The Grace of God Sun 3rd April 16

Today, Christians from all over the world will be reflecting on the encounter that Thomas had with the risen Lord Jesus, two-thousand years ago. Having been absent when Jesus first appeared to the other disciple, Thomas exclaimed `I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands,...

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Seven Reasons to Celebrate! Easter Sunday 2016

I thought I would share something a little different with you this morning. So here are even reasons to rejoice, celebrate and delight in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! #1 By his resurrection Jesus was affirmed as God: and he was shown to be the Son of God when...

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Shameless Worship Sun 20th March 16

I find the most moving story from the week before Jesus died, took place at a little village called Bethany, a stone-throw from Jerusalem. I suspect that the evening meal was going well. Then Mary, a long-standing friend of Jesus, did something that shocked those who witnessed it. In John...

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Political Prayer 10th March 16

I am wary when pastors and preachers use their pulpits in such a way that they align themselves with politicians or with their particular parties. With that said, I would be equally concerned if we didn’t address the issues that we face in society. So then, how should we be...

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Jesus’ Mission Sun 6th March 16

In the days leading up to Easter, I usually break from my regular pattern of Bible reading, in order to spend time focussing on the last week of Jesus’ life. As I do so I am always struck by the amount of attention that all four Gospel writers devote to...

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