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Jesus has an awkward dinner at a Pharisee's house where he teaches them and us that if we want to be part of the great banquet of the kingdom we need to respond positively to Jesus. However, Jesus also warns them and us, that this response will be costly!
The problem of evil and suffering is perhaps one of the most difficult for us as Christians. How can a good and powerful God allow so much pain and evil and suffering? As we examine Luke 13:1-9 we see how Jesus approaches this difficult topic and the answers he provides.
Paul wraps up his letter to the Thessalonians with instructions for the church in how to live together in gospel community. How to treat leaders, how to treat each other, and how to worship together.
In this section of Thessalonians, Paul writes to the church and tells them to be encouraged even in the face of death by the good news that Jesus died and rose and will return to be with everyone who has put their faith and trust in Jesus, whether they happen to be alive or dead at the time of his return. Paul wants us to be ready for that day by encouraging one another to keep on living out the basics of our faith so that we are not surprised by Jesus' return.
Lyle Shelton vs John Dickson Most of you will have heard of Lyle Shelton Former head of the Australian Christian Lobby. Famous for leading the opposition to Same Sex Marriage a few years ago. A Christian. I’ve met him. He seems like a genuine guy. And here’s John Dickson. Maybe less of you have heard…
Paul has written to the church he planted in Thessalonica, but had to escape from due to persecution to encourage their faith. We know that Timothy has brought a report to Paul telling him thigns are going well but there are some issues. And one of the issues is that not only are people persecuting the Christians, but they are also challenging and questioning Paul’s motivations for coming to Thessonlica and preaching to them. Paul confronts these misconceptions and in doing shows us his love for the people God had called him to serve, and gives us a model for serving the people God is calling us to.
Paul thanks God for the Thessalonains faith. A faith in Jesus that saves them. As we consider the opening Chapter of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, we're invited to consider whether we too have recieved God's gift of savlation.
Sometime's it hurts when the light shines and reveals the darkness in our hearts. This is what happened to the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law at this dinner party and they didn't take it very well! Let's not be like them and instead allow God's light to expose our darkness and bring transformation and renewal!
Jesus invites us to believe the truth, that he is the one who brings the kingdom of God to bear in our lives.
Prayer is important, and as Jesus teaches his disciples about prayer we see both what the content of prayer should be and what our attitdue when we pray should be.
Jesus tells Martha to be like Mary and prioritize spending time at his feet over all the other good stuff in life. That's a message for us in our crazy busy world too! How will we make sure we do what's best and spend time with Jesus? If we want to be disciple making disciples, who love God and love our neighbours, then we need to spend time with Jesus!
How do we receive eternal life? Who is my neighbour? These were the questions Jesus was asked by an exeprt in the law, and they are questions that are still really important for us to think about toay. As we unpack Jesus' answer we see that love of neighbour is a vital response of anyone who has been impacted by God's great love for us.
Jesus sends the 72 on a mission to preach salvation to those God has chosen. We are called to do likewise today.
We wrap up our series on our five theological convictions that shape us and our vision to be a church for Lindisfarne, making disciples of Jesus. This week we look at the great truth that God will provide us with enough for us to do the job he has tasked us with, to make disciples of all nations by word, prayer and service, supported by fruitful Godly, leaders.
As a church we believe that Jesus is the boss, and he has sent us on a mission to be disciple makers. We do that by word, prayer and service. But the task is too big for one or two. That's why we need to raise up the kind of leaders the bible describes, (fruitful, godly ones), in order to see the church be filled with disciple making disciples.
Jesus Christ is head of the church and he has sent us to make disciples by word, prayer, and service. These are the how-to guides for the mission Jesus has given his church.
Part 1 of a series designed to help us think through our deeply held beliefs about God (theological convictions) and to make sure we continue to live consistently with these convictions.
We now finish our series looking at the big picture of the whole Bible. Eventually we will enjoy the Kingdom of God in all it's fullness once Jesus returns. Come Lord Jesus! Thanks again to Vaughan Roberts and his book God's Big Picture.
If Jesus is the fulfilment of the promises of God, why are we still here? To tell his story, and invite people into the joy of their salvation! We are now God's people, with God's Spirit dwelling in us, enjoying this great blessing. Thanks again to Vaughan Roberts and his book God's Big Picture.
Jesus is the fulfilment of the Kingdom! It's exciting having spent 5 weeks looking at how the big story of the Bible holds together to finally arrive at the pinacle of that story, Jesus! Seeing Jesus in the context of the Old Testament helps us see more clearly who he is and how he can indeed be God's saviour!
We continue our series looking at the big picture of the whole Bible. Having seen the pattern of the Kingdom established in Genesis 1 & 2. And the Kingdom perish due to sin in Genesis 3. We then saw God's grace in action as he promises to restore the kingdom through Abraham and his descendants. Next up we spent two weeks looking at how God's kingdom is partially realised through the people of God in the Old Testament. Today we see how the Old Testament finishes looking forward to a time when God will establish his kingdom in Jesus. Thanks again to Vaughan Roberts and his book God's Big Picture.
