Ephesians (and getting God’s Word in your heart)
David shares how the Lord gave him a conviction to learn Paul's Letter to the Ephesians - to commit it to memory and deliver it as a word spoken from the heart.
Galatians Part 7: What counts is the new creation
Paul declares that, "what counts is the new creation." This is a key to understanding what happens when someone puts their hope and trust in Jesus Christ, in the power of his death and resurrection in which we are included by faith.
Galatians Part 4 – Freedom through Christ (or not at all)!
Paul's former intense devotion to Judaism was transformed by the gospel into a deep conviction that the only way to find freedom from sin and be right with God was through faith in Jesus Christ and the power of His cross.
Galatians Introduction – the Gospel is Jesus *plus nothing*
The first in a series of messages from Galatians - the gospel is Jesus *plus nothing*! Paul is alarmed at how Jewish rules are being imposed on gentile Christians.
Holy Spirit manifestation and a healthy prophetic culture
Pastor David outlines the principles for embracing a healthy prophetic culture in the church, and offers some reflections regarding the prophetic word spoken the previous week.
The Sword and the Gospel of Peace
Amongst all the clamour surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, it is poignant to remember that Jesus came to proclaim the Good News of peace, and that our God is the God of peace.
The New Self: A life that is worthy of your calling
A life that is worthy of God's call is not about a change of external behaviour patterns, but about a total renovation of the heart and mind - the "new self".
Jesus, the Source of living water
When Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well in Sychar that he would give living water to those who believe in him, he was very consciously and deliberately referring to himself as the subject and fulfilment of Old Testament prophecies.
The incredible greatness of God’s power for us
The incredible greatness of God's power is available for those who believe in Christ, but we still wait for resurrection life in the age to come.
Pentecost – celebrating God’s power at work within us
Today we celebrate God's power at work within us as well as resting upon us, for both our inner life and our outward witness to be empowered by God's living presence.