A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main idea: Because of Jesus, we can draw close to God, and to one another. 1. What We Have… (vv19-21) a) …Confidence to enter (v19) b) …A Great High Priest (v21) 2. Let Us Then… (vv22-25) a) …Draw near (v22) b) …Hold fast (v23) c) …Stir one another (v24) Continue Reading
Main Idea: Witnessing begins with our way of life that draws others to believe in Jesus. Witnessing that upsets others (19-24) Witnessing through prayer and song (25-26) Witnessing as a way to live (27-34) Continue Reading
Main Idea: It is important to the know the truth of God’s Word and be obedient to it so that we can fulfil our created purpose: to worship and love the Lord. 1. The Importance of God’s Word 2. The Truth of God’s Word 3. The Obedience to God’s Word Reflection: How important is the… Continue Reading
Main Point: Moral courage is to hold fast to God’s word and stand against the pressure to conform The story of two kings and their 400 ‘yes’ men Lessons from three men: Ahab – no intention to listen to God’s word Jehoshaphat – inquired but didn’t hold to God’s word Micaiah – demonstrated moral courage… Continue Reading
The 4 C’s in Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 Contentment (v7) Comfort (v8) Companionship (v9) Career (v10) The 5th C for Christians today (Philippians 4:11-13) 5. Enjoying Life through Christ Reflection Which of the C’s do you enjoy the most? Consider connecting with a Father this week to ask about the C’s in his life. Continue Reading
Main Point: Friends and relationships are a reward, support, comfort and security. Life will be meaningless without family and friends (vv7-8) “Two are better than one (v9a) The benefits of friendship and relationships (vv9-12) Reward (v9) “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” Support (v10) “For if they fall,… Continue Reading
Main Idea: Apart from God, we cannot find fulfilment in what we have. The Vanity of Pleasure (vv1-11) The Vanity of Wisdom and Toil (vv12-23) Apart from God, Nothing is Fulfilling (vv24-26) Reflection: – What do you want in order to have an enjoyable life? – How is God part of this? – Pray and… Continue Reading
1. Mothers are not invisible in the Bible. 2. Mothers are not invisible in the church. 3. Love the Mothers in your life Application: 1. Take some time to pray and reflect on what you have learnt from the mothers in your life. 2. What is one thing you can do for them this week… Continue Reading
Main Point: Life under the sun is meaningless but under the Son is abundant life (John 10:10) Introduction Life under the sun is meaningless The definition of “vanity” (v2) Same old same old (vv5-8) No one is remembered; nothing is new (vv8-10) Death will erase life Life under the Son brings abundant life God in… Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.