The local church needs Elders. What do Elders do, who are they and should the church receive them? Paul instructs Timothy to commisison men of good character to fulfill this role, and today at Liberti we do the same

The Resurrection secures our past justification, future glory and present intercession from Jesus.

Isaiah 53.

Being generous is hard, especially in a world of comparison, envy and greed. But the Gospel teaches a better way, a way of eternal reward where our counter cultural generosity leads to growth to be like Jesus and see the gospel advance around us.

Living with an eternal perspective with Jesus in view is the means for lasting peace and joy

Christians are only passing through this life. Our prize is eternity in heaven with our King Jesus. Each day until then is a day of growing more like him, for Him and His glory.

Knowing Jesus as Lord is the safest place to be, both now and into eternity.

The rational response to the mercy God shows us in Christ, is to counter culturally, genuinely, joyfully and generously consider the needs of others before our own.

The gospel leads us towards humble, joyful obedience that shines like light in the dark

Jesus has given us the greatest example of it is to live well in this world - and it isn't what many would think. True joy and contentment are found in following Jesus' example of living a humble life, counting others before oursleves. That kind of life, seen most powerfully in the life , death and ressurection of Jesus, is a life that leads to eternal glory.

What we live for will determine what we die for. If we live for the things of this earth, even good things, then the prospective of death will be fearful and dark. Yet that doesn't have to the case. Treasuring Jesus above anything else will lead to joyful service in life and eternal gain in death.