A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main point: God can bring good out of the brokenness in our lives, and make us a blessing.
Main idea: Forgiveness frees us from our past and invites others into our lives Introduction: Life of Joseph Forgiveness: why it is so hard Forgiveness: why it is so necessary Forgiveness: how it is possible Application: Is there someone (including yourself) that you need to forgive today? Is there someone you need to invite into… Continue Reading
Facing Favouritism Facing Betrayal Finding Hope in Rejection “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31.6) Continue Reading
Main Idea: It is in our “wrestling” with God that we find His blessings and hope. Introduction Jacob is all alone (v22-24a) Jacob wrestles with God and prevails (v24a-26) Jacob finds blessings and a new day (v27-32) Continue Reading
Main Point: We can trust God to provide as we obey God’s word. A. Call to Obey A difficult command An ethical dilemma B. Faith that Obeys Faith in God’s power (Hebrews 11:17-19) Faith completed with works (James 2:21-23) C. The Blessings of Obedience. God will provide the need God’s assurance and promises God will… Continue Reading
God promised Abram despite his fears God’s faithful covenant holds true through the ages Reflections: What is God’s covenant with us today? What are your fears? Entrust your fears to Jesus, holding on to God’s faithful covenant with us. Continue Reading
Main Point: Whom God calls He blesses, and will make you a blessing when you obey. 1. God calls us by His grace (11:27-32) 2. God’s call will involve sacrifices (12:1) 3. God’s call comes with God’s blessings (12:2-3) 4. God can use obstacles and delays to fulfil His promises (12:4-6) 5. The “altars” we… Continue Reading
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Finding favour in the eyes of the Lord Doing all that the Lord has commanded God remembers us Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.