May 29, 2016
Published by Alys Martin on May 29, 2016

Undivided – the letter of James Pt 5

Not only should believers avoid favouritism toward the rich, they should also practise 'mercy', i.e., show practical love for those in material need. Nothing else more clearly demonstrates that we ourselves have experienced the mercy of God. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
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April 24, 2016
Published by Alys Martin on April 24, 2016

Grace – in Community Part 4

How does God's grace shape our church community and experience of that same grace? (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
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February 14, 2016
Published by Alys Martin on February 14, 2016

Hosea: God’s heart, broken for us: Part 2 of 5

Hosea 2 continues the theme of Israel being in a marriage-like relationship with God. But it is a relationship that had gone wrong. Israel had become like an adulterous spouse. However, God will not allow his covenant with Israel to be frustrated. He will be their God and they will be his people. Good Friday and Easter Day demonstrate God's continuing but renewed covenant with the spouse of Christ, the Church. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
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December 6, 2015
Published by Alys Martin on December 6, 2015

Christ is Coming Pt 2

Mary is a model for us as she expresses curiosity and receives the promises which evoke God's revealed character, which then compels her to participate in God's unfolding story. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
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June 28, 2015
Published by Alys Martin on June 28, 2015

God’s Invisible Presence – the story of Esther Pt1

An overview of the book of Esther concluding with a reflection on the most obvious difficulty the book presents: the absence of any mention of God. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right)
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June 14, 2015
Published by Alys Martin on June 14, 2015

Another Day, Another Dollar – Finding True Value In Work Pt2

We hate work when our work deviates from the satisfaction found in God's goodness. Creation groans and work is frustrating because of our rejection of God and His goodness and we default to living out to frustrated stories about work: working to live or living to work. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).
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August 24, 2014
Published by Alys Martin on August 24, 2014

Kings and Catastrophes: Part 16 of 18

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.
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August 17, 2014
Published by Alys Martin on August 17, 2014

Kings and Catastrophes: Part 15 of 18

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.
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