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Jesus not only has authority over demons and illness, he has compassion for all who come to him. His greatest healing is for our souls, since he died on the cross that we could be reconciled with God the Father. All who trust in him receive new life, a new identity as God's children, and the assurance of eternal life to come. Turn to him now, in faith, if you have never done so before.Watch om youtube: https://youtube.com/live/rKInvkTyIwA
Jesus calls us from a life that is racked with sin and brokenness, from lack of hope, and without a close relationship with God, to a life of joy and strength, of holiness and peace, of closeness to him, with Jesus as our Good Shepherd.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/8QHqvBfSMiU
The promised Messiah/Christ has come. The Kingdom of God is at hand. We are called, invited, even commanded, to turn from sin and entrust our lives to God through faith in Christ alone.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/vwzjGZ-rJrs
We are to prepare the way of the Lord in our own lives, by confessing our sins to God, calling on the name of the Lord, and progressively drawing closer to him, as we look forward to going to be with Christ.watch: https://youtube.com/live/9QdpQoHaz54
No matter what situation we are in, we ought to pray to, or give praise to, God. We ought also to support those who are overwhelmed, and seek to bring back those who have wandered far from the Lord.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/0uoHX3v7D-8
Don't look down at your circumstances now. Look up to God for strength, and look forward to your reward of blessing when Christ comes again. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/QXUpzYXS5TA
The rich generally exploit the poor. Yet, in Christ the poor are rich beyond measure. And the rich will be humbled on the judgment day. Let's be patient and look forward to God's resolution of this systemic injustice, through faith in Christ Jesus.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/yTRIZcyqCOc
We are not in control of our lives as much as we might think. We ought to make plans in accordance with God's will. Ultimately, we ought to expand our worldview so that it is not centred on us, but on loving neighbour and God too. We can do this through faith in Christ.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/KX3qI6-H1ZA
Speaking judgmentally about others is not just wrong in itself, it indicates lack of humility and conformity to the character of Christ.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/3dbZDYYAH2M
The cure for spiritual deadness is to turn back to God, through faith in Christ, in humility, repentance, submission and obedience. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/8rg0LPlBF04
To be wise, we must resist temptation to sin from the world, the flesh and the devil. Wisdom from God is to be like Jesus. Key among its features is submissiveness to God's will. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/9dKQDZ2q7mg
Words matter. Our words reflect the state of our hearts. Yet, forgiveness, comfort and blessing are found in God's gracious words to us in the gospel. And by the power of the Holy Spirit, our words can be words of blessing to others too.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/yJlW5hqTwaU
If someone claims to have faith, but there is no evidence to support that claim, then they do not have saving faith. A true faith changes lives, and is evidenced by works of love, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, etc., as followers of Jesus.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/7V6nvviNCBY
Discrimination in favour of the rich, against the poor, is not how Jesus lived, and is not how we ought to live too. We ought to live as he did, such as showing mercy to others. Works matter.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/2O3FiS0ZczQ
How we treat the most vulnerable in society is an indication of what our faith is like. True religion will care for those in need, from the foundation of a living and obedient faith in Christ Jesus. True religion will look like Jesus. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/8-ky9ef4S_U
Essential to godliness is reading God's Word, accepting what it teaches, and acting on it accordingly. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/TOq_P1-LKzQ
James encourages us to persevere through difficult times, knowing that through them we can develop Christian character and hope.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/-4jquHcVl4A
As we look forward to going to be with God, when Christ comes again, let us do so in increasing holiness, as we anticipate that world where there will be no more sorrow, suffering or sin any longer. Rev 19:6-9, 20:11-15, 21:1-8, 22:1-5Watch: https://youtube.com/live/PiHth2I_Yn8
Even though our efforts in the Lord may not result in the blessings and outcomes we seek here and now, we can persevere with assurance and joy knowing that they will be rewarded in the world to come. We persevere in faith, trusting that God will ultimately fulfil all his promises, in Christ Jesus.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/cNeedGKstS0
This world is not our ultimate home. Christians are strangers and foreigners in this world, as we look forward to our eternal destiny in the world to come. We can therefore sympathise with those who are migrants, refugees and asylum seekers here and now, showing the compassion of God to them, as well as holding out the gospel to them.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/6u5oMfBNVCk
Jesus tells us that he has overcome the world. We can to if we depend on him.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/geWIrXwp6hw
God's people face the question as to how to live in the world. Ultimately, we do what we can to serve God and love others in society, but in our hearts we should love him unreservedly.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/mPjcifS1fCM
Andrew Elder reminds us of God's love, grace and mercy through receiving the righteousness of Christ as a gift, by faith, instead of keeping on trying in vain to obtain it by our feeble works. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/MdphBcKdd40
The history of the Old Testament Israelites shows us that if we want to follow God, to be faithful to him, we need Christ Jesus in our hearts and lives. Although as sinners we have been unfaithful to God, he is gracious and merciful to us, and welcomes us, through faith in Christ.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ClF0lgs9sU0
