Joshua 6:24-8:1
Joshua chapter 7 is challenging: God's love for us is immense, but His power and His protection are on His terms, to build His kingdom, His (pure) way, not ours.
Let's Be Ready
Joshua 5 and 6
Immediately after the Israelites cross the Jordan, they take the time to re-dedicate themselves to God and to remember all that He has done for them. They are then ready to receive the bizarre instructions for the conquest of Jericho which happens, not in their own strength but, with the Presence of God at the heart of it. To get involved in what God is doing we should also take the time to get close to God to be ready to receive His instructions.
The Fame of God, Faith in God, and the Fear of God
Joshua 2-4
As Joshua leads God's people into the Promised Land, they find that the 'fame of God' has gone before them, and that faith in God & the fear of God rise as a result.
Be Strong and Courageous
Joshua 1:1-9
We begin a new sermon series, with a short survey of Joshua, and on to the Acts of the Apostles, with a look at the mission and the commission that God gave to Joshua, to Jesus' disciples, and to us.
Be the Temple
John 17
Jesus' prayer in John 17 commissions his disciples for their work as God's new Temple. We must learn to receive that prayer for ourselves today.
A Call to (the Shepherd's) Arms
Hebrews 10:19-25
As we faithfully follow God, bringing His kingdom into the world around us, we can expect to meet spiritual opposition.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
John 16:5-15
A reflection on John 16; the work of the Spirit in us and the world.
The World's Hatred
John 15:18 - 16:4
Jesus warns his disciples that the world will hate them, but he tells them (and us) don't be surprised and don't worry - you're not alone.
Stay Stuck in to Jesus
John 15:1-17
The Vine and the Branches - Jesus's picture is so clever, so clear, and captures so well what He wants from us: to be as Him as branches are to a vine.
Covenant Faithfulness
John 14:15-31
The love of God is unconditional and he offers us a relationship like no other. John tells us the score.