Life of More: MORE of GOD, More Love, More Life
A life of MORE is found in this: Trust in the Lord completely... Become intimate with him in whatever you do and he will lead you wherever you go. (Prov. 3:5-6)
Hidden in Christ: unseen and eternal things
There have been times in my life when I have felt “hidden”, but mostly didn’t see it as a good thing. On the other hand, the Bible refers to being "hidden in Christ" - the key to being able to keep our eyes on the unseen and eternal things that are hidden in God.
The way of love and spiritual gifts
The apostle Paul draws a clear connection between what he calls the way of love and spiritual gifts used with maturity in the church. Hotly pursue both!
All the more (in 2024)!
The phrase "“all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Heb. 10:25) reiterates Jesus' command to love and good deeds as the day of his return approaches.
Radically (Re)aligned to God’s purposes
Following Jesus in life means being radically (re)aligned with him in everything. Only then may we discover all that he has for us.
For Us and For Our Salvation – the meaning of the Incarnation
The Nicene Creed states that for us and for our salvation he became man. Nowhere do we see the humanity of Jesus more clearly displayed than here in Bethlehem.
Growing through Powerlessness (Part 2)
Exploring what it means to be the Body of Christ in powerless situations; what may seem powerless in the natural may have a God-ordained purpose.
Growing through Powerlessness (Part 1)
Powerlessness is familiar to everyone and we naturally try to avoid the pain that powerlessness brings. Elijah, Abram, David and Jesus all show us real examples of choosing God's kingdom perspective in circumstances we can’t influence.
A journey through Acts 16 (Part 4)
This is part 4 of a 4-part serious from Acts 16 about the life of a disciple of Jesus.You can listen to the previous episodes here: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Acts 16: 25-40 This episode of this amazing story from Paul's ministry picks up with Paul and Silas in prison, having been wrongfully attacked and dragged before the magistrates for casting an evil spirit out of a slave girl. But despite their dire circumstances, they are found praising God and singing hymns of gratitude to God. In a dramatic turnaround, not only did God rescue Paul and Silas from the prison, but in doing so the jailer and his household came to believe and trust in Jesus also! Life of a Disciple –thinking like Christwalking like Christ, responding like Christand flowing with Holy Spirit.
A Journey Through Acts 16 (Part 3)
The life of a disciple – thinking like Christ, walking like Christ, responding like Christ and flowing with Holy Spirit. Caroline Dennis To listen to previous messages in this series: Part 1 | Part 2 In this message, Pastor Caroline continues exploring what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, based on the events recording in Acts 16. Picking up the story in Acts 16:11, we see that Paul and his companions sought for the place in Philippi where people would commonly go to encounter God - "the place of prayer" down by the river. As they engaged in conversation with the local people, the Lord opens the heart of Lydia - a woman of strategic importance and the first Christian convert in all of Europe!