The resurrection of Christ from the dead is not significant just because 'he' is risen. But he died and was raised to life in order that 'we' could experience the same after him. We opt in to his new life, to forgiveness of sins, peace with God and the sure hope of resurrection and being with God forever, through faith alone in Christ alone.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/PwlkquB73UA
Christ Jesus loved us to the end. His last sayings on the cross show his love and compassion, his servant heart to the Father, and his willingness to suffer for our sins, so that we can be forgiven, simply by looking to him in faith. Praise God for his love for us.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/4y7L4JCbZXE
The story of the kings of Israel is one of slow decline of the nation. It shows that we need God's Spirit within us to keep his laws. Thankfully, for everyone then and now who places their faith in God, in Christ Jesus, we can avoid such decline and live lives that glorify him. God is patient and gracious, let us respond in faith, instead of accruing judgment on ourselves to come.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/zKmdOM-ESts
Chris Keiller shares with us today about the call of the gospel.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ed-Bdny38ns
Instead of being self-conscious and often self-focused, we ought to live more with a God-consciousness, living for him, in all we think, do and say, to his glory.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/9RLnlzmWp1M
David's victory over Goliath was motivated by seeking God's glory to be upheld. We too can do great things when we are used by God in a similar way. But more important is the fact that we have a greater Saviour than David, Christ Jesus saves us from our sin. Praise God for his grace and mercy to us in him.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/hp2XhHj8aks
Our hearts can lead us astray. We ought to take more care of our hearts. First, we need a new heart, by entrusting our lives to Jesus, seeking forgiveness for sins in the cross. Second, we need to do God's will, not be concerned with what others think, but loving God and others. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/Cn1UnPlvUIQ
Sin leads us away from God. So to do difficult experiences with church. But they ought not to justify turning away from God, or living without fellowship with church. We can be restored, healed, helped, and forgiven, by God's grace in Christ Jesus.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/u9nWthCsXc8
Life ought to be revolved around God, above all else. Then loving our neighbour. secular society today has little room for God. But just like Israelite life under the Law of Moses had God at the centre, we look forward to when God will be at the centre of life, for eternity. In the meantime, we can make him the centre of our own lives, and our church's life.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/rG4_XyRhG_k
Justice demands that all sin must be punished. But God prefers mercy. He will judge sin, whether among his people or among others. But in his love he prefers mercy, and is patient, giving opportunities for more and more people to turn to him.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/A_mHcXogTKY
Baptism is the outward symbol that a person has trusted in Christ, has been united to Christ, and has received the forgiveness of sins, and the promise of eternal life, as a gift of God's grace, mercy and love.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/Yte2Y5HflAs
There is no situation where sin is justified. Yet, sin does not define us, if we turn to God for grace instead of trying to be righteous by our works.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/4zi5fFdEPiY
We can be courageous and strong, in Christ, when we do what God says, in faith, trusting in his protection, obeying his instructions, with a strong devotional life of reading God's Word and praying to him.Watch: We can be courageous and strong, in Christ, when we do what God says, in faith, trusting in his protection, obeying his instructions, with a strong devotional life of reading God's Word and praying to him.
Obedience is required to inherit eternal life. But faith is required for obedience. Faith therefore secures eternal life. Choose faithfulness, trusting in Christ's death for forgiveness of sins, and his strength to obey, as we look forward to eternity with him.
As we persevere through the coming year, we can keep going by looking to Jesus.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/MQJnCpr2x5E
Christ didn't just come into the world to teach us, to lead us, to atone for our sin and break the hold of death over us - he came that we might also live in him.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/YAM7EFbHoSk
We ought not just to thank Jesus for forgiveness, but love him and long for his return.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/h8-JdN0xRHo
Jason Smyth shares about his life and how God changed his path from drugs to Jesus, how he received the greatest gift of all into his life. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/OZcVTipRPnM
Hard hearts result in complaining and refusing to accept the blessings from God. Humble hearts have faith in Christ and receive his richest blessings.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/nxeJ8IEeWXw
The Law of Moses was to lead people to faith in God's atoning sacrifice for sin, which ultimately was Christ Jesus. We ought not to make the mistake of trying to be legalistic, trying to be self-righteous. Instead, we must place our faith in Christ to be justified and saved.Watch om youtube: https://youtube.com/live/PAuzTZIEAr0
To gain victory in the battles we face in life, we need to rely on the Lord's strength, not our own.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/gIinfZnSvdY
God's providence is sometimes frustrating, and we are tempted to complain. However, we should instead be patient, and not sin. But if we do, there is a Saviour, Jesus Christ.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/k0MMXni8QAY
