This week we think about joy, it's nature and how it is so important to God. Key Scriptures: Ro 14:17, John 17, Ezekial 47. God stands over you and laughs (Ps 2:4 & Ps 37:13) at the plans the enemy has of robbing you of your calling and destiny. He knew what your life would look like … [Read more...]
Leadership Lesson 1 – The Law Of The Lid, plus thoughts from 1 Tim 3
We are working hard to grow and improve as leaders. To that end we now meet once a month to do this, and below are brief notes outlining what we talked about in out first session. We talked briefly about the Law of the lid, which basically states that the limit of your leadership ability dictates … [Read more...]
Measures!
Luke 6:38 shows us an important principle which we would do well to learn. Jesus says towards the end of Luke's account of the Beatitudes that "by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." The lesson is simple and yet very profound. But let us put some things into context … [Read more...]
Hearing or doing? Burning or being burnt?
As we continue in our journey with God, both as a church and as individuals with the church, God is always showing Himself consistent and faithful. He doesn't change in the sense that He leads us into new revelations of Himself and His Word, and new levels of walk and relationship with Him. This … [Read more...]
Focusing on what God is saying to you
When God speaks, it's usually a pretty good idea for us to listen! Many, however, think that God speaks to others but they themselves are not worthy, pure, holy enough (delete as appropriate) yet God is continually speaks to us all. The very creation around us cries out to God, so at the very … [Read more...]
Our Covenant & Birthright
What is our covenant of salvation? What does it really mean? When Esau gave his birthright to Jacob, he was giving something far greater than a menial promise. It wasn't about a bowl of stew, but it is about the unfolding of destiny. This sermon was improvised as God led a different way to the … [Read more...]