Teaching

Romans 15:14-33

Paul brings his letter to a close with a reminder of his own priestly calling (vs16), speaking of Christ and ministering in the power of Christ, through signs and wonders (vs19). As we pray, share the Gospel and seek the kingdom of God, we too are taking on priestly duties. Paul made sure that Christ was glorified through words (the Gospel – vs18), works (ministry to the poor – vs26-27) and wonders (signs of the kingdom – vs19).  Do we live in this fullness of calling, empowered by the Spirit?

Romans 12:1-2

As Paul moves on from writing about Israel, he urges his readers to worship God by offering our whole lives as a sacrifice. This means that we need to be transformed by God and not be conformed to the world. In particular, our minds need transforming. To what extent are we conforming to the world rather than be transformed by God?

Matthew 2:1-12

Now that we’ve celebrated the birth of Christ, this week reflects on how we respond to the extraordinary gifts we’ve received through Jesus. Like the wise men who brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we too are called to offer something in return—not material gifts, but our very lives. In light of the greatest gift of all—Jesus—we consider how we can respond with gratitude, using our unique gifts and talents to build up the body of Christ and serve His kingdom.

Sunday 20th October, 6:30 service, Dan Bright.

Luke 5:1-11.

Sunday 14th July, 6:30 service, Dan Bright.

As a young boy, Jesus was taken to the temple in Jerusalem, at Passover. It was on their way back that they realised Jesus wasn’t with them, but still at the temple. He was found listening to the teachers and asking questions. People were “amazed” at his understanding and questions. Jesus tells his parents he had to be in his Father’s house, pointing to his identity and ministry. Jesus was one with God, and prioritised his relationship with his heavenly father.

Each of us is invited into this story – to be lost and then to be found by a loving God who isn’t hiding, but just needs to be sought after.

Sunday 12th May, 9:30 service, Dan Bright

Dan and Alyssa take us deeper into the Christmas story.

God can turn up anywhere! Encounters with God are transformative, and they happen in the course of life with all its ups and downs. They happen in the places we find ourselves in regularly. They happen, too, in the places that we find ourselves unexpectedly. This particular encounter with God happens when Jacob is in serious conflict with his brother. Esau wants to kill him (Genesis 27:41). Jacob, his grasping younger-by-minutes twin brother, has tricked him out of his birthright. He has taken Esau’s future security from him and left him with nothing (Genesis 27:39–40). As Jacob runs away, he meets God in the last place he expected.