God delivered his people through the Red Sea in the Exodus. But he delivers his people from a far more significant peril by Christ's atoning death on the cross, for all who believe and entrust their lives to him. We are encouraged not to fear, but to depend ultimately on God's deliverance, not being overwhelmed by our situations, to walk by faith and not by sight.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/RMPkRX6FZLA
The liberation of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt prefigures the spiritual liberation from bondage to sin for all who trust in Jesus Christ. Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/5cUq8thWIAA
In the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, God reveals himself more to them, and they know him more deeply, as their Saviour and Lord God.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/Yd9eh6ISH28
Joseph saved his family, prefiguring Christ's salvation of all who turn to him. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/wxmprDeY0b0
Despite his failings, Abraham was a man who was justified by faith. We are his spiritual descendants if we trust in Christ and follow him. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/lRq0PoV900A
God's promise that runs throughout the whole Bible is; "I wil be their God and they shall be my people" (Heb. 8:10)Watch: https://youtube.com/live/PwPQV7WZPyQ
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/xltRTp3VW1s
The Christian life is one where we seek to be sanctified, where we can bring glory to God, despite continuing to struggle with the reality of sin in our lives.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/g3CknLZhEHw
With such assurance of a glorious resurrection to come, we know it is worth the effort to persevere, knowing that all that we do in the Lord's strength is not in vain.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/kuUmfxRDNIU
The resurrection is a fact. But what kind of bodies will we have? Far better ones than the ones we have now. We will all be raised. Those in Christ will be glorified. We will finally experience the promised victory over sin and death in all its fullness. And we will be with Christ.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/orhKxWV146k
The resurrection is important, because if it is not true the gospel is not true. But both the resurrection and the gospel is true. And we ought to live today in the light of the reality of the resurrection to come, not only as a sign that we have placed our faith in Christ, but also as a witness that others will believe and be baptised and know the assurance of eternal life to come too. All by God's grace, and to his glory.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/dirBl2NOEhs
The gospel of Christ's suffering on the cross, his death and resurrection, is what saves us. We have been saved in the sense that faith in Christ secures our future. We are being saved, sanctified. And we will assuredly be saved on the judgment day to come.
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We ought not to have chaos and bedlam in church services, or so much order that the Spirit is quenched resulting in boredom. God is a God of order, where tongues and prophecy are for the building up of the church, not personal pride or egos. All things ought to be done in good order.
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Pure love as an essential. But desire spiritual gifts also, especially the gift of prophecy. Love ought to be paramount in church life. And regarding prophecy and tongues, in public it is better to speak words that others can understand, which builds them up, rather than speak in tongues they don't understand.
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Love is the sign of a mature church. It is far better to use spiritual gifts while walking in the Spirit, than walking in the sinful nature. Love is the fruit of the Spirit. Churches ought to walk in the fruit of the Spirit. It is a sign of being Christ's followers.
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The Church is where people are united in Christ. There should be no division or second-class Christians because of race, background, or spiritual gifting. And every believer is needed for the church to run properly, just like a body needs all its parts to function properly.
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Believing in God in everyday life and in miracles today is less natural than it was five hundred or two thousand years ago. But let us look not with the eyes of the world, but with the eyes of faith, and believe that God can do great things, by the power of his Spirit, especially in times of revival. Let us seek revival personally, as well as for church and community.
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Spiritual gifts can distract from the basic ministry of following Jesus, and giving glory to him. Let us keep in step with the Spirit, avoiding excesses in different forms. Keep looking to Jesus, from a humble heart.
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Christians are those who are led by the Spirit, who show the love of the Spirit and who have the gifts of the Spirit, using them for the building up of the Church.
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Jesus says, as his disciples, we are salt of the earth and light of the world. Let us hear how the Lord Jesus sets out what to expect if we are to become his followers.
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The Lord's Table (Lord's Supper) celebrates not only what Christ has done, but also the unity that those who have trusted in him have together. We ought not to let worldly attitudes get in the way of either of those.
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Paul was concerned that Christians did not offend those outside the church, by what they did with their head-coverings. Today, we should follow the local culture too, and not put obstacles in the way of people seeking Christ. There are differences between the sexes. But true identity is found in Christ alone.
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Keep persevering, not putting a stumbling block in front of others, but with self-denial do all to the glory of God, so that we and others may experience the fullness of our salvation in Christ alone.
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Like Paul, we too should have a servant heart, willing to become all things to all people, so that by all possible means we might bring them to the ultimate servant, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour.
