This message focussing on 2 Tim 1:12 begins by showing that Christians do not need to be ashamed of our faith, because our faith is reasonable and tied up in our relationship with the living God. God in Trinity is the security of our faith and he can be trusted. 2 Timothy 1:12 English Standard…
Jesus calls a most unlikely person to follow him. Does life have meaning and purpose? Can it be known by ordinary people? Mark 2:13-17 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus Calls Levi 13 He went out again beside the sea, and all the crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching them. 14 And as…
Psalm 127 is a working song of Christ’s people. What truths are to be on our hearts as we build for God? Psalm 127 English Standard Version (ESV) Unless the Lord Builds the House A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. 127 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless…
A Reminder of the wonder of Jesus Christ. An encouragement to those who believe and a call to those who do not. Isaiah 43:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) Israel’s Only Savior 43 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have…
A Reminder of the wonder of Jesus Christ. An encouragement to those who believe and a call to those who do not. Isaiah 43:1-21 English Standard Version (ESV) Israel’s Only Savior 43 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have…
This message begins by looking at the shame that is inevitably linked with the Gospel. But goes on to show the power of the Gospel to save, because of the Grace of God. Paul however does not leave Tim or us in some mystical situation rather he shows that God has appointed him to 3…
This message focuses on Christian Hope (Assurance) beginning by looking at the lack of hope in the culture around us, then showing the central focus of Christian hope and culminating in the resources of Christian Hope. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[a] because we have our hope set on the living God,…
The reluctant prophet is graciously dealt with by God. He goes on a mission to a people he inwardly despises. He preaches, they repent, God saves. A man on a mission equipped with a message will see a miracle because of God’s mercy. Focus verses Matthew 12:40-41 English Standard Version (ESV) 40 For just as…
This is a story of a Greater King ruling over a Greater Kingdom. When Haman fails in his plot to destroy God’s people, Esther and Mordecai are used by God to write a new law in order to save God’s people. Esther 8 deals with Authority, Passion and Love. Focus verses John 13:34-35 English Standard…
What do you do when suffering strikes? Job lost everything, and yet in the depths of his distress he praises the power and providence of His sovereign God. A shining example to every believer and a picture of the ultimate Suffering Servant. Job 1 English Standard Version (ESV) Job’s Character and Wealth 1 There was…