Part 6. Hebrews 12 tells us that “For the joy set before him he endured the cross”. Jesus took joy from the future to persevere through the present. As followers of Jesus we can imitate him in this.
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Raised Imperishable: Heavenly Bodies
Part 5. What does life look like after death? What does resurrection look like, and what will our bodies look like? Jesus says “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though … Continue reading “Raised Imperishable: Heavenly Bodies”
The Resurrection Changes Everything
Part 2. The whole of Christianity hinges on one moment in history which, if proved untrue, would cause the entire religion to come crashing down. But if true, it’s significance is of infinite importance to each one of us.
Life Through the Lens of the Gospel
Part 1. 1 Corinthians 15 helps us to process life through the lens of the gospel. It asks us to consider what our hope is beyond the grave.
Psalm 22: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
In Psalm 22 King David, amidst great trouble and difficulty, pours his heart out to God but also chooses to fix his eyes on Him.
Psalm 128: Family, Future, and the Search for Happiness
The first two lines of Psalm 128 are the answer to the search for happiness: fully satisfied is everyone who fears the LORD.
Psalm 49: Wealth, Finance & Trusting God
We’re all caught in the same storm but we’re not all in the same boat. Some of us are thriving, others just about surviving. How do we handle the different challenges we’re all experiencing?
Three Characteristics of Healthy Church
Going to church has never been so easy, yet doing church has never been so hard. Dave Holden heads up our New Ground family of churches and joins us this morning with a special message.
Psalm 62: Repent, Listen, Wait
George Floyd’s death and the protests it has sparked globally form a stark reminder that racial injustice is still very real in 2020. And it’s not just an American problem.