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The gospel is offered freely, but it is worth far more than money can buy.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/RG_wcN_W6pg
It is more important to do what is loving than what is allowed.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/UMeHBd6Dv7I
Paul gives straightforward guidance on questions about marriage and work. But most of all, he is concerned about transformation within us, instead of us changing our circumstances. "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13, ESV)Watch: https://youtube.com/live/ddLiNQvgAY8
Physical sins like sexual sins and gluttony are not unimportant. Because our bodies are Christ's, and because the Church is his body, we ought to be sanctified, and glorify God in our bodies, and in the Church as a whole.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/IvkkbOrhYzU
Christians ought to remember who they are: those redeemed by God, through faith in Christ Jesus, with the renewal of the Holy Spirit. They ought to be holy, living as God's children. Watch: https://youtube.com/live/NNhkxolVvSg
God has called his people to himself, to be holy, giving them the righteousness of Christ. We ought therefore to shun sin, to oppose it wherever it is found, especially within the Church. Church discipline is the process to restore sinners to fellowship in holiness. God's grace covers our sins. We need repentance as well as faith.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/szi3bNDsqho
Worshipping Jesus as King in our lives, living under his rule, is not just about praising him, but following him. His love language is obedience. We love him, we serve him, by hearing what his Word teaches, and obeying his commands. His kingdom is full of grace, mercy and love. Praise God that we serve the risen King, Christ Jesus.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/A73IgNcZr08
The cross is the basis of our new relationship with him—the cross is indispensable to our relationship with God the Father, and the Lord Jesus. Let us thank him, and let us be joyful in him.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/bw4RMayNnqo
The human heart takes pride even in good things. But we must resist that, and only boast in Christ Jesus, and him crucified. God humbles the proud, but exalts the humble.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/92MtoaZ2Htk
We should not idolise pastors. And pastors ought not to think too highly of themselves either. Instead, we should thank God for blessing the local church with those who can teach and preach, looking to Jesus, and giving glory to God.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/GF7p5RxfCpU
We don’t just need forgiveness, as merely a ticket to heaven—we need something more radical, more heart-changing—we need Jesus Christ himself, as our crucified and risen Saviour, our life, our hope of glory.Watch: https://youtube.com/live/qpy_OQSNXec
Pride and sinfulness stems from walking in worldly ways, thinking in worldly ways, and not living according to the wisdom and Spirit of Christ. Let us boast only in the Lord, not in ourselves or anything else, even our church.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/aZdCYlPuZGM
Many things distract and divide Christians, especially in churches. We must strive to make Christ centre-stage at all times. Our ministry ought to be gospel-focused, Christ-focused.Watch online: https://youtube.com/live/ertDdTeIHGc
We not only need to be forgiven by God, and others, as individuals we need to forgive others too, unconditionally. Yet, the Church needs to not allow sins to go unaddressed (forgiven), and must not forgive the seriously unrepentant (e.g. abusers). Forgiveness also demonstrates the reality of the gospel to others.Watch on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/VYEE3iwPZ0w
Paul's first letter to the Corinthian Church addressed lots of sincul and problematic issues there. However, before getting into that he first addressed them as those who are Christ's, who will stand before God on the day of the Lord (the judgment day) as guiltless. When pointing out the sins in other believers' lives, we would do well first to see them as those who are Christ's, and then try to help them address their sins and problems. We should reflect to others the same grace that God extends to us and them, as his children in Christ.Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/9zmtp0mC3c8
The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of the people. Where we can keep the Lord's Day, we should. We are not sinning if our circumstances do not allow us to do so. The heart of worship is more important than the day of the week we worship. Our Lord wants us to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. Although we are not commanded to meet on a particular day, we are command to meet. We must not neglect meeting together.Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/r4Aava7JX8o
Let's be joyful in the Lord and seek him always. Tell the Lord what you need and thank him for what he has done for you. The Lord promises to keep all who trust in Him in perfect peace.Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/3tOsYVzxCwA
Our view of God the Father might be skewed from our experiences of our earthly fathers, or our misconceptions of the Bible. But God the Father is loving, gracious, kind, as well as a just judge. He calls us to turn to him through faith in Christ.Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/jel2_61mk74
We can overcome loss in life through the hope, strength, comfort and presence of God. Watch: https://youtu.be/d-fvjBQgeeA
As the new year begins, lets form more godly habits as a way to be more transformed into the image of Jesus, as we await his return.Wtach on youtube: https://youtu.be/0xuSDUtYHWc
The angels announced the birth of Jesus, for Mary's assurance, to fulfil the promise to the nation, and for the world, for people from all nations who will trust in Christ Jesus - all to the glory of God.Watch: https://youtu.be/1ptnI2nIsNI
O come let us adore him - not just at Christmas, worship is a way of life 24/7.Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/cVg64FGCuIU
Jesus' birth is significant not just because he was born in Bethlehem, but because it was a milestone in God's covenant of redemption, his plan of salvation which spans eternity past to eternity to come. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZqvLhXStwE
We lack self-control, because of our slavery to sin. But through the gospel, through faith in Christ we have the ability to walk in the Spirit, with self-control. Fasting is a way to practice, to build up our ability to resist temptation, so that we can stand strong when tempted for real. Watch: https://youtu.be/62GsnLwq1h4
Jesus is gentle, because he is humble and has a servant heart. He tells us that he is gentle and lowly in heart. We should turn to him in faith and experience his gentleness forever, or eventually experience his judgment on sin when he comes again.
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God calls us to faithfulness. But our sinful nature makes us unfaithful. Yet, in the gospel we receive forgiveness of sin, as well as the power to be faithful, in Christ Jesus.
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God is good. We are not good by nature. Only those who are good will enter eternal life with God. To be good we need Jesus' goodness, his righteousness and his nature. We receive this by faith. Let's then walk in goodness
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Kindness is not optional for those in Christ. it is part of the fruit of the Spirit. It also ought to be our response to others because of God's kindness to us in forgiveness and salvation.
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The story of the bible is ultimately about God's story, about Christ. But we can be part of that by being part of his people, his bride, through receiving forgiveness, by placing our faith in him.
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A renewed mind leads to true worship. Faith and believing in our Lord Jesus Christ shows itself in obedience to God's word and actions towards others. True worship is an ongoing process that is empowered by and sustained by the Holy Spirit. True worship involves the whole of ourselves in the Spirit.
