Introduction A wonderful and famous Psalm We are seeking stability and happiness What are these things? The worlds ideas of these things is constantly shifting Nothing in the world will…
Introduction v9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" God sometimes permits thorns to come into our lives in order to minister…
Introduction "I am the resurrection" - a very familiar words A bit ironic that because Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, He Himself will be put to death v53 -…
Introduction Opening remarks - Church Name We need hope How do people find hope in today's world? The bible is very clear about the reason for this loss of hope…
Introduction Any passage of Scripture is God breathed and approachable Certain passages of Scripture need to be approached with carefulness E.g. Passages that focus on the sufferings of Jesus Psalm…
The message from v8 - "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" The Sermon on the Mount starts with "Blessed" The Book of Psalms stars with…
v9-20 Particularly v12-13 The church here likely not much different to the church in Bethlehem in Port Talbot Many concerns - examples Is there something that above all of that…
Introduction 2 Cor 13:5 A challenge to examine ourselves What fruit are you bearing? How the Lord deals with those who do not bear fruit "There must be more than…
Introduction Introductory anecdote Why does the mention of Jesus cause such negativity? What is your response to Jesus? Since the birth of Jesus, people have been affected by the mention…
Context Naomi has been stirred (v6) She heard God afresh We see the effect that a restored Christian has on her family Naomi is preparing to return back to Bethlehem…