Tag: Oli Stevens

Re-formed, part 7. When God remoulds and reforms us, like a piece of clay in his hands, he is often strong with us in one sense, as our whole shape is transformed. Yet at the same time, he’s precise and … Continue reading “Re-formed — When the Spirit is Poured Out”

Re-formed, part 5. If you have renovated a house or decluttered a room, you’ll know it tends to produce more chaos before it can be restored. This morning we look at 15 chapters of Isaiah where God reorders the world.

Re-formed, part 4. Jesus, the root and shoot of Jesse, brings cosmic peace and gathers the nations.

Re-formed, part 2. We consider what it is to ascend the mountain of the Lord and to be changed and transformed by him.

Re-formed, part 1. Worship without justice is noise, not praise. Repentance is not only a moment in your life— it’s daily life, giving allegiance to Jesus.

We Love Mission, part 2. We need to learn to love what is near, and your neighbour is who you’ve been called to love first and foremost.

Christmas is not the story of God crushing evil with overwhelming force. It’s the story of God entering the world in overwhelming weakness.

It’s not how incredible our lives are, or how amazing our accomplishments are that please God. It’s our faith alone that pleases him. And in faith we’re waiting, looking forward to something better.

Why does waiting hurt? We look at Proverbs 13:12: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick but desire fulfilled is a tree of life”.