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Patience is not easy, but it develops our dependence on Christ, and helps us anticipate the blessings of eternity to come.
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Jesus gives us peace, not the peace of the world, but peace from heaven - peace with God, peace with one another, and peace promised for eternity ahead, through faith in him.
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The best way to glorify God is to delight in him, to enjoy him. The Christian life is not simply the absence of worldly, guilty pleasures which never ultimately fulfil - it is the positive experience of finding joy in God.
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First of six talks in the series 'What's The Story?' David Moore shows how God is there, and how we can know him, and how he has revealed himself in Jesus Christ.
Don't let works get in the way of the fact that if you have trusted in Christ, you are accepted solely on the basis of God's grace.
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As the Lord Jesus was about to leave earth, he equipped his disciples for the task that lay ahead of them. Firstly, he opened their understanding that they could comprehend the scriptures. He gave them conviction of the truth. He equipped them with the power of his Holy Spirit so that they would be strong and courageous in their witness and he equipped them with the joy of understanding that He would be in heaven intercepting and praying for them to his father. As the Lord prepared his disciples for their task, he also prepares us for ours.
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If we are Christ's disciples, we need to listen to his voice, and obey him. To listen better, let's stir up our hearts towards love for him, by thinking of what he has done for us, dying on the cross for our sins, and giving us the gift of eternal life, by his grace and mercy.
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Because Jesus has defeated sin and death, we can look forward to live after death with God in glory. As a result, we can live here and now with peace and joy, in the strength and hope that Christ gives.
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Love that the world knows has some aspects of God's love, but much that is wordly too. True love is patient, kind, gracious, forgiving. Most of all, true love reflects the Father's love for his children, as well as Christ's love for his bride, the Church.
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There are times when we need to receive, and there are times when we have opportunities to give. But God wants us to be givers most of all. We ought to have a giving heart, not a taking attitude all the time. Praise God for giving us riches and blessing in Jesus Christ.
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Being humble is a key aspect of living the Christian life. Ultimately, it leads to exaltation to eternal life. Let us follow Jesus as our example, and trust him as our Saviour.
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We can get wrapped up in experiences and self, especially after mountain top experiences. Let us instead be firmly rooted in our relationship with the Father through faith in Jesus Christ.
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God is faithful, he will draw his people back to himself even if they are unfaithful to him. He did so through Elijah in a spectacular way at Mount Carmel.
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As ordinary people we need to learn how to walk before we can run. If we trust God at each step of the way, We can do extraordinary things for him.
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Busyness in Christian ministry is not a reliable sign of godliness. Instead, above all else, draw close to Jesus, listen to God's word, and pray.
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In God's love and grace, he adopts all who trust in Christ as his children, with an equal inheritance in all that is Christ's.
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The images given to us in Revelation shows us the victory of Jesus. We see a new security as God dwells with us and there is no more death. Our sense of worship becomes ecstatic and we will taste a stream of refreshment and life which flows from the glory of God. This is all given to us to encourage us to keep going and to keep walking in faith with our Lord.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/kJX9S8sBu8Y
As sons and daughters of God, we ought to be sons and daughters of encouragement towards others. By the forgiveness of the cross, and by relying on the strength of the Holy Spirit, we can be who we ought to be, in Christ. We ought to be 'known' as Christ's ones, not just have the name of Christian.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/bJ8KnBqeLRA
We need to think about eternity. Who is heaven for? Heaven is for the adopted children of God. Where are you going when you die and who are you travelling with?
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/TJ6E-uHiggk
We need to grow and mature in our faith. We need not to be like little children; easily swayed by what we hear. The enemy wants to destroy our faith, but we need to stand firm in the word and know what we believe. As we grow in maturity, we will grow in truth and love.
We cannot serve two masters. We serve either self or God. Pride serves self, humility serves Christ. Christ is our example of humility. The devil is the example of pride. We need Jesus to free us from the burden and grip that pride holds on us, into the freedom and joy of acceptance before God and holiness in the Spirit.
Watch: https://youtu.be/J4YSLagO0jU
God's word, the gospel, is a far better story than the narrative that the world has to offer. Let us be confident, assured, and courageously stand on that story as well as share it with others.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/jllTaxmNO9s
Sin distorts our relationships, our desires, and even our view of our identity. But God restores us to godly relationships and to himself, through faith in Jesus Christ.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/ZuGLUhONw6U
Repentance and faith go hand in hand. We can't have one without the other. Repentance is more than words, since our actions speak louder than words. But repentance brings joy and peace in our hearts before God. We need to be a repentant people.
Watch: https://youtu.be/xh93RjqoUZ4
When we see our situation through God's eyes, not just our own, we can rejoice in all situations and give thanks for all God's purposes, even if we don't understand or see fully how he is working all things together for the good of those who love him.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/bhzEjUh9qzw
The resurrection of Jesus is a fact of history. But it is also a reality in the hearts of believers, who live the resurrection life in the Spirit, with strength for today and hope for eternity when we will have the fullness of our glorified bodies, when there will be no more sin or sorrow any longer.
