This message begins emphasising the brevity of time; then moves to the unchanging nature of God’s Words. The passage shows how we are to live in light of both truths and we are not to be led astray. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:31 English…
In a busy, hectic world, full of distractions and demands on our time, guard your time with Jesus in order to stop your service turning sour. Martha and Mary 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus[a] entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had…
I even the Apostle Paul needed to pray for opportunities and clarity for the gospel message, then how much more do we! Further Instructions 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word,…
God has saved us through Jesus Christ, and is now working in us to transform us into the image of Christ. We must respond to his working and fully work out the implications of our salvation. Lights in the World 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in…
Jesus has provoked a controversy, so that he might proclaim his oneness with the Father in his works, and therefore also in honour. John 5:16-23 English Standard Version (ESV) 16 And this was why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am…
How does Jesus respond to those who everyone else despises? How can our love reflect and show this love? Jesus and Zacchaeus 19 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see…
In an ever-changing and hostile world, what truths about God do we need to grasp to help us to live faithfully for him? Esther 3 English Standard Version (ESV) Haman Plots Against the Jews 3 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, and advanced him and set his throne…
The message begins by looking at some of the realities of life – weaknesses and temptations, before looking at the fact that the work of Jesus continues today as He meets us in these realities providing grace to help. Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has…
This message begins by showing that the God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New Testament and that He is always gracious to His people. While He has every right to consume His people in Judgement yet He remains gracious and longs to restore showing love Robbing God 6…
This message explains the Christian Gospel, beginning with the horror of our position outside of Christ, then showing how Christ has dealt with all of that creating reconciliation with God, but calling us to the vital need of persevering in the faith. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil…