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November 20, 2016
Ephesus was a prosperous port city and a centre for trade and commerce. It was also a centre of pagan religion, supporting the famous Temple of Artemis. In the Ephesian world-view, spiritual power was exerted through priests, sorcerers and spells, sacrifices and evil spirits, subjecting many to endless rituals, curses and blessings. And so Paul's proclamation of Jesus Christ as Lord of all completely disrupted the established order. As a result, some believed and were saved, others resisted and opposed the gospel at every opportunity. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
November 20, 2016
Ephesus was a prosperous port city and a centre for trade and commerce. It was also a centre of pagan religion, supporting the famous Temple of Artemis. In the Ephesian world-view, spiritual power was exerted through priests, sorcerers and spells, sacrifices and evil spirits, subjecting many to endless rituals, curses and blessings. And so Pauls proclamation of Jesus Christ as Lord of all completely disrupted the established order. As a result, some believed and were saved, others resisted and opposed the gospel at every opportunity. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
October 30, 2016
The book of Acts has so far followed the program established by Jesus' words in Acts 1:8. The apostles had become his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and since Acts 10, had begun a mission to the gentiles which would indeed stretch to the ends of the earth. But this rapid expansion and generous welcome of gentiles into the Christian faith was not without its problems. Soon a faction was demanding that gentiles must become circumcised Jews before they could become Christians. The Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15) was called to resolve this issue. Both the decision made, and the process followed, profoundly shaped the way in which Christianity changed the world over the following centuries. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
September 11, 2016
There is great benefit in considering afresh the implications of the Christian's union with Christ. In Christ, everything that is Christ's becomes ours, giving us comfort in the present and confidence for the future. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
June 5, 2016
James chapter 2 contains the most famous discussion in the Bible about 'faith and works'. But it isn't really about theology, at all. It is designed to urge those who claim to have 'faith' to do the specific 'works' of caring for those in need. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
November 16, 2014
In this series we examine some key biblical texts to understand where the emphasis of our prayers should be. Our hope is that our prayer lives will be shaped by what God has revealed to us in his word.
July 13, 2014
May 25, 2014
1 and 2 Samuel recounts Israel's transition from a tribal social structure to a monarchy in the 11th Century BC. In the light of social and national fragility, God's permanence and dependence remains steadfast.