Ruth - the story of an ordinary family who go through hard times but find God is at work in it all. This message considers how the choices we make define our lives. Choices to lead our family towards God or away from him. Choices to trust God or stick with what we know. Choices to be real or put on a front.
We all want to share the good news about Jesus, however many of us have a lack of confidence when it comes to actually doing it. Jesus said that we would receive 'power' to be his witnesses. But what is this power? And how do we get it? How does the Holy Spirit help us in mission?
If we do not relate to God as our Father, then we will not fully understand who we are as his sons and daughters. And if we do not understand this then we will never fully step into all that Jesus won for us on the cross. On Father's day, a look afresh at our Father God.
This message stirs us to think about over the top, faith filled, willing and joyful generosity. King David, in 1 Chronicles 29, reveals two key secrets about being generous - what were they and how do they help us to trust God and hold our possessions lightly? With personal stories and feedback from Jim's trip to Kenya.
What does the Bible say about the being filled with the Holy Spirit? How can we live lives filled with Him? Part 1 of a series, 'The Spirit and Everyday Life'.
How should we be authentically Christian in a culture that is nervous of people who appear to be 'fundamental' about their beliefs? How can we be salt and light and engage in a society when there seems to be an increase of, what some politicians are calling, 'Christianophobia'? And ultimatey, what did Jesus say about these things?
Is it possible to make a fresh start in life? Many people seem desperate to do so; new career, new house, new location, new car, new image. Can any of these things satisfy us? Jesus told us how we can make a new start in life. What he said is relevant for everyone and linked directly to the events surrounding Easter 2000 years ago.
Nehemiah, against all the odds, rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem. What's the result? Revival in the City. Tens of thousands gather, with a fresh appetite for the word of God, which leads to repentance, worship and joy. Amazing!!
Nehemiah has taken on a huge challenge to see the walls of Jerusalem rebuilt. He would do it by involving hundreds of people in this God given vision. At first glance, chapter 3 seems to be simply a list of names that you can't pronounce. What does this chapter teach us about our role in the local church?
Nehemiah began the huge task of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. He faced many challenges along the way including his own fears, a lack of resources, continual opposition, the size of the project and the need to involve others. But he overcame every challenge. How did he do it? And what can we learn?
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