Sunday, 07 January 2024
Duration: 29 mins 17 secs
In this passage, Jesus tells His disciples that He will soon be leaving them, but instead, the Holy Spirit will come to teach them and remind them of everything that Jesus had said. As we start a new year, and all the challenges of life that we will face, and because of our hope and faith in Jesus, we can be assured that God will be with us in all of these circumstances.
Sunday, 08 October 2023
Duration: 37 mins 33 secs
Our relationship with Jesus has not come about by our works, but it is about what He has done for us by His grace. The grace of Jesus is available to us as we face different circumstances in our lives. We are reminded in this passage that we can now boast in the hope of the glory of God because of the peace we have with God through our faith in Jesus.
Sunday, 29 January 2023
Duration: 36 mins 10 secs
When we face difficult times in our lives, we can always rely on Jesus to meet our needs during these times, which is often met through the support and care of others. Jesus is always there for us. We can leave all our concerns and anxieties with Jesus and trust our lives to Him.
Sunday, 09 October 2022
Duration: 34 mins 58 secs
In this passage we see how Jesus' grace was evident as He washed the disciples feet. Jesus washes first, we wash next. No matter what life circumstances we face, we can experience the grace of Jesus. Resentment of difficult situations can lead us to bitterness and anger - forgiving those who have hurt us can free us of this burden. We need to follow Jesus' example to forgive others, as we have already been forgiven by Him.
Sunday, 12 June 2022
Duration: 30 mins 25 secs
The Good Samaritan is a familiar bible passage many of us have probably heard numerous times. When approaching the injured man on the side of the road, the priest allowed the law take priority over his care for the man and passed by. Likewise, the Levite didn't want to take the risk, played it safe and also passed the man by. It was only the Samaritan that showed compassion. In looking at our own situation, who do you currently identify with and who would you like to identify with - the injured man, the priest, the Levite, the Samaritan or the the inn keeper?
Sunday, 26 September 2021
Duration: 25 mins 20 secs
We have a glorious hope. With all the struggles the world is going through, the answer is Jesus. Paul wrote from his imprisonment in Rome. He may have felt discouraged, frustrated and perhaps, sometimes unwell, yet Christ works through his weaknesses. Prayer does not always come easily and naturally. We need to practice this important discipline to continue our connection with God. Remember all that God has done. Praise and thanksgiving are key factors in every prayer. Paul prayed for open doors to proclaim the gospel, not so he could get out of gaol. We need to pray for opportunities to share the good news of Jesus with others.
Sunday, 16 May 2021
Duration: 36 mins 34 secs
Where are we at in our commitment to Christ? Adam & Eve gave in quickly to temptation in the Garden of Eden. Jesus struggled in the Garden of Gethsemane but totally committed Himself to God. Jesus did not demand His rights as God. He did it voluntarily and chose the path of pain because He loved us. We are a new creation, God's children, saints redeemed and forgiven. Our church has been bought with a price. Get rid of anything else on the throne of your heart and don't be double-minded. Seek the Lord our God and follow Him!
Sunday, 02 May 2021
Duration: 36 mins 23 secs
We need to recognise and acknowledge the sin within us, the power of confession, forgiving others and receiving forgiveness ourselves. Jesus came to set us free. Forgiveness is a powerful tool, essential to coming into inner healing and holiness. Some people abandon it as impossible but they forget the greatness of God. Forgiveness brings healing to ourselves. We need to confess our sin and be honest before God. When we confess, God will forgive.
Sunday, 12 July 2020
Duration: 24 mins 20 secs
Zerubbabel is described as God's signet ring, a deposit guaranteeing what is to come. God's promises are an anchor. Every one will be fulfilled. The question is not will God keep His promises, but will we rely on them? Some people are living in fear, loneliness or despair - particularly those isolated because of COVID-19. God's promises are very great, precious, the finest jewels in the universe (2 Peter 1:4). Is your anchor the circumstances of your life, another person or your savings, or is it in God? When the storm comes, will your anchor hold?
Sunday, 02 February 2020
Duration: 31 mins 51 secs
What kind of people is calling us to be? A life dedicated to others. We should encourage one another, bear with one another, pray for one another, accept one another, serve one another, forgive one another and love one another. If the heart of God is in us, then we will be pouring His love out for others. Don't give in to negative feelings or messages. God never gives up on us. He is always there and His arms are always open and outstretched.
