Over the holidays, I read The Story of the Trinity by Bryan M. Litfin. It was a great read, tracing the doctrine of the Trinity through the Old Testament into the New Testament and then into the early Church. His description of the history of the Nicene Creed was particularly helpful. Litfin writes brilliantly, so...
This sermon dwells on the glorious power and pity of Jesus working harmoniously together to cleanse. Prior to cleansing a leper, Jesus withdraws from the crowds, to spend time with God the Father in prayer. He prioritises his personal relationship with God. This is a consistent theme of his earthly ministry. Fuelled by this time,...
This sermon proclaims glorious truths about Jesus seen in these verses. Jesus’s baptism reveals his identity as the beloved Son of God, the righteous and innocent one, and the anointed one. This spectacular event displays the unity of the trinity at work. Further to this, Jesus’ time in the wilderness demonstrates his powerful victory over...
This sermon is a theological proclamation of what Jesus’ life means for us and unpacks why this is extraordinarily good news for everyone who believes in him. Firstly, we see that Jesus is the Saviour. His name at its root translates back to Yahweh which God’s people knew meant God Saves. This is exactly what...
This sermon reflects on the key differences between the New Covenant and the Mosaic Covenant. This is glorious news for everyone who lives under the New Covenant. Under the Mosaic Covenant, there were conditional blessings and curses dependent upon perfect obedience to the law. The Israelites received the blessings of health and wealth when they...
Opening Prayer Being present in our midst this morning. And we pray that you would speak to us through your word in Scripture as well as we turn to Deuteronomy 6. Thank you for that opportunity to sing your praise, to take communion, remembering Lord Jesus, that you died for us on the cross. Thank...
Introduction This chapter of Deuteronomy seems like a collection of random laws. You think, how does this all fit together? Why is this even in God’s law? In the book of Deuteronomy. Continuing our sermon series. But I think this idea ties everything we’re about to read together, that there are some areas of life...
Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank you for your son Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, one who loved us so much he died on the cross for our sins. One so powerful and mighty that he rose from the grave and defeated death. You, Lord, are seated in the heavenly places, reigning over all. Lord...
