Andy became our church pastor in November 2020
Christ’s ascension may be the least considered aspect of His work. Without it though, our picture of Jesus is incomplete. As we examine the Scriptures, we are reminded that we serve a mighty, ascended King who wears a crown of glory as He governs the universe, rules His Church and intercedes for believers like us.…
The New Testament book of James is an intensely practical letter, focusing on how Christians should behave as we put the teachings of God’s Word into practice. Trials occur in every life but God enables believers to experience joy even in the midst of difficult circumstances. James 1:1-18 ESV Greeting 1 James, a servant[a] of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,…
Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus was full of compassion for those who were suffering. In this passage we unpack the stories of two families that Jesus encountered. Christ’s compassion reached beyond race and respectability to minister to those in pain, hopelessness, loneliness and grief. Luke 7:1-17 ESV Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant 7 After he…
How do we make the most of life when it’s so fleeting? The Preacher in Ecclesiastes invites us to consider death and judgement which in turn will cause us to contemplate our ultimate need, driving us to God and His eternal truth. Psalm 73 ESV Book Three God Is My Strength and Portion Forever A…
Everyone experiences sadness or disappointment. Our calendar text this month reminds us to trust in the Lord, forever! Feeling forgotten and sad, David cried to God and learnt the valuable lesson of trusting in a God who knows what is best for us! Psalm 13 ESV How Long, O Lord? To the choirmaster. A Psalm…
The author of Ecclesiastes has examined the dead-end streets that men and women travel exposing the futility of life without God. The Preacher concludes with a plea to ‘Remember God’ and to ‘Fear Him.’ In light of the grim picture of our certain physical decline, we can know a purposeful delight in fearing God and…
There is a great temptation to overestimate our own ability and foolishly underestimate the Spirit of the Lord. As we consider a familiar text from the prophet Zechariah, we are reminded that earthly means cannot sustain us, it is only the Spirit of the Lord, who is sufficient to carry us through any and every…
Our love for God can be like the morning mist – we see it and then suddenly it is gone. As believers, we are prone to wander and lose touch with God and then fall into despair. Scripture reminds us what our assurance is; that once in Christ, we are in Him forever! Hosea 14…
Do you wrestle with your past, worry about your future, and fail to enjoy your present? Through real restoration, no matter how it hurts, no matter what it costs, and no matter what it means, God makes us useful and profitable in all aspects of life. John 21:15-25 Jesus and Peter 15 When they had…
As Christians, when we fail to love the Lord as we ought, and drift away from Him, we feel anxiety or shame about coming back. What we need to realise is, that He is eager for us to come back! When we get to the shore, He doesn’t greet us with anger but with love,…