Sermon: Sunday, 14th July, 2024 Speaker: John Johnstone Scripture: Mark 10:45 What is Christianity all about? What is the message of Jesus in a nutshell?
Author: John Johnstone
Motives matter
When it comes to being a follower of Jesus, our motives matter. God is not just concerned with what we do with our time and resources; he is also concerned with why we do what we do. In other words, God is concerned with the workings of our hearts. May we be constrained by Christ love for us and a holy healthy fear of God.
Amazing grace
Think for a moment about all the wrong you have done in your life. Is this good news? Can you say God has forgiven you? Do you trust in the death of Jesus?
Then understand this: God removes our sins as far as east is from the west, he puts them behind his back, he hurls them into the depths of the sea, he wipes them out, he remembers them no more. This is his amazing grace.
The sole giver of eternal life
When it comes to surrendering our lives and pledging our allegiance to someone, it makes sense to give that commitment to Jesus. There is no forgiveness and peace with God outside of Christ. May God give us the grace to follow him and never turn our backs on him.
Spiritual gifts (4)
Sermon: Sunday, 2nd June, 2024 Speaker: John Johnstone Scripture: Ephesians 4 The gifts of teaching and of ministry Today we’re continuing our mini-series on spiritual
Psalm 51
Perhaps you are a Christian whose heart has grown cold. You seldom pray and seldom read the Bible. Oftentimes, the way of the world seems more attractive. You might even be living a double life. What should you do? You must confess your sins to God in prayer. You must plead for mercy, based on the death of Christ. And you must ask for God’s power to create a pure heart within.
Spiritual gifts (2)
Christianity is not something private between you and Jesus; rather, it’s something between you, Jesus, and the other Christians around you. In a culture of severe individualism, God is reminding us today that we belong to one another and so we should serve and support one another accordingly.
Spiritual gifts (1)
God wants us to be devoted to the fellowship of the church. He wants us to know and serve one another in meaningful ways. All believers have been given one or more spiritual gifts by Jesus. Are you using your gifts?
Real power and true change
Life is full of hard mysteries, but we can trust that God knows what he is doing. And when you see circumstances which look bleak, instinctively get on your knees and pray with faith and fervour. This is where true change comes from.
Breaking down barriers
Sin is a barrier between God and us. Only Jesus can remove the barrier between us and God and bring us eternal peace with God. Why not admit to Jesus today that, morally speaking, you are drowning. Ask Jesus, in prayer, to pull you to the shore and he will. He invites everyone to call out to him promising to save.