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 Good News (Gospel): Jesus The Christ is King
The core of the gospel ("Good news") is that Jesus is King, that his resurrection declares he is "the son of God in power", and all people are called to trust in Him and accept his rule.
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.
Biblical Stewardship (3): Why finance does matter
Biblical Stewardship and Kingdom investment (pt 3) - In this message, we are reminded of the 5 types of capital Jesus identified in Luke 16:11-15 and learn why the ways we use finances (the 'lowest' form of capital) has big implications.
Biblical Stewardship (2): Return on investment is a Kingdom expectation
Biblical stewardship is more about how you invest rather than how much you have to work with. Capital exists in spiritual, relational, physical and intellectual as well as financial material.
Biblical Stewardship (1): It’s not all about finances
When someone mentions stewardship, we often think stewardship = finances, but what does the Bible say about stewarding circumstances, revelation, information, time?
Anointed for beauty and for glory – the image of redemption.
The Church - God's people - are anointed for beauty and for glory, together God is making a "living" temple that declares His message of salvation, redemption, and restored intimacy with Him.
Community life following Jesus
Jesus has called us into his "school of love" as we learn to love as he does in a context of community and commitment to one another.
Devotion – the Holy Spirit of Generosity
What is extraordinary about the early church is that they actually began to live in obedience to God's command in a way that Israel was never able to. It is because of the transforming power of the Holy Spirit that we (Christians) can live in such radical love and generosity.