Victoria Point Baptist Church

There is no greater blessing from God than the promise of His peace. To be content with life and all that we encounter is such a wonderful existence. The opposite of this of course, is to be overwhelmed with worry. Rather than being relaxed, we are on edge, rather than feeling an inner calm, we are overcome with butterflies invading our stomachs. So it's easy to see why we much prefer living in a...

It is said that most things we worry about, never actually happen. From my experience I think that is probably true. A lot of emotional energy can be needlessly invested. God tries to spare us this unnecessary pain by simply saying - please don't worry ! Firstly, worry cannot change the circumstances; secondly I will look after you. Now it is almost impossible to stop that first emotional response...

Making decisions can often cause us to feel quite anxious. We worry about making the right choice because we don't want to suffer the consequences of a bad one. We can easily overcome this form of worry by seeking out what God is saying. The bible tells us if we need wisdom all we need to do is ask. However, we don't need to get all stressed about this. Just be open and honest before God and allow...

Worry can have such so a strong hold over us, that it dominates and influences almost our entire thinking process. We easily lose perspective and things can seem really dark. As a result we often feel like we are on our own. Such isolation only increases our anxiety. One clear and effective way of winning this battle, is to remember each day, the faithfulness of God. Then we will naturally hand ov...

Paul sets out how we should live as followers of Christ. He reminds us that we are no longer controlled by our sinful nature. Therefore we want our lives to honour God. Now we can help each other do this by speaking the truth in love. However, this can go very badly if both parties have the wrong attitude. The one speaking needs to be gracious and gentle. The one receiving has to be open to instru...

The greatest tool that the devil holds is pride. So much damage can be done and often we are unaware of the problem. We can easily justify our sense of superiority. Peter,however talks about caring for people in humility. He says don't care because you must - but only because you are willing. Humility is the key. Unless we value people the way God does - we will never be able to love one another w...

In this well-known chapter, Paul talks about the transforming of our minds. This is our spiritual act of worship. He then goes on to talk about a life of service. Then in these verses he gives us some wonderful practical ways of how we love one another. To honour God - we honour each other with acts of service and love.

Peter encourages us to use the gifts God has given us. One of the key ones within the church is hospitality. With some creative thinking and the right attitude, this is something we can all do. No one is perfect but you will be a huge blessing to others, because hospitality covers a multitude of sins.

When we are doing it tough and things seem to be going against us - James tells us to be patient and stand firm in our faith. He understands that when we are suffering we often take it out on those around us. So he warns us against grumbling and blaming others. We need other people when we are experiencing hardship - so it's not wise to push them away. We find our rest in God as we enjoy the peopl...

I Am Who I Am - By Sean Castle

As we draw near to God we come to understand the importance of our church family. God wants for us to encourage each other in our walk with Him. Meeting together at church or life group is a wonderful way to spur each other on to achieve God's purposes. We are always better together.

When we live in the light - we are open to God's leading. We are in step with his purposes. However, there are many challenges and distractions. May we encourage each other to make the most of the life that Christ died to give us.

We must resist the temptation to repay evil with evil. Why be a victim twice. Rather ask God to bring about an amazing transformation where you actually want the offender to be blessed. Now this isn't easy and it is beyond all human compassion. But God can do a work in us where rather than wanting them to suffer, we pray for their blessing. Now this not just a huge win for those we pray for, but i...

Sometimes we are easily annoyed. At other times people around us can be very annoying. Either way anger is lurking close by. Love Does means an action where we give each other room to fail. We also understand that often our own frustration means we react rather unfairly to those who get in the way. We need to be patient and show compassion.

We are set free in Christ. Free from our sinful behaviour and its terrible consequences. But we are not free to exploit those around us. At its worst, human behaviour can drive us to destroy people. However, Christ in us, means we can be vessels of His love. Therefore the best of human behaviour, inspired by obedience to the spirit, enables us to love, serve and protect.

The thought of Jew and Gentile inheriting the kingdom of God together was offensive to many Jews. But Paul encourages total acceptance because then they can worship God in one voice. God loves that ! After all just as Christ accepts us, so we must accept others. We don't have to agree on everything but we are the one and same family. Jesus took the imitative to reconcile us both to God and to each...

Mark Short Series W4 - "Who will roll the Stone away"

Mark Short Series W3 - Not My Strength

Jesus understood the necessity of trusting God's plan over his own desires

"Clearing out the Unwanted"-

Easter Sunday Message

Paul teaches us to put on Love and Compassion. For this is the way that God's children should "dress" Compassion is the motivation behind our love for others. Yet it doesn't just take place in our minds but it is always evidenced in action. We can have a compassionate heart but it will always be reflected in our lifestyle. Compassion is displayed in and through who we are and what we do. Love is a...

Being in harmony with our God and King is key to a life of joy and peace. We are forever His children by faith in Jesus, but there is ongoing growth and maturity that takes places within our heart as we journey with Him day by day. As our relationship develops God creates an integrity within us that draws us to desire a pure heart. It can be a difficult journey with some pain, but the joy that com...

Heaven is not something that we probably reflect on as much as we should. However, we do need to be balanced. On one hand our eternal home is the only thing that makes sense of this life on earth. The Bible tells us we are aliens here, our eternal home is our true destination. Yet the reality is, that while we are on this earth we make the most of it. We may only have a loose grip on this life, bu...

We worship God with our lives every day. We come together in fellowship and offer our worship. Worship isn't limited to music and singing but is evident whenever we declare God's greatness - His limitless worth. Sometimes we get confused and consider worship through our own eyes. However, worship is to God and for God. If we build on that understanding our worship will be balanced.