It was thrilling at the baptismal service on Easter Sunday, to hear four people give testimony to how God had transformed their lives. Later in the service, through an overview of the life of Simon Peter, we saw how God has always been in the business of transformation. This morning...
There is a curious verse in the book of Revelation which speaks about ‘the Lamb who was slaughtered before the world was made.’ (Rev 13:8). In order to explain, at least in part, the meaning of the phrase, I would like to draw your attention to the amazing story of...
Given the political chaos in which we find ourselves, I cannot think of a better way of serving you than sharing the glorious words of Psalm 46. The Psalmist writes: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and...
I have just finished preparing a message from an incredible passage in 1 Samuel Chapter 14. The story concerns Saul’s eldest son Jonathan. King Saul has just received word from the prophet Samuel that, due to his rebellion, the Lord will take the kingdom from him and give it to...
This week I was reminded of a fairly unknown verse in the book of Haggai. God’s people had returned from exile with the express purpose of rebuilding the temple. Yet, within months of their return we read; ‘the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai: “Why are you living in luxurious...
A couple of weeks ago I shared briefly about ‘hymns, psalms and spiritual songs’. This phrase is used twice by the Apostle Paul in his letters to the churches. Firstly, in Ephesians 5:19 and secondly in Colossians 3:16. When writing to the Ephesians, Paul suggests that this is the outworking...
I have just returned from the annual Life in the Spirit Conference. Although always a great time, this year felt especially fruitful. However, as we all know, life is not a perpetual conference or a never ending holiday. There is for us all the challenge, to get on with the...
We are now counting down the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union in days not months. Possibly! Despite the speculation, the truth is that no one knows actually knows whether we will leave or we won’t leave. Nor can anyone be certain of what the future really holds. Therefore...
David starts the thirty second Psalm with these wonderful words;‘Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven,whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt whose lives are lived in complete honesty! (Ps 32:1-2). In considering these words, my mind firstly soars in a...
A number of years ago, an elderly lady in our church told me why she refused her friends invitation to attend a meeting at which there was a very well-known visiting preacher. ‘His name is bigger than Jesus’ on the poster’, she said! Her insight told me a lot...