Galatians 6:2 — “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” This is a straightforward command and yet one we struggle to obey. The church is supposed to be a place where no one is left to bear their burdens alone. In this sermon we have simple reminder of our need both to shoulder…
Judges 8:1-21 — “Why have you treated us so badly? Why weren’t we invited?” These were the accusations thrown in Gideon’s face by the men of Ephraim as he was pushing for final victory against the Midianites. Gideon not only had to deal with the enemy without, but also opposition from within – from the…
Hebrews 13:7-25 — The issue of authority in the local church is one that causes angst for many Christians. Some don’t like the idea altogether and others have been hurt by heavy-handed leaders and legalism. So what is the proper role that leaders are to play in the church? What is our responsibility to them?…
Hebrews 13:1-6 — What is the key to making our life together acceptable to God? What is He looking for when we offer Him our worship? The writer to the Hebrews gives us the answer in the closing exhortation to the Book. He tells us that “brotherly love” must continue and he tells us what…
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…
Romans 15:8-12 — The Apostle Paul makes it clear in this text that Jesus Christ came as a Jewish man to minister to the Jewish people. He came to confirm the promises made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, but in so doing He also gave the Gentiles great cause for rejoicing. So what was Paul’s…