Romans 16:1-24 || Greetings and False Teachers
Paul has some final greetings which we can learn some points from. And as with every church in the letters the subject of false teachers is mentioned which we need to be weary of. Ps Matt shares what this means for us and how we can notice this.
Romans 15:14-33
#1 Paul's life of worship
#2 Holy Ambition
#3 Aid for the poor
#4 Need for prayer
Romans 15:5-13 || One voice for the glory of God
Romans 15:5-13
We are to prove the glory of the gospel as true by living out the glory of the gospel in our relationships.
1. Our unity comes from above (v5-6)
2. Out unity flows from Jesus' acceptance of us (v7)
3. Our unity fulfils God's plan for the world (v8-12)
4. God's gift of joy, peace and hope (v13)
Romans 15:1-7 || Unity in the Spirit
We are called to focus not on ourselves, but to build up our brothers and sisters in Christ, with a Spirit-filled unity.
Core DNA || #4 Mission
Gospel centred mission. Life with purpose.
Gospel centred mission is the belief that the good news of Jesus which saves us also sends us into the world to join in God's mission.
Core DNA || #3 Community
A gospel centred community. Is one in which allows the gospel of Jesus Christ to create a culture of life, love and gentleness.
Core DNA || #2 Discipleship
A gospel-centred disciple is someone whose life is defined by the grace they have received from their saviour Jesus.
Core DNA || #1 Gospel Centered
There are aspects of the church that are part of our core DNA. As we start the year we are going through a series to explore this. This week Ps Mike takes us through what it means to be a Gospel Centered church.
Rest in Jesus
Continually strive to depend on God that He will give us rest for our soul and leave the outcome to God.
Rest in Jesus || Jesus is Better: Do Not Harden Your Heart
Hebrews 13
We are called to trust is Jesus, not only Today, but on all days. "For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end." - Hebrews 3:14
Rest in Jesus || Strength for God's People
Isaiah 40:9-31
As we reset for the new year, the prophet Isaiah reminds us to rest in Jesus, for he is mighty, kind and gives us strength!
Advent 2022 || Life in Abundance
John 10:10 shares the words of Jesus - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
The term “abundantly” is often misrepresented or misunderstood, meaning nothing about money or success. We discuss what Jesus does mean by His promise.
Advent 2022 || Seek and Save the Lost
Luke 19:10 tells us that The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. We break down the who, what and why of this Scripture, and the amazing grace it means for us.
Romans 14 || Love and Conscience
Where the application of conscience applies, and where it does not. How to we love one another where we disagree? We are called to be tolerant of others where there is no conflict with the Gospel, in a matter of conscience.
Romans 13:8-14 || Love, Light and That Day
Romans 13:8-14 - Holiness
The time is now. We are called to live a life of Holiness, in accordance with the Word of God. Are you ready now for God's return?
Romans 13:1-7 || Submission to Authority
The Bible calls us to submit to God's authority, but also to earthly authority. Romans 13:1-7 unpacks the circumstances where this should be applicable to our lives as Christians in this world. Applicable now more than ever, we can rest on God's Word, which is unchanging and true, forever.