Key verse: Galatians 5:17 John 17:6-19; Galatians 5:13-26 Big idea: The monastic movement at its best seeks to put to death the sinful passions of the body to enjoy a richer life with Christ. This is admirable, but sometimes the means monks use to achieve this are questionable. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Key verse: John 18:36 John 18:28-40; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Big idea: When Constantine won the battle of Milvian bridge in Jesus’ name, the course of church history changed. Christianity became an accepted, and eventually the official religion. As we begin a new series on church history, carrying on from last year, we will see the good […]
Talk 1: Bible Reading 3: Luke 2:21-35 Talk 2: Bible Reading 4: Philippians 2:5-11 BIBLETALKSVIDEOLINK
Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13; Hebrews 4:14-16 Big idea: Self-control is restraining our own sinful desires, words, and actions so that we can do God’s will instead. Where all other humans fail, Jesus never lost self-control, and so is our perfect representative. He now fills us with his Spirit so we can […]
Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13; Hebrews 4:14-16 Big idea: Self-control is restraining our own sinful desires, words, and actions so that we can do God’s will instead. Where all other humans fail, Jesus never lost self-control, and so is our perfect representative. He now fills us with his Spirit so we can […]
Key verse: Philippians 4:4-5 Matthew11:28-30; Colossians 3:1-17 Big idea: Gentleness is choosing not to show your full force to those in a less powerful position to you. It stems from a humble response to a humble saviour. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Key verse: Psalm 33:4 Psalm 146; Galatians 5:13-26 Big idea: Faithfulness is being loyal, reliable, and trustworthy in your relationships and dealings. God is always faithful, and we should respond to him with faith and faithfulness shown to others. SERMONVIDEOLINK
Key verse: Psalm 34:8 Luke 18:18-30; Ephesians 5:8-14 Big idea: Goodness is showing morally admirable qualities to others, even if they don’t deserve it. God is the perfect example of showing goodness in giving and forgiving and we show goodness when we do the same. SERMONVIDEOLINK