Eye-Witness News

How can we know for sure that God is real – that we know him and he knows us? Can we have certainty about life with him after death? These kinds of questions often plague people with doubts. But 1 John 1:1-4 says we can have assurance because God has done something in history that proves his existence beyond doubt.

The Cross of Shame

The first half of Mark’s account of the crucifixion focuses not on the pain, but on the shame of what Jesus endured. Jesus was mocked and ridiculed by the soldiers, the crowd, the religious leaders, and even those crucified next to him. Why is it so important that Jesus endured the shame of the cross?

Your King has Come

This is Luke's account of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But is it a triumph or a tragedy? His procession begins with a vibrant celebration, but ends with him weeping over the city. What does this teach us about Jesus? Have you understood his coming?

Baptism of Fire

In this passage Jesus defines his mission in terms of casting a fire, undergoing a baptism and bringing division rather than peace. If we are to understand who Jesus is and what he came to do, we need to understand this – and respond immediately!

Ready for His Return

The next big event on God’s calendar is the return of Jesus. The timing of his coming has not been revealed, but we are to constantly live our lives in light of it. When he comes, will he find you ready? Will he find you faithful? Or will he find you unprepared? 

No Worries

Life often feels like one big struggle to make ends meet, filled with one worry after another. It is very easy to let such worries consume us. But Jesus wants his followers to be free of these kinds worries so we can spend our lives seeking his kingdom. 

The Rich Fool

Here Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. It's a story about a man who the world celebrates as a great success... the kind of person most people are seeking to be. But God calls him a fool. Why? Are you making the same mistake? This sermon unpacks the warning, the story, and the lesson.

Whom You Should Fear

The fear of people is something we all experience. We worry about what people think of us or what people might do to us. This can be a huge barrier to following Jesus as attachment to him inevitably invites disapproval, opposition and persecution. But Jesus teaches us that the fear of others is overcome by a greater fear—the fear of God. 

Fellow Workers

Colossians ends with a list of greetings. It may not seem to have much relevance to us today. But each person he greets has a story to tell and lesson for us on how the gospel transforms real lives in the local church. This sermon looks at three aspects of this transformation: faithfulness, friendship, and fellowship.

A Missional Lifestyle

The church's existence in society is considered by many as irrelevant, unwanted or even harmful. How can a bunch of believers make any meaningful impact with the gospel? The Colossians in that first century Roman Empire faced the same question. In Colossians 4:2-6 the Apostle Paul provides the answer, by teaching them (and us) to adopt a lifestyle of prayer and personal witness.