1) IN WITNESS! (v10-12) You say you love the Lord but in fact you love the world. You are unequally yoked. 2) IN WEDLOCK! (v13-16) Your spirit I see. You have divorced the wife of your youth 3) IN WORD! (v17) Your empty words and cynical attitudes….. God will…
God says to the priests: 1) YOU ARE CURSED! (v1-2) “I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have already cursed them.” 2) YOU ARE CORRUPT! (v3-8) “You have corrupted the covenant of Levi (v8) says the Lord of hosts.” Your spirituality, credibility & integrity are a sham. 3) YOU ARE…
1) YOU DESPISE MY NAME! (v6) With Irreverence. You don’t honour or fear the Lord of Hosts 2) YOU DEFILE MY ALTAR! (v7-13) With Indifference. With second rate offerings 3) YOU DEBASE MY WORSHIP! (v13-14) With Insolence. You profane and cheat with wearisome worship…repent or be ruined!
Apologies…sermon was not recorded. I love you! How do You love us? You are: 1) CHOSEN! (v2) Jacob I have loved 2) CHERISHED! (v2-4) Compare your state to Edom’s fate. Edom is like the world: Empty (v2), Broken (v4), Hopeless (v4), Lost (v4). But you are under my blessing 3)…
Apologies for the sound quality… 1) A NEW MORN! (v1-14) A revelation and an invitation 2) A NEW MAN! (v15-17) A failure renewed and restored “Lord, You know I love You.” 3) A NEW MISSION! (v15-22) Feed, Lead, Follow
1) HIS DESPAIR! (v24) He was in mourning. He was absent. He was unbelieving 2) HIS DEMAND! (v25) Unless I see…unless I touch… I will not believe 3) HIS DELIGHT! (v26-29) Jesus came, Jesus spoke, Thomas worshipped
“If Christ were not raised then ….. (1 Cor 15:19)” 1) THE RESURRECTION REALLY HAPPENED – IT’S HISTORICAL! Note the Tone, Details, Realities 2) THE RESURRECTION REALLY HAPPENED FOR YOU – IT’S PERSONAL! Mary’s journey of Devotion, Disorientation, Distraction, Delight 3) THE RESURRECTION IS FOR EVERYONE – IT’S UNIVERSAL!…
1) THE BONES OF JESUS! (v31-37) The hypocrisy, sovereignty, prophecy & testimony 2) THE BODY OF JESUS! (v38-40) Cared for by two devoted disciples: Joseph and Nicodemus 3) THE BURIAL OF JESUS! (v41-42) A new tomb in which no-one had yet been laid (Isaiah 53:9)
A Cry Of: 1) TRAUMA! His anguish is finished 2) TRANSFER! (2 Cor 5:21) His work on our behalf is complete 3) TRIUMPH! (Matt 27:50-51) Victory over Satan, Sin, Death & Judgement The veil is rent The welcome is sure The access is free Our salvation is complete
1. THE COMMANDS Matt 22:37 – “You shall love the Lord your God…” John 13:34 – “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another…” 2. THE MODEL a) Jesus loved His Father b) Jesus loved His disciples c) Jesus loved the world, even His own…
Dear friends,
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support doing these uncertain times.
Please do continue to pray for wisdom and guidance as we seek to do what is best to care for those who are most vulnerable among us.
As per the latest government guidelines and on the basis of an expert medical opinion from within our congregation, from the NHS and from Public Health England, we want to offer this additional information:
We advise anyone with a weakened immune system or any underlying health condition to stay away from public gatherings indoors.
If anyone experiences even a minor new and continuous cough, fever or other cold-like symptoms, please stay at home for at least 7 days.
These steps will help to protect those most vulnerable to the virus.
Please do pray for those who are vulnerable and may feel frightened and isolated. We are working on a strategy to help in this area.
Please pray for those who are on the front line of dealing with those affected, nurses, doctors and other health and social care workers.
We will be doing our best to keep you informed as regularly and as promptly as we can and as seems wise.
-Thursday Club will be suspended until further notice.
-CAMEO the monthly ladies group will also be suspended until further notice.
-The youth and children's work will take place as normal for now. Any changes for next week will be communicated as soon as they are known.
At this time, there is no guidance to cancel services or events. We are constantly checking as this and will respond accordingly.
We are planning to meet together this Sunday, 15th, as usual until the NHS and Public Health England change their advice. We are currently thinking through different strategies should this change.
We will be doing all we can over the coming weeks to help minimise the risk, encouraging each other to minimise contact. We have asked the welcome team asked not to shake hands when you come through the door.
We are also looking to livestream the services and recording them to be available on the website afterwards. Depending on the rapidly changing situation and guidance, we may be altering our services to best respond and also to protect the vulnerable.
We are thinking through several scenarios and will keep updating you as things progress.
If you are aware of someone in need or at risk of increased isolation, please call this number for help: 0151 280 9716
Please see the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Public health England at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
This is a time for us as a congregation to trust God, act wisely and love one another!
With love
Ian
On behalf of the elders