Two types of Christmas (2 Cor 8:9)
Psalm 46 – A song for times of trouble
In times of trouble God’s people sing. What do they sing about? The God in whom they trust. They sing that God is our helper, that God is with us, and that God will win.
Learning to choose the best (Luke 10:38-42)
Out of the 35000 choices that we make each day, this little story of Mary and Martha teaches us that choosing to listen to Jesus is the best and most important choice we can make.
Learning to be a neighbour from heaven
Follower of Jesus are those who are learning to be a neighbour from heaven. Through this encounter with a lawyer we have a story that will test us, a story that will show us THE best neighbour in heaven and a story that will teach us what being a neighbour from heaven will look like.
Learning to Go
Jesus gives his followers some instructions as he sends them out on mission. 3 Big instructions that help us as sent-ones today.
Learning cross-shaped devotion to Jesus (Luke 9:57-62)
When Jesus says “follow me” He calls us to be as fully devoted to Him as He was to us. Cross shaped devotion to Jesus means a willingness to walk His road, to share His priorities, and to share His forward-facing commitment.
Learning to be on Cross-Shaped mission
Luke 9:51-56. As the disciples walk along the road with Jesus he is teaching them what it looks like to be on mission in a way that is shaped by the cross. This is the same mission he has left disciples with today.
Why does God allow suffering?
Why does God allow suffering? The Bible has many answers to this question. In this sermon Stui helpful deals with the questions through the lens of John 11.
A Home in the New Creation