We continue our series looking at the big picture of the whole Bible. Having seen the pattern of the Kingdom established in Genesis 1 & 2. And the Kingdom perish due to sin in Genesis 3. We then saw God's grace in action as he promises to restore the kingdom through Abraham and his descendants. This is our second week looking at how God's kingdom is partially realised through the people of God in the Old Testament. Thanks again to Vaughan Roberts and his book God's Big Picture.
We continue our series looking at the big picture of the whole Bible. Having seen the pattern of the Kingdom established in Genesis 1 & 2. And the Kingdom perish due to sin in Genesis 3. We then saw God's grace in action as he promises to restore the kingdom through Abraham and his descendants. Over the next two weeks we'll look at how God's kingdom is partially realised through the people of God in the Old Testament. Thanks again to Vaughan Roberts and his book God's Big Picture.
We begin our series, God's Big Picture looking at how the whole story of the bible fits together under the idea of the Kingdom of God. God's people, in God's place, living under God's rule and blessing. This pattern was established when God created the world. Thanks to Vaughan Roberts for his work on this in his similarly titled book.
Jesus tells a story about a farmer sowing seeds in some soil. In this simiple story is a deep message of truth and an encouragement for us to continue in God's word.
We finish our series on James' letter today, looking at his teachings about wealth and health!
How we speak matters, and for James the key to speaking in a way that pleases God is to allow God to transform your heart.
Today we continue our series in James, looking at chapter 2 of his letter and consider how we engage with people from all backgrounds, especially when we are gathered together as Christians in church.
As we work through chapter 1 of James we’ll see how James is calling us to choose growth, not sin, in the face of suffering, persecution or other trouble.
We finish our New Year, New You series today thinking about what the point of living really is? When you follow Jesus, you get a new purpose for living.
Jesus tells us that when we follow him, we will suffer. Are your expectations striaght?
What's your motivation for living? Why do you want to live differently? With Jesus we have a motivation outside of ourselves for living.
What are you new years resolutions? We begin 2019 with a series that helps us to focus not on ourselves, but on Jesus!
Christmas Reset Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. I love the craziness, the busyness, the chance to talk with some many about Jesus, who is the centre of my universe and my reason for being. And I love the peace of about 11am tomorrow when I’m no longer stressed about hundreds of church services…
Join us this Advent as we take a look at some of the famous carols of Christmas and think more deeply about what deep truths these words actually reveal about God this Christmas.
Baby Jesus How we think of and about Jesus matters. Does Jesus ever grow in to the resurrected and ascended King who is seated at the right hand of the Father interceding on our behalf? Now it is a song about Jesus’ birth so perhaps it’s passable. But I think the danger of this hymn is it leaves Jesus…
Join us this Advent as we take a look at some of the famous carols of Christmas and think more deeply about what deep truths these words actually reveal about God this Christmas.
Join us this Advent as we take a look at some of the famous carols of Christmas and think more deeply about what deep truths these words actually reveal about God this Christmas.
Schoolyard Outrage Working through things Jesus said with a mixture of Christian and non-Christian kids every Friday lunch time in the local state high school. Access arranged through the local school chaplain. We get to this bit of the bible. Love your enemies. Reaction = dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.…
Given in the lead up to our Annual Meeting, this sermon reflects on the year that has been and the call Jesus gives us to use our gifts to grow the kingdom!
Soldiers in the streets Ever been somewhere where there are soldiers in the streets? Getting off the plane in Cambodia, there was the military, with their AK47s just hanging about keeping things secure. Likewise we went to a temple on the border with Thailand and there was not only soldiers everywhere,…
The Pope You might remember when the current Pope got poped, or i believe inaugurated is the correct term there was much pomp and ceremony. But one story stood out. He refused the red prada shoes, and after he was elected, he rode the train back to his hotel to pay the bills and sort himself out. This…
Good and Bad Leaders Can you think of a really good leader you’ve had in your life? I’ll give you a moment. What was it that made them good? What kind of leader where they? Now let’s try the reverse? Can you think of a really bad leader you’ve had in your life? What was it that made them bad? What kind…
Inspirational Jesus people Have you ever met someone who you found really inspiring in the Christian faith? What was it about them that drew you to them? I remember my first principal when I was at college was one of those people who I found incredibly inspiring to be around. And what was it? He was…
Hypocrites ‘Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven’ Have you seen that stuck on the back of someones car? Maybe you’ve heard someone say it? What did you think? Like many perhaps you thought it was lame excuse for a litany of Christian failure. And most certainly it can be that. For we can all think…
Unity in the church comes through our shared faith in Jesus Christ and from nowhere else.
How long have you lived in your home? I did the maths and worked out I’ve moved home on average every 2.75 years. 12 homes in 33 years. Others of you might be more settled. I know when I met Ellisa she had only ever lived in one home and her family lived in that home some 30 odd years before selling…