Psalm 24:1; Matthew 6:24-34; John 3:16; Acts 2:42-47: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; James 2:14-17 Jesus often reminded His disciples of God’s generous provision – e.g. Mt. 10:8. In Acts 20:35 Paul quotes a saying of Jesus not found in the Gospels: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Writing to Corinth he encourages generosity […]

Psalm 23; Luke 24:28-35; John 6:25-58; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. This series doesn’t look specifically at worship and prayer. These things (should) run through everything we seek to be and do as a church. However, the Lord’s Supper/ Communion is the central act of worship and we focus on it today as we share bread and […]

Ps. 78:1-4; Mt. 3:13-17; Mk. 10:13-16; Acts 2:38-42; Gal. 3:26-29 In the New Testament it was through baptism that disciples pledged allegiance to Jesus as Lord. Baptism identifies us with His life, death and resurrection. It’s a sign of being washed clean and stepping into the life of the Spirit as a follower of Christ. […]

Ps. 95:6-7; Mk. 9:33-37; Jn. 13:34-35; Eph. 4:1-16. Belonging to Jesus means belonging to His people. There’s no getting away from this simple but profound truth – and the challenge it brings on many levels! Christ’s purpose is for us to be shaped in His likeness as we share life together and share the Gospel […]