Pastor's Blog

Across most cultures, a table, whether it is an actual table or a cloth draped over a bed or on the ground, is a place of intimacy.

Dressed ready to serve

This theme of preparedness resonates with the daily lives of people around the world. Every morning, millions of individuals wake up, each getting ready to face a day of work.

Embracing each day with purpose and faith

Throughout our lives, we encounter both triumphs and trials. In moments of challenge, rather than becoming discouraged, we can "Look Up" and seek strength from God.

Out of the overflow

After all, these fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) are the evidence of their new nature in Christ. Yet, as stated, sometimes the old nature peeks through, sadly but surely.

A life worth living

God doesn’t want just a portion of us—He desires all of us.

Living an overflowing life - abundance not waste

Living in the overflow shows an understanding that God as the ultimate source of abundance.

Exploring truth - Where the light fell

The title, Where the Light Fell, is a metaphor for Yancey’s spiritual journey. It speaks to the moments in his life when light—understood as grace, understanding, or love—broke through

Knowing His name

In the Bible, names carry deep meaning and significance. They are more than mere labels; they reflect identity, purpose, and destiny.

A friendship that changes the world

Jesus took the conversation to the heart of the matter, revealing His identity as the Messiah. When we build rapport, listen attentively, and guide the conversation with care.

Worship matters...

Worship begins with internal transformation. Renewal of the mind does not come from self-improvement or the next great self-help podcast. The Holy Spirit is the one who changes us.

My friend Jesus, do you know him?

A close and vibrant friendship with Jesus keeps us connected in this way. Then He promises: “Remain in me, and I will remain in you.” John 15:4.

Who do you see as your neighbour?

Our perspective and worldview form how we understand and live in the world around us. It’s the lens for interpreting life. Every event, action or idea is affected by it.

Today we fight

Christians are not living the abundant life of love, joy, and peace because they are unaware of how to maintain and claim those promises. Jesus promised us an abundant life that starts here on earth.

To whom should I go?

It’s easy to take Christ for granted. We forget who he is and how much we need him. We lose sight the grace he has shown us.

Learning to be a good neighbour

The way Jesus talked about it, loving your neighbour is wholly inconvenient, wildly selfless, and nearly impossible to do well all the time.

The Hidden Battle

Christ fought for us on the cross, and he won. His death and resurrection paid the price for our sins, and because of his wounds, we are healed. He continues to fight for us today. In our physical struggles and in the unseen world of arguments and ideas.

Doing the impossible with God

They’re not, nor does God want us to live this Christian life according to our capabilities and strength. That won’t bring Him glory, nor will it strengthen our faith.

Hope in the midst of lifes struggles

We may not see immediate results or experience an instant resolution to our struggles, but we can trust that God is working behind the scenes and that his promises will come to pass. As Hebrews 11:1 tells us.

Working with the unseen

Whatever you’re going through, I encourage you to live with the positive expectation that something good is going to happen to you. Keep an “I can” mindset, and stir up your faith, believing God for greater things.

Baptised for purposeful living

Baptism is a profound and transformative act that sets us on a path of purposeful living. It marks the beginning of a new life in Christ, characterized by a deepened faith, a commitment to serving others, a passion for proclaiming the Gospel.

Buoyant in a sea of grief

We must also move toward others in their pain. If we don’t know how to handle the deep emotions of empathy, we may distance ourselves from suffering. This is precisely the opposite response that Jesus intends His followers to have.

Immersed in a Kingdom lifestyle

What directs your life? What do you want to stand out when you reflect back? A faith-filled life may not always be easy, but it is always worth it.

Immersed in silence

A lot of us really struggle with silence. This isn’t entirely our fault: silence, stillness, and rest can be hard to find under the modern day lifestyle to keep working and doing and consuming.

Baptism makes a difference

Baptism was the normal, next (and fairly immediate!) step for everyone who became a Christian. No one was exempted from it - and no one asked to be!

God speaks today! His Word

But God can also speak through events into your life, he can speak through other people into your life, through pivotal circumstances into your life, through serving others into your life.