Watch: https://youtu.be/06hysMsC4Wo
Jesus' suffering and death effected more for us than we often think. It was not just his physical suffering, but also his atonement for sin, his victory over evil rulers and powers, and in his resurrection his vicroty over death results in us being able to be raised to life by the same Spirit who raised him from the dead.
Watch: https://youtu.be/DxswkjnFW0o
We are not merely tolerated in God's presence, or allowed unchanged into heaven. We become new people in Christ and are already seated with him in heavenly places.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/aylphxvnXcU
The key to guidance is following Jesus closely, listening to his voice, as well as using our heads to understand what God's Word tells us is allowed or not. God is more interested in the journey than the destination. But there is also forgiveness for when we diverge from his path, and God resets our way forward in his grace and mercy.
Watch: https://youtu.be/S9fJ8GnKZlI
The love of God to us is the basis of our relationship with him, not our works. Remember His love. Be assured of his love. Delight in his love, through faith in Christ.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/AXJNi2X-pJ8
The Holy Spirit gives gifts to every believer, everyone in the Church. We are all needed for the proper functioning of the Church. We are all valued before God, and have a part to play to help others.
Watch: https://youtu.be/_1ln8-0eFN8
No matter what we go through, God intends it to bring us to faith in him, or to strengthen our faith. While people do evil, God brings good from it. Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28-30, NIV)
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/Qy8vslsPsVw
Esther saves her people, God saves his people, Christ saves his people. God saves through ordinary people.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TryqnbQqY-c
While we naturally want to avoid suffering, at such times God is at work in ways which we don't often see. Let us trust in his goddness, his plan of redemption, and his faithfulness to keep us despite whatever we suffer. All things are working together for good for those who Love God (Romans 8:28), even during a crisis.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/AXox3WsvOB8
As a church, as individuals, our priorties should always be 1) worship, 2) fellowship, 3) mission, in that order. Fellowship is more important than mission, even though mission is urgent. The reason is that fellowship is communion with God through each other, as an extension of personal worship of God.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/9aJ1mm_DER0
Work is a blessing. Let's work at whatever the Lord has put our hands to do, so that we can give him glory. Our attitude is more important that what we do. But thank God for forgiveness in Christ Jesus for when we fail to work as well as when we ought to. Let us worshop God through our work, whether at home, in the workplace, at a charity, or caring for those in need.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/qKifWtxoTKw
Lessons from the life of Joseph. At times of trouble, we can trust God is in control, that troubles are common to this age, and that we have the Lord's peace and eternal protection no matter what we face.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/s55J6I6XhLg
At times of trouble, we can trust God is in control, that troubles are common to this age, and that we have the Lord's peace and eternal protection no matter what we face.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/YFCbf-6nPxI
Valedictory service for Leslie and Chris Thomas.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8vioBWAzTDI
We should not follow other voices, but hear and be content with God's truth. Unity and peace are paramount, instead of division and fear. Let us be content with Christ, and not seeking fulfilment in other worldviews or conspiracy theories.
Watch: https://youtu.be/BDaEseohDnA
God has revealed himself through nature and life's circumstances. But he has also revealed his truth in his Word, the scriptures. While we can know something of God's character from the world, and his law is written on our hearts, we need his special revelation of the Bible to give us the message of salvation. Praise God for speaking into our lives and world with his saving Word.
Watch: https://youtu.be/5rTiVD2thvQ
There are many reasons to be hopeful during difficult times. In Romans 8:15-39 Paul gives us many reasons ro be encouraged and perservere. Those who trust in the Lord and look to him will find help in times of need.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u125Gs2y90
In a world where justice and truth are needed, we cannot simply seek them on our own. We need to seek God who is just and true. Our hearts should not only long for justice and truth, but for God, for Jesus, the one who is just and true and who has promised a new world of justice and truth to all who trust in and follow him.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3GgYZCkkwY
The Magi came to worship "the one born king of the Jews" but their arrival in Jerusalem provoked some very different reactions which might prompt us to examine our own response to the nativity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sr_iweGUXw
The visit of the Magi to Mary, Joseph and the young Christ child in Bethlehem is intriguing, so first of all we seek to understand a little about these visitors "from the East". Then we turn our attention to the express reason for their visit, to worhsip the one born to be king.
Watch: https://youtu.be/mKOETqiQ5A8
Leslie Thomas shows how God is with us (Immanuel) in the person of Jesus Christ.
Watch: https://youtu.be/M114G8Tp3MM
We need spiritual health alongside physical, mental and emotional health. Only by trusting in Jesus and receiving the Holy Spirit into our hearts can we have that health. Once we do so, we need to walk in the Spirit, keeping step with the Spirit. We ought to have the "fruit" in our lives, not legalism or judgmentalism.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/Yd-qukE4SJ4
We can try to be self-righteous, but although we might look good compared to others, that won't work before God because each of us has sinned. Yet, God offers us justification, being right with God, going to heaven when we die, as a gift, if we accept it simply by faith, apart from works.
