Sunday 29th July 2018 Ecclesiastes 1:1-8 Romans 8:18-25 The advantage of pessimism Dashed hopes and unfulfilled aspiration Expectations and hope in work? The endless round of nature Satisfaction is as elusive as the wind So, what are the advantages of pessimism? It is a weapon against unfounded optimism It causes us to look for purpose ... [Read more...]

Sunday July 7, 2018 Ecclesiastes 12:8-14 Revelation 22:1-11 John Reid provides an Introduction (from the end of the book) to this complex book, in preparation for the study series this term. Ecclesiastes is an existential book, it is a book about human existence, It asks the great question of post modern men and women: Does ... [Read more...]

July 15, 2018 Psalm 85:8-13 Ephesians 1:3-14 God’s purpose for humanity Unity under the Lordship of Christ Serving others as God Desires “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind”; and, “Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Luke 10:27)   ... [Read more...]

July 8, 2018 Psalm 24:1-10 Colossians 4:7-18 “God owns it, and we manage it” John Reid teaches us the nature of stewardship: “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) Focus on the Gospel Seek Wisdom Invest in Eternity

10am Sunday  1 July 2018. Colossians 4: 2-6 and 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21. In this sermon, John Reid talks about relationships – leadership and submission; the pattern of relationships that God has designed for us; servant leadership; and how serving everyone around us, in all situations, is an extension of our service to God .

24 June 2018 – John Reid God – my vocation The work of a Christ follower – Jesus says ‘let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven’ (Matthew 5:16) You have many vocations; as a being (what i am placed by God), as a ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 17 June 2018. Luke 15: 17-24. Colossians 3: 15-17. John Reid talks about healthy growth and “the fruit of the spirit”. Colossians 3:14 says, “over all of these virtues, put on love”. John talks about biblical love and how we can practise this: – Upwards through gratitude and thankfulness. – Inwards through building ... [Read more...]

10th June 2018 Overcoming Sin “Putting Off the Old Person” John 11:38-44 Colossians 2:6-23 Because God will judge the old way of life We have already tried living this kind of life It no longer fits who we are We now have access to God’s changing power “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, ... [Read more...]

10am Sunday 3 June 2018. Colossians 1: 15-20 Understanding God and His word What is “Doctrine”? John Reid talks about how doctrine, or theology, matters. How it means “life” to us. How it is… The anchor for our souls: 1. It leads to love. 2. It leads to humility. 3. It leads to obedience. 4. ... [Read more...]

27th May 2018 Acts 17:16-34 Colossians 1:15-20 Creation God is the Creator Man was made in his Image Everything is good Man was made for perfect Fellowship Fall Man fell into sin Man and the Earth now lived under a curse Man’s relationship from God was severed Man was banished from God’s presence Redemption God ... [Read more...]