Five Stones

Philippians 4.8-9 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”

What Paul and Barnabas taught the whole year in Antioch for the disciples to first be called Christians, meaning Christ-like,  becomes quite self evident whilst reading through Paul’s epistles. 

Again, we need a source in our life which doesn’t contradict itself and never changes, we have such a source in the pure, precious, perfectly preserved INSPIRED word of God.  This is where we find Paul’s “teaching syllabus” on instructing the disciples how to live, which, again, resulted in them being called Christians FIRST in Antioch…

What do we believe? What do you believe? How do you share you faith, belief etc…The Trinity: God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three and yet one, all fully God;The absolute inspiration, inerrancy and infallibility of the Holy Scriptures;The incarnation, virgin birth, sinless life, death, burial, resurrection and substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ; The personal salvation of those who put their faith in the gospel of Christ; and The reality of the Second Coming, Heaven and Hell all fo these are fundamental truths, we hold to these truths as our fundamental basis of belief as a Christian… But where do we establish a solid mindset… Well we must consider the source..

Philippians 3:13 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Everyone wants the prize… Everybody wants to stand on the winners podium, above the others receive the gold metal, trophies and the accolades which follow.

However , everyone doesn’t want to do what is needed to get there… and that is FORGETTING that which is behind… Friend, you cannot press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God whilst holding on to what happened or what used to be…

Complacency is the silent killer… the thief in the night who robs you of peace, joy, and success… It develops in us a sense of entitlement and rather I should say the sin of entitlement for no nation has ever remained successful with the root of an entitled generation are the helm…

When asked what the greatest enemy to winning is, Coach Nick Saban answered “… being satisfied with where you are…complacency creates a blatant disregard for doing what is right… you can’t do the things you feel like doing, you have to choose to do the things that are are going to help you accomplish the goals you have… When you are complacent you lose the respect for winning.

Complacency has a way of rooting into the life of a believer who will settle back on their lees, being picked apart of what Christ ultimately wants for their life…Give a listen to this brief message in hopes to help you avoid complacency in your life.

The book of Isaiah is not only a marvellous book speaking of the judgment upon Judah, Israel and the surrounding heathen nations, but it also speaks of a beautiful story of redemption.

Made up of 66 chapters,  the undertones of the first 39 chapters echo the climate of the Old Testament whereas the latter 27 reflect inherently of the New.  We find harsh words spoken during some difficult times for the people of God, who have made their own choices by turning away from God and yet in the midst of these words of judgement; comfort, forgiveness and mercy can still be reached.

Join us today for a short and simple devotion found in chapter 1 of Isaiah's prophecy.

We find in Romans 13 a beautiful picture as well as instructions on how and why we should live intentionally in this present world.  Considering the present climate, it is imperative we live a life not only 'on' purpose, but with 'a' purpose.

Join in on today's brief words of encouragement as we discuss this matter of Living Intentionally.  

Jesus Christ made many bold claims while on the earth and yet His actions reinforced His words and authority as the Son of God... Today we look at another miracle performed by Jesus during His earthly ministry which gives us further encouragement to trust our Lord in every aspect of our life.

Today we look at "The Miracle in the Impossible as Victor", from Mark 5.35-43.

Jesus Christ made many bold claims while on the earth and yet His actions reinforced His words and authority as the Son of God... Today we look at another miracle performed by Jesus during His earthly ministry which gives us further encouragement to trust our Lord in every aspect of our life.

Today we look at "The Miracle in the Medical as Healer", from Mark 5.25-34.

Jesus Christ made many bold claims while on the earth and yet His actions reinforced His words and authority as the Son of God... Today we look at another miracle performed by Jesus during His earthly ministry which gives us further encouragement to trust our Lord in every aspect of our life.  

Today we look at "The Miracle in the Spiritual as Saviour", from Mark 5.1-20.