Watch: https://youtu.be/Jpa1JOfMZMs
Jesus calls everyone who is weary of the struggles of life, everyone who is burdened with sin, to find forgiveness, the unburdening of sin at the cross, peace with God, and eternal rest, eternal life, by coming to him, placing our faith in him alone. He is gentle and lowly, gracious and merciful.
Watch: https://youtu.be/fB5ZTw0QVmE
God calls us to come to him, through his Word and through the Church. Trust in him for eternal life, eternal blessing, simply as a gift. Receive by faith all that is promised for eternity ahead. And thank God. And look forward to Christ's coming again, soon.
Watch: https://youtu.be/8Qa9hmmB5gM
As the culmination of all of human history, eternal blessing will be perfect, will be restoration of all that is lost and more.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFbLAwS4LZc
God is creating a new community of people, who will have perfect unity, harmony, peace, kindness, love and righteousness. The Church is that community. It will be perfected when Christ returns. Join that community by placing your faith and trust in Christ.
Watch: https://youtu.be/BFEHP2d6Dck
We have a dream, a vision of the future, which is perfect, where there will be no more sorrow, suffering or pain any longer. It is free for anyone who wants it, through faith in Christ Jesus. God will be there, on the renewed earth, which will occur when Christ comes again.
Watch: https://youtu.be/7tjS5-48eRA
Albert McDonald (from North Belfast Christian Fellowship on the Antrim Road) shares about his life and work and preaches to us from Acts 4:7-12.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/e7RrMzmES_M
Sin and Satan are finally judged. Jesus has final victory over all that is evil and all who continue to do evil. But those who have turned to him, whose names are in the book of life, are not condemned but are guaranteed eternal life, by God's grace, mercy and forgiveness in Christ Jesus.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/3QMl6fDHtq8
The wedding feast of the Lamb will be when God's people celebrate their union with him, in both being presented to him and celebrating with him. People actually become united to him, when they place their faith in him. But in a sense the bride as a whole will be united to Christ on that wonderful day. Anyone and everyone is invited to become part of the bride, the church, by repenting and placing their faith in Christ.
Watch: https://youtu.be/Oubk2Qc3_K8
God promises the end of persecution against his people and ungodly rebellion.
https://youtu.be/Q1ZTu7FxzSs
God's wrath here and now should lead us to repentance, since in God's mercy he wants us and calls us to turn to him.
Watch: https://youtu.be/rnuMqPQFYjg
Despite all that appears to be going on in the world, those who trust in Christ have ultimately got victory over sin and death, and await a glorious future, by God's mercy, grace and love in Christ Jesus.
Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/uMO6-poLkms
God will bring the harvest day for the world when the time is right. In the meantime, he calls everyone everywhere to repent and trust in Jesus and follow him.
Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zVV5j5tUnc
The Devil's henchmen include worldly power and might, along with those who encourage or force people to comply or worship in different senses such powers or authorities. While Christians should obey those in authority as long as they are upholding God's moral law, they must not obey them when they overstep the mark into defining morality and requiring people to follow their beliefs. But their power and time is limited. Those who are Christ's will overcome, because Christ has overcome the Devil, sin and death.
Watch: https://youtu.be/4zVV5j5tUnc
The battle between good and evil has been won, by Jesus Christ against the Devil. Although the Devil continues to assail God's people, we have protection from God here and now, and will assuredly experience the fullness of salvation and eternity with God when Christ returns. We have victory in Christ Jesus.
Watch: https://youtu.be/fk5MfTHGav4
Despite the Devil's schemes to persecute and kill the people of God, by God's grace they will be protected. In the end, the Church will survive and thrive, and eventually enjoy eternal life with God forever.
Watch: https://youtu.be/7V0VajEUKb0
The gospel is bitter-sweet. It is sweet as honey in providing forgiveness and reconciliation with God, through faith in Christ Jesus. It is bitter as it affirms the condemnation for sin on all who do not trust in Christ. We should have joy when people trust in Christ as well as sorrow when they don't.
Watch: https://youtu.be/ngdFv5sy65Y
Moses, despite 40 years of retraining, has still not unlearned the ways of the world and when he goes about God's mission in his own strength he thoroughly messes up with disastrous consequences. The Lord, however, graciously reinstates him, meeting Moses at all of his points of need.
Watch: https://youtu.be/y0GBWXVOIfA
We see in the early stages of Moses' preparation and ministry how the Lord lavishes his encouragement, his tender, fatherly care and his complete provision upon his friends.
Watch: https://youtu.be/NzY0Y_JsPVM
World events such as war and disaster are demonic activity to destroy, God's judgment on sin, but mostly God's warning siren to turn back to him for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Watch: https://youtu.be/m-SF_3MLMkI
The prayers of all God's people are mixed with incense, are taken up to God by the work of the Holy Spirit, and God acts in response. god inspires and answers our prayers. Prayer changes things much more than we realise.
Watch: https://youtu.be/h67jbN7z8Ak
In the scriptures only two persons are named as "friends of God". In this, the first of a brief series, we consider one of those men (Abraham) and see how "the fear of the Lord" is key to an intimate relationship with the Lord.
