Sermons

The Christian Church is divided.  Denominations are divided.  Congregations are divided.  And it grieves God. This sermon looks at God’s dream for us – that we 1.            Will have unity •             It’s what God calls us to (our mission) •             It’s the gift he gives us •             There is only 1 Holy Christian Church! 2.            [...]

The story of the healing of the crippled man (John 5) is the story of the healing power of a relationship. Jesus wasn’t interested in the superstition associated with the bubbling waters of Bethesda… he was interested in a relationship with a crippled man who had no one to help. That same heart is his [...]

Jesus last words (in John’s gospel) are to love like he loves. This is no ordinary love!  Jesus loves sacrificially, totally. We can only love this way because Jesus has first loved us

What is the purpose of the resurrection for today? It is about learning to hear the voice of God. Hearing the voice of God is about becoming united in will and purpose with God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit

We all let God down, in so many ways: in our serving him; in our dealings with family, church family, friends, and associates. How do we deal with these failures? Using the example of Peter’s failing, we see how Jesus restores him in relationship and for ministry.

Some people think that you can’t have faith and intelligence at the same time. The story of Thomas reminds us that faith, doubt and questioning are all part of the human journey.

Dreams get broken.  Despair follows.  It’s a familiar story and pattern throughout history. The disciples dream was broken with the death of Jesus.  Despair filled their hearts.  But Jesus’ resurrection restored their broken dreams and brought hope. Jesus’ Easter resurrection brings hope to us too.  It’s a game-changer for us!

Obedience is a tricky one for families.  What rules do we stick to; what do we let slide. To understand obedience we need understand the nature of the relationship that the rules are given in.  Here is the maxim; “How a person responds to a rule depends on how they relate to the rule-maker”. This [...]

Science has proven that chickens establish a pecking order within minutes of being placed together. We too, often create pecking orders in our lives – even without knowing it. Yet Jesus, who had every reason to consider himself at the top of the roost, considered Pecking Orders as inherently evil. He invites us to live [...]