it’s about a wicked city that God was going to destroy. In this short sermon we learn what this city was like…
Matthew 2:1-9, Luke 2:1-20 — Busy. Tired. Too many functions. Too much shopping. This is how we can feel at this time of year and sometimes we miss the point of it all. Even those who love and follow Jesus can get distracted from what Christmas is actually about. In this study Pastor Brendan takes us…
Matthew 27:57-66 — We don’t often pay much attention to the details of Jesus’ burial and yet the Apostle Paul tells us in I Corinthians 15 that His burial is an essential part of the Gospel. In this study Pastor Brendan walks us through the accounts of Jesus’ burial and draws some vital application for those…
Matthew 28:1-10 — Jesus’ first post-resurrection appearances were to women who had been present at His crucifixion. These women had been Jesus’ disciples and were coming to the tomb on Sunday morning to perform one final act of devotion. Their response when Jesus appeared demonstrates the immense love they had for Him. What about us?…
John 19:7 — “We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.” So said the the chief priests in their quest to persuade Pilate to order Jesus’ death. They argued from their law, but who did that law really accuse and condemn? Who deserved to…