Jesus saves to the uttermost and expresses his love for us right now in Heaven as he intercedes on our behalf. A wonderful reminder of the love of Christ in our first service back at the Ashcroft since March.
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Giving to Global Mission – Philippians 4:10-20
We’re so grateful to be a part of our Global Church Family in Commission and we believe it is important for the Church to support global missions by giving to missionary organisations, so that the Good News of Jesus Christ is proclaimed and heard across the World.
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How to respond to life’s challenges – Matthew 8:18-27
Jesus challenges his listeners, whether they are logical thinkers or passionate go-getters and then he calms the wind and the waves showing he has authority over creation.
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The Authority of Christ – Matthew 8:1-17
Jesus, in three stories, shows his astonishing authority to heal those who are sick, with a touch or a word.
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Obedience – Matthew 7:15-29
As Jesus draws his great sermon to a close e focuses on obedience and calls his disciples to heed the words he has preached and live in obedience.
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Destruction or Life – Matthew 7:1-14
This sermon is all about choosing the hard road and narrow gate rather than the wide gate and easy path, for choosing the narrow gate leads to happy eternal life in Jesus Christ. Only a few will hear and respond. Many will ignore this word and sermon from 2nd August.
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Wealth & Anxiety – Matthew 6:19-34
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus speaks about 2 very important aspects of the Christian’s life – how they use their wealth and how they handle troubles and difficulties. Jesus calls us to store up treasure in Heaven, rather than here on Earth and to not be anxious, but trust in God.
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The Father who Sees in Secret – Matthew 6:1-18
Jesus warns us against hypocrisy – publicly faking righteousness, rather than privately living faithfully. He calls us to give, pray and fast, knowing we are seen by our Father in Heaven and he will reward us.
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The Righteousness Requirement – Matthew 5:17-48
As Jesus preaches in the Sermon on the Mount, he begins to challenge his disciples with a standard of righteousness even higher than given by the law in the Old Testament. He says “Your righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and the Pharisees” and “You must be perfect as your Father in heaven is...
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Your True Identity – Matthew 5:13-16
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.