Due to #covid19UK outbreak, all our church services and meetings are currently suspended. Our pastor will still be recording new sermons, however, which you can listen to on our website.
Please #pray for our nation, government and local church at this time.
Paul's greeting to #Philemon may have been standard for him, but it carries a great depth of meaning: "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philemon v3, ESV). Defined as the favour of God and fellowship with God.
When we face trouble and trials, let's follow the example of the psalmist and talk to our souls, rather than listening to ourselves: "I will give thanks...". #psalm9#reasonsforpraise#soultalk
Of the several events recorded in the #Bible, only the #resurrection of Christ resulted in new, everlasting life. It is the same resurrection that all #Christians look forward to!
Our #Bible verse for the year: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3v22-23)
#Advent is not about the arrival of chocolate in the shops but the arrival of #Christ in the world. #John3v16 reminds us that "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son...".
Is it enough just to ignore or complain about #falseteaching in the #church? Paul's advice to #Titus - rebuke them (Titus 1v13-14) so they don't lead others astray. A helpful and timely reminder from yesterday evening's sermon.
On days of relativism and conflicting views, the #Bible is clear: There is one God, and one mediator between God and men [human beings], the man Christ Jesus.
Jesus' model prayer for His disciples is honest, recognising who we are (God's children), what God is like (gracious) and our need to be persistent (because His timing is perfect). #prayermatters#prayuntilsomethinghappens
A challenging question from one of our midweek study/prayer groups tonight: we believe that God is working all things together for His glory and our good, but how do we as His church stay focused when we see few conversions etc? #sovereigngod#faithfulchurch
Matthew 11:28-30 - a reminder to learn from #JesusChrist in His character and actions and then be willing to serve in His church, keeping in step with Him.
The message of the gospel is simple: we are not saved by good works but we are saved for them! #savedbygrace#savedtoserve