God is concerned about the poor and says so repeatedly through the Old and New Testaments. We also need to care for the poor where we are able, which means that we need to have our eyes open to the needs around us, and deliberate about helping where we can
The Bible shows that God wants us to be able to praise him in an uninhibited, joyful way, through dancing, clapping, shouting, and singing. A religious spirit will try to suppress this, calling suppressed emotions dignity, reverence and proper decorum. It is not biblical and we should not tolerate it! Don't suppress, express!
This sermon talks about the meaning behind the miracle when Jesus turned water into wine. There are many aspects to this, but one points to us being Spirit-filled, joyful vessels, rather than empty, dry religious vessels.
This sermon looks at how a religious spirit will prevent people from seeing what Jesus is really like. We need to beware of and get rid of religiousness to show the authentic character of Jesus.
We are called to be the light of the world, and so people need to see Jesus through the way that we live our lives. Things of the sinful nature, like anger, obscure Jesus. This sermon looks at how we can deal with anger.
Jesus said that we are the light of the world. Therefore, we have to live carefully, and try to be the best example of what Jesus is like as we possibly can.
Christ dwells within us! It is an astonishing fact, and as he dwells in us he is a powerful motivation for us to change to be like him. He is our hope for glory, and a hope that will not disappoint.
Depression seems to be on the increase both outside and inside the church. This sermon looks at the contrast between what the world offers to beat it, and what Scripture has to offer.
Romans 12:11 says that we should never be lacking in zeal. But what is zeal? This sermon looks at Christian examples of zeal to inspire and encourage us to always be zealous for Jesus!
A sermon on Isaiah 6, where Isaiah has a vision of the Lord and is commissioned to go and speak for Him. In the same way we have been commissioned. The question is, is our response the same as Isaiah's.
Globally, the church is growing. In the West, some parts are in decline. Various studies give us an idea of key factors connected with growth and decline and this sermon considers some of them.
