Sermons
Cost of Discipleship
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 5 |
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? Read more
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? Read more
Over Sickness
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 4 |
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
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
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 3 |
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. Read more
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. Read more
The Two Paths
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 2 |
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
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
| Authority of Jesus / Lent week 1 |
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. Read more
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. Read more
From Terror to Reassurance
| The Life of Elijah / 4 |
After the dramatic miracles on Mount Carmel, Elijah finds himself experiencing a moment of doubt and uncertainty, which spirals until he is in a pit of despair, wanting his life to end. But God tends to him and shows Elijah that God works through both the big and bold and also the ordinary, stillness and silence. God sits with Elijah in his pain and helps restore him to a place of peace. Read more
After the dramatic miracles on Mount Carmel, Elijah finds himself experiencing a moment of doubt and uncertainty, which spirals until he is in a pit of despair, wanting his life to end. But God tends to him and shows Elijah that God works through both the big and bold and also the ordinary, stillness and silence. God sits with Elijah in his pain and helps restore him to a place of peace. Read more
From Divided Loyalties to Committed Faith
| The Life of Elijah / 3 |
Elijah meets with Ahab and his prophets for an epic showdown, and battle of the gods. And the Israelites gather around to watch this face-off. Elijah questions the Israelites: “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” God issues this question to us too. How long will you waver between two opinions? Where does your loyalty lie? Read more
Elijah meets with Ahab and his prophets for an epic showdown, and battle of the gods. And the Israelites gather around to watch this face-off. Elijah questions the Israelites: “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” God issues this question to us too. How long will you waver between two opinions? Where does your loyalty lie? Read more
Elijah: From Fear to Hope
| The Life of Elijah / 2 |
The story of Elijah continues, and we see how God calls Elijah out of hiding to send him to Ahab, to tell him that God is going to send rain to the land. We also meet the character of Obadiah, and see how God used his position in the court of Ahab, and his devout faith to protect 100 prophets from Jezebel’s murderous wrath. God used both Elijah and Obadiah to bring hope out of fear, but He did so in different ways. Read more
The story of Elijah continues, and we see how God calls Elijah out of hiding to send him to Ahab, to tell him that God is going to send rain to the land. We also meet the character of Obadiah, and see how God used his position in the court of Ahab, and his devout faith to protect 100 prophets from Jezebel’s murderous wrath. God used both Elijah and Obadiah to bring hope out of fear, but He did so in different ways. Read more
From Death to Life
| The Life of Elijah / 1 |
Join us as we begin a new series looking into the life of Elijah, one of the prophets that God used to do amazing things in Israel. This week we look at the moment we are first introduced to Elijah, as he challenges the king of Israel, gets fed by God through ravens, and helps a starving widow trust that God is going to do what He says He will. Read more
Join us as we begin a new series looking into the life of Elijah, one of the prophets that God used to do amazing things in Israel. This week we look at the moment we are first introduced to Elijah, as he challenges the king of Israel, gets fed by God through ravens, and helps a starving widow trust that God is going to do what He says He will. Read more
Why are you here?
Happy New Year! It is the first Sunday of 2024. So often at the beginning of a new year, we spend time reflecting and remaking ourselves. We do this physically, by starting new diets, giving up alcohol, meat or other things, we make resolutions to do more exercise, and the number of gym memberships rapidly increase. But what about spiritually? How can we reflect and refresh our spiritual lives? Well, lets start with some reflection. Read more
Happy New Year! It is the first Sunday of 2024. So often at the beginning of a new year, we spend time reflecting and remaking ourselves. We do this physically, by starting new diets, giving up alcohol, meat or other things, we make resolutions to do more exercise, and the number of gym memberships rapidly increase. But what about spiritually? How can we reflect and refresh our spiritual lives? Well, lets start with some reflection. Read more
