Do What It Says
January 7, 2012 by Derek
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So 2012 has begun and while there are so many things we could focus on to start the year off, we thought a good place would be to re-orient our lives to “do what it says…” James writes: “Anyone who listens to word but does not do what is says, is like a man who [...]
The Christmas Characters
December 18, 2011 by Derek
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We’re in the midst of our Christmas Conspiracy series looking at the real meaning of Christmas and thought this week we would look at what we can learn about from the Christmas Characters. Mary Mary was a teenager due to be married to a poor carpenter named Joseph. Imagine how she felt when she was told she was [...]
Who Are We Celebrating
December 11, 2011 by Derek
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This season is all about celebrating “God with us” – that God came down from heaven, by sending His Son Jesus. Think about that – the God of the universe – came to earth – to save us. So let’s spend some time reflecting on Jesus. Jesus was fully man: – he worked as a [...]
God With Us
November 27, 2011 by Derek
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This Sunday marks the start of Advent – 4 weeks leading into Christmas where we reflect on “God With Us”. Remembering that God – the creator of the universe – walked with us. Remembering that God… is still with us. When Jesus was born he was called Immanuel meaning “God With Us” – the fulfilment [...]
Fruit
November 22, 2011 by Kylie
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Most of us have medical checkups, but when did you last have a spiritual check-up? When you did you last look at the “fruit” in your life as an outward expression of your inward condition – to show you who or what is in control of your life? Jesus talked a lot about the concept [...]
Power
October 30, 2011 by Derek
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When Jesus was baptised He was filled with the Spirit of God. Throughout His time on earth, filled with the Holy Spirit, He healed the sick, cast out demons and spoke to people about the Kingdom of God. When Jesus declared himself as the Son of God He said ”the Spirit of God is upon me, [...]
Online Love
October 25, 2011 by Derek
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This week we just want to pose a question… How do you love people online? As a church we are on a journey learning what it means to love God and love other people – but in a world that is communicating more and more online – how do we love God and love others [...]
Whose Glory?
October 7, 2011 by Derek
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Isn’t is great when you start seeing the power of God moving if your life? It’s sometimes an even better feeling when God works through you to impact someone else’s life. You know those things that happen that you tell everyone about – you start “telling the story”. We think that telling stories – testifying about [...]
Beautiful Feet
September 18, 2011 by Derek
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Take a look at your feet – would you describe them as beautiful? Ok – there is a point to this When writing to the Romans Paul gives a simple approach on how to be saved – to have an eternity in relationship with God. He says “confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [...]
What Are You Fighting?
September 4, 2011 by Derek
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We are constantly trying to learn what it means to love other people. Another way to look at this – being reminded of what Paul wrote – is that our battles are not against flesh and blood (each other) but against spiritual powers. So love other people – but fight against the dark forces in [...]







