Encounter the Truth

Jesus comes to show the power of the Kingdom as he defeats disease and casts out demons. And the faith of the Roman centurion shows up the Israelites—and reminds us that true faith, not heredity nor simple familiarity with the things of God, is ultimately what brings salvation.

Our God is a God of undeserved second chances, of unexpected revival, of unmatched compassion for the lost. Are we concerned for them as God is concerned? Or is our heart more like Jonah’s than we care to admit? And if we do share something of the compassion of God, how will we respond to the need all around us?

Our God is a God of undeserved second chances, of unexpected revival, of unmatched compassion for the lost. Are we concerned for them as God is concerned? Or is our heart more like Jonah’s than we care to admit? And if we do share something of the compassion of God, how will we respond to the need all around us?

How big is the heart of God? How wide is the grace of God? How deep is the mercy of God? These are the big questions at the very heart of the book of Jonah. Even after his rebellion, Jonah’s life wasn’t over— even though he must have felt it should have been at points. And the Lord does not give up on us his people—even in our waywardness and reluctance and sin, he mercifully and sovereignly pursu...

How big is the heart of God? How wide is the grace of God? How deep is the mercy of God? These are the big questions at the very heart of the book of Jonah. Even after his rebellion, Jonah’s life wasn’t over— even though he must have felt it should have been at points. And the Lord does not give up on us his people—even in our waywardness and reluctance and sin, he mercifully and sovereignly pursu...

The birth of Christ the Saviour is a stunningly simple event, but calls for all creatures—the angels included—to give glory to God. We should join in this chorus of praise.

The Lord has acted in faithfulness to keep his covenant promises to bring redemption to his people. We must be moved by the tender mercy and faithfulness of God in keeping these promises.

The Lord has acted in faithfulness to keep his covenant promises to bring redemption to his people. We must be moved by the tender mercy and faithfulness of God in keeping these promises.

The Lord is merciful to those who call on him in humility, and he remembers his covenant promises. Like Mary, we must call on the Lord in humility and fear him rightly.

The Lord is merciful to those who call on him in humility, and he remembers his covenant promises. Like Mary, we must call on the Lord in humility and fear him rightly.

Through the surprising miracle of the virgin birth, God will bring his great and promised King into the world. We must believe the miracle, joining Mary in trusting the Lord’s word.

Through the surprising miracle of the virgin birth, God will bring his great and promised King into the world. We must believe the miracle, joining Mary in trusting the Lord’s word.

The Christian lives in the midst of a battle against the devil and his agents. We need to put on and use the full armour that God has given us if we are to stand.

The Christian lives in the midst of a battle against the devil and his agents. We need to put on and use the full armour that God has given us if we are to stand.

Again, out of reverence for Christ and as his re-made people, we must be characterized by godly submission – children to parents, slaves to masters.

Again, out of reverence for Christ and as his re-made people, we must be characterized by godly submission – children to parents, slaves to masters.

As people brought from darkness to light and out of reverence to the Lord, our life together should be marked by appropriate submission and love. This radically shapes Christian marriage and, when functioning properly, causes it to reflect the relationship between Christ and the church.

As people brought from darkness to light and out of reverence to the Lord, our life together should be marked by appropriate submission and love. This radically shapes Christian marriage and, when functioning properly, causes it to reflect the relationship between Christ and the church.

Having been made “light in the Lord” we must live in the light, filled with righteousness, goodness, wisdom, encouragement and thanksgiving.

Having been made “light in the Lord” we must live in the light, filled with righteousness, goodness, wisdom, encouragement and thanksgiving.

As God’s children, we must imitate him in holiness and love. If this is not evident in our lives, we must take warning that God’s wrath comes upon the disobedient. * This sermon addresses sexual immorality

As God’s children, we must imitate him in holiness and love. If this is not evident in our lives, we must take warning that God’s wrath comes upon the disobedient * This sermon addresses sexual immorality

Having been made new in Christ, we must put off everything that belongs to the old life and sinful nature. This is a passage where Paul gets quite specific in showing us what we need to turn away from.

Having been made new in Christ, we must put off everything that belongs to the old life and sinful nature. This is a passage where Paul gets quite specific in showing us what we need to turn away from.

As we are equipped and enabled to grow into maturity in Christ, we must live lives distinct from those around us – putting off our old self of corruption and putting on the new self of godliness.