Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church

This sermon discusses the importance of lament, a powerful form of prayer expressing pain and distress to God. It highlights honesty with God, a full life in the spirit, and praise as elements of our lives that are missing when lament is lost. Through examples from the Psalms and Lamentations, the message underscores the transformative power of lament in worship and in life.

This message is about preparing for Easter by looking at the tradition of Lent and emphasizes fasting and self-denial as ways to identify with Christ’s suffering. Jesus’ temptation and self-denial are also explained as examples.

This sermon explores the significance of the cross as a symbol of power and transformation in the context of the letter to Philemon. Paul's instruction to Philemon to use his power for the benefit of the powerless reflects the transformative nature of faith in Jesus, emphasizing humility and self-giving.

This sermon highlights the connection between the letters to Philemon and Colossians. The letters emphasize who Christ is as well as the practical implications of faith in Christ. The transformation brought by trusting in Jesus is illustrated through the relationship between Onesimus and Philemon, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation through the transformation of vulnerabil...

This message emphasizes faith in action. It calls for prayer, proclamation of the Gospel, and perseverance in community. The second part highlights the diverse individuals in the church, emphasizing the value of each person and their unique contributions to the collective effort.

This sermon explores the behaviour of Christians at home and at work. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, love, and equality within family dynamics, as well as approaching work with diligence and responsibility. The message highlights the transformative power of faith in everyday life.

Being renewed means that we actually start looking like proper image-bearers of God. Rather than trying to make something of ourselves, we take on the image that we were intended to look like.

This message unveils the meaning of holiness and its essence in trusting Jesus. Exploring the theme of holiness in the context of the nation of Israel, Jesus, and the Church, it demonstrates that holiness arises not from rule-following but from devotion and heart transformation.

This message discussed flourishing through three spiritual concepts: redemption, rule of Jesus, and reconciliation. Flourishing happens when we yield to Jesus' authority, resulting in an environment favourable for growth. Redemption results in freedom, rule of Jesus cultivates an environment of abundance, and reconciliation fosters peace. As we manifest these spiritual concepts we will experience...

Paul’s letters inspire us to trust in God, embrace love and faith, and courageously navigate life’s challenges, leading us on a joyful path of spiritual growth. By increasing in wisdom through prayer and humility, the church progresses towards its mission, thereby embodying the essence of the gospel in the community.

Absolute truth found in Jesus Christ is a controversial claim, but there is no other way it will work. In the book of Colossians, we see the importance of maintaining faith, hope, and love in the Christian journey.

This series on Colossians aims to align behaviour with truth and combat deceptions. The letter warns against deceptions and emphasizes Christ's sufficiency for salvation.