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".
Holiness and Fruit – a life that is fully set apart
God is calling us to a life of holiness, being fully set apart for Him in every way. When we choose that, there is good fruit seen in our lives.
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.
Jesus wants to create a wellspring of life in you
Jesus wants and is able to create a new well of life within you. His promise is that "whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst ... will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life"
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.
Devotion – challenging our culture of selfishness
Our culture today says “look after yourself”. However, we look to the Lord to be our source and provide all our needs. We don’t need to hold onto possessions, or be worried we are not looked after. God is looking after us and He invites us to participate in looking after each other.
Devotion to God – honouring each other above ourselves
Devotion - honouring each other and genuinely loving each other well brings glory and honour to God as the love of Jesus flows through us.
Devotion – community life in the church (Part 2)
Building upon the previous message about patterns of devotion and love shared by early followers of Jesus in the fledgeling New Testament church.
Devotion – life and community in the early church
Acts 2:42-47 gives us a picture of how God was shaping the lives of the first Christians in ways of devotion and love that transcend culture.
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)