Bible readings Hebrews 1:1-4 Hebrews 2:5-18 Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Christmas is a time of joy. It was the message delivered by the angel: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you…… Continue reading Christmas: Christ is God, the Almighty Saviour
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Christmas – Salvation through the line of David
Bible Readings John 1:11-14 Ezekiel 37:11-28 Introduction When our Lord met with his disciples after his resurrection He took them through the Old Testament with these words: These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the…… Continue reading Christmas – Salvation through the line of David
Christmas – God came to us
“People wish one another a ‘merry’ Christmas and a ‘happy” New Year. But how can one be really happy?” “Only God’s mercy in Jesus Christ can make a person really happy. Human efforts are sure to disappoint. That’s why the message of Christmas is so important. “What is grace? It has always been a bit…… Continue reading Christmas – God came to us
Advent 2 – the King will return
Bible reading Luke 19:11-27 Introduction My dear friends in the Lord Jesus Christ, Dad sometimes brought home some lollies. The lollies were nothing like a box of Cadbury all sorts chocolates, leaving it to us to pick the flavour we liked. No, all four of us got only one sort, exactly like the other. We…… Continue reading Advent 2 – the King will return
A life worthy of the Lord
Series Title: Growing in knowledge of Jesus Christ Scripture Readings Hosea 4:1-9 Colossians 1:3-14 Introduction Millions of people attended Christmas worship services just two day ago right across the world. One can only wonder how many those attend the services today. And one would probably more amazed by the small number whose life is changing, or…… Continue reading A life worthy of the Lord
The lonely barber
It was time for a haircut. I’ve been to this barber before and was impressed by his old-style professionalism. His wealth of local knowledge was another drawcard. The narrow alley to his shop was almost void of any pedestrian traffic, and as I walked into his shop I found the old man sitting on an…… Continue reading The lonely barber
God’s Christmas strategy
Luke 1:67-79 Luke 3:1-6 Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Most people find history boring, and if I told you that the sermon is coming from Luke 3:1-2 you might think of shutting down. I urge you, however, not to. What God has to say in these verses is very relevant to us -…… Continue reading God’s Christmas strategy
Christmas: God rent the heavens
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9 Isaiah 63:15-19 Isaiah 64:5-9 Isaiah 64:1-4, Luke 2:8-14 My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, God is good and merciful We come together tonight and we can only say, “How good is God!” With Isaiah we say: I will recount the steadfast love of the Lord, the praises of the…… Continue reading Christmas: God rent the heavens
The Coming of the Christ (1)
Will there be fruit in the vineyard of the Son? Scripture Readings John 1:1-15 Matthew 21:33-46 Introduction My dear friend in Christ Jesus, The prophet Isaiah recorded a parable in Isaiah 5 which is very much like the one we read in the Scriptures this morning from Matthew 21. It tells about God who planted…… Continue reading The Coming of the Christ (1)
Ultimate Standards 