Christmas – a time to draw near and worship
Christmas - a time for family to draw near and worship our Saviour
The Christmas message – partnering with the Kingdom of Heaven
In the story of Jesus' birth in Luke 2 we see that the unseen realm of angels, and Holy Spirit play a big part in not only Jesus's birth but also in announcing His birth and then bringing people to bless and prophesy into Him not long after His birth.
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 6 – Walk by the Spirit, be led by the Spirit, keep in step with the Spirit
We are called to a life that is lived by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit; to walk by the Spirit, be led by the Spirit, and keep in step with the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-25). But we have an ongoing choice to make room for the Spirit's work
Galatians Part 5 – Called to Freedom
Stewarding our freedom - crucifying the sinful nature and learning to order our lives in the Spirit day by day. By this we fulfill the second greater commandment to “love your neighbour as yourself.”
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 Part 3 – Hagar and Sarah: son of slavery versus son of promise
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul uses the story of Hagar and Sarah (Genesis 12-21) to draw out our identity as sons of God's promise through faith in Jesus rather than sons who live as slaves under the Old Covenant Law.
Galatians Part 2 – Freedom and Maturity, Belonging and Inheritance, Position and Promises
The Law was our "guardian" until Christ came, but the main goal of the Law is to lead us to Jesus and show us why we need him. And if you belong to Christ, then you are part of Abraham’s promise.... you have been adopted, you are now heirs with Christ and everything in God’s kingdom has been made available to you.
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.
Believing lies keeps you a prisoner – Jesus’ truth can set you free!
In this message, Luke takes us on a very personal journey of uncovering the ways in which we fall into the trap of believing lies about ourself. Satan is a liar who wants to keep us from living the life that God has for us - the life of peace and joy that Jesus already paid for by his own blood.