Lent and Easter 2024 - Authority of Jesus on Streatham Vale Baptist Church

He is Risen! Jesus is Alive

info@streathamvalebaptist.org.uk (Pastor Alex Camp) — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body, but He was not there because He had risen from death. Jesus is alive! Hallelujah. We celebrate this joyful day because Jesus has risen and He is alive and with us today. We celebrate because He brings us hope - hope for the present and hope for the future. And we celebrate because the resurrection is the ultimate proof that Jesus is Lord!

Palm Sunday: Why do we celebrate?

info@streathamvalebaptist.org.uk (Pastor Alex Camp) — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The crowds rejoiced at the coming of Jesus, as the Messiah and King. But they did not understand what He was there to do. They believed He was going to free them from Roman rule and take up His place as King over Israel, a sovereign nation. But Jesus had a different mission. He had a greater mission. He was there to free all of creation from the grip of Satan. He was coming to set us free from slavery to the world.

Cost of Discipleship

info@streathamvalebaptist.org.uk (Pastor Alex Camp) — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? How does this really impact our lives? In the passage for this reflection, we see that following Jesus is not an easy path. It is a costly one. And we have to choose whether we truly want to submit completely to Jesus’ authority or whether we’d rather continue living life our own way. Are we willing to recognise God’s authority over our lives? Are we willing to lay down the crown of our lives and submit to the King of the World?

Over Sickness

info@streathamvalebaptist.org.uk (Pastor Alex Camp) — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus demonstrates His authority over illness and disease as He works miracles in the lives of the man with leprosy, the servant of the centurion and Peter’s mother-in-law. What can we learnt about Jesus and about ourselves as we reflect upon the interactions that Jesus had with these people? How can we allow God to work in our lives?

Matthew 8:1-17

Wise and Foolish

info@streathamvalebaptist.org.uk (Pastor Alex Camp) — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The wise man built his house upon the rock…The foolish man built his house upon the sand. This parable may seem simplistic, but it teaches us some really important truths that we need to pay attention to. Are you wise or are you foolish? Will you listen to Jesus’ teachings and follow what He says or will you continue to follow your own path?

Let us consider Jesus’ words, and like the crowd gathered around Him, let us be amazed at His teaching because He taught with authority.

The Two Paths

info@streathamvalebaptist.org.uk (Pastor Alex Camp) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus gives us some difficult teaching in this passage. He explains to us that there are only two paths in life - the path to destruction and the path to life. What path are you on?

Let us listen to Jesus’ words and consider how we can ensure we are travelling on the narrow path to life.

Matthew 7:13-23 Romans 3:23 Luke 9:23 Daniel 2:22

Authority of Jesus: Do Not Worry

info@streathamvalebaptist.org.uk (Pastor Alex Camp) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It is the beginning of Lent, and we are starting our Lenten series in which we look at some of the teachings of Jesus. This week we are considering what Jesus tells us about worry.

Jesus provides us with vital tools and guidance in dealing with our fears and worries that will enable us to navigate life with more confidence as we trust the One who made us to guide us in the right paths.