In this sermon we look further into what genuine Christian love looks like. Paul calls Christians, in view of Godʼs mercy, to offer up our lives as living sacrifices. He also calls us to be transformed through the renewal of our minds. In light of this overarching command, we are to be renewed in our […]
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As Paul considers the great truths of the Gospel and of God’s inclusion of the Gentiles into the tree of God’s gracious covenant, he then moves to direct application in the life of the church. In this sermon we see how the Christian response ought to be a life of worship.
Christian LIving as Worship Read More »
Like the other minor Prophets, Joel uses the phrase, “The Day of The Lord” and so we consider what this meant for the people of Joel day and also consider what it means in relation to the future of Israel. We briefly consider how the imagery is also picked up in Revelation as it pertains
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In this sermon we continue in our study of the Book of Joel. In light of the judgement of God, in the form of the locust plague, God calls various groups of people to respond. First of all we consider the call given to the drunks!
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Our sermon text is 1 Timothy 6:3-10. In this sermon we come to Paul’s final words to young Timothy. He returns to the importance of understanding and addressing false teachers that have caused so much trouble in the church. While we always assume this is a problem out there, we must be willing to consider
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In this sermon we consider Paul’s instructions for slaves/bond-servants. Whether we realize it or not, we all relate to various people in authority each day and God is interested in how we conduct ourselves as His ambassadors. Because we carry the teaching of God, bear the name of God and are part of the family
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A booklet on the baptism and membership of young children.
Forbid Them Not by Ted Christman Read More »
As Paul turns from the concerns he has about the deceitful spirits and false teachers, he turns to Timothy and continues to give him instruction on how to press on as a good servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. In Paul’s instruction to Timothy we find much application for us today as well.
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As Moses reflects on his many trials and triumphs he passes on a Psalm of wisdom and insight. May we have ears to hear this timeless council.
Psalm 90 – A Timely Prayer Read More »
While Paul states a number of qualification the overseer and the deacon must posses, he also names a number that they must not posses! In this sermon we look at the first three pitfalls that the leader must avoid, namely drunkenness, violence and quarrelling.
The Office of Overseer: What He Must Not Be (part 1) Read More »