Acts 1:12-26. Following the ascension of Jesus, the disciples gathered in prayer as they prepared for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This message explores the significance of the counting of the Omer, the appointment of Matthias as the twelfth apostle, and how these events fit into God’s unfolding purposes. 

Acts1:1-11. The Opening Chapter of Acts prepares us for the transition from Christ’s earthly ministry to His continuing work through the Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit. As Jesus ascends back to heaven, the disciples are left with a mission as His witnesses to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. 

Ephesians 6:18-24. After describing the Armour of God (vs 10-17), Paul now concludes his teaching on spiritual warfare by describing our ultimate weapon to engage in this daily conflict. “Praying always” he says! This is a major provision in our arsenal. May we not neglect prayer, like a weapon on display above the mantle piece, […]

Eph 3:14-21. Paul prays for the Ephesians that all he has said to them, would be part of their blessed experience and not merely theoretical. We can pray for peoples physical needs and circumstances, but it is also vital to pray for people spiritual life and empowerment. The spirit-filled life is daily opportunity for each […]

Ephesians 1:15-23. After Paul lays out the spiritual blessings in Christ, he flows into a prayer that they might grasp these high truths. He prays they would see the hope of God’s calling, the glory of the inheritance and the greatness of His power expressed towards them. May we also pray this prayer for each […]