I wanted to share again the text, with which we started our worship last Sunday. In his first letter, the Apostle Peter wrote: ‘All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus...
Given the fact that we are in the midst of a General Election campaign, Brexit chaos and environmental uncertainty, I was thrilled when someone read Psalm 46 at Friday morning’s prayer meeting. The musical notes, stated just before the Psalm, tell us that it is written for soprano voices. Although...
The following was given to me by Ted Ripley a week ago last Thursday. Just five days before God called his faithful servant home. Ted’s words speak volumes about his heart and faith. As you read, I encourage you to rejoice in the hope that we like Ted may share...
One of the greatest privileges I have in life is the opportunity to prepare messages. Although I enjoy preaching, I always feel that there is a really special process of coming before God, seeking his heart and searching the scriptures beforehand. I really love preparation…………..most of the time! I...
Anyone who knows me, knows I love baptisms. Although it is encouraging to have had so many this year, it would still be great to have many more. Why? Because someone being baptised is so much more than a public soaking. Baptism is an act of obedience that echoes in...
I recently stumbled across and incredible prayer on You Tube. Although I am familiar with it, as well as the story behind it, it again thrilled my spirit. I am therefore sharing it for your encouragement. S. M. Lockridge (1913- 2000) was the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, a prominent...
I have had the immense privilege this week of both teaching and being taught as part of the NGI (Next Generation Impartation) Central Week that we have hosted at Wallingford. In doing so I have spent time with young people who are fresh to ministry along with seasoned pastors and...
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...