Sermons
A Heart that Searches for Hidden Treasure
| Matters of the Heart / 1 |
As we begin this new year, let us take time to examine our hearts. What is the condition of our hearts? Just like we go to the doctors for a physical health check-up, so we can come to God to get a spiritual check up. So, we are beginning a new series looking at ‘Matters of the Heart’ and this week we are thinking about having a heart that searches for hidden treasure - do we look for treasure here on earth or do we look for the treasures of the Kingdom of Heaven? Read more
As we begin this new year, let us take time to examine our hearts. What is the condition of our hearts? Just like we go to the doctors for a physical health check-up, so we can come to God to get a spiritual check up. So, we are beginning a new series looking at ‘Matters of the Heart’ and this week we are thinking about having a heart that searches for hidden treasure - do we look for treasure here on earth or do we look for the treasures of the Kingdom of Heaven? Read more
Shalom: Perfectionism and Redemption
| Advent week 2 |
We so often strive for perfection in our lives. Either out of a desire to be the best, to win the approval of others because of our pride and arrogance; or out of fear and shame of our inadequacies and failings. But we have a God who sets us free from the need to strive for perfection. God offers us His Shalom, which makes us complete, whole, loved and valued by God. Read more
We so often strive for perfection in our lives. Either out of a desire to be the best, to win the approval of others because of our pride and arrogance; or out of fear and shame of our inadequacies and failings. But we have a God who sets us free from the need to strive for perfection. God offers us His Shalom, which makes us complete, whole, loved and valued by God. Read more
Shalom: Exhaustion and Rest
| Advent week 1 |
It is the second week of Advent and we continue our advent series looking at Shalom - peace, renewal, completeness. The Shalom of God can permeate every aspect of our lives if we allow Him to. Let us take time to reflect on how God’s Shalom can help us in our exhaustion and fatigue. God offers us rest, renewal, and peace - will you accept His offer? Luke 2:16-20 Exodus 20:8-11 Matthew 11:25-30
It is the second week of Advent and we continue our advent series looking at Shalom - peace, renewal, completeness. The Shalom of God can permeate every aspect of our lives if we allow Him to. Let us take time to reflect on how God’s Shalom can help us in our exhaustion and fatigue. God offers us rest, renewal, and peace - will you accept His offer? Luke 2:16-20 Exodus 20:8-11 Matthew 11:25-30
Shalom: Fear and anxiety
| Advent week 1 |
It is the first week of Advent and we begin our advent series looking at Shalom - peace, renewal, completeness. The Shalom of God can permeate every aspect of our lives if we allow Him to. Let us take time to reflect on how God’s Shalom can help us overcome our fears and anxieties. Psalm 23 Philippians 4:7 Quote Shalom is what love looks like in the flesh. The embodiment of love in the context of a broken creation, shalom is a hint at what was, what should be, and what will one day be again. Read more
It is the first week of Advent and we begin our advent series looking at Shalom - peace, renewal, completeness. The Shalom of God can permeate every aspect of our lives if we allow Him to. Let us take time to reflect on how God’s Shalom can help us overcome our fears and anxieties. Psalm 23 Philippians 4:7 Quote Shalom is what love looks like in the flesh. The embodiment of love in the context of a broken creation, shalom is a hint at what was, what should be, and what will one day be again. Read more
The Movement We Receive in Christ
| Colossians / 12 |
We are part of a movement - a movement with the purpose to advance the Kingdom of God. It is good to be reminded that we are part of a huge team, a massive extended family that expands across space and time. So, what can we learn about pursuing God and following Him in mission as we read about people who did that at the time of the letter to the Colossians? Read more
We are part of a movement - a movement with the purpose to advance the Kingdom of God. It is good to be reminded that we are part of a huge team, a massive extended family that expands across space and time. So, what can we learn about pursuing God and following Him in mission as we read about people who did that at the time of the letter to the Colossians? Read more
The Mission We Receive in Christ
| Colossians / 11 |
Christ has given us a mission - to proclaim the mystery of Christ. Do you accept the mission? Explore with us as we examine the instructions, suggestions and example of Paul as we learn how to fulfil the mission of God as we live out our faith in our daily lives. Colossians 4:2-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Psalm 34:8
Christ has given us a mission - to proclaim the mystery of Christ. Do you accept the mission? Explore with us as we examine the instructions, suggestions and example of Paul as we learn how to fulfil the mission of God as we live out our faith in our daily lives. Colossians 4:2-6 Matthew 25:14-30 Psalm 34:8
The Peace We Receive in Christ
| Colossians / 10 |
Paul instructs us to “let the peace of Christ rule” in our hearts. The peace He offers is perfect complete wholeness, a peace that brings restoration. We are to let this peace rule in our hearts and be evident in everything we say or do. This includes allowing the peace of Christ to rule in our relationships and the way we sacrificially love and serve one another. How does the peace of Christ rule in your heart and in your relationships? Read more
Paul instructs us to “let the peace of Christ rule” in our hearts. The peace He offers is perfect complete wholeness, a peace that brings restoration. We are to let this peace rule in our hearts and be evident in everything we say or do. This includes allowing the peace of Christ to rule in our relationships and the way we sacrificially love and serve one another. How does the peace of Christ rule in your heart and in your relationships? Read more
The Transformation We Receive in Christ
| Colossians / 9 |
Christ calls us to die to our old selves and to rise with Him to the transformed and transforming life that He offers us. We no longer have to be ruled by our past habits and behaviours but can be renewed and transformed as we clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, binding it all with love. How are you living the transformed and transforming life that Jesus gives us? Read more
Christ calls us to die to our old selves and to rise with Him to the transformed and transforming life that He offers us. We no longer have to be ruled by our past habits and behaviours but can be renewed and transformed as we clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, binding it all with love. How are you living the transformed and transforming life that Jesus gives us? Read more
The Freedom We Receive in Christ
| Colossians / 8 |
Jesus has offered us freedom. Freedom from striving, trying desperately to win God’s approval. And Freedom from judgement. From the judgement of others, from the judgement of God because Jesus has taken our punishment upon Himself. And He has also freed us from the need for us to judge others. Only God can judge, so we do not have the right to pass judgements on others. Colossians 2:16-23 Matthew 23 Luke 1:50-53 Read more
Jesus has offered us freedom. Freedom from striving, trying desperately to win God’s approval. And Freedom from judgement. From the judgement of others, from the judgement of God because Jesus has taken our punishment upon Himself. And He has also freed us from the need for us to judge others. Only God can judge, so we do not have the right to pass judgements on others. Colossians 2:16-23 Matthew 23 Luke 1:50-53 Read more
The Victory We Receive in Christ
| Colossians / 7 |
Jesus has won the victory over sin and death and evil. But what does this mean for us in practice? How does it affect the way we live our lives? How does Jesus’ victory give us hope and confidence in living in the power of Christ? Colossians 2:8-15 Romans 7:15-19
Jesus has won the victory over sin and death and evil. But what does this mean for us in practice? How does it affect the way we live our lives? How does Jesus’ victory give us hope and confidence in living in the power of Christ? Colossians 2:8-15 Romans 7:15-19
