One of the most remarkable signs of true faith in a believer is genuine love – a love that is actively pursuing peace and looking out for the good of others, but is still ‘passive’ in the sense that it does not retaliate. This balance of love cannot...

Spurgeon is a tower that stands in church history. Arguably the greatest preacher since the apostles and a man greatly used by God. We can all learn from this pastor as we are all called to be preachers in someway. What was it about Spurgeon that we...

Paul was actually a brilliant communicator in his own right; his letters have withstood the test of time for over 2,000 years. But he did not rest on his communication (or his knowledge of the OT Scriptures gained in Jerusalem as a younger man). He...

But even in such a powerfully hopeful text as John 3:16, there is also a reminder that this gift must be accepted. The gift is only enjoyed by “whoever believes”; there are still many in darkness. So while there is profound and life-changing hope...

How do we build a church which is irresistible to God and His blessing? What is our vision and strategy and what can we expect over the next year?

Paul emphasizes that our salvation is by grace, through faith, and our righteousness is found in Jesus alone. Yet Paul also reminds us that our faith is evidenced by good works. James reiterates this truth in even stronger language. The parable of the...

The practical implication is a change of attitude. The first change is toward humility: we must view ourselves and others in light of the Gospel, which clearly states that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). We need to...