Intro Last week we looked briefly at the Beatitudes and learnt what we referred to as the soundtrack of our lives. The rhythms and lyrics to the song our lives sing are wrapped up in those verses. The big takeaway from hearing those Beatitudes is that we hear that we have been called by God to be called…

The content of discipleship is most clearly seen in the Christian’s relationship to Jesus Christ. But this also affects a person’s relationship to God the Father, the cross, the church and the world.

God’s health plan Healthier lives, healthier society. We hear a lot about keeping healthy these days don’t we. You can see it in adverts both in print and on TV, in discussions on the internet. The 2 dimensions of being healthy seem to be What we eat / Inward / take in. Our activity / Outward / doing.…

Matthew 5:17-48 In last week's text, Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus taught His disciples about their revolutionary mission. They were, and we are to infiltrate society with the gospel message. Our behavior is to be so radically different that we preserve and enlighten our culture and in doing so, bring glory…

We have an opportunity to be and do what Jesus called us to be and do, as individuals and as a church.

Matthew 6:1-18 "Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. [2] "When therefore you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honored…

Discipleship begins with love for Jesus Christ.

Who is Salt and Light? Who has “salted” my life, making it less bland? Who has been a light to my life, showing me truth? Those who are salt and light are the people listed previously, that is: The poor in Spirit Those who mourn The humble Those who thirst and hunger for righteousness The merciful The…

Sermon Series: Disciples Delight In The WORD Introduction: Worship from God’s Perspective There is an old story about a man who dreamed that an angel escorted him to church one Sunday. There he saw the keyboard musician playing vigorously, the praise team singing, the musicians playing their instruments…

RENEWAL IN THE CHURCH 1. WORSHIP “Let us worship God.” Familiar words, but what is worship? J.H. Oldham has said, “Worship is the response of believing men in adoration and joyous self‑dedication to God’s revelation and to His redeeming grace.” Normal Christian life focuses on the joyous response of…

We become a light in the darkness by becoming a compelling community characterized by love and unity.

Intro to “Are you in” campaign This may be offensive, although after last week I highly doubt it. I like watching championship poker on TV. My favorite part is when one of the players decides to go “All in”, meaning they are putting all they have in their pot on the line, risking it all with the cards…