Tag: Church & Community

Looking at Psalm 1. When we delight in God’s Word, we are like a tree planted by streams of water, which brings life to us, and life to those around us.

Magnetic Jesus, part 1. Why are people still talking about Jesus? Why do people still sing songs of worship to him, spending their lives following him? Jesus a magnetic person. There’s just something about him that draws us to himself.

John is bringing two messages to us on leadership roles in the local church, and how they are used to serve, pastor, protect and guide.

Colossians, part 1. Everything is built on the fact that Jesus is our Lord. It’s something we should never fall away from, and is the very essence of our community.

The entire DNA of a tree is in its seed. Once it’s been planted, its DNA drives growth and increase. This is a picture of the Church.

Surprised by Joy, part 4. The Kingdom of God will come through you. It will come through every one of us pursuing Jesus and the work he’s got for us. So while we’re called to stand firm in our faith, … Continue reading “Joy in Sharing”

Surprised by Joy, part 3. How do we start to work out what God has already worked in us? In Philippians 2 we’re given four ways to do just this.

Surprised by Joy, part 2. Unity is actually the by-product of us all serving one another. When we value others above ourselves, looking first to the interests of others out of love, something beautiful happens: we become one in mind … Continue reading “Joy in Service”

The Grace of God, part 4. Terry shares from the book of Ezra, reflecting on those who had survived exile, and were called to return and rebuild the house of God.