Archive for March, 2009

The importance of unity

March 30th, 2009

I am currently doing some research for a message on unity. It is interesting when you look at what the Bible says on unity between believers.
The Bible often describes believers in the local church (and the wider church as a whole) in a number of ways including being one flock (John 10:16), one body (Romans [...]

A liberated and free life

March 25th, 2009

One of my lecturers said a statement last week that I thought was very profound. He said, “The greatest testimony for God is a liberated life”. As I have reflected on this I have found it to be very true.
Here’s a few things that I feel liberated from since coming to know Jesus. These are [...]

The parables of the lost part 2

March 20th, 2009

Several weeks ago I shared on three stories that Jesus told from Luke chapter 15 that are sometimes known as the parables of the lost. In these parables we see how much lost people matter to God and how He longs to welcome people back to intimate relationship with Himself.
While Jesus shared these to show [...]

Revival prayer: soften our hearts Lord

March 16th, 2009

Several weeks ago I was praying with some friends at our regular Wednesday night prayer time. Before we started we read some Scripture. It came from Hebrews chapter 3…
See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long [...]

Spiritual gifts, the church and love

March 12th, 2009

I was reading through 1 Corinthians 12 and 13 recently and I found that it gives us some very useful information on how the Church (or Body of Christ as it is sometimes known) as a whole should use their spiritual gifts and how we need each other to function properly. The TNIV separates these [...]

The parables of the lost

March 5th, 2009

In Luke chapter 15 we find three parables or stories that Jesus told. They are sometimes known as the Parables of the Lost. These three stories give us a glimpse of God’s heart towards those who are lost and need restoration with Him.
In the first parable about the lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7) Jesus talks about [...]

Spurgeon, the Trinity and ministry

March 3rd, 2009

I came across this quote from Charles Spurgeon on the Trinity and ministry while doing some reading for an assignment. I thought it was quite good and I would share it…
Keep the existence of the Trinity prominent in your ministry. Remember, you cannot pray without the Trinity. If the full work of salvation requires a [...]