Everyone loves a battle where the underdog beats the bully. It can be inspiring and motivating to hear that if we believe enough, we can do it – we can become a hero. But this famous battle causes us to re evaluate who we are in the story. There’s only room for one hero. Can…
We speak of many freedoms and fight for civil liberties today. But which freedom is the most important to God? And how does this freedom help us to respond to other liberties offered by the world. Sermon 4 of 4 part series
We all have preferences and personal convictions on many matters. For example, how should we educate children, what food or drink can we consume, or what is acceptable entertainment? Then covid came and stress tested our relationships when it comes to views on masks, vaccines and government response. How does the gospel overcome differences on secondary matters? Sermon#3 of 4 part series
Depending on our personal experiences, we may have an overly positive or negative view of governments and civil authorities. But what does the Bible teach about the role of government, their purpose and our relationship with them? In this topical study, we’ll see that governments are appointed by God, for our good, and that submission is the general posture for believers. But…
In this topical sermon, we seek to understand what Scripture teaches about gatherings as God’s people and ask the following questions: Why are gospel gatherings and assemblies essential? Why are they interrupted or difficult in this life? How does the gospel help us respond during such seasons of covid related lockdown? Sermon#1 of 4 part series
Halfway through 1Samuel, Israel are back to square one with a failed king. Do they cry out to God for a new king? No. Do they repent in sackcloth or ashes? No. Despite this, God gives them a new king because he is merciful and gracious.
It’s easy to be disappointed in leaders. This message shows us that leaders like Saul fail, just like we do. But how we respond to failures makes an eternal difference. Will we minimize our sin or make excuses for them, or will we turn by faith to God?
This message contrasts the life of faith exemplified by Jonathan and the foolish example of his father, Saul. We also see how faithful Jesus delivers us from our foolishness.
