We live in an increasingly individualistic culture and the Church is certainly not immune from this tendency. Yet we are called to live differently from this world and its values; we are called to embrace that which our culture may see as...

The Biblical theme of redemption runs parallel to the themes of confession and forgiveness. To experience the freeing power of the Spirit of God we need the refreshing water of confession. Confession is not about beating ourselves up, but about...

To be empowered by the Spirit of God is to embrace humility, self denial, generosity and sacrifice; things that are eternal. In many ways, power within the kingdom of God contrasts that which our world sees as powerful or power-giving. Our natural...

What makes the gospel good news? What was God’s plan in creating us? When and why did it all go so wrong?

Paul teaches us through his life story that passion for Jesus comes first from His passion for us. Further passion grows from obedience and discipline.

In Philippians chapter 3: 1-11 Paul uses his own impressive resume as a warning to the church not to put stock, hope or confidence in our own status, our own accomplishments or our own righteousness. In fact, Paul says all those things that seemed...