luke 11:14-26
In the "Beelzebul" controversy, Jesus urges his hearers to choose his side in the war against the darkness.
Keep it simple. Keep it real. Keep it up.
luke 11:5-13
Some practical thoughts on persistent prayer.
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Recommended books:
How to Pray, Pete Greig
God on Mute, Pete Greig
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster
The Life You've Always Wanted, John Ortberg.
The Lord's Prayer
Luke 11:1-4
Luke’s version of this famous prayer is much shorter than the one commonly said in churches. Why is that, and how should we respond?
Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-3
Abi, Pastor of the St. Andrews Baptist Church, shared with us what he felt the Lord is saying to our church family in this season. He encouraged us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, shedding off anything that is getting our way, as we look to the joy set before us.
2024: The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it
John 1:5
Each year we ask the Lord what He would like our wee church family to focus on for the year. Jim shares what this looks like, why, and what the Lord has given us as an emphasis for 2024.
Come sit at My feet
Luke 10:38-42
Among the all-consuming nature of life, the story of Mary & Martha challenges us to put aside our distractions and our busyness to come and sit at the feet of Jesus.
The Good Samaritan (or the bad spiritual leaders)
Luke 10:25-37
The parable of the Good Samaritan is explored through the context of loving God and abiding in him; with particular attention being paid to how we apply this today. The talk includes a video showing the work of a local charity, and an attempt to retell the parable as a children’s story.
Advent: The Suffering Servant
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Continuing the theme of holding on to hope looking at the Old Testament prophecy regarding the Suffering Servant which found fulfilment in Jesus.
Advent: Hold on to Hope
jeremiah 29:1-14
In the darkest moments of life, we are counselled to acknowledge how hard things are, while clinging fast to the hope we have in God.
Advent: Waiting on God, with God
Revelation 21:1-27
What is the point of Advent? How can it help our relationship with God? Or how can missing out on advent and going straight to Christmas be a problem for our relationship with God? Jim opens up what Advent is and what we are waiting for, as we wait for God, with God.