Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:47-53, Luke 22:54-62, Mark 15:25-37
Through the Good Friday narrative, Carrie encourages us to embrace the crucified Jesus - the one who was not delivered out of darkness, but through it.
The Gentle King
luke 19:28-46
Palm Sunday is a reminder to keep our eyes on Jesus, the Gentle King, and His way of Peace.
Woe Woe Woe
luke 11:45-54
Looking at Jesus’ woes to the experts in the law, we ask the question, how do we respond Jesus when he shines His light into the darker areas of our lives?
A Normal Church
Acts 14:19-28
Guest speaker Chuck Freeland, one of the Senior Pastors of Catalyst Vineyard and area leaders of the vineyards in Scotland, asks the question “what does a normal church look like?” and how does our church compare with the normal we see in the scriptures.
Let the Light In
luke 11:33-44
You can take care of external behaviours without your heart being changed, but having your heart changed will lead to a natural change in external behaviours.
Clash of Kingdoms
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.
https://prayercourse.org/toolshed/
https://prayercourse.org/home/
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.