Watch: https://youtu.be/yJ83dMzoRS0
God has always had a plan of redemption. Our salvation has always been secure. Trust in Jesus, and do good, producing the fruit of the Spirit, and you will know assurance of eternal life which no-one and nothing can shake.
Watch: https://youtu.be/XNfSTSURbqM
Opposition, persecution or death are not defeat, but are victory if we are faithful to God. He will bring final justice and punishment on all who sin, but victory and reward for all who patiently trust in Jesus now.
Watch: https://youtu.be/O9YpSzo3DPk
Human history is in God's hands. But he is gracious and wants everyone to turn to him for salvation.
Watch: https://youtu.be/nPyUJuLjxSc
Jesus alone is worthy to open the seals, to judge the world. Praise God that salvation is in him alone.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IWcM7NYc4qk
God is worthy of all honour and praise, sovereign over all creation. A glimpse through a door into worship in heaven.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uLISpRibnH4
The Lord calls us from self-confidence to dependence on him through fellowship with him.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/utypV4AyvcA
The Lord is sovereign, and blesses those who follow him, even though they may be weak and seem insignificant to others.
Watch: https://youtu.be/0jPzUSF1pTc
The Lord warns those with a reputation for being Christians but who aren't really his followers. But he assures all who truly follow him that they have eternal life.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zTLSkpSQF1E
Jesus commends some in the church and criticises others, calling all to holiness.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn2gS-0UbOE
Jesus comforts and encourages the church to persevere, knowing that it has overcome all things in him, who has overcome death.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/whEXUq2qy3g
Leslie Thomas shows how the resurrection is central to Christian belief as well as the growth of the early Church.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xv-iMiG8KU
The death of Jesus on the cross opened the way for sinners to be reconciled to God. The curtain in the temple was ripped in two, signifying the end of separation from God, for all who trust in his way of salvation, being justified by faith.
No matter how we do for God, our priority should be love of God and neighbour. Watch: https://youtu.be/v9pnyTDAIf4
Do not be afraid. Although the Church may be persecuted, Jesus is with us. Watch: https://youtu.be/oDtjJaG7uaE
Introduction to the Book of Revelation and what to expect from this series. Watch: https://youtu.be/v9pnyTDAIf4
Gary Ellison encourages us to depend on, live by, and be content with God's Word. Watch: https://youtu.be/P_tHpPrPusw
The writer to the Hebrews gives various encouragements for practical church and personal life. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hah1DGwiJy8
Put on your new self in Christ Jesus. Let us not only persevere against sin, but also persevere in doing the work that God has for us to do. In all things, let us give glory to him, as we follow Jesus. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PUr5miJY5ic
Let us look back to be encouraged by the heroes of the past. And look forward to what is still to come. And most of all, look up to Jesus, as we walk our pilgrimage journey each day. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lWrkbkWeEYw
Let us persevere to the end, knowing that God will keep his promise that we will persevere to the end. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6ohI3fGEVmg
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1, NLT) Let us not fear, but pray and trust, and carry on calmly, walking with the Lord going before us, and behind us, knowing that he is in control, we should not fear. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HKAxu5XuoCk
At a time when churches don't meet in person, let us try to be more connected in other ways, to have fellowship and to support and encourage one another. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_A-ZaDXMnE
God's grace shields and protects his people. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4X8Ad_jR-us
We do not put discipleship on hold, even though many things are on hold during lockdown due to the pandemic. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qUEm-kENnZw
Let us enter this coming year, with our faces looking up to heaven, with our eyes firmly fixed on Jesus. Let us find strength in him, when we have none in ourselves. Let us find forgiveness in him, for when we have failed to look to him, and let us resolve to look more earnestly to him each day, throughout this coming year ahead. Keep looking up! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yarp8Ue4LX4
The advent of Jesus, and his second advent to come. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eDGJXRXDXDY
Leslie Thomas and John Duffy pray for Matthew Livall as he is about to leave to serve in pastoral ministry. Leslie preaches from Psalm 23. The Lord will be with you, as you go to serve him. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l_IUZMcH9qc
Matthew Livall is about to leave to serve in pastoral ministry. Leslie preaches from Psalm 23. The Lord will be with you, as you go to serve him. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l_IUZMcH9qc
As we persevere through the rest of this year, into next year, let us remember that God is with us, Jesus is with us, the Holy Spirit is with us. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ez8Yxi2ejLg
We can not only go into the presence of God when we die—by the new and living way, the blood of Jesus on the cross, we come into the presence of God here and now—we have access into the holy of holies, through the curtain. What a wonderful privilege. What a gospel. Praise God for his love for us in Jesus Christ. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oj4ICTxZf-M
We do not fear, we look forward ‘eagerly’ to Christ’s return, that we may have full and free access to the tree of life, for ever. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h3TdFfui5G4
We are a better people, we have a better covenant, we have a better high priest in our Lord Jesus Christ. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IksaBUSt6Oc
Out of love the Father sent the Son to die. And out of love the Son died on the cross. And out of love in the power of the Spirit Jesus was raised from the dead. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BbfATZxv_GU
Encouragement to persevere through the Covid-19 pandemic, coming out of it stronger as a church. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iKeByq4DFpg