In our text this week Paul moves on to address one of the major themes of the letter – he wants this church to be clear on the truth of Jesus return to collect all those who have trusted Him, and the hope that gives us as His people. Below is a link to download … Read more 1 Thessalonians Week 5: The Day of the Lord
This week we saw Paul speak quite strongly to the church on the issue of sanctification, and specifically sexual immorality. He warns them of the dangers of compromise, and exhorts them strongly to remain pure. Below is the link to this weeks notes, and the video to ‘Sanctified’ by Mercy Me. Click here to download … Read more 1 Thessalonians Week 4: Sanctification
This week we saw the Apostle Paul express his desire for the Thessalonian church to stand fast despite the schemes of the enemy designed to trip them up. He longs to visit them to impart what is needed for their faith to grow strong, but has been hindered to this point, sending Timothy instead who … Read more 1 Thessalonians Week 3: Standing Fast
Moving on in our study of 1 Thessalonians we saw Paul reminding the church of his conduct among them, and in turn teaching us much about how we should act as people on mission just as Paul was. You can listen to the message on our sermons page, there is a link to download this weeks … Read more 1 Thessalonians Week 2: Paul’s Defence
This week we began our study on the book of 1 Thessalonians by seeing the incredible way God had grown this young church into one that was an amazing example to those around of what it looks like to be the ‘model’ church that God desires. Below is a link to download this weeks notes, … Read more 1 Thessalonians Week 1: A Model Church
Persecution levels are rising rapidly. That’s what the research behind this year’s Open Doors World Watch List 2016 has found. And as persecution increases, our Christian brothers and sisters need us more than ever. The World Watch List ranks the 50 countries where persecution against Christians is most severe. The list reports that persecution became … Read more Remembering the Persecuted Church
This week we concluded our study in the book of Genesis as God’s people relocate to Egypt – fulfilling God’s word to Abraham and setting the scene for God to continue His great plan of redemption for Israel and for the world. Below is the link to download this weeks notes. Click here to download … Read more Genesis Week 22: Joseph – Culmination
This week we saw the final unveiling of what God was really doing as Joseph went through years of suffering and difficulty, only to find himself lifted up to the right hand of Pharoah as a Prince in Egypt. We also saw Joseph’s difficult decision to forgive his brothers and release them from any consequences … Read more Genesis Week 21: Joseph – Forgiveness
This week we saw Joseph’s continued trials as he is forgotten by the Wine Taster who’s dream he interpreted. However, later on we begin to see the unfolding of God’s great plan as Joseph is brought to Pharaoh and exalted to his right hand. Below is the video to ‘Good, Good Father’ by Chris Tomlin, … Read more Genesis Week 20: Joseph – Exalted
This week we focused on the trials that Joseph was enduring in the providence and purposes of God – we asked the question ‘how are we to view these times of suffering that we all go through?’ Below is the video to ‘Still, my soul be still’ by Stuart Townend and Keith & Kristyn Getty, … Read more Genesis Week 19: Joseph – Temptation