In our five part Thursday Church series, we look at the nature of the battle against the world, the flesh and the enemy, and, knowing that “he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world”, … Continue reading “Tools for Spiritual Warfare”
Power Perfected In Weakness
Grace Shaped Lives, part 17. For many of us, the idea of being strong and in control is something we’re drawn to, but in 2 Corinthians we see instead that God’s power is made perfect in weakness.
True Authority
Grace Shaped Lives, part 16. What does true authority look like, especially when we are being attacked, and our name dragged through the mud? The Apostle Paul owns his flaws, but knows the power of God can work through his … Continue reading “True Authority”
Grace That Gives
Grace Shaped Lives, part 15. The greatest danger isn’t necessarily that we stop doing things for God. It’s that we stop delighting in the God we’re doing them for.
Ministry Of Reconciliation
Grace Shaped Lives, part 14. In today’s message we address four stages of reconciliation: our motivation, transformation, vocation and identity.
Spiritually Curious Times
We’re living in spiritually curious times where more and more people from all types of backgrounds are exploring the Christian faith.
Power Through Weakness
Grace Shaped Lives, part 13. The gospel changes the way we see ourselves. In this, our identity comes before our behaviour. As one changes, the other follows.
Comfort In Affliction
Grace Shaped Lives, part 12. In 2 Corinthians we encounter the God who comforts us in all our affliction, speaks to us through them and redeems them all for his good purposes.
Sin As Leprosy (Part 2)
Gehazi wanted to be just like Naaman. He wanted his wealth, his power, and his importance. When he went after those things, he got Naaman’s leprosy too.