Continuing our sermon Series on the Book of Romans. 

This sermon considers Paul's argument on who would be judged righteous whether Jew or not, circumcised or not, (even Christian or not), based upon what they have done and even on how they judge others. It uses an analogy of how "coloured dye can penetrate and get into chalk" to point out that sin really does get in! And it points to the Really Good News of what Jesus has done.

Speaker: Ron Irving.

20250126 6PMp CD

Speaker: Chris Donald.

Using tools the wrong way, leads to broken tools.   

So, “What is our purpose?  What are you here for?”

Christopher Morley wrote: “There is only one success: To spend your life in your own way,”

Sums up our culture: just about self

The Bible explains our purpose – created in the image of God, but fallen through sin, redeemed through Jesus’ sacrifice for us.

Living for Jesus helps us reach our full potential.

Paul’s life is for Jesus.  He has co-workers, who also live for Jesus. 

We were made for living for Jesus.  This will affect our big decisions, but also our small decisions.

Speaker: Rob Denham

Are we living as a Caterpillar or as a Butterfly? 

Are we living as before or are we living a transformed life?

20241201 6PMp RI Vision and Hope

On Vision Sunday, we look forward to what lies ahead.  In a year, or in the next four years.  There are various kinds of Hope. “Wishful thinking” type hope, or “Wait and see type hope”  e.g. Christmas,  exams, growth of children.   What is your hope?  What is your hope in Christ? In times of blessing, or in times of agony? Do we yearn for God himself, or just yearn for the blessings that God gives? Horatio Spafford in times of trying, he wrote:  When peace like a river attendeth my way , when troubles like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, “It is well with my soul.”  The Hope that comes from God is also different in that it is not dependent on us, but it depends on Him.  It is sure and certain. It is a relationship with the Living God.  Hope rests with God.  “Hopeful people are prayerful people.”  People with Hope are Bold people.  May our hearts yearn for the Living God.          Speaker: Ron Irving.