Pastor Jon Cathie continues this month's theme of 'We Believe in the Power of God'. In this message Pastor Jon uses the events in Acts Chapter 16 to show how we can know when God's power is on display.

Main Points:

God's power delivers.

God's power shakes foundations.

God's power opens prison doors and sets captives free.

God's power opens hearts to the gospel.

God's power saves whole households.

God's power instantly transforms.

God's power brings favour.

God's power positions us as the head not the tail.

Scripture:

Acts 16:16 to 40

Ephesians 6:12

2 Corinthians 2:11

2 Samuel 22:2

Psalm107:6

Hebrews12:26 to 27

Luke 4:18

John 14:12

Daniel 11:32

Matthew 16:19

If we want to see His power:

We have to go to the place of prayer.

We have to be exasperated into action.

We have to know our authority is in the name of Jesus.

We have to teach the truth in spite of its offence.

We have to praise the Lord through the darkest hour.

We have to hang around for the salvation of others.

We have to be so passionate that we are willing to pay the price.

Scripture:

Acts 16:16 to 40

Philippians 2:10 to 11

John 8:34

Isaiah 54:1

John 4:48

Allan Meyer

Allan Meyer

Pastor Jon Cathie provides a timely message on marriage, in particular on how God defines marriage. When Jesus was tempted by Satan he responded with the written Word of God - 'It is written that...'. Sometimes our best defence against sin and folly is to uphold righteousness. Marriage was designed first and foremost to make us holy rather than happy. Through marriage we would understand his holiness.

Main Points:

Marriage is to be enveloped in companionship. We are created in God's image to share life with another who is coequal.

Marriage is to share intimate and seamless oneness. Adam and Eve were two halves of a whole. Made from his side to be beside.

Marriage is to celebrate the Father's divine gift. God brought Eve to Adam.

Marriage is to fulfil a God given yearning.

Marriage is a sacred bond exceeding the parental bond.

Marriage is to be presented pure and holy before God.

Scripture:

Luke 4:1 to 13

Ephesians 5:21 to 33

Genesis 2:18 to 25

Galatians 3:1-5

That which hinders:

Human effort

Truth out of balance and order

Religious ritual and tradition

Misunderstanding of grace

That which advances:

The centrality of the cross of Christ

The foundation of the message of Christ 

Romans 14:17-19

That which hinders:

Allowing small things to cause disunity

That which advances:

Fellowship with the Holy Spirit

Serving Christ

Upholding unity 

Ephesians 5:15-20

That which hinders:

Careless living

That which advances:

Spirit led praise and worship

Thanksgiving in all things

2 Timothy 1:5-8

That which hinders:

Fear & Timidity

That which advances:

The power of the Spirit (Authority)

The love of the Spirit (Acceptance)

The discipline of the Spirit (Action)

Visiting Pastor Brad Bonhomme from Shire Live speaks to Capital Edge about the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

The power of the Holy Spirit is available for every born again believer in Jesus Christ. We cannot earn or merit the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is freely given to us by God, by His grace and for His purpose.

Scripture:

Acts 1:8

Acts 2:38

2 Corinthians 5:17

1 Corinthians 4:2

1 Corinthians 4:4

1 Corinthians 4:14

1 Corinthians 4:18

Proverbs 18:21

Pastor Brad Bonhomme from Shire Live speaks to Capital Edge on Pentecost Saturday.

Pastor Jon Cathie chats to the church about some changes in the church leadership and administration. Jon also presents some of the results of the recent church survey and provides answers to some of the general feedback received in the the survey.

Jn14:16-17,25-26,15:26,16:7-8

Jesus repeats emphatically about the helper or counsellor. He is preparing the disciples through the Helper.

Jesus uses the word Parakletos to describe the Holy Spirit. The word has the following meaning:

1) He is a Counsellor - He will guide us into all truth. Why do we make major decisions without asking the counsellor. Ask for His leading and direction.

7 key decisions that we should be asking the Holy Spirit:

A) Marriage - to affirm to you the right partner. Don't marry someone who does not have a sincere relationship with Jesus. Do not be unequally yoked. Religion is not relationship.

B) Study, University or Trade - allow the Holy Spirit to guide you on the gifting God has put on your life. 

C) Employment and Career - is it what the Holy Spirit wants. Counsel and guide

D) Church and Ministry - those who are planted shall flourish. 

E) Relocation of any kind - Holy Spirit confirm to me. 

F) Business Investments - ask for perfect guidance and creativity. 

G) Housing - where you live and the home you buy. 

2) He is a Comforter and Consoler - He is a Spirit of peace and came alongside us. Heb13:20. Death where is your sting. He will practically equip you for all that you need.  

3) He is a Companion - he will stick closer than a brother. He never forsakes you. He perfectly loves you

4) He is a Courage Builder - Mic3:8, Is11:2. Let's not forget His power. Zech4:6. He reminds our grand purpose. Let the weak say I am strong. Ep3:16. 

5) He is a Convincer and Convicter 

 

6) He is the Chosen Representative