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Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
In 2018, the Christian band Casting Crowns released their song, Only Jesus, which included these lines:
“Make it count, leave a mark, Build a name for yourself.
Dream your dreams, Chase your heart, Above all else.
But all the kingdoms built, All the trophies won,
Will crumble into dust when it’s said and done.
Jesus is the only name to remember.”
If we are to leave any kind of legacy behind, it will not be because we have followed the patterns of the world.
It will be because the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit, has graced us with faith and helped us in turn to reveal Jesus Christ, his life and love, to others.
Rev. Christopher McAleer
Bible Readings: Matthew 16:24-27; Matthew 11: 28-30 (NIV)
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Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Over the past years, I’ve seen large worshipping bodies diminish and I’ve experienced house-churches shutting down. Some of this reflects the societal cynicism toward Christianity. Some of it is due to changing patterns resulting from covid restrictions. Largely, however, the decline begins the minute a body—small or large—begins to look inward instead of outward.
A community is a group of people with a common unity. Unity is not preserved by gritting your teeth, trying harder, and stating, “We must stay united.” Unity is the byproduct of an outward focus—given by the Holy Spirit—where people are called to band together in order to move forward. Unity is the last thing on their minds. Achieving their purpose is. The unity transpires when preferences are left behind for the sake of living in Jesus’ love and giving it away.
Pastor Peter Steicke
Bible Readings: Philippians 2: 1-11 (NRSVA)
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Over the past years, I’ve seen large worshipping bodies diminish and I’ve experienced house-churches shutting down. Some of this reflects the societal cynicism toward Christianity. Some of it is due to changing patterns resulting from covid restrictions. Largely, however, the decline begins the minute a body—small or large—begins to look inward instead of outward.
A community is a group of people with a common unity. Unity is not preserved by gritting your teeth, trying harder, and stating, “We must stay united.” Unity is the byproduct of an outward focus—given by the Holy Spirit—where people are called to band together in order to move forward. Unity is the last thing on their minds. Achieving their purpose is. The unity transpires when preferences are left behind for the sake of living in Jesus’ love and giving it away.
Pastor Peter Steicke
Bible Readings: Philippians 2: 1-11 (NRSVA)
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
A message by Pastor David Christian.
On 1st November All Saints Day is celebrated. Join us as we reflect on the things that all saints in Christ can know for sure, simply by believing in Jesus and being baptised in his name.
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
A message by Pastor David Christian.
On 1st November All Saints Day is celebrated. Join us as we reflect on the things that all saints in Christ can know for sure, simply by believing in Jesus and being baptised in his name.
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
A message from Pastor Robert Voigt.
For a few years in the 1960s my football coach was Jack Oatey. “Keep your eye on the ball!” he said (yelled) over and over again. “No matter who or what is coming at you, remember the objective – to get the ball.”
History has shown that as individuals and as churches it is easy to lose focus. The Bible is full of examples of that. And we know how easy it is for us to allow the many issues we face to distract us from God’s offer of grace to the world through Jesus. Today, as many Christians celebrate The Reformation, I believe God is reminding us again to “fix our eyes on Jesus” and to follow his example of sacrificial love and service.
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
A message from Pastor Robert Voigt.
For a few years in the 1960s my football coach was Jack Oatey. “Keep your eye on the ball!” he said (yelled) over and over again. “No matter who or what is coming at you, remember the objective – to get the ball.”
History has shown that as individuals and as churches it is easy to lose focus. The Bible is full of examples of that. And we know how easy it is for us to allow the many issues we face to distract us from God’s offer of grace to the world through Jesus. Today, as many Christians celebrate The Reformation, I believe God is reminding us again to “fix our eyes on Jesus” and to follow his example of sacrificial love and service.
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
You are a Christian; a follower of The Way – Jesus. Great. Now what? Jesus isn’t here “in the flesh” to talk to you. God is invisible. From a purely pragmatic perspective, interaction with God isn’t like interaction with other human beings. So how do we have a relationship with Him? How do you hear God’s voice in your life? As Christians in a 21st Century world, it is SO fundamentally important that we are clear on exactly how God does (and doesn’t) speak to us. That’s what we are exploring this Sunday in my message.
Grace and Peace
Pastor Stephen Abraham
Bible Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-3, 1 John 4:1 (NLT)
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
An audio message from Craig Heidenreich.
Jesus had a lot to deal with in his earthly ministry, but on one occasion he overflowed with joy when his disciples obeyed him. Is it possible that our response today could bring him the same joy?
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
A video message from Craig Heidenreich.
Jesus had a lot to deal with in his earthly ministry, but on one occasion he overflowed with joy when his disciples obeyed him. Is it possible that our response today could bring him the same joy?