H2O – Baptism
We've been focussing on the H2O theme and how water is a powerful metaphor in Scripture: the River of God, “drinking” deep of the Holy Spirit, being thirsty for God’s presence. So let us not forget about baptism. Baptism is important.
We've been focussing on the H2O theme and how water is a powerful metaphor in Scripture: the River of God, “drinking” deep of the Holy Spirit, being thirsty for God’s presence. So let us not forget about baptism. Baptism is important.
Psalm 65 says that God takes care of the earth and He waters it, making it rich and fertile. Wow! And if God does this for the earth…. How much more would he do for you and me, His children?
The Scribes and Pharisees saw holiness and righteousness as something they could attain by keeping the letter of the law, but Jesus is saying that He came to fulfil the law and by the Spirit, if we stay hungry and thirsty for more of God, then we will be filled up.
Jesus tells us that it is important to be thirsty for righteousness - for the things of God. But he also promises to satisfy our thirst.
Pastor Dave explores what it looks like for us to obey Jesus' teaching about the invitation of all those whom society considers outcasts.
Returning to the H2O theme from 2022, keeping in our hearts and minds the things God has spoken to us for our place, ministry and direction as a local church.
Today we honour mothers, not because they are any more important than anyone else here, but because God has given them a vital role in all our lives.
Jesus is building His Church across throughout the earth – He has been working on this, and is still working on this…. And we are His Church – YOU AND ME!
Do you long for a sense of Jesus' presence with you? Jesus has promised his presence through the Holy Spirit's presence and agency within us.
There are many "heroes of the faith" that are well known for the part they played in the Bible story and the history of God's people. But there are no "sidekicks" in God's kingdom.