Category: Sermons

A church full of people who hope in their future with Christ, who strive to be holy, and who deeply reverence God stands out in a world of despair, indulgence, and irreverence. People around will notice that difference. Some may hate it but others may be drawn by it. Our lives can become a beacon that points people to Jesus. You are different because of God’s grace – so be different, to make a gospel difference in the lives of others.

Even as Christians, we’re prone to thinking that our money is ours. But we need Jesus to flip the tables of our hearts. We need to realise that the economics of this world and the economics of grace are two entirely different things. Our souls, our bodies, and even our pocketbooks have been bought with a price, and that should change what we do with our money.

As we celebrate the miracle of the resurrection, may we recognise that Jesus alone is worthy of worship, adoration and praise. May we worship Him, the servant-king, the Lion and the Lamb; the only true God, full of might and mercy, fierceness and forgiveness.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the pain and suffering of this world and are doubting God is in control, then come through the door with John and be reminded that He is ruling and reigning on His eternal throne. This is the great reality of the universe. Along with all people, the only right response is to worship him through Jesus Christ.

God himself has called us to the ultimate goal; eternal fellowship with him in glory. This means he’s determined that we shall reach our destination. If God calls us to this race, and he does, you can be sure that he will provide all the grace we need to run, and we will finish.

Jesus claimed to be the way, the truth and the life. This is an exclusive claim. But it forces us to ask ourselves today, are we for Jesus or against him? Do we love him, or deep down, do we resent his claim over our lives? The Christmas story divides us. On which side do you land? It’s a matter of eternal life or death.

If you refuse God’s greatest gift what are you refusing? You are refuging his forgiveness, grace, peace, love and eternal life. Instead, be like the wise men. Worship the true King.

The name Jesus means ‘the LORD saves’. When we pray to Jesus asking him to forgive us, he does just that; He forgives us and we become friends with God. And at this point he comes into our lives and never leaves us. He is Immanuel – God with us both in this life and in the life to come.

Jesus has saved us: and there is nothing we can add to this. He did it all. He paid it all. If you rest on what Jesus did on the cross – paying off our moral debt of sin – God sees us as his forgiven and clean children.

Who is your king? Who do you serve? Don’t be like the soldiers who mock the true king. Do not be like the religious leaders, who care more about self-interest than about the allegiance the true king deserves.