The Crucified, Risen & Ascended Lord

Acts 2:14-36. In the first sermon of the Church Age, Peter unfolds the gospel, explaining that Christ died and rose again according to God’s plan. He demonstrates how certain prophecies were fulfilled in (1) the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, (2) the Resurrection of Christ and (3) His ascension as the risen Lord. Presenting this […]

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Counting the Days Until Pentecost

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. 

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Gifted, Equipped & Growing in Christ

Ephesians 4:7-16. What is the purpose for the spiritual gifts in the church? Why do they often cause confusion and division in churches, when they are given to serve one another and bring unity and growth! He has also given ministry gifts to equip His church and that we might grow in spiritual maturity and […]

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The Eyes of Our Hearts Being Enlightened

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 […]

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Living Water and The Light of The World

Leviticus 23:39-43. During the feast of Tabernacles there were 2 central ceremonies. One was the Water Libation (offering) and the other was the illumination of the Temple. It was in the context of those ceremonies that Jesus offered living water to those who would believe and also declared that he was the Light of The […]

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The Immeasurable Christian Life

Ezek 43:4-5. The temple was carefully measured, this way and that way, but then came something that cannot be measured. God’s very presence and glory filled the house. Without His presence, no matter how beautiful it may be, it is just a building. Oh but with His presence, it’s the most holy and special place […]

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Baptising Disciples

Matt 28:18-20. The Lord commissioned us to go, make disciples, teaching them and baptising them. But why did the Lord instruct us to baptise disciples? What is the meaning and significance of immersing people in water like that? What does it truly symbolize? Does every Christian need to be baptised? And what does it mean […]

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The Immeasurable Dimensions of Grace

Isaiah 55:7-9. The natural man struggles to truly comprehend the GRACE of God. It is so foreign to how we naturally think. Man puts conditions on God’s love, limits on God’s mercy and makes grace something that is deserved or earned. Many Christians live as “hired servants” rather than sons living in the power and […]

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The Parable of The Minas

Luke 19:11-27. The disciples thought that when they reached Jerusalem, that the earthly Messianic Kingdom would appear. Jesus told this parable to correct this misconception and teach them that the Kingdom is yet to come, but now postponed. He also answers the question of what Christians should be doing during this time on earth and […]

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