Sermons from 2012
In My Father’s House
Trusting Christ makes us God's children. Like the prodigal son, when we confess, "Father, I've sinned against heaven and against you," He will receive us with rejoicing.
Christmas Carols Message
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25 Sermon Notes: There has been a buildup through the generations of history anticipating this moment of Jesus’ birth. Beginning with Genesis 3:15, human history looked forward to the Saviour’s birth, and ever since we have looked back to that defining point in history. The biblical number of earthly completion is 7 –…
The Fathers’ Perspectives
God's character is publicly slandered because of man's choices: “If God is good, why is the world so bad?”
The Angel’s Perspective – Peace and Glory
Wherever the gospel message is declared today, God's angels (angelos = messengers) speak.
The King of the Jews
Jesus is the King of the nations who brings peace and salvation and demands our allegiance.
Mary’s Perspective – My Soul Magnifies the Lord
Gabriel's call on Mary is not an offer; it's a pronouncement of God's sure plan and intention concerning her life.
Head Over All Things
The Church is a kingly priesthood and we are to represent Christ wherever we are, in whatever endeavours.
The Prophetic Role of the Church
As prophets we are to work out and apply the Word of God to the world around us, exalting Christ's righteousness.
The Church and Our Conflict
We want to be our own gods, create our own reality and control it, as seen in pornography, reality TV, cyberspace social networks, positive thinking, fiat money, and salvation by technology.
The Evangelistic Calling of the Church
The announcement we make in evangelism is that the salvation and reign of Christ has broken into history.
The Teaching Calling of the Church
In Ephesians 4, the office of teacher is given to equip the saints for the work of ministry that they might grow to maturity.
The Pastoral Calling of The Church
Fighting the wolf is the pastor's duty; we need to confront the influences that would destroy God's people.