Baptism is a Christian ritual dating back thousands of years. But what is it? What is its significance? And is it mere tradition? We had some AV issues with this recording but the audio is intact.

Two questions to consider:

How do we baptise?

Who do we baptise?

Sometimes temptations to sin seem too strong to resist. Yet the Bible shows us that is not the case. Joseph's ability to withstand temptation - and to prosper in difficult circumstances - is part of the proof that the LORD was with him, as he is with His people today.

Baptism is a Christian ritual dating back thousands of years. But what is it? What is its significance? And is it mere tradition?

Genesis 38 is not a chapter we are likely to turn to regularly. It is a shocking, sad, unsavoury episode in the life of Judah, Jacob's leading son. Here we see the depths of human sin and our undoubted need for God's saving grace.

Joseph is one of the most well-known and well-loved figures in the Bible. His story continues the Genesis story: God working out his promises and purposes for the good of His people.

Oftentimes, too, Joseph reminds us an awful lot of the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 lay out the qualifications for church elders. The big message? Character counts.

1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 lay out the qualifications for church elders. The big message? Character counts.

We consider the duties of elders as laid out in 1 Peter 5:1-5. In all that they do church elders are to direct the focus of church members to the Chief Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ.

At the beginning of our series on Biblical Eldership we consider why the local church ought to be be governed by groups of elders.

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by challenging his listeners not to simply be listeners - but to obey his words. Doing so is as wise as building a house on rock; to refuse is as foolish as building on sand.