Praise is fitting

Praise is fitting

Do you find it strange that the Bible commands us to praise God.  Praise is defined as an outward expression of enjoyment.  So for example, Psalm 33:1 begins with the command to ‘Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous’.  How is it that the Bible can command an...
What is Love?

What is Love?

Today’s sermon is looking at how to love our neighbour during the COVID-19 crisis.  Yet this topic begs the question; what is love?  What does it look like to love our family, our neighbours, or even our enemies?  Well in 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul gives us...
Importance of Community

Importance of Community

For decades, sociologists have noticed a decreasing sense of community in the west.  Our affluence means we have less NEED for help.  Couple that with an increasing desire for ‘me time’, and we realise individualism has been on the rise since 1960s. Our sense of...
Why the Resurrection Matters

Why the Resurrection Matters

Today’s passage is on the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (Luke 23:50-24:12).  The resurrection does not enjoy the same focus as the crucifixion; yet it is every bit as important.  Without the resurrection, we have no way of knowing whether Jesus’ sacrifice...
Now is the time

Now is the time

This year we’ve been praying for revival.  Yet a revival always starts with … ME; a ‘holy discontent’ with (i) my OWN spiritual life, THEN (ii) the church’s spiritual life, and (iii) society’s spiritual life.  So to pray for revival MUST start with asking God to grant...