Bernard was Pastor between February 2010 and October 2020
This message begins by calling us to rejoice in trials, then shows that we know that trials are a positive part of the Christian life. Their aim under God is to bring us to completeness rather than being left in a position of lacking. James 1:2-4 English Standard Version Testing of Your Faith 2 Count…
In this message we see Jesus as the first Missionary sent by God, with a clear responsibility for those chosen by God. We also see that the Gospel is not complete here on earth, but is focused on eternal life. John 6:38-40 English Standard Version 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to…
This message considers the picture of God given in Ps 145. It then looks at the wonderful promise that God watches over His people, before moving to the tragic news that God will destroy the wicked. In light of those truths we are then called to examine of need and response Psalm 145:2 English Standard…
In this message, John gives his personal testimony of living with the Lord Jesus and shows that his record of the Gospel has one purpose that readers and hearers might believe and be saved. John 19:35 English Standard Version 35 He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that…
This message begins by looking at the call to receive the Word and that is not simply an academic exercise. It includes the whole being. That will lead to a greater knowledge of God, which inevitably will produce a change in the reader and believer. Proverbs 2:1-11 The Value of Wisdom 2 My son, if you…
This message begins by looking at the way David recorded his own relationship with God in prayer but then moves to look at records of His life where he consciously walked with God and found Him alone to be his strength. Psalm 18:3 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 I call upon the Lord, who is…
This message begins by looking at the lack of peace today and then asks questions concerning the relationships of peace showing that humanity’s greatest need is peace with God and that this is only available through the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 Peace with God Through Faith 5 Therefore, since we have been just
This message begins by looking at God’s Gift, The Holy Spirit and then shows how He is the One who truly gives Glory to God. That glory is ultimately seen in the Grace of God as sinners repent and are added to the Church. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is…
The message begins looking at the place and value of change in the purposes of God. It moves to then consider the stumbling block of incalcitrance climaxing in the recognition that essentially the work of God is always cooperative for the benefit of His people and the glory of His Name. 7 Nevertheless, I tell…
As an old man David is able to review His experience of salvation. He knows that it is all of God. He has learnt that no matter what life throws at you we are secure in God. The Saved life is not dormant or moribund, it is a daily experience of God. 39 The salvation…