Advent 2 – Keep watch; the day not known

Bible readings 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 24:36-51 Introduction Dear brother and sister in the Lord Jesus Christ, It would be very unusual if there were somebody in church today who does not have a watch.  We are creatures bound by time and space in more than one way.  Whether we like it or not, we…… Continue reading Advent 2 – Keep watch; the day not known

Christ’s victory: all enemy defeated

Better things are coming (Series Title) Scripture Readings Genesis 6:1-8 1 Peter 3:17-22 Introduction There are days in the life of a minister that he needs to hide his pride in his pocket and admit that the Bible sometimes is not altogether easy to preach.  Today is one of those. The readings for today come…… Continue reading Christ’s victory: all enemy defeated

The coming of the Christ (3)

 Keep watch – the hour is unknown Scripture Readings 2Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 24:36-51 Introduction We survived December 21, 2012 – the day the world was supposed to come to an end. Because we are supposed to be on one of the first nations the sun rises everyday, Tourism Australia’s Facebook page was flooded with more…… Continue reading The coming of the Christ (3)

Living by faith (9)

Run the race with endurance Scripture Readings 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 Hebrews 12:1-12 Introduction Dear friend in the Lord, The Bible teaches us about the reality of the demon possession. I believe it is a state of the soul which we will see increasing as our society become less Christian and more anti-Christian.  Demon possessed people…… Continue reading Living by faith (9)

Living by faith (1)

Noah: he saw the horror of destruction, he experienced the grace of salvation, he owned the beauty of the new, but … Scripture Readings Genesis 6:9-22 Hebrews 11:1-6 Songs “Light of the world” “Highest place” “Speak O Lord” “All my days” Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Noah’s story is introduced by…… Continue reading Living by faith (1)