May 5, 2019
Jesus reminds us of His words; that the world will hate us. He reminds us of this to set us free from the anxiety and fear of wanting to belong to this world.
April 29, 2018
Jesus addresses each of the seven churches of Asia with some honest feedback, both encouraging and challenges them to remain true under persecution.
November 5, 2017
We are encouraged to remain true to God and faithfully persevere through suffering.
July 23, 2017
December 4, 2016
Acts 21 pivots to the next section of Luke's account of the first 30 years of the Christian church. By now, we are used to Paul's miraculous escapes from opposition and persecution. A new kind of pathway now opens up for Paul, the missionary apostle.
October 9, 2016
Following the outbreak of persecution, including the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7), many Christians were scattered from Jerusalem, near and far. It seemed disastrous. Despite this, the gospel of Jesus spread rapidly. Philip, one of Stephen's fellow 'deacons', went to Samaria and proclaimed the gospel with great effect. The Jerusalem church responded by 'enlarging their circle' as they sent Peter and John to confirm the new believers in the Holy Spirit. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).