In John 15, Jesus told the disciples that the Church would be persecuted and that yet the Holy Spirit would testify through them. Psalm 35 is the background to this teaching and Acts 2 is its first fulfilment.

The last council of the series to look at is Constantinople III which settled the question of how many wills does Jesus have?

A simple and beautiful logic lies behind the words of Jesus in these verses. They tell us about the inner life of the Living God and his intentions for humanity.

Isaiah prophesied that the Father would send the Son to lay down his life for the world. That is precisely how Jesus described his own mission and ministry.

The good news for people who know their own inner poverty and weakness - Jesus is a Green Olive Tree.

This is a recording of a devotional given to the ministers of the EMW in June 2024.

A sermon preached in Mount Pleasant Church Maesycwmmer in June 2024 about the sure promises of Christ for the new heavens and earth.

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Trusting in Jesus means we are filled to overflowing with the life of God, and abundance which is independent of circumstances.

A reading of 1 Thessalonians, read from the ESV.

How did a single church of pagan converts, still damp from baptism, become famous all over their region for faith hope and love?

A bible study on 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 first delivered in Mount Pleasant Maesycwmmer in May 2024.

Bible readings from church.

Jesus is the Lord of all, the man filled with the Spirit for thriving human life.