Agabus & Many Others | Acts 8-21 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem

Our Gospel passage highlights the role of the Spirit in the ministry of Jesus in both prophetic utterance and the working of miracles. These Scriptures challenge us to examine the true nature of prophecy and the dangers to those who exercise the gifts of the Spirit while ignoring Jesus’ teaching.

The Creator of the universe and King who reigns eternally on the throne is the Lord of angelic armies. But He asks sinners to be His witness here on earth. Throughout history, God has worked through the humble. We should acknowledge our sin before a holy God. But throughout history, God has also redeemed those who are sinners. He calls us, for we are some of those sinners, to be His disciples and then to go out and be a witness to the world.

John the Baptist | Luke 1 et al with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem

When Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the Temple they meet Simeon and Anna who reveal the identity and mission of the Messiah. That this revelation took place in the Temple is not incidental. What the Temple continues to teach us about worship, holiness, and the character of God are still significant today. This sermon is dedicated to Dwight Pryor, a teacher, mentor and inspiration to many.

HANANIAH | Jeremiah 28 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem

HULDAH & THE REIGN OF JOSIAH | 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 34 with John Arnold by Christ Church Jerusalem

Jesus’ inaugural sermon in his home town synagogue frames his ministry in the words and context of the Jubilee redemption. According to Leviticus, the release of all debts and slaves, and returning land to its original owner is to happen every 49 years - a Jubilee on Yom Kippur, the day of repentance. Jesus’ offer of salvation for the World to Come (forgiveness of our sins/debts) and for salvation in this present age (healing and deliverance) along with the necessity of repentance should no longer be abstract or mysterious to us. “Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

MICAIAH AND THE 400 | 1 Kings 22 with Phil Morrow by Christ Church Jerusalem

Attending a wedding at Cana was Jesus' first public event recorded in the Gospel of John. His presence at an ordinary occasion and the miracle of making a huge amount of wine sets the tone for this Gospel – Jesus is more than sufficient for any human need. At this event we get our first glimpse of discipleship. Before any of the Twelve began to believe and follow him, Jesus’ mother emerges as the first disciple and one that we should emulate. Discipleship based on her model of faith and loyalty always points to Jesus, "Do what he says”, and not to Mary herself.