In this introductory sermon Jeff outlines the theological bedrock of marriage, as first displayed in Genesis 2, that it should be God centred. The joining of one man and woman imitates the union of Jesus Christ and his bride the church. It is through imitating Jesus’ sacrificial, mercy and grace filled love that we achieve...
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Theology For Life | 1 John 2:28 – 3:10
This sermon expounds two fundamental Christian truths within these verses. Firstly, that Jesus will return triumphantly at the second coming. This is not just a future hope but also helps transform us to be more like him as we await his return. Secondly, that for those who have faith in Jesus Christ we are children...
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Abiding In Truth | 1 John 2:18-27
This sermon encourages us to identify and refute false teaching that seeks to distort the glorious truth about Jesus’ divinity and his essential role as the Messiah. We must be alert to these attempts of deception and especially when they come from those that were formerly brothers & sisters in Christ. In contrast, for those...
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Love, Love, Love | 1 John 2:1-17
This sermon from these verses in John is unsurprisingly all about love! Firstly, the love of Christ for us. This love expressed in Jesus laying down his life, taking upon himself the righteous wrath of God for our sins, so that we might share in this loving Union. God the Father delights to accept this...
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God Is Light | 1 John 1:5-10
This sermon declares that God Is Light! He is Light because he shines perfect truth and revelation into a dark world. God is also Light because he is morally perfect, without fault, and lavishes this goodness abundantly upon us. These truths about Gods character are embodied in Jesus Christ and shine winsomely into the whole...
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The Word Of Life | 1 John 1:1-4
This sermon reminds us that Jesus Christ is the precious Word Of Life. Jesus gives us earthly life by creating us, spiritual life through his death & resurrection, and eternal life through faith in him. The Word Of Life has existed from the beginning of time along with the Father and Spirit. He has also...
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Hope and Life | 1 Peter 1:3-4 & 1 Peter 3:18
Duncan speaks on the significance of the cross to Christians at Easter. The cross signifies the moment that Jesus who knew no sin, took the punishment we deserved for all the sins we have done in our lives. Yet, this beautiful exchange goes further still, with those who believe in him, receiving his righteousness! Therefore,...
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Spirit Filled Response To Persecution | Acts 4
This chapter illustrates the persecution Christians have and will face for boldly proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. The Apostles and we today shouldn’t be surprised by this, Jesus himself suffered persecution in the most severe way, and forewarned that whoever shall follow him will also suffer persecution. Yet, like the Apostles, the Holy...
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Empowered To Go To The Fringes | Acts 3
This sermon encourages Christians to live Spirit filled lives, all of the time! Jeff encourages us to be attuned to the Holy Spirit that dwells inside of every believer and that which glorifies Jesus in our lives. The outworking of this will look different for every believer and there is no perfect example to copy....
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The Work Of The Holy Spirit | Acts 2
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinitarian God. Therefore, the Holy Spirit is not simply someone to be experienced, but a person to be known relationally. Duncan draws out from this passage some of the ways the Holy Spirit worked amongst the believers in Acts 2 and continues to do so amongst...