Jesus speaks to his disciples and reveals their identity as salt and light in the world. We need to live this out in obedience to how Jesus describes our true identity.
Author: Duncan Sills (Duncan Sills)
The Secret to Happiness – Part 2, Matthew 5:1-12
What kind of people inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and know the blissful happiness we spoke about last week. Find out in part 2 of our sermons on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12.
The Secret to Happiness (Part One) – Matthew 5:1-12
As Jesus uses the word blessed at the start of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls Christians to a blissfully happy life, as we draw happiness from the promise of the Kingdom of Heaven contained in these verses.
The Transformational Power of Jesus Christ – Matthew 4:12-25
In 3 stories Jesus shows his astonishing transformational power. He brings light in the darkness in Zebelun & Naphtali, his call makes Peter, Andrew, James & John change career and heals the lives of many in Galilee in this section of Matthew’s Gospel.
King Jesus is Completely & Utterly Good – Matthew 3:13-4:11
Jesus fulfils all righteousness by being baptised and by overcoming Satan’s temptations in the wilderness. In this passage we are shown what Jesus’ goodness looks like and why Jesus’righteousness is important.
The Challenging Lifestyle & Crucial Message of John the Baptist – Matthew 3:1-12
Matthew 3 introduces us to an extraordinary man, John the Baptist. His lifestyle challenges us, his message is critically important, but most of all he spends his entire ministry pointing to the one who is mightier, Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving, Comfort & Joy – Isaiah 12
The Messiah described in Isaiah 11 wins a glorious victory, which causes thanksgiving and celebration in chapter 12. How should Christians respond to Jesus Christ, our Lord, Saviour and Messiah.
The Spirit-Anointed Messiah – Isaiah 11
After two chapters of judgement in Isaiah 9 & 10, Isaiah prophesies hope in chapter 11, speaking of the Messiah to come, on whom the Spirit of God will rest. The wisdom & understanding, counsel & might, knowledge & fear of the LORD of Jesus Christ fills Isaiah’s listeners and us with glorious hope.
God is Here, God is There
God is here & God is there Words which come from our lips those lips with their sweet smile..
The Majestic, Terrifying Gardener – Isaiah 10:4-34
Just as Israel was judged by God in chapter 9, so Assyria is judged for her arrogance in chapter 10. God is portrayed as a powerful, yet terrifying, gardener or woodsman, chopping down and burning up trees and weeds, representative of the sinful Assyrians.


