Sandyhills Parish Church:Reaching out to the community.

Acts 1:12-14 Prayer Here the eleven remaining apostles are named. Judas Iscariot is not among them. He took his own life soon after betraying Jesus. But the remaining apostles gathered together, united even though their Lord was now gone from them. Reflection on the Power of Prayer

What is the meaning of Romans 8 19 25? Romans 8:19-25 offers Christians encouragement from Creation. The non-rational created order has a message for us in the context of the believer's assurance of spiritual security in Jesus Christ. The word "groan" that appears three times in this passage is also used in Acts 7:34. Various other text in todays sermon by Sandy.

What is the meaning of Exodus 33 7 11? This passage illustrates the contrast between Moses' closeness with the LORD and the people's broken fellowship. Moses experienced fellowship and harmony with the LORD on the basis of his faithful obedience, while the Israelites were made distant from God because of their obstinance.

Psalm 23 is meant to inspire calm. The Lord is personal to David, and He provides everything David needs. As the Good Shepherd, He guides David to green pastures and calm waters. All is peaceful!

Luke2:8-20 Seeing that the shepherds were terrified, in verse 10 the angel gives them a command: “Do not be afraid.” This is perhaps easier said than done, but the shepherds offer us an example of great faith as they choose faith over fear, choosing to trust in God and continuing to follow his commands

Matthew 1:18–25 tells the story of the birth of Christ from the perspective of Joseph. This man is betrothed to be married to Mary, but finds out she is pregnant. He does not realize, yet, that this child is Christ, and that she is pregnant by a miracle of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 2:8–21 describes shepherds who are visited by numerous angels. These beings proclaim the birth of Christ and explain where He can be found. The men follow the angels' directions and find Jesus, Joseph, and Mary just as predicted

Luke 1:26–38  relates how a virgin learned she would miraculously bear the Son of God. The angel Gabriel comes to Mary, who is engaged to a man named Joseph. Gabriel tells Mary that she will bear a son, to be named Jesus. He will be the Promised One long awaited by the people of Israel.

Matthew 2:1-12 The story teaches us that Jesus is our King and we should put him first in our life. The Magi could collude with King Herod, but for them Jesus Christ is greater and more powerful than Herod. They endured a long journey from Persia to Bethlehem to meet Jesus, the King. They risked their lives for the sake of Jesus

Now, through the baby boy born to her daughter-in-law and the kinsmen redeemer of her family, she holds redemption for her and her family in her arms. It is as if the women were saying, “See, Naomi, the Lord never left you without a redeemer.” In a greater way, the Lord provides us a redeemer for our souls.

Ruth 4:1-12 What is the meaning of Ruth chapter 4? In this wonderful chapter we see that those upon whom the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ rests have been saved from slavery to sin and from the wages of sin – which is eternal death – by Jesus who paid the price that was demanded through giving His own life for us on the Cross.

Ruth 3:1-18  What does the book of Ruth teach us today? The compassion and love shared by Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth can inspire those who study this book to consider their relationships with others both inside and outside of their families. The book of Ruth can also teach students how the Lord watches over and blesses those who follow Him and obey His teachings.

What is the moral lesson of Ruth 3? Ruth had to recognize that Boaz was the redeemer that God had placed into her life and she had to go to him. Like Ruth, we have to recognize that Jesus is the redeemer that God has placed into our lives and we have to go to him! Before Ruth could go to Boaz though she had to shed that which was keeping them apart.

The story of Ruth Redeeming Love series Ruth 2:1-23 Ruth chapter 2 tells us the TRUTH of God's amazing GRACE towards us. He is the God who knows us from the womb, who loves us despite all our background, and who lavishes on us His Provision, Protection and Promise.

What does Ruth 1 teach us? In the book of Ruth we read a tender story of conversion, courage, determination, loyalty, and faithfulness. The compassion and love shared by Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth can inspire those who study this book to consider their relationships with others both inside and outside of their families.

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Galatians 6:7-9 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life Ephesians 2:10For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Philippians 2:12-13  Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence,...

Ruth 1:1-20 In the book of Ruth we read a tender story of conversion, courage, determination, loyalty, and faithfulness. The compassion and love shared by Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth can inspire those who study this book to consider their relationships with others both inside and outside of their families.

Mark 4:1-20 The moral of the Parable of the Sower is that not everyone who hears the Christian gospel will understand and believe. Four scenarios play out for the seed sown by the farmer. The first seeds are sown along the path and represent those who hear and don't understand. The next seeds fall on rocky soil.

Genesis 39:1-23 God uses Joseph's business acumen to be a blessing to those around him. Only later in his life will Joseph become the government leader who saves God's people because of his skilful preparation for famine. God used Joseph to be a blessing, as Joseph wielded power not for himself, but in service of those around him.

Romans 12 What is Romans 12 telling us? He describes our reasonable worship as presenting our bodies, our entire lives, to God as if we are holy and acceptable sacrifices. The difference between this and the animal sacrifices of the Old Covenant is that we are to be living, breathing sacrifices, using up our lives in service to God (Romans 12:1).

Luke 18:35-43 He asks only that we are persistent, that we respond to him when we hear him call and that we ask his involvement in our lives in a direct and tangible way. If we join the blind man in approaching Christ like that then, like him, we will receive healing and peace and grace and our lives will be transformed.

1 John 2:28 - 3:10 The one who permanently lives and is grounded in Christ does not practice sin. Therefore whoever keeps on sinning has not seen him nor knows him. If we have sin in our lives that we continue to practice, then we do not live with Christ ruling our lives. Instead, we have no relationship at all with Christ.

Hebrews 4-10-5:10 The writer ends his thought on the concept of obedience. Jesus learned obedience through what he suffered. His obedience to the will of the Father made him the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him. The obedience of the Redeemer made salvation available to the obedient redeemed.

Mark 1:1–13 rapidly introduces the ministry of Jesus, as introduced by John the Baptist. While other Gospels include many details, the Gospel of Mark briefly sets the stage for Jesus' baptism by John.

Matthew 21:1–11 follows Jesus on His final, "triumphal" entry into Jerusalem. He rides on a donkey for the final mile or so to intentionally fulfill a prophecy from Zechariah about the king arriving in Jerusalem. The crowds praise Him as the Messiah, lining His path with branches and their cloaks.