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The latter part of Judges 6 teaches us two important lessons: repent and believe, and be assured in God. We are so weak, like Gideon, to have faith in God's Word, but our faith is to stand strong on his word that is everlasting and ever powerful. We pray that this word would reach you well and be a blessing to your soul.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgat...

In the sixth chapter of Judges we are introduces to Gideon and his call into the service of the Lord. But contained within the details of this narrative is an important lesson on the correction of God's word in our life, and the security of God's word in our life. Let us learn from today's word.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

The book of Judges is full of historical information and legacies of the judges of Israel's past. But it also teaches through song and in Judges 5 we have a song of celebration by Deborah in remembrance of God's deliverance of Israel. It teaches and reminds us of God and His faithfulness.   Join us again next Sunday at 1PM:  https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

Today we will read about Deborah, a female judge, and the only one at that. There is a rich lesson of valuable benefit to those who can read and understand Judges 4 as a lens into the human condition as sinner, and to God as a righteous judge but also a loving saviour. This is a fascinating and compelling narrative, but one that reiterates a lesson much too familiar in scripture.   Join us ne...

Once gain Israel is found to do evil in the sight of the Lord and so God punishes them to turn them to repentance. And so they cry out to God and He delivers them through the second judge, Ehud. The story is a peculiar one and one that has vivid details and imagery. But we cannot lose sight of what it teaches us about the dangerous pattern of sin in our lives, but also the hope of the pattern of d...

Today in Judges 3:1-11 we read of the first judge, Othniel. This deliverance of God provides a paradigm that the rest of the Book of Judges will follow. We gain great insight on God's providential reign over all things to bring sinners to repentance and faith.  Join us again next Sunday at 1PM: https://www.twitch.tv/sheepgatefellowship

In Judges 2:11-23 we learn of the rampant idolatry of Israel as they fell into the worship of other gods because they were tempted into their practices. The Lord burned with anger against Israel, and sometimes we view this act of discipline with the wrong lens. Let us instead, read more carefully and understand the love that lies behind the wrath of God. Join us again next Sunday at 1PM (EST):&nbs...

As we continue to look at the Book of Judges we are given a flashback to Joshua's death, and then an analysis of the new generation of Israel that grew not knowing the Lord, and not knowing His works. This is a valuable lesson for us all as we must seek to know God, and know His works; to make Him known, and to make His works known.  Join us again next Sunday at 1PM: https://www.twitch.tv/she...

The second chapter of Judges opens with a rebuke against Israel of their unfaithfulness and compromise. There is a lot we can learn from God's rebuke, Israel's response and the warning that comes from their example. As a church, we are prone to the same errors of Israel, let us be wise and cautious in our faith lives to obey God wholeheartedly.  Join us next Sunday at 1PM: https://www.twitch....

The end of the opening chapter of Judges can seem mundane and repetitive to those that simply glance over this section of the text. It could just look like geographical details of Israel's missteps in conquering the Canaan territory and driving out its inhabitants. But there is a purpose in the way that this scripture is written and there is a certain lesson we are to key in on. Let us examine the...

Today's passage in Judges gives us a narrative on Achsah and her request to her father for a field and spring waters. What we can uncover from this text is a template for prayer from which we can draw a right heart, attitude and expectation. Let us take a look Achsah and learn from her example.

Welcome to 2021! We wish you all a happy new year. We begin the new year with a new sermon series. Today we begin with the Book of Judges and study the Israelites as they go through a dark period in their history. What does it mean to trust and walk with God? What does Judges teach us about ourselves and our God? Let us learn from this text.

We must fully comprehend the nature of Christ's identity and ministry in order to have a proper expectation of what benefits are actually given to the believer's life. Let us not pursue minor solutions while ignoring the major one.

We conclude the month and the year with a teaching on the Second Coming of Christ. A teaching that for many of us is rare and foreign. It is important for Christians of all generations to seek, long and hope for his imminent return. It is always better to be with Christ than without. May we yearn for him more.

The resurrection of Christ is not merely a paranormal event or some momentary magic trick. The resurrection is a powerful sign of hope; hope now and hope forever. It is the precursor of our own resurrection, in which our bodies will be made new. We examine the resurrection today and learn of this fundamental Christian belief.

Today we examine the cross and Christ's accomplished work in dying for the sins of many. In today's text, we see the mockery and taunting of the world towards Christ, a mockery that his followers continue to experience today. As believers, the cross is central to our faith, hope and life. Let us learn and be reminded of this fundamental truth; the event and its impact.

Just some quick thoughts on this short excerpt. Hope it can be a thought provoker and a source of prayer material. Give thanks to God!

The last month of 2020 has come upon us and that means we are on our final “figure of scripture” in our annual sermon series. We conclude this year with a study of Jesus: his birth, his death, his resurrection and his return. Today we begin by looking at Luke’s account of Christ’s birth. We hope and pray it would be a blessing to you all.

Today we conclude our sermon series on the teachings of the Apostle John. This final sermon teaches us the nature of Christ's cleansing blood, his atonement and his self sacrifice. He teaches his disciples to do the same, to act in humility and to serve others. Let us look to Christ as our great example.

Today we continue learning from the Book of John and we turn to chapter 11 and the story of the resurrection of Lazarus. This story also contains Jesus' fifth "I am" statement that he is "the resurrection and the life." There is a lot to gain from this teaching that Christ is both our life now and forever.

Our faith is secured and found favourable to God in Christ alone. Our union with Christ is the key to our salvation. He is our door and he is our good shepherd. May we trust and have faith in him always.

Today we study John 6 where Jesus feeds the multitudes, but just like last week in John 4, the narrative teaches something more important than simply the provision of physical nourishment. It teaches us who Jesus is and what the correct response to this knowledge is. Let us examine the text.

We begin the month of November with our first sermon on the Apostle John. We begin in John 4 with the the narrative of the "Samaritan Woman at the Well." This story is rich in Christology and rich in its presentation of the new life that can be found only in Christ and what that new life entails. May we be blessed by this lesson today.

Today marks the 503rd anniversary since the unofficial, yet official, beginning of the Protestant Reformation. On this day, 503 years ago, a German Monk/professor in Wittenberg, Germany posted 95 theses statements challenging the Roman Catholic Church. Thus beginning the preservation and proclamation of Christ's gospel in the hearts of many and a revival/restoration of the truth of that gospel as...

The doctrine of justification by faith is central to the Christian's understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is here in Romans 3 where we will unpackage this doctrine that has become to important to believers everywhere.