Introduction Matthias is Chosen Example of a fall from grace How does a church recover from this? Only God's grace can restore in such a situation Have we thought of…
Introduction Quote from Spurgeon Example of Elizabeth Example of Zechariah Example of Simeon Three believers before the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Example of others filled with the…
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…
Introduction Starting a new series in Acts To begin by looking at the Prologue Reading v1-3 The second volume of Dr Luke Recap of his characteristics The Book of Acts…
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 What would we say what God's plans are for us? God has good plans for His people It does not mean that everything will be good Can we take…
Introduction Mary did you know? - lyrics Sung by the choir earlier Provoking words - what did she understand and know The gospel accounts are clear: There are certain things…
Introduction The Cost of Christmas Statistics The financial cost, but also stress Christmas can be lonely, especially for the homeless The cost of the first Christmas The Cost to Joseph…
Introduction v9-11 Last week we thought of the theology of Christmas Recap Tonight: The Exaltation of Christ A wonderful and important truth Every knee will bow - some with great…
Introduction Starting a mini-series Looking at v5-8 tonight A common theme: v1-4 – be lowly and humble v5-8 – the model of humility (the Lord Jesus Christ) Explanation Looking at…