Love Came Down: The Gift (John 3:16)
24
Dec
Our past can be forgiven. Our present can be managed and our Future can be guaranteed. Because God loved the world so much that He gave His begotten son. [bible passage="John 3:16" heading="h3"]
Love Came Down: What difference does it make?
18
Dec
Christmas, in our Western culture, easily overshadows every other holiday. Even Easter, which for many Christians is the spiritual equinox in their calendar, is trumped each year by the rise of consumerism, capitalism and the true cost of materialism in December. As such, we can often be blinded to the...
Love Came Down: The Unfolding Prophecy of Incarnation
11
Dec
Prophecy, throughout the Scriptures, helps us glimpse into the unfolding narrative and mystery of Christ. The Psalmist David, wrote down beautiful songs and poems as an expression of the divine mystery that was being revealed to him, as he met with God Most High. Reading through them, you’ll begin to...
Eternal Encouragement: Living in God’s Love & Christ’s Perseverance
4
Dec
This message looks at 2 Thessalonians 3 and looks at Pauls writings to the church regarding living in a world hostile to God, his warnings against idleness and final blessing of peace and grace. [bible passage="2 Thessalonians 3" heading="h3"]
Eternal Encouragement: Enduring Instructions
27
Nov
The Thessalonians has become unsettled believing that the return of Jesus had already happened and they had missed it. In response Paul writes to calm their hearts by assuring them of something truly unmissable which will proceed that day. He goes on to explain that preparing for Jesus' return involves...
Eternal Encouragement: Meeting the Just Jesus
20
Nov
It’s sometimes hard to picture the image of a loving and redeeming Heavenly Father - a God who is compassionate, who draws us into increasing mercy, acceptance, generosity and peace on one hand - whilst on the other hand trying to comprehend a God who condemns people and a God...
Eternal Encouragement: Living with Anticipation
13
Nov
As Christians, we don't only look to living in Eternity after death, but seek to live a life now that can endure, and survive even death. How can we prepare to live in this Way? What kind of things should we surround ourselves with? Or perhaps, how can we better...
What is the “Real Thing”?
2
Nov
Our spiritual focus in today’s culture can often be blurred. Distorted with advertisement after advertisement, the allure of riches, entitlement and possessions distract us from what is real. What do we filter in? What do we filter out? Who we emulate and who we aspire to be like play an...
Eternal Encouragement: Built Faith Tough
31
Oct
Throughout his letters, Paul reveals to us how persecution makes us doubt the goodness of God, and temptation blinds us to the gifts of God. So how can we ensure our faith won’t leave us stranded? How can we have an “adrenalised" faith that will go the distance? How can...
Eternal Encouragement
16
Oct
Paul's letter to the Thessalonian's is a letter to a church under rising pressure and scrutiny from Rome in the west and Athens in the east. It's a letter of encouragement, perseverance and hope to a young church, and offers much needed perspective in our own lives. Lead Pastor Stuart...
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