One word closer to knowing His plans

And I don’t have to try to make something happen. Instead, God is working in me to give me the desire and power to do what pleases Him (Philippians 2:13).

A word that can change everything

Who am I? And why am I here? Paul pointedly laid out the answer: you are the creation of almighty God. You are alive on the planet for the God who put you on the planet.

A now word from God

Lean into these now words from God. Is there anything more relevant than no condemnation in a world full of accusation? Is there anything more life changing than having the One who loves and gives (Christ) living that way through us?

A word that changes everything

What does the phrase “kingdom of God” really mean? How does it bring profound and practical clarity and coherence to living all of life—identity, work, play, relationships, justice, and character—in this age of distraction?

Building the community of Church

To summarize, we can’t love God until we love and learn to be with one another. Only then will we truly understand that the cure to loneliness is the love that comes with community and companionship.

Building Community the Church

Community plays a vital role in the Christian faith. The Bible encourages believers to unite, support one another, and build strong, loving communities. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community building.

The importance Church in the community

Being in community, in constant fellowship with other believers, helps to refine our lives and intentions, so they more consistently align with Christ.

Building bridges into your community

Consider ways to enfold a loving awareness of the community of ministry into “ordinary” aspects of church life. The church should be a refuge for members from the bruising realities of the world, but not a fortress where people go to shut out the world.

The way of the cross

The cross is the emblem of our faith. Someone might argue that the empty tomb should be the emblem. I disagree because Christianity's compelling distinctive is not that God is alive—many other world religions believe that—but that God died.

Walking this way with Jesus - a lifestyle

Man needs the Holy Spirit for the things of God:

Kingdom Living - conduct ourselves worthy

Be careful how you conduct yourself. If you know you’re struggling in this area, be very careful how you conduct yourself and try to spend more time with God to get your heart right.

And the walls came down

Let’s consider three practical and functional practices in overcoming strongholds.

WWJW - Where would Jesus walk

For us to do this, we need to be familiar with his voice. If we want to start following the direction of the word, we have to start trusting the word. To trust it, we need to have confidence in it, and to have confidence.

Love costs everything

Love in God’s kingdom is action beyond words and feelings. Our words and feelings must be coupled with actionable acts. If you claim to love God, it should cost you something.

Love that costs means sacrifice

Love comes at a high price, but it is also rewarding because, as we make the sometimes costly choices to please God by following Jesus Christ, we transform more fully into His image due to following the pathway our Savior blazed before us.

Loving God sacrificially

Sacrifice is to give up something valuable or important for somebody or something. Genuine love for God is not void of sacrifice. It could be sacrificing your time, self, strength, energy, comfort, money, resources or intellect.

A surrendered life

The Scriptures show that when God is honoured, the people and nation are blessed and protected (2 Chronicles 7:14).

My Church is my Church and it matters

A healthy Christ-like community loves, values and encourages members of all ages to love and serve one another.

Let go, be comforted by God

Life is full of transition. When you’re in a season of change or facing an unknown future, it’s tempting to hold on to what you know (i.e. where you are comfortable). As Christians, our lives should be dynamic and full of growth.

Making room for the Kingdom

We tend to think big about ministry, but small acts of caring can often do more for a person than we can imagine.

My Church matters

With that in mind, let’s not neglect Sunday worship in our local church. After every worship service is a great time for fellowship with our Christian family, over tea and coffee or lunch.

A hope to come, His grace abounds

Grace enables us to live out this Christian walk. Grace is a gift! Without this gift, we can do nothing.

Ready, The King has come

The great thing is that the birth of Jesus was the start of God's grace being brought to earth in an even more powerful way.

Ready for the King

Whatever you were desiring to receive for Christmas, let it go. Set your heart on the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ. In that simplicity, you will surely receive with Him all things. This Christmas, find the simplicity of Christ.

Ambassadors for the King

Ambassadors represent their own kingdom – Ambassadors are representatives of their home country and are expected to portray the best possible image of their country.

Kingdom ready

“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Making room for miracles

So the oil ceased: The miracle was given according to the measure of her previous faith in borrowing vessels. She borrowed enough so the excess oil was sold and provided money to pay the debt to the creditor and to provide for the future.

Overcoming spiritual weariness

One’s faith is like a fire. It has to be stoked in order to burn brightly and give off light and heat.

Grace Powered Service

While most Christians are familiar with the verses in Ephesians 2:8-9, they may not know that the verse that follows explains that the purpose of grace is to motivate, activate, and inspire those who receive it to serve:

Making room for an amazing God

Now, let’s think about prayer for a moment, we want to share more of God, make room for His presence and power.

Be a worshipper ready to resist

The Bible goes to great lengths to speak about the sheer power of the voice of God; we are told that God spoke and creation came into being. The sobering thought is that we also seem to have great power – the power to resist.

Learning how to resist temptation

Deal with temptation as sin is deceptive: it promises what it does not give and gives what it never promised.

Choosing a Godly pattern

Proverbs 3:5-6 may be one of the most frequently quoted Scripture about God's guidance. However, when it says God will “show you which path to take,” what does that mean?

Dealing with resistance

Resistance is a term that is often used in descriptions of spiritual movements. In its simplest terms, it is used to describe when we resist God’s action, but what exactly does that look like?

Healthy food for the soul

You are what you eat, so the saying goes. That must be right. Today we talk about is the Care and Feeding of the Healthy Soul.

Sowing and reaping for a harvest

Let’s face it: it’s frustrating when you feel like the effort you’re putting into advancing in life is getting you nowhere. Just like a farmer who plants seeds in the ground expects a harvest, we expect to see results from the time and energy we invest in

Get ready for harvest time

Kairos moments are not precisely known, but they come according to God’s will and timing. Since the beginning of the early church, Christians have believed that Christ would be coming soon. But we are the ones living in a time of prophetic fulfillment.

Space to hear the Holy Spirit

Spirit-led means listening to the Holy Spirit, and obeying His directions, so that you may live out the will of God on Earth. I know, sometimes that sounds so daunting, we are hard-wired to hear from God.

The harvest is plentiful. (John 4:35)

Harvests always require more reapers than sowers, so be thankful that one plants and others come alongside to help you reap.

Questions show an enquiring heart?

Self-examination is something your doctor might advise, we would encourage it as well.

Some questions to take you deeper

Most of us aren’t good listeners. We want to share our stories and we are preoccupied with our own needs and wants. It’s a common human thing, but Jesus doesn’t call us to be common, does He?

Discipleship in the ditch

When you find a friend in a ditch, you stop to help them, as we explore the parable of the good samaritan we can go further than just helping someone in need.

Share the gospel through questions

Six of the main questions people ask, and a simple answer to them.

Free indeed

I discovered that, according to the Bible, I am worthy, I am loved, I am forgiven, and I am free – all because of what Christ did for me, despite my past

Church matters

Evangelical millennials and post-millennials (those of us born between the early 80’s and mid 2000’s) need a better theology of the church and church membership.

Seek first His Kingdom

As part of His famous Sermon on the Mount—one of the most extensive documentations of His teaching—Jesus addressed the common questions each of us faces in order to survive (Matthew 6:25-34).

Making Church a home

“Live in me. Make your home in me as I do in you…Make yourself at home in my love.”

A touch from the Masters hand

The touch of the Master’s hand is a healing touch. A number of times, we have seen physical healings wrought by the hand of Jesus. There are as many miracles today as there were twenty centuries ago.

Overcoming rather than being overwhelmed

One of the primary truths of the Christian faith is that we are in a spiritual battle against a crafty enemy who wants to bring destruction and captivity wherever he can. John 10:10 says the thief comes to kill, still, and destroy.

A future hope - No place I would rather be

We know that God’s grace saves us through faith, and so faith holds a perpetually prominent place in the Christian life. And we know that faith works through love – that love is the fruit of genuine faith, reflects God’s gracious character.

To be in your presence

There's nothing quite like the presence of the Lord. We read in the Bible of prophets, disciples and followers of Christ who have experienced God's presence, but when you have your own experience, it's something special.

No place I would rather be - than in your house

The psalms of David are filled with a longing to abide in God’s presence within His house. In Psalm 26:8, David declares, “O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.”

We are relational beings, but the sin that destroyed our relationship with God also ruined our relationship with others. This is why life’s greatest hurts, as well as life’s greatest joys, come through relationships with people. S

Few believers understand the power of song. Worship is not just a “warm-up” to the sermon. Singing opens the way for an increase of the Holy Spirit’s overflow in us, as well as an unfolding of discernment regarding His will in our lives.

The Bible teaches us about the power of praise, and I have experienced it firsthand in my own life. Today, we are looking at an Old Testament story from 2 Chronicles 20:1-24 about the power of praise.

The power of a pause

Pausing is something powerful and effective in meetings and conversations but also in life; in Psalms, King David often wrote Selah, pause, be still; in Psalm 46, He wrote, "Be still and know that I am God."

Let the river flow

There is a fountain within you that, when you draw from it, will provide everything that you need. It is the river of My Spirit within you. I am the life-giving Spirit, the one who fills you to overflowing with my provision.

Being made whole

As Christians, we believe that true wholeness comes from a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. What it means to be made whole and how we can experience this in our lives.

Broken but restored

Sometimes life hits us, and it hits us hard. So hard, in fact, that it breaks us: divorce, loss of a job, the death of a child, cancer, bankruptcy, abuse, neglect, and rejection. These and countless others can take a man or woman, no matter how strong.

Living as Easter People

We have made it through the grey months of winter and the desert of Lent! The Easter celebration has passed, the eggs have all been found, and alleluia has been shouted.

A journey to the cross

Jesus’ Journey to the Cross was Difficult First of all, it should be acknowledged that Jesus’ journey to the cross was difficult. I think it is good to consider the difficulty of Jesus’ journey carefully.

What does it mean to take up your cross?

What does it mean to take up your cross? After writing about Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Messiah, Mark adds, “from that time on, Jesus began to explain” some things to His disciples.

The cross speaks

God foretold the crucifixion of Jesus Christ upon a cross in the Old Testament hundreds of years before it happened. The cross was, to the Romans and the Jews of the day, a symbol of death. However, it was this very instrument of torture and death upon...

Jesus, the Bread of Life

Who does Jesus claim to be? In our passage, he says, “I am the bread of life.” To understand that, we have to understand a little background to this passage. John 6 begins with Jesus feeding the five thousand. He takes a few loaves of bread and fish...

Leave the ashes behind

Throughout the Bible and ancient practices, ashes have often symbolised deep repentance and grief. As the days of Lent are acknowledged each year, we see all around us the visual reminders of ashes on foreheads, and we are reminded of this one Truth..

Grace for the journey

Isn’t it amazing how God orchestrates things in and around us? He is constantly about showing us his great grace in all of its dimensions and facets. I know I’ll still be discovering the depths of His love throughout eternity. Today I’d like to share...

Love your church, love the people

Love the ones you’re with. Sometimes this feels easy, and other times (maybe even most of the time) this feels really hard… Anything that involves other people has its hardships because people know how to get on each other’s nerves, they disagree on ...

Pray and love forward

Corinth was an international city of great commerce and prosperity. There was a lively sports and entertainment scene that attracted visitors from all over...

God's love changes everything

There are many types of love. Too often, we utter the words of love but forget to back them up with heartfelt actions...

A new start - a new beginning

New beginnings do not just happen at the beginning of a new year...

A day begins, choices to be made

I have woken fresh and ready for the day; the birds are singing, the coffee is fresh, and the day is beginning. As the day gets going, the day will rush in on these moments. The calm of solitude will be replaced by the pounding pace of another day...

Just start to be a blessing

Most Christians are familiar with the term “blessed to be a blessing.” It refers to the fact that God has blessed us, and He desires us to bless others as well. The actual reference is from the Biblical story of Abraham entering into a covenant with God..

Press in and press on

I am amazed when I think of what God will do if we simply refuse to give up. An essential part of never giving up is making the right choices while you are hurting, discouraged, frustrated, confused or under pressure. The right choice is often the more..

Leave the past behind

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson. Without realizing it, we often carry something around with us everywhere we go. We bring it out in our conversations, which shows up in our attitudes. Whatever...

Dave Food, 29/11/2016

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