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Why should we hold onto hope? Because of Christmas, because the king has come. Matthew 1:18-25 (ESV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ[a] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed[b] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph,… Continue reading

This Sunday we look at Colossians 1 and who Jesus really is. Colossians 1:15-20 (ESV) 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by[a] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for… Continue reading

Often we assume that the kingdom of God is for the competent, the able, or the strong. But Jesus teaches that the kingdom is for Children. This week we looked at Mark 10:13-16. Mark 10:13-16 (ESV) 3 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the… Continue reading

So often self righteousness and wealth come together. This is what we see in the story of the man who comes to Jesus asking what he must do to inherit eternal life. Mark 10:17-23 (ESV) 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before… Continue reading

This week we looked at Jesus teaching on Marriage and Divorce from Mark 10. Mark 10:1-12 (ESV) And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, and crowds gathered to him again. And again, as was his custom, he taught them. 2 And Pharisees came up… Continue reading

We often imagine that if we are serving Christ then we should be exempt from suffering. Obviously, that is not the case, but what is the relationship between our faith and the trials we face? 1 Peter 1:6-9 (ESV) 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if… Continue reading

Psalm 8 is a nature psalm – a song that helps the faithful to see the world with the eyes of faith. Do you know delight in God’s creation? Can you rest in his care? Psalm 8 helps us to do this as we sing it. Psalm 8 (ESV) O Lord,… Continue reading

Sometimes as Christians it can seem like things are going wrong in the world, and we can be tempted to despair. Singing psalm 2 can help us to move from despair to hope. John explains. Psalm 2 (ESV) 2 Why do the nations rage[a]    and the peoples plot in vain?2 The kings of the… Continue reading

While there are many things that Christians can and will disagree over without that causing a break in fellowship, some truths are vital to the Christian faith. This week Roger looked at 2 John 7-11 and spoke about this vital truth. 2 John 7-11 (ESV) 7 For many deceivers have gone out into… Continue reading