This week we look at Psalm 107 and give thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love. Psalm 107 (ESV) Book Five Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,     for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,     whom he has redeemed from… Continue reading

We can often wonder whether there is any hope of justice for us in this world. This week we studied the book of Obadiah, where we see the justice of God promised against Edom. Obadiah (ESV) 1 The vision of Obadiah. Edom Will Be Humbled Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom: We… Continue reading

Sam Duthie from GPC Gore explains Jesus healing on the Sabbath. Luke 13:10-17 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12 When Jesus saw her,… Continue reading

What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? This week we look at Ephesians 5:18-21 to help us understand what this looks like. Ephesians 5:18-21 (ESV) 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,… Continue reading

Why would God give me these desires if I have little or no hope that they will be satisfied in this life? This is a common question that all people have to wrestle with. What Paul says here about our desires helps us to untangle this question. Ephesians 5:3-6 (ESV)… Continue reading

Do you ever wonder why you should bother? Why you should continue trying at life? Why you should continue trying to be a better Christian? Why you should try to be more like Christ? Why you should continue to try to love people? When we separate out the gospel from… Continue reading

As Christians we can be tempted to walk as darkness, but in this passage Paul tells us that we are light in the Lord. John Explains. Ephesians 5:7-14 (ESV) 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of… Continue reading

How does Grace work in bitter hearts? This week  we studied Ephesians for help with our bitterness. Ephesians 4:31-32 (ESV) 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in… Continue reading

This week Graham preached from Joshua 14, and the life of Caleb. Joshua 14:6-15 (ESV) 6 Then the people of Judah came to Joshua at Gilgal. And Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God in Kadesh-barnea concerning you and me. 7 I… Continue reading

Why is it so important that Christians know in their hearts the power and glory of God? Have a listen to this sermon from psalm 29, where John explains the importance of having not just head knowledge, but heart conviction about God. [Powerpress] Psalm 29 (ESV) A Psalm of